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| - This was my first time having Ethiopian food, so I have no standard to compare it to. That being said, the food was pretty good. The various fillings were hot, but the injera was not. The injera was slightly sour/acidic tasting. I've been told that was intentional. It wasn't a bad thing. It was just surprising.
We used a Groupon, and it was plenty for two. There was a chickpea stew, a lentil stew, shredded beets, a stewed chicken drumstick, marinated potato chunks and cabbage, an almost coconutty lamb stew and another lamb stew which was a separate dish. Total came to $33.90 before Groupon discount.
Service was delightful. The only mishap was that the server neglected to give us tissues until we were almost halfway through our meal. I understand though, because it was very busy tonight.
I enjoyed the food, but the ambiance of the restaurant is what might deter me from coming again. The restaurant is very dark. It's darker than steakhouse mood lighting. I understand that they have a coffee ceremony, but that coffee ceremony includes a lot of smoke, which sometimes makes the air a tad thick. The tables are very close together, so there's a total lack of privacy. I prefer not being able to hear everything diners at other tables are saying, and I prefer them not being able to hear everything I am saying as well. The tables here are made for something like two to four people, so if you want to come with a big group, you might want to re-think your restaurant choice.
Eating with my fingers was an interesting experience for which I am not docking stars, but I don't think it's really my thing. I'd probably come again, but if someone else really wanted to come, and not because I was really craving this food. That all being said, if someone has not tried Ethiopian food, this is not a bad place to try it.
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