After increasingly strong cravings for Ethiopian food, I finally made it out to West Queen West to try the original of the west-side east-african country's food. I had no idea that my 3 table mates were so vegetable averse. I'm going to have to get Kat F to take me to the all veggie sister restaurant down the street. It was a sad state of affairs that the other 3 people shared a platter of meat dishes and I had my own multi-veggie tray. Maybe I should be grateful I didn't have to share my veggies, lentils and injera with anyone else.
The 'hot sauce' served on the side, is a powder of Cayenne pepper, I think. I dipped aplenty and finished my whole plate of yummy salad and injera. We then had some of that home-roasted and ground coffee. Very good, with enough sugar. I like it sweet!
The downside is they are 'on Ethiopian time', meaning they are in no hurry to clear your plates or get your bill. It took 3 hours to eat!
If you are in a hurry, sit near the back bar where the servers hang out. The servers are quite nice and offer advise on what to order and try help out. I hope they do take out for the next time that craving creeps up.