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| - When I lived in D.C., I loved getting Ethiopian food. Admittedly, this was my first time getting Ethiopian in Cleveland! I went with a group of Yelp friends and had a great time.
I had the mild chicken stew, which is served with injera and a house salad (not a real salad, more of a zesty tomato salsa). Injera is a thicker, sourdough type bread that you use to pick up bites from your entree. The portion of injera was very generous, and they even put extra on the table. I enjoyed the more sour taste to this injera, as it wasn't bland at all. The mild chicken stew, thought advertised as mild, still had a little kick to it and was cooked with egg. Overall, I was undoubtedly full and happy with my choices. My meal felt really authentic and comparable to the restaurants I would frequent in D.C.
The highlight of Zoma is really the beautiful set-up they have to recreate a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony. I'm not familiar with the exact cultural descriptions, but they have a lovely area set-up specifically for this ceremony that is built out of a live indoor tree. Once the ceremony is live in action, the restaurant fills with a smoky haze and delightful smells.
Other observations: you really can't beat the prices here, especially for the portions and experience. Also, if you have a food allergy or restriction, you may want to ask quite a few questions, because I recall the menu descriptions being a little short.
Bottom line: super authentic and enjoyable for adventurous eaters. Choose carefully on the menu!
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