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The vibe was chilled out and most people seemed to be leaning back and enjoying their drinks and the music. We ordered a mixed combination platter of 3 vegetarian dishes, the beef tibs and another spicy lamb curry.
The food came out in the perfect amount of time to allow for some good conversation. The yellow lentils were smooth and went really well with the injera. The green/brown lentils were a little bland in comparison, and I wasn't a fan of the texture. The beef tibs were a bit more sour from other places I have tried it in and were SUPERB. The lamb curry was quite similar to the tibs, and spicier but not overwhelmingly so and was my favourite.The injera(crepe-like spongey flatbread) is served cold not warm as opposed to other places, but I didnt mind that.
I found myself stuffing my face with the delicious curry-soaked injera on the platter that it was served on, after polishing off everything else. Also, the servers were attentive and helpful and spoke english fluently. Always a plus!
Another thing which I liked about this place was the crowd was quite mixed and not just "i-am-here-for-my-first-ethiopean-experience". Also, people were enjoying drinks, not coffee service which at most other restaurant comes coupled with a rather headache-inducing incense, and was a welcome relief from the reason that keeps me from having Ethiopean less often.
This is definitely my favourite Ethiopean place in the city, and quickly becoming my go-to spot for a more intimate dinner with a date(leaning in over the live music definitely adds to the more "date-y" experience) or to catch up with a friend or two.
Prices are around $30 for the combination platter, enough to feed 3-4 people. Great music is free (atleast on the Sunday night that I happened to be there)
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