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| - What the fuck? Seriously, why do people think jokes about starving Ethiopians are funny? Should we start off reviews about Jewish bakeries with Holocaust jokes, or Chinese places with the Rape of Nanking? "Hey, I really enjoyed this Japanese restaurant! I thought everything would be MICROWAVED though, GET IT? BECAUSE EVERYONE DIED IN AN ATOMIC EXPLOSION!"
Anyway. Classic Tempe debate: Lalibella vs. Blue Nile. I like Blue Nile more - relaxing atmosphere, slow food, and the raw nights are really cool.
I've only tried the raw chef's food once - we had the sushi - and it was really out of this world. I used to scoff at the idea of raw restaurants, but now I can see the appeal.
The food does seem to have gotten a little less flavorful over the past couple years - it's still good, just more subtle. I have a feeling if you ask for things spicier, they'll accomodate you.
Don't be afraid to chat up your waiters/waitresses if you have any questions, or are a fan of Ethiopian food who doesn't see what you want on the menu. When I lived in Tempe, I was here enough to be something of a regular, and the wait staff would ask if we wanted to try out new dishes, which were always fantastic.
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