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When the server learned it was our first time in she recommended The Zoma Combo. This is a sampler dish and is the thing to get and share for first time visitors. It is served w/ 5 of the 6 vegetable options: split red lentils (spicy), split yellow lentils, collard greens, chickpea stew, green beans and carrots, and cabbage; homemade cottage cheese; "salad;" and 4 meets: beef tibs, beef stew (spicy - very), beef stew (mild), and chicken stew.
Each of the items were very flavorful. They all contained recognizable whole foods and ingredients, but were flavorful in a way that each was unique and delicious.
The food is all served on injera (bread) and additional injera is provided to scoop up the food since not using utensils is the norm. Additional bread, though not mentioned at the time by the server, is $2.
For drinks the wine menu is short, but it doesn't matter because the Honey Wine should be your order hands down. It's sweet, served chilled and is very refreshing. They also have red options: a Cab and a Merlot....the later of which was served chilled as well....hmm...
All in all a fun experience. The music is ethnic and was enjoyable. The decor is themed as well and was all part of the atmosphere. Definitely recommend giving this place a try. I can actually see myself getting a taste for some of this seemingly healthy food.
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