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| - We drove to Charlotte on a whim yesterday and decided to try Queen Sheba for dinner. So glad we did!
We arrived during the last 20 minutes of the Germany/Argentina World Cup finals. There was definitely some spirited enthusiasm and competition among the other patrons, which really made it fun (although the owner apologized for how loud it was...we didn't mind!).The atmosphere is somewhat dark and filled with incense, which was fine by me. I'd rather be somewhere with it's own character than in a restaurant box that looks like every other restaurant box.
The food was excellent. Now my favorite Ethiopian in Charlotte. We split the Chicken Combo, which was plenty for two, and ate every bit of it. The waitress even joked "were you starving, or was it that good?". It was that good! The honey wine is worth a try...although it tastes like neither honey nor wine, rather an almost malty beer-like flavor.
Service was friendly, albeit somewhat slow...but we wer not expecting fast food, so we just sat back and enjoyed ourselves.If you've never tried Ethiopian food before, here are some things to keep in mind:
1. If you don't like your food spicy, be sure to mention this to the server
2. You are going to be eating with your hands. No utensils provided. Just grab a hunk of injera (bread) and use it to scoop up your food.
3. This style of eating is great for sharing with others, so bring a group of friends and dig in!
Other reviewers comments on the location are valid. The plaza is a bit run-down. Don't let this stop you from stopping by for a great meal.
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