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| - Ethiopian food is most known for its rich diversity in savory and spicy stews accompanied with injera, a soft sponge-like bread. The menu comprise of sandwiches, meat entrée, a vegetarian option, and meat & veggie combo. For starters, I chose the Veggie Combo of 7 Items ($12.99). These seven items are all vegan and include:
[1] SUFF AND TIMATIM FITFIT: boiled sunflower blend, filtered and mixed tomato, onion, and jalapeno pepper.
[2] SHIRO: seasoned mild chickpea powder cooked with onion, garlic, and tomatoes.
[3] KEY SIRE: cooked fresh beets with carrots, potato, onion, garlic, and Ethiopian spice.
[4] MISOR WOT: red lentil simmered with berbere (spice pepper), onion, garlic, ginger, and Ethiopian herbs.
[5] GOMEN WOT: fresh chopped collard greens cooked with onion and garlic.
[6] KIK ALICHA: simmered yellow split peas with onion, garlic, peppers, and Ethiopian herbs.
[7] AZIFA: simmered green lentils with onion and garlic.
The meal is pleasantly appealing, every item is abundant in flavor, and it taste absolutely delicious! For a newcomer, keep in mind when dining in there are no utensils, but there are napkins and salt on the table. It is proper etiquette to use your right hand to eat. Just make sure you wash them. How you would eat your meal is by tearing a small piece of the injera and scooping just enough food to put in your mouth. It's one of those meals where you are expected to take your time to taste while appreciating Ethiopian culture.
They do have a bar where you can order drinks and watch sports. There is an intimate dining area called the Culture Room where you can enjoy a Traditional Style of Ethiopian Dining. And on the corner of the Culture Room, you can see how they make Ethiopian coffee. The restaurant also caters to special events and can accommodate up to 200 people. Habtu is the manager. He and his staff are very kind and welcoming. So far this restaurant is one of the best cultural dining I have experience in Las Vegas.
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