Messob Ethiopian Restaurant

Several of my family members were born and raised in Ethiopia and this is THE restaurant of choice when they want a taste of their childhood. The service is wonderful and the food is delicious and authentic!

Posted 05/14/08 | Report Abuse

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This authentic restaurant makes you feel right at home as soon as you walk in. I was a little thrown off by not using utensils but the friend I was with assured me that this is the best way to eat this food with their big sponge like pancakes to sop up the curry food. It was suprisingly delicious and very reasonably priced.

Posted 05/06/08 | Report Abuse

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When you first walk in to this homey place, the first thing to hit you is the lovely rich and heady aroma of frankincense and myrrh. Warm and friendly servers seat you and with lilting accents offer a beverage. There are photos aplenty on the walls to make you feel as if you've been invited to someones home to eat, and when the food is served, it is as if your favorite auntie made it just for you. It is literally like eating love. The flavors are subtle, complex, and so different from the run of the mill California cuisine. And there is so much food on the platter you can take your leftovers home and eat for another two meals. I highly highly recommend eating at Messob.

Posted 04/03/08 | Report Abuse

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Bring a group to Messob and enjoy authentic Ethiopian food in a very cultural setting. The food is astounding, and the after-meal cup of coffee is served up piping hot and loaded. The staff makes you feel right at home.

Posted 12/02/07 | Report Abuse

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This is one of the best places to go for an intimate dinner for two (or more). They specialize in the art of intimacy during a meal, and encourage closeness while dining. Their meal is served on a small wicker table with a large platter set in front of you. A giant circle of injera (a spongey flat bread) is spread on the platter, and mounds of flavorful meats and veggies are dollopped around the injera. If you have never had Ethiopian food, a great suggestion is one of their sampler platters, and if you are a meat eater, try the wot dishes, they are very flavorful meats including beef and goat (actually very tasty!) Bring your date - this is a very intimate little place to go, and the people are not only beautiful in spirit, Ethiopian people are beautiful in appearance as well. They are some of the most spiritual people on earth, and you can definitely see it in their eyes.

PROS: Abundance of flavor
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Posted 07/07/05 | Report Abuse

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