FASSIL
RESTAURANT

Fassil Restaurant was named after King FASIL, also known as Emperor Fasiladas( reigend 1632-1667).

King FASIL estabilshed a permanent capital at Gondar the center of what came to be called the Gonderian state-marking a new approach to government in Ethiopia.Unlike earlier Emperors who cerculated around the Empire and thereby sought to maintain direct influence over their subordinates, King FASIL not only maintained a powerful centeral government at Gonad, but also distinguished himself by construction of a sumptuous and sophisticated court and equally magnificent abyss.

Host /Owner Moges Seid and his beautiful wife Rekiya Mebrat set out to create the Best Ethiopian Restaurant in town,and it seems they have succeeded...My friend had the atakilt: simply delicious. I tried yedero wot:it was fabulous and fiery!... We loved everything. Our Bill was just $18,My recommendation : Top marks and we'll be back again soon.

Anne Garber
Dining Columinst
Vancouver Province
June 10,1994

I found myself enthusiastically gobbling up big, stewy, spicy hunks on food, grabbed the injera, the edible Ethiopian eating utensil...Read the discriptions under the exotic names and you will eventually summon up dinner, which...will be spicy and stewy,with no shortage of fresh vegetables... Our dinner, which filled me to near-groaning point, came to $25 before tip. If you are near the area and you could use the kick of a warm and spicy meal, drop in!

Mia Stainsby
Restaurant Critic
Vancouver Sun
March 24,1994

The distinictive cuisine of Ethiopia has proven to be a hit with the many patrons who have come to frequent the comfortable family-run and moderately-priced restaurant... On a trajectory to become one of Vancouver's best restaurants... Here's betting that you'll find dining experience at Fassil to be both soothing and exhilirating.

Raymond Tomlin
Restaurant Columnist
Vancouver Echo
June 29,1994