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' When was the last time you had a good, homemade Ethiopian meal? Or the first time, for that matter? Come on, give it a shot. You're in for a treat! This restaurant has a casual, ethnic feel to it. Ethiopian art and music combine to assure you from the start that this will be an intriguing dining experience.
The Dish Not To Miss:
For the uninitiated, there are a few essential pieces of information necessary to make your visit to the Abyssinia Restaurant the unique treat you'd like it to be.
Ethiopian food is spicy...and most often stew-like. It is served with injera - a spongy, smooth, brownish bread made from an ancient grain called tef which is ground and allowed to ferment, giving it a sourdough flavor.
A keen look at the menu will reveal that there are a few key words you should know...Doro is chicken, Yebeg is lamb, Lega is beef. We't, Alich, Key & Tibs are sauces, each spiced a bit differently. You can order your meal cooked in any of these or be a bit more daring.
Try Kitfo and Zimamojat - minced meat specially prepared with herbed butter and red pepper, accompanied by a seasoned cheese. Or, why not order Doro Alich - a curried chicken cooked with onions and green peppers, served with the traditional hard boiled egg. Cha Cha is another dish to try - beef with sauteed onions and veggies, served sizzling on a clay dish.
You can experiment with any number of sauces and meats; or select one of nine vegetarian dishes ranging from mixed veggies to lentils, cabbage or collard greens, most sauteed with onions and peppers and special seasonings...or for the undecided vegetarian, try the Beyaynetu - your choice of five vegetables!
There are also a number of combination plates at the Abyssinia, providing the pleasant experience of trying several dishes in one meal. They are prepared for one to four people, and are priced accordingly.
Remember that all the food at this family-owned restaurant is homemade, authentic, and a real taste-treat.
Good To Know:
There is seating for 75 people at the Abyssinia Restaurant. Meals are traditionally brought out all at once rather than in courses, although the chef does offer a few appetizers as starters. Meals are also traditionally enjoyed by all family members together, with everyone being served on a single tray. Don't be afraid to experiment here...you'll find it worth the risk! >>more
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