Never had Ethiopian before, and thw wait staff was very helpful. The food was very good. The atmosphere was not so great, but I think it was worth it.

Never had Ethiopian before, and thw wait staff was very helpful. The food was very good. The atmosphere was not so great, but I think it was worth it.
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Pretty good food. I've had a lot of Ethiopian (it's big in DC and a few other places I've lived), and this ranks something like a 7 on a 1-10 scale. So on that front, no complaints. HOWEVER, both... More

Pretty good food. I've had a lot of Ethiopian (it's big in DC and a few other places I've lived), and this ranks something like a 7 on a 1-10 scale. So on that front, no complaints. HOWEVER, both times I've been there, our waitresses were absolutely terrible--slow, snappish and generally unpleasant. Yes, I know it's college-town and I can certainly understand a bad day... but at least don't be actively mean to your customers when they haven't been mean to you first. I dunno... maybe the restaurant works waitresses too hard? Or just isn't hiring nice ones? Pros: Food pretty decent Cons: , Dark, narrow space
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one of the more overloooked, yet fascinating, ethnic cuisines, has the worthy representative in meskerem, the best in nyc (and possibly east coast). whether you're in the mood for veggie or meats,... More

one of the more overloooked, yet fascinating, ethnic cuisines, has the worthy representative in meskerem, the best in nyc (and possibly east coast). whether you're in the mood for veggie or meats, you've got something to savor here. beef cubes and lentil stews are personal favorites of mine. the only, very slight, minor negativity is the occasional slow service, but that's some very small price to pay for this delicious treat. Pros: excellent food, cozy, affordable
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The best Ethiopian restaurant I have found in New York. I think it has some of the tastiest food I have found in New York. Try the Ethiopian beers when you go. Pros: Great Food, Fun... More

The best Ethiopian restaurant I have found in New York. I think it has some of the tastiest food I have found in New York. Try the Ethiopian beers when you go. Pros: Great Food, Fun Experience, Good Service
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The best Ethiopian Food in town !! A great experience for someone who has not tried eating with their hands !! Pros: Location, Inexpensive, Great Menu

The best Ethiopian Food in town !! A great experience for someone who has not tried eating with their hands !! Pros: Location, Inexpensive, Great Menu
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I live on the block and I think that Meskerem is absolutely delicious. It's a staple in our weekly diets, and it's perfect for vegetarians. It's such a good bang for your buck - especially the... More

I live on the block and I think that Meskerem is absolutely delicious. It's a staple in our weekly diets, and it's perfect for vegetarians. It's such a good bang for your buck - especially the vegetarian combo. Great for everyone! Pros: Delicious food, Inexpensive Cons: Slow service
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This is a wonderful place to find really great Ethiopian food. The food is so flavorful, juicy and melts in your mouth. Even for those who have eaten a large variety of foods with a large variety... More

This is a wonderful place to find really great Ethiopian food. The food is so flavorful, juicy and melts in your mouth. Even for those who have eaten a large variety of foods with a large variety of tastes, the food here will still surprise and amaze you. While the place looks rather small and undecorated, I will definitely go back just for the food. A great find, truly amazing food.
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In "When Harry Met Sally..." Billy Chrystal made a funny joke about Ethiopian restaurants; "This is great, we'll order two enpty plates and leave." Throw that idea out of the window, I was... More

In "When Harry Met Sally..." Billy Chrystal made a funny joke about Ethiopian restaurants; "This is great, we'll order two enpty plates and leave." Throw that idea out of the window, I was impressed. Very tasty dishes (except the flat bread they serve, it was awful). Spicy, flavorful and very filling. The wait staff were friendly and made you feel welcome. We went to the one on MacDougal St, it literally looks like someone's basement. Not much atmosphere and yes, no forks or knives! Try it. Pros: Good food, Friendly staff, Inexpensive Cons: No atmosphere
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Good Ethiopian food - one of the best Ethiopian restaurants in this city. The service is sometimes a little bit inattentive or forgetful, but very friendly. This place is so relaxed and has such... More

Good Ethiopian food - one of the best Ethiopian restaurants in this city. The service is sometimes a little bit inattentive or forgetful, but very friendly. This place is so relaxed and has such consistently yummy food at really great prices.
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