Charming, unassuming, and unexpected! I sought this place out based on good reviews on multiple…read morewebsites, and it didn't disappoint!
Food/drink: I love that we were served some little nibbles (peanut snack mix) to start. We started with the local wine as an aperitif; it's sweet and slightly fermented. And we ordered our 2 favorite Ethiopian dishes. 1) The qey wat, a spicy beef in sauce, large portion, was nicely spiced with a little heat; it even came with some cheese for a slightly tangy flavor. 2) The vegetarian platter, which had 7 different dishes including 3 different lentils, cabbage, sweet beets, spinach, and salad. The injera was thinner/spongier than what I'm used to, and we had to ask for more twice, but we definitely were nicely stuffed by the end.
Service: It's a mom and pop shop, which gives it charm. We were attended to as needed and, given the small size, had no problem finding the host/server when we needed him.
Ambiance: This was the fun part! The restaurant was unassuming and almost hidden on a mostly residential street. Inside is the size of a (large) living room; one side had communal style seating with traditional Ethiopian table settings, where most guests sat. Add in the Ethiopian music videos in the background and it felt like an experience!
A charming "hole in the wall" spot. Tip: it's small, seats ~6 parties, and pretty close quarters (that includes the bathroom, which is right next to wear people eat, so plan accordingly.)