One of the best meals I've ever had in NYC and I've had A LOT. Incredible. Get the grand Mercado…read moreand the glazed tofu

Black Injera is a rare addition to any Ethiopian Restaurant…read more This one seems to have it as a regular meal n their menu!!! Always satisfied with this menu! If you love Vegan and gluten-free food, Do not hesitate. A great spot on Franklin Ave. In Crown Heights! Great ambience for a group or flying solo. Ethiopian service is in a class of its own. And it is reflected here.

Would 100% recommend a reservation, this place is popular and for good reason. The service is…read moregreat, and we came on a nice sunny day so we were able to enjoy an indoor outdoor eating environment. We really enjoyed the Thiebou Jen, while the fish had some bones they were manageable and the flavors were on point. The dish does come with a pepper on the side, but beware she is a heavy hitter and not for the faint of heart. So happy we had the plantains as well, they were a perfect compliment to this main dish. Cocktail was the Last Last, a delightful take on the Last Word and extra points here for the creativity of the name. Had some of the Fataya empanadas as well, next time I want to try the Spicy Potato Nems and a lamb dish.

Came here with a friend on a Saturday afternoon for lunch before meeting up with others at Prospect…read morePark nearby. The reviews looked great and I've never had Senegalese food before so was very excited to try. The restaurant was pretty quiet when we arrived. It was one of those open air restaurants where the exterior walls/windows fully opened to let in fresh air. it was nice to feel like we were dining outside and enjoying the fresh air, but still being seated indoors. The menu looked good and had a bit of everything for everyone. We got the fried calamari and the Thiebou Jen, (which was stewed red snapper & vegetables over jollof rice, and listed as the National plate of Senegal). The red snapper was good, but the portion felt very small given the price. Even the calamari portion felt small given what we paid. The jollof rice was well seasoned as it soaked up all the braised broth and seasoning. There was a spicy sauce that we weren't too privy to and accidentally stirred it in, but it was still tolerable. We ordered beignets for dessert and they were pillowy and soft. The only reason why I gave it 3 stars is because we felt the service was lacking. It felt like we were constantly ignored. When we tried to look around and get the waiter's attention to order or to ask for something, they looked like they were just scrolling on their phones by the bar / kitchen area rather than being attentive. Or when we'd try to get their attention after they tended to the table next to us, they just continued walking past and didn't even acknowledge us or come back shortly to check in. Even getting the check to pay took almost 15 minutes.

they serve ethiopian beer & have happy hours! ask about the specials!…read more great spot, HUGE portions. keep that in mind, please share with your guests. everything is reasonably priced too. good service. for an app we got the chicken Sambusa. this was good, but i wanted more! spice level - be careful. they also give plenty of Injera for the table to share, besides what your food is served on. end or begin your meal with one of the teas. they will not disaapoint.

It's been awhile since I've tried Ghenet. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality and quantity…read morethis past week. The injera bread was very fresh and delicious. I always get a combination dinner. This time I tried the Siga Wett beef stew with Ethiopian spices - very delicious! Spicy but not too spicy. Ethiopian food can be addictive, years ago I was definitely into eating a lot of Ethiopian. New York City has some great Ethiopian. If I were a tourist here, it would be on my list under "things to try." Or at least to try once ! I also had 2 vegetarian dishes - the Shiro Wett and the Messir Wett. The Shiro was made with beans. The Mesir was made with lentils. I've had the Shiro and Mesir Watt many times before - both at Ghenet as well as other Ethiopian restaurants (Awash Ethiopian on the upper west side). I think Ghenet has some of the most flavorful dishes in the city. They don't overdo it - just the right amount of spicy hotness. Overall, my favorite dish from the combination platter was the Shiro Wett. It had a light touch of smokiness that went really well with the beans. Very filling and delicious with the injera. I wish they offered fitfit salad - the menu has Ethiopian tomato salad but there are no photos of it on the online menu. There are photos of some of the other menu items but not all. I think they'd sell more stuff if there were photos since not everyone is familiar with all of the various dishes. Just a thought.

The food was so delicious. I ordered the meat and veggie tasting platters and everything was very…read morewell seasoned and tasted great! The server took great care of us and was very attentive. The drinks she made were also delicious (we got a margarita and a spicy saffron drink, but i forgot the name). The inside was beautiful, and I loved how the place was decorated. I'm removing a star only because I felt that the portions for the meat were very small, especially compared to other ethiopian spots I've tried. Everything tasted great, but for the price I wish there was a bit more food

This spot has been around forever and my sister did not know about it. They have moved at least…read moreonce, but appear to have always been in Brooklyn. We noticed their rating and it gave us a bit of pause, but we ultimately decided to give it a shot out of curiosity. We got there right before they were supposed to open, and we saw a staff member inside setting up around the restaurant and behind the bar. About 5 minutes after the hour, they opened the door (just a tad late), and we were their first guests. We were greeted and told we could sit wherever we wanted. There were a bunch of cats up as decor, for Halloween decor I imagine. I observed some really nice frames hanging up and a lovely mantle arrangement. And I saw a sign for happy hour that occurs on some days, we love that! Their menu has some creative cocktails, mocktails, and unusual ingredients. And of course, they have the classic veggie platters that we love to try. We got the plate for 4, picked out items, and got to work. Everything tasted fantastic, truly. We had fresh injera, and it was easy to make out what each item was. The menu advertised the beets as also having potatoes, which we immediately realized were missing -- turns out the menu needs to be updated haha, they aren't supposed to be included anymore. All this to say, we had a great time there. And there's only one thing I could add that's different here compared to other Ethiopian restaurants: the portions are definitely smaller. If I had a plate like this anywhere else, I would've been overstuffed. I wasn't still hungry though, I was satisfied. But if you have a lot of room in your stomach usually, the smaller portions may disappoint. But as for me, I'd totally return.

Service was very attentive and the feast for two was delicious- so flavorful and filling with lots…read moreof different options. The lighting and decor was really pleasant and the atmosphere was very inviting. The only thing i would change is that there wasn't enough complementary injera to finish the whole dish and it was $6 extra to get enough for the meal. Regardless, it was over all a great experience and i would go back!

Five stars - Phenomenal -…read moreMagical - Nostalgic - This place is incredible. From the moment I walked in, their dim lighting set the mood. The food came out incredibly quick, but that was not in sacrifice of the quality. Best Ethiopian food ive ever had. Got the feast for two and it was more than enough. Absolutely delicious. I feel so grateful I got the chance to try this place honestly

Beautiful food! But there is a lot. We ordered the BK platter for two and it fed three people! Bear…read morein mind that all three people are strong hardy eaters in this ozempicalypse and we couldn't finish it!! They also give you lots of Injera (the bread) when you run out instead of just hoping you raw-dog it, like some of the other Ethiopian restaurants I've been to. The waiters and waitresses were very friendly and food came out very quickly! They also give free peppermints and hand wipes at the end of the meal which is a special treat you don't see in a lot of restaurants anymore. You can walk out happy and minty fresh! Great place to visit.

I love Injera bread and Ethiopian food. Awash has multiple locations in NYC - I've had mostly…read moreexcellent food from their upper west side location. This weekend I ordered dinner from the Cobble Hill location. Awash offers both vegetarian and non vegetarian options. I picked the BK special combination meal. The special came with two meat items - the special tibs and awash chicken plus red lentils, gomen and a cabbage dish resembling Yatakilt Alicha. Everything was delicious and not too spicy. Definitely toned down to suit a wide audience. The special tibs was a little on the dry side, could have used more sauce, but it was also light and not greasy. The chicken dish was also lightly seasoned. Each entry was generously divided and tasty. The entree arrived wrapped in a large portion of spongy fresh injera bread. Excellent variety and overall value.

My friend told me this place has delicious food and she did not lie to me!…read more I had the mafe jeun and the flavors were flavoring! The peanut butter flavor isn't overpowering and the wasn't spicy. I enjoyed the chunks of carrots as much as I did the fish. It's a great combo and a satisfying meal! I tasted some of my friend's meal, the yassa jeun and the onions are delectable!! Overflowing with flavor! I'll try that dish next time! The jollof rice was fantastic! I prefer jollof that isn't smoky and this hit the spot. Good tomato flavor and soft, well-cooked rice. I also got the ginger drink and it's made with for real, real ginger. Like for real, for real! I felt healthy as I drank it! I definitely recommend this place and be patient when you order because the food is worth the wait!

We happened to be in this part of Brooklyn for the concert in a small park by my son's band, and…read morehappened to notice that there was a Senegalese restaurant nearby. Since we've never had Senegalese food, the decision to go there was no brainer. The interior of the restaurant looked like an art gallery, with paintings, carvings, handicrafts and photos from Western Africa. An old man (the owner?) received us. He recommended several vegetarian options for me, but I already had my heart set on the Okra stew. He then asked if I wanted Okra Tofu? I asked him if people in Senegal consumed Tofu? He said no, but customers had requested it, so they put it on the menu. (Who comes to a Senegalese restaurant and asks for Tofu?) I told him to not give me anything outside an authentic Senegalese diet. A few minutes later he came out of the kitchen to tell me that there was not enough okra stew left to form a main dish, but he'd offer whatever was there as a free side dish for me. So I went with his suggestion of Mafe Legumes (vegetables stewed in peanut butter sauce), while husband asked for the Senegalese national dish of Tiebou Jeun (baked fish). For the accompanying starch, I chose Funio, the Western African staple grain (again introduced by this wise old man). We also ordered Nem Legumes - vegetable spring rolls (I'd call them samosas :-)). Husband asked for a ginger drink. The ginger drink tasted like pure ginger juice (sweetened a bit of course) - it would certainly cleanse one's palate and warm one's stomach. The Nem Legumes were nice, but the winner was the stewed tomato dipping sauce that came with them. Our main dishes were served on large dinner plates. The portions were so substantial that I ended up packing half of my stew home, after stuffing myself unusually full already. There were chunks of yam, carrots and cabbage on my plate, flavored in a creamy and well-seasoned peanut butter sauce. But the winner was still the Okra stew - spicy, tangy, tasty. I also stole some Joloff rice off my husband's plate. It was another surprisingly delicious treat! His fish looked like a portion of a big carp, with quite a bit of bones to pick out (we don't mind fish bones, having been well trained in certain Asian cuisines :-)) Our bill, presented by a young waitress, came in a little basked covered by the broad hem of an African lady in a beautiful dress. The old man passed out table and said "oh yes she collects for us." For a meal of one appetizer, two mains, and a drink, the price was super reasonable!

Came here on a whim with a friend as we were doing a food crawl in Flatbush/Kensington. We didn't…read moreeven know this place existed, but after leaving the first spot, bumping into this one and seeing the review about the "biggest masala dosa", we had to try it. Spoiler, we never made it to any of the other locations because we were so full. Jalsa provide fare from all over India and makes paneer in house. They have plenty of seating and can take care of large catering parties. As is customary, they have a Sunday lunch buffet. We came on a rainy Saturday afternoons and there weren't many patrons dining. We went with the masala chai, mango lassi, lamb kati roll, and a ghee masala dosa with gun powder, upon recommendation. -The masala chai was perfectly blended, with sugar on the side to sweeten to one's liking. -The mango lassi was really good, but a bit thicker than I'd like; good tartness. -Lamb kati roll was really good, larger than expected. The flavours were well balanced and the paratha had a good flake to it. There was A LOT of lamb inside. -The ghee masala dosa was the shining star; it must have been 2.5, if not 3 feet long. The edges were super crispy like a chip, and the masala potato pilling was delicious If I could do it all over again, I'd only eat here and not eat ahead of time, since this was enough food to fill a party of two (maybe add in a samosa or two). I'll definitely be coming back to try more fare.

The best samosas! Lots of really delicious vegan options. Portions could be bigger for what they…read morecharge, but great food. I hear they may be opening up a backyard option as well, which would be thrilling.

I ordered takeout from here not long ago, so I can't comment on the actual space. The food I…read moreordered was great though. I'm new to Nigerian food so I unfortunately kept it basic and got the jollof with mixed meat and pounded yam. It was a very spicy dish, which I enjoyed but others may not. I have to come back and try more dishes but what I ordered was absolutely excellent.

Customer was great. I ordered the chicken egusi soup with pounded yam. Everything was good but the…read morechicken. CHICKEN WAS SUPER TOUGH to bite into.

The flavors here stayed with me long after my meal. Their kitchen prioritizes good ingredients…read morethroughout. Flavorful dishes, quick delivery, and people who smile when they help you. Their customer attention leaves nothing to criticize. I can't understand anything less than top ratings.

I've been to vegan shop up 4 times so far (once in Lower east side and three times in Brooklyn)…read more Even though it is a trek to Brooklyn for me I still go! Always great vendors-- especially Sweet Maresa's vegan macarons. I almost go just for her and stock up on Macarons. :D many other pastry/dessert vendors like gone pie bakery, brooklyn whiskers. You can also definitely get lunch here- yeah dawg (vegan hot dogs), tacos, empanadas etc. There are usually clothing/accessories vendors as well. If you go on the vegan shop up website (https://veganshopup.wordpress.com/) there is always a list of vendors! Pine box rock shop is a little small and it gets very crowded. They also card you as it is a bar, fyi- so probably not kid-friendly! Some vendors take credit card but some are cash only, so make sure you have CASH! I definitely recommend this for vegans and those interested in the vegan lifestyle to explore yummy vegan food and merchandise, and to support local vendors/ small businesses.