Asanka is 10/10, our new favorite spot! A little hole in the wall- but thats where the best food…read morecomes from! All the food was fresh, big portions, and DELICIOUS!!! Michael (the chef) is so sweet- he was so patient with us, took time to explain and answer any questions, and is an amazing cook- he's the BEST!!!

I got a Egusi & Fufu!!! it was absolutely so delicious even though I'm not a big fan of fish there…read morewas a big giant fish scale lol. But this is so good and everyone needs to try it, the service was fast. Small cute little place.

I have tried many African local restaurants around NJ and Precious Kitchen stands OUT. The food is…read moreamazing-always delicious and warm. The Servers/Cashiers are also pleasant and welcoming. A-grab-and-go place, always clean. I highly recommend it!!!

The food is delicious and you are never disappointed,the service is the best everyone is always…read morefriendly and helpful. The best.

Deeeeeeeeeelicious!!! I tried this place on DoorDash recently because I've been on a hunt for non…read morespicy meatless potato greens. My friend recommended this place to me as her husband is African and they enjoy this place. I should've gotten the seafood potato greens but either way those non spicy vegan greens hit the spot. Exactly what I was looking for--I can't wait to order from here again.

My husband and I were out and about and de used to go to one of our favorite spots, Food Geez. The…read morelast time I came by they had been closed down for some reason. We decided to check in. Yay! They were open again. I ordered the red snapper and jalof rice with a side of pepper sauce. It comes with plantains. This dish cost over $40. The price has just reached my ceiling of what I find to be reasonable. My pots, pans and Mr. Shoprite is calling me to get to cooking. Ugh! Oh well! It was great while it lasted. I Love this restaurant, but I will be retiring my dollars from this restaurant. I wish them the best. One whole fish, rice, plantain and pepper sauce isn't in my mind worth $40 especially for take out food. Again, I hope for all the best. I will miss the freshness and tastiness off their food but I feel like they have out priced themselves.

Stopped by for African food dine in, and the service was 8/10 for me. One of the only spots in the…read morearea selling African food.

This review is based on our first time experience as a group walk in…read more We tried this newly opened spot for the first time today and I was very impressed with the owner's daughter customer service. She answered all of our questions and even provided us with some complimentary samples of their in house made sorrels Food: I am not African but 2 of my friends were and they ordered some other items off of the menu ( fufu, soup, puff puff , fish meal and of course Jollof rice) I was going to order Jollof but they said it would be a 20 minute wait as they were waiting for a new fresh pot to finish cooking. I tried their Meat pie (~$3) (not pictured) and would give it a 5/10. It was filling but I felt like it could have used more meat and some kind of sauce. The ginger juice (pictured below) was also delicious and refreshing. There's plenty of seating area so this is a place you can dine in or takeout. But they recommend calling ahead to make sure they have the food available / ready to serve. Parking: The owner's daughter mentioned there was parking around the back near the tax business. All in all, I will come back to try an actual meal.

A true hidden gem of the Allentown food scene. Went here the other night and was blown away. My…read moreexperience with African food is pretty limited and I've been meaning to fix that. This was the perfect place to explore the cuisine from the continent. I had the pilau which consisted of rice, beef and veggies. The beef was so tender and the seasoning on the dish was perfect. I also had the chickpea samosas which were wonderful and the freshly made mango pineapple juice was delicious and super refreshing. The restaurant itself is so intimate and the African art all over the wall was fun to look at as we dined. Chef Tina is not only a brilliant cook but a warm and welcoming host too. They could tell it was our first time so they talked us through the menu and made spot-on recommendations. She even saved my meal by stopping me from dumping on her special hot sauce without trying it first. I tested and it was a bit too intense for me but if you love super spicy food then you will be in heaven. A great meal and worth the price I think. Just be sure to bring cash for tip or tell them to add it on before swiping your card. They definitely earn a big one here. Can't wait to go back!!

The owner of this restaurant was extremely sweet and greeted us with an incredibly sweet spirit…read more She had my friend & I try her amazing samosas, we were hesitant at first but the first bite was a flavor boost ! We had also ordered the homemade pineapple mango juice as well as The fufu & egusi stew. Overall this restaurant was delicious !

I ordered the veggie combo for 2; the food was good. I was not a fan of the plating. Instead of…read moreeach item placed on the plate twice (one for each person) it was 1 large serving of each item. The honey wine is served in a traditional berele which I liked, but I did not like the wine at all. Tasted house-made and under fermented. I recommend if you're into liquid sugar. They played Spanish music in the Ethiopian restaurant The waitress either checked too frequently or barely, no in between. This is the worst ethiopian spot I've ever been to, but it's decent for take-out/uber eats. Ideas for improvement: Better plating Actual East African staff Training wait-staff to be appropriately attentive (do they have clean napkins?) Giving wet-wipes with the check (customary with finger-food dining) Play Ethiopian music.

When we were toddlers, it was natural to eat with our hands…read more But as soon as we managed to hold a fork and spoon, we were expected to use utensils. As children and adults, using your hands to eat was frowned upon. Fried chicken and a few other dishes were exceptions. Although, to be honest, I'm one of the few people in the world who grew up eating fried chicken with a knife and fork. Let me introduce you to Ethiopian food, where utensils aren't usually used. I guess you could call it a hands on experience. The best way to experience it in central New Jersey is at Dashen Ethiopian Cuisine in New Brunswick. https://www.dashenethiopiannj.com/ Dashen, managed by a husband and wife team - Alemayehu Hailu and Tsigereda Lemlemayehu, also offers a full bar and a big screen TV for sports events. It is a delightful place for a special meal. They also do catering. The meal starts with injera - a spongy, fermented flatbread that is spread over a large serving plate. The other foods are placed on top of this sort of sour dough bread. All of the dishes - meats and vegetables - are well cooked with fragrant sauces. They are served with a pile of folded injera. How do you eat it? You rip off a piece of injera and use it to grab some meats or vegetables or scoop them up. Then you pop it into your mouth. The sourly fermented bread and other dishes make a great combination. Whether you go for meat or vegetables, the keys here are the spices. There's a chicken dish called Doro Wot. It is simmered in a special spice sauce with onions, garlic and ginger. And served with a hard boiled egg. There are dishes of cubed beef and ground beef, and lamb. There's a lamb stew called Yebeg Alicha with onions, garlic, ginger, peppers, turmeric and other spices. The same spices can be applied to a fish fillet, salmon or shrimp. But my favorites are the vegetables. There's Misir Wot, split lentils simmered with special spices, onions, garlic, tomatoes and ginger. Gomen is collard greens with onions, spices, garlic, ginger, tomatoes and jalapenos. Tikal Gomen is cabbage with the same spice combination. Kik Wot is yellow split peas cooked with garlic, ginger, tomatoes and special spices. Dinich Alicha looks like a mixed vegetable plate with potatoes, carrots, string beans, garlic, ginger, tomatoes and spices. The food can be very spicy or quite mild. Talk to your server so you order the dishes that are to your taste. The best way to eat Ethiopian food is on a combination plate. Go with a small group of friends. Have a combination plate of meat dishes. Order another combination plate of vegetarian dishes. That will give you eight to 10 different dishes to sample. Different beans and meats and vegetables. There's a variety of textures and flavors. And eat it slowly. In fact, don't just eat it. Savor it. Really enjoy each delicious taste. Eating Ethiopian food at Dashen is not just a meal. It's an experience. You can get takeout or delivery. But it is so much better in the restaurant. I urge you to get out of your culinary rut and visit Dashen. Dashen Ethiopian Restaurant & Bar 88 Albany Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 732-249-0494 They are closed Mondays.

Was my first time coming here and the staff were super friendly & great host. The food is…read moreabsolutely chefs kiss and taste so delicious! Lots of seating for solo visitors by the window high top view or groups of 4 people. My friend and I absolutely loved our meals and even got take out to go. They do catering also and are very active on Instagram if you want to see their work. Hours or operation and menu(as of Feb 2024) attached in the images I uploaded. The food wasn't made spicy/ hot but they provide extra hot pepper sauce to the side.

If you're ever downtown and looking for a place to eat lunch or dinner you definately have to try…read morethis spot. Best rice I have ever tasted. Chicken was also very good. Hoping to stop in again and try the fish next time. Great food, great people..

The food was good. The egusi soup was delicious. The chicken bowl was perfect with the plantain…read moreside. We enjoyed our meal. Highly recommend.

I'm very picky about my African food and this made me very happy. Everything was great but the…read moreegusi was especially stellar. The cooks were awesome and I can't thank them enough.