Ras Plant Based is an amazing Ethiopian spot with a beautiful interior in Brooklyn. Loved coming here for dinner on a Friday night. The tables were very tightly packed and almost too small for what we ordered, but the food and service was amazing! Tried the Ginger Guava Lemonade cocktail and the Wet Ass Passionfruit. They were both so delicious! For our meal, my friend and I shared the mushroom ribs, and both the Piassa and Mercato platters were amazing! The platters are a great way to try multiple things, definitely hard to pick a favorite between the two, but would recommend deciding based on which veggies you like or don't; eg beets, collard greens Everything was so flavorful and overall very filling. The injera was great. Will definitely be back! read more

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Extremely delicious vegan Ethiopian food! Flavors are ON POINT and everything just tastes so good! The sambusas are a wonderful appetizer to get- perfectly flaky and crispy. Have tried all the different fillings- veggie, lentil & squash- all on different occasions. All are good! Lentil is more hearty; squash is a bit more unique! The pastry is definitely the best part. They are served piping hot and fresh. The accompanying hot sauce compliments it very well. The platters are a great way to try many different types of dishes. I personally liked the Mercato more than the other platter (since I don't like beets as much). The Mercato platter has a great variety of veggie and legume dishes. All are well-flavored and tasty. I personally loved the cabbage, green beans and red lentil the most. The chickpea dish was the slightly disappointing one- while tasty, it was an extremely small portion. It is a very smooth chickpea purée and almost like a sauce/gravy instead of one of the platter items.I would say the portion was 2-3 tablespoons. Very little and wish that was more generous! Of note- they do not allow any substitutions for the platters. I wish they had an option to choose any 5 items for the platter! That would be awesome and would definitely encourage me to go more often. The mushroom tibs dish was A STAR. Highly recommend. Perfect seasoning + spice from jalapeños. I will definitely be getting the mushroom tibs again. Sooo delicious and went perfectly with the injera. Loved the injera provided- the entrees and platters are served on injera already. You get to choose an additional starch as well-- more injera, or brown rice. So if you can't decide, you do get injera on the plate already if you did want to try the brown rice. Although I do think for me, injera is one of the main reasons I love eating Ethiopian food because it is so unique to this cuisine- so I want all I can get! It does fill you up for sure. It seems not that filling because it is thin, but the spongy texture + hearty dishes definitely adds up for a very filling meal! If you never had injera, it is slightly sour, due to fermentation. It MAY be an acquired taste, but I feel that it goes very well with the dishes! They drinks were ok. I forgot what my drink was called- it was watermelon with ginger beer. Definitely light and refreshing, but I expected stronger ginger taste. The pineapple coconut rum drink was good- but I expected more pineapple so a bit more tangy. Probably personal preference! It was not bad :) Ambience wise- the vibe is definitely amazing. Vibrant music, live DJ (at least when I went on a weekend), colorful wall paintings, awesome decor etc. Just FYI that it is LOUD in there. It is hard to hear even the person right across you. Don't expect to catch up / have conversations here easily as you will have to talk very loudly the whole meal. Probably a combination of everyone constantly talking at the top of their lungs just to hear each other, adding to the noise. Overall, Ras Plant Based serves amazing, delicious, Ethiopian food that is ALL vegan!! Love this place and will come back for the sambusas and mushroom tibs for sure! read more

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First time going to a vegetarian restaurant and it was soo good! The cocktails were also delicious and we got excellent service. The restaurant is really pretty too and well decorated! read more

PHENOMENAL food. Might be one of my top eats ever in New York. My sister comes here regularly and said I needed to come try it out since she rarely revisits restaurant in New York. We came for lunch and ordered the langano bowl (ras tibs, fasolia, yatakilt, zucchini, mashed avocado), sides of shiro (ground chickpeas) and difin missir (lentils), a sambusa, and a ton of injera. Everything was incredibly tasty. The bowl had so many different incredible flavors, and the crispy injera crumble mixed in with the brown rice added the perfect crunch. The injera was perfectly spongy, warm, and pillowy and eating it with the chickpeas and lentils was amazing. Overall an extremely hearty meal that I will be thinking about for awhile. Service was incredible as well, and we opted to sit outside where they had heaters to keep you warm. read more

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Totally unique experience. We got the Mercado and the kitfo. I personally loved the latter, but this was my first Ethiopian experience. So. Try and top that LOL our server was a peach. Great recommendations on drinks and food. The bathroom was so clean, smelled great and we sat outdoors on a late October afternoon. The drinks we got were the American horror story which was like a fruit punch and I got the dawn of the dead which was delectable. Highly recommend read more

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Loved - Mercato - Kitfo - Service - Vibes As mentioned in the menu, a platter + a plate is a good portion (and combination) for two read more

Ras Plant Based - Mercato (left) + Kitfo (right) - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

A hip Ethiopian restaurant with modern flair. The staff were very friendly, and the food was tasty, but a little under spiced for my taste. I kinda wish I had tried one of their modern twists instead of a more classic dish. read more

Amazing Ethiopian spot, up there with Bunna Cafe and Awash. My boyfriend and I walked in for lunch one weekend and shared an order of Sambusa, plus the Mercato platter. Everything was delicious! Next time: I want to try the Piassa platter and some of the cocktails. read more

Ras Plant Based - Mercato - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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This vegan restaurant is fantastic! They're also very gluten-free friendly. The food was delicious, and you definitely need to come for happy hour--the drinks are amazing and a great deal. The platters and sambusas are a must-try! The ambiance is lovely, and the service is fast and friendly. I had a great time and will definitely come back! read more

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We came on a weeknight and it wasn't very busy at 6pm. Everything was great and the service was good too. We shared the lentil sambusas, mercato platter, missir, and one of the bowl options (not pictured). Would totally come back. read more

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The food, the ambiance and the waiter were great! Will definitely be coming back and Highly recommend.

Cozy place in Brooklyn. The interior is quite tight, but there's a decent amount of seating. Our table was also a little small to hold our food, but the ambiance was really nice. It's dark and they have a DJ playing. The menu is quite confusing, but the staff was very helpful in explaining it to us. The platter itself is an option, and it just lists every dish (and its ingredients) as part of the platter underneath it. We all got a platter, which ended up being just a little more food than I could eat for one meal. It was served on injera and came with injera on the side, which was a nice touch. The food was tasty, though I wasn't quite sure what I was eating at any given time. It was all vegetarian and quite flavorful. Nice experience overall! read more

Ras Plant Based - Platter - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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First time trying Ethiopian food!! Everything was so flavorful and delicious Service was really efficient and friendly. Nice music, nice decor Will definitely come back read more

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The best Ethiopian restaurant I have ever been to, that too it's all vegan!!! The decor is so beautiful. For appetizers we ordered Lentil Sambusa - it was such a flaky pastry and the filling was nicely flavored too. Mushroom tibs has nice smoky flavor. The Seitan was surprisingly had amazing taste too. The shiro and diffin miss it tasted very much like the Indian lentils - delicious!! Their injera is the best! It doesn't taste sour as it tastes usually at other Ethiopian places. The service is pretty quick and nice staff. read more

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The restaurant was packed. The host told us the only available seating for 2 was outside or the bar. It was a scorching day, so bar it was. The music was exceptional! Nice mix of reggae, dancehall, pop & R&B. The space was very clean, murals painted on the walls, dimly lit. Pretty loud between the music & patrons. My only real gripe was the heat. Cooler than outside, but not cool enough. We were still sweating inside. Service was meh. Host was super nice. He checked on us once & exchanged pleasantries when we were leaving. Seeing as there was only one bartender making drinks for the entire restaurant, not to mention the bar itself seating at least 15, I extended extra grace. However my friend & I didn't receive the same level of care as other diners seated at the bar. I asked if they had sparkling or seltzer water. He said "club soda"? I said "no sparkling or seltzer"? He kinda rolled his eyes in exasperation saying they were the same thing. I told him no they weren't and to forget it. Our first glasses of water sat empty for 20 mins. We tried to get the bartenders attention to no avail. We still had the menus & hadn't placed an order yet. Luckily a bar back came & we received more water. There was a 25 minute time lapse between us receiving our first drinks & the food arriving. The bartender did not check on us that entire time. Once we had our food for 15 mins he came over. It had been 40 mins since he last interacted with us. I asked for the menu. He refilled our empty water glasses. 20 mins later still no menu. He was checking on a patron nearby and I asked again. He told me to wait, I did not like his tone. 10 mins later I finally received the menu. We ordered another round. After receiving the second round he checked back 25 minutes later. We ordered a final round, asked for boxes to pack up leftovers and the check. We received the boxes and check within 5 mins. The Mac and cheese was creamy and the only thing we received hot. The addition of crispy ingera added a nice crunch factor. I wish they covered the entire top with the injera like you would do breadcrumbs instead of the small portion they put in the middle. You could taste the coconut. Which was slightly weird but being vegan and craving Mac cheese it was definitely satisfying. The ras tibs were good for a few bites. But after a while you didn't want to eat it anymore. The texture was off putting. I did not like the gomen (braised collards). They were bitter, salty and lacked flavor especially in comparison to other items. The zucchini was my favorite item. Whatever spices they used gave it a seafood taste and it was really satisfying. The alicha shiro (ground chickpeas stew) was the blandest thing I ate. It literally tasted like nothing and was the texture of baby food. Nothing to pay for especially $18 if ordering alone. The string beans and carrots were good. Slight sweetness and earthy bitterness. I got a hint of nutmeg. Well balanced with subtle heat. Missir (Red lentil stew) was okay. You definitely got heat and cinnamon. I would eat again. But wouldn't order as a main. The Yaker kik (yellow split pea) was good. You got the essence of jalapeno without the heat, a subtle but noticeable seasoned taste. Missir Alicia (brown lentils) was yummy. I really liked the way the fenugreek worked with the other aromatics. Great depth of flavor. Second favorite thing I ate. The ksir alicha (beetroot) was interesting. There was no sweetness that you naturally get from beets. It did not taste like beets. It did have good flavor. The shiro ( ground chickpeas) was similar to the other chickpea dish in terms of lack of flavor and texture. But it did have slightly more flavor than the chickpea stew. The cabbage, carrots and bell peppers were decent. I liked the texture. We did not like Injera. First time having it and it was just spongy and tasteless. I do wish they allowed the platters to be customizable as I wouldn't order either again. Simply because there were things on both that I didn't like. Not going to pay for things I won't eat. I do recommend ordering one of them if it's your first time as it is an economical way to try multiple things. Two favorite drinks were the Fig Fig Bang Bang and WAP (wet ass passion fruit). The fig was well made, hint of smoke from the mezcal, the fig and cherry flavors worked very well together. Strong but doesn't taste like it. The WAP tasted authentically like passion fruit with a nice surprise of coconut and smokiness from the mezcal. The Franklin daisy is classic pairing of gin, st. German and cucumber. Very refreshing, well balanced. The least favorite was the Basil Instinct. It was slightly medicinal tasting and not as interesting as the others we drank. Including tax and 20% tip we spent over $200. We arrived at 6pm and left at 8:15pm. I would dine again. Definitely wouldn't sit at the bar if the same person is bartending and just stick to the things that worked for me. read more

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The BEST Vegan Ethiopian restaurant I've experienced in NY, Chicago, NC, TX, California, etc.. The food is amazingly crafted, the staff is completely aware of how to treat people and function in such a high pace setting that isn't the largest space might I add (it is NYC). We took my Mother in Love here for her 86th Birthday and she was so in love with EVERY DISH from the apps to the desserts to the non-alcoholic pina colada. We ended up outside awaiting the men to bring the cars as we were a party of 10 & met the owner. He was such a gentle and amazing soul. He came up as if he was just hanging and asked "how was it" and we got all detailed and talking him into going in and trying it and he blushed and said "Thanks, hope to see you back soon". We ended up chatting it up more and found that he was the owner. Get some of EVERYTHING it's ALL GOOD ;-) read more

Ras Plant Based - Outside after dinner. I only did videos of the food and they won't load. - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

All of RAS' dishes always bring the flavor! It is a place I always leave full from but feel healthy after eating at the same time. Good coffee too (the Ethiopian coffee is essentially a shot of espresso). Nice ambiance inside and attentive/fast service. Vegetarians/vegans are lucky to have this one in the neighborhood! read more

I LOVE this place- The food, people and vibe are all Amazing. I never knew how good Ethiopian food was until I went here. Their vegan sampler on lentil crepes was DELISHHHHHH almost tasted like Indian food but with a twist. Have a look at my photos and definitely check this spot out if you are vegan!!! read more

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I've been waiting forever to try Ras and it did not disappoint! Such amazing Ethiopian food with amazing flavors and a very fun atmosphere. We ordered both platters and both were delicious. Each platter comes with enough to probably split with another person or eat on your own if you're hungry. Service was quick and very attentive. I'd come back for the food because it was just so good. Cocktails here also looked really nice. They do a great job on presentation and amazing job with flavors. Definitely a place I'd take my out of town friends for a cool eating experience that's sure to impress. read more

Ras Plant Based - Piassa and Mercato - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I've been coming to Ras Plant Based for years. The food, service and ambiance are always amazing. Last night we had the sambusas, Ras Tibs and Mercato Platter. The injera was a perfect balance of soft and tangy and complemented the flavorful dishes. The sambusas were crispy and filled with a delicious spiced lentil mixture. The Ras Tibs (made from seitan) had a nice blend of heat and savoriness. The Mercato is my favorite platter! It includes 5 or 6 perfectly seasoned vegetable and legume dishes. Beyond the food, the service was warm and attentive, making us feel truly welcomed. Ras Plant Based remains one of my favorite spots in Brooklyn! read more

Ok I may convert to vegan or Atleast incorporate more plant based eating into my diet . This Ethiopian vegan restaurant is a must try. We started off with their sambusa which was so flaky and filled with spiced lentils , we also got the butternut squash sambusa. Both are delicious. We got the avocado mash with injera chips - it is definitely a must have- super creamy and the injera chips are abolsutely divine - if they would make those and sell them I wojld definitely by them. We got the Mercato and piassa platters because we had to try everything . Our favorite was the piassa particularly the tater kik - yellow split peas and the Alisha shiro- chickpeas. Even though we were stuffed ( 3 people) and had plenty leftover food to go home we had to try some dessert ! We got the coconut leche and omg was it good. It was creamy and not too sweet a perfect end to a great lunch. Also did I mention even though we were stuffed we didn't have that gross feeling you have when you've eaten too much lol ! We will definitely be back to ras plant based in the future and look forward to incorporating more plant based eating into our weekly menus. read more

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This is probably one of the most hipster take on Ethiopian food I've had. I've been to quite a few traditional places in Oakland, but this one put a spin on the usual injera dishes through their innovative bowls and the fact the entire menu is plant-based. There was a higher price tag that accompanied this elevated concept, but it was worth it. The flavors were outstanding, and I would recommend ordering the bowls or platters, as they come with a sampler of different curries with the injera. The service was also extremely good, and the waiters were exceptionally friendly in explaining the menu and providing recommendations. read more

Ras Plant Based - The platter and bowl - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Service is superb, but the food was not what was expected. I took my friend here for her birthday, it was our first time having it be Ethiopian food. The food can in shareable plates, and it's a great place to experience the overall experience of being connected with your food. The atmosphere overall was lay back and relax. So definitely a place you canctake your friend if you want to just hang out and talk. Most of their food is served cold, we ordered the popular dishes and the sampler so we can try a bit of everything. Everything is eaten with the flat bread (I'm sure there's an actual name for this), the bread was soft, and had a bit of a sour taste. It was something that's foreign to us, and we don't really know how we feel. It was definitely a new experience, the food was very flavorful, definitely worth a try, but not a place I would come back and visit again. read more

Ras Plant Based - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I came here 6/2/21 and the vegan food here was so delicious. I came with people who don't eat vegan food and they loved it. Everything was so flavorful. The music and ambiance was on 100. I'll definitely come back. We had the Mercato and Piassa on the right. The Gomen and the Fasoila were good. ( the spinach and the string beans.) The lentils were also good as well. The injera(sour fermented flatbread), which was underneath these delicious goodies. We also ordered the tumeric rice and the sambusa( flaky pastry which we had the lentil and the mixed veggies version). The lentil one was so good and that spicy sauce that came with was everything. For cocktails I tried the Berbere Walker and the Fig Fig Bang Bang. The Trisome Berry is perfect dor those who like berries or cheesecake. read more

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Amazing food, very healthy and tasty. I had the French toast and my gf had a bowl which I can't remember but we ended up switching at half. The service was wonderful, they were very welcoming and detailed on the menu. It was raining so we couldn't sit outside but the inside was beautiful with the pairings and the plants coming down from the sealing. We have made this restaurant our special feel good restaurant and will definitely be coming back. read more

Really good Ethiopian good. Wish they would provide more injera but otherwise, no complaints. I've tried both platters and both are good. The vibes inside are pretty cool too. read more

Ras Plant Based - Mercato and the potato hash - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Very rarely do I have a delicious vegan dessert. This is the first time I ever had vegan tiramisu. Unbelievably good. Now the foood was in a league of it own. I was happy to have such a flavorful vegan meal. I have to go back to try some other items. I'll have to take a picture of the menu. I don't remember the what I had. read more

Food was not what I am used to but for sure the taste will have you exploring their different dishes on the menu. Great location for a first date with a person with food restrictions. Staff was friendly giving us the opportunity to choose our seating. read more

Amazing 5/5 knocked it out the park would come back here without hesitation I found my soymate of food healed my SOUL. THIS PLACE IS SO. DAMN. GOOD. I loved it. The squash sambusas were perfectly flaky with a beautiful sauce that complemented the squash on the interior, and the ratio of the filling to dough was excellent. Both of the bowls we got were amazing (the bolé and langano), it had so much spice and flavor to them it was incredible. I really liked the seitan; it was filling and hearty, but it didn't try to pretend to be meat or have a meatier texture as some vegan substitutes do (I hate that) - it presented itself as seitan! Honestly the whole dish was beautifully flavorful, and I loved that there were varieties of texture in the bowls. There was a nice crunch from something fried (not sure what lol but I'm not complaining), which was pleasant with the softness from the well-stewed veggies. I saved part of my bowl and the next day it was still excellent. I wish I were closer to this place because I would come all the time. This place knocked it out of the park; our server was very attending and kind, and I loved the art on the walls. The atmosphere was super pleasant. 5+++/5 read more

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Good food, good music, good vibes and good people! I went on Saturday with a friend, we ordered the taco tower (cauliflower, eggplant and potato) with a side of guac and injera chips/ the Piassa platter/ French 75 from the bar. Everything was great, the decor was beautiful and the vibe was unmatched. Overall, it was a great experience; I will be back to try the rest of the menu. read more

Made a dinner reservation ahead of time. Ordered the piassa and mercato. One of the platters was more savory while the other was lighter. I enjoyed every vegetable side dish there and none of them were too saucy making the injera overly soft. Never seen such a large variety of vegetable options. Sambusa with the flaky shell and lentils was the perfect small bite for sharing between two. Really authentic tasting Ethiopian food and everything was so tastefully done. Would really love to come back again! read more

Ras Plant Based - Piassa and Mercato - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Pictures attached for reference. While the initial facade is unassuming, the colorful vibe and illuminated decor instantly transport you to a very hip Ethiopian eatery all the while keeping it quintessentially Crown Heights. As a vegetarian I was very excited about what this plant based kitchen had to offer and with the help of the very knowledgeable and friendly staff, my friend and I got the Lentil and Squash sambusas for our apps. These filled sweet-savory puff pastries were delectable! For our mains we went with the Mercato and Paisa platters which were good portion sizes for sure and essentially served as a tasting menu of the flavors offered at this restaurant. While I have definitely had better and fresher Ethiopian food, the ambiance drinks and attentive staff make this a very good Ethiopian spot to try! Definitely recommend! read more

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The two sampler platters, the Mercato and Piassa ($19 each), that my husband and I ordered via delivery from Ras Plant Based were extraordinary. Incredible, vibrant flavors with wonderfully tangy injera. The mercato platter includes braised collard greens, spicy red lentil stew, shiro (creamy ground chickpeas), green beans and carrots, and yatakilt (cabbage, carrots, and bell peppers). Of this sampler, my favorites were the fasolia (the caramelized onions add a wonderful sweet touch) and the shiro (the red lentils were too spicy for me, although my partner loved it). The piassa platter includes beets, brown lentils with fenugreek, yellow split peas, mild chickpea stew with basil, and a slightly spicy zucchini and tomato mix. Of this latter platter, my favorite was the mild chickpea stew, yellow split peas, and the beets. And of the two platters, I personally preferred the mercato. That said, both offer a fabulous array of dishes with intricate spice blends that will surely satisfy the taste buds. My only wish is that they provided more injera to accompany the dishes. Other than that, this was a wholly satisfying meal. read more

Ras Plant Based - Mercato and Piassa - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This place had great vibes on a cold Saturday night. There was a DJ that was playing some great tunes and it smelled great once you walked into the restaurant. We tried two tasting platters and there was a lot of fresh and flavorful options. The space is tight and they had to stowed away my jacket and I found it in the basin of a plant as I was leaving, so that was the main negative of my experience. read more

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food was pretty good! i would recommend getting the picasso and mercato so you can taste everything. the vibes in the restaurant are immaculate the customer service is wonderful ill be back for sure read more

Ras Plant Based - Sambusa all 3 - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Wow. Good vibes good food. I'm Not even vegan but my wife is, so we when go out to eat I like tot eat began restaurants so she's not Stuck with a Menu that doesn't accommodate her lifestyle. But I must say, as a non vegan I was impressed. They drinks were top shelf, the Mock up items like the tibs were seasoned to perfection. Didn't feel like the need of meat was necessary. They delivered. Will definitely touch bases when I'm In their area. Please give them a try and let me Know what you guys think. I recommend you Freestyle and try whatever gravitates you to, because that's what I did and was impressed. read more

This place has the best customer service. Everyone from the server to the owner/manager has been very attentive, friendly and genuinely concerned about if you are enjoying your experience or not, and go above and beyond to meet your expectations. The food is incredible, and the vibe/decor of the place is vibrant and uplifting. Highly recommended! read more

Amazing flavors and ambiance Great vegan Ethiopian experience A great place thanks read more

Ras Plant Based - Mushroom Tibs & Mercato platter - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

First time trying Ethiopian food and it was good! We got the Mercado platter and the sambusa. read more

Ras Plant Based - Sambusa - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Wow wow wow! New favorite Ethiopian restaurant in NYC. I'd been wanting to try Ras for a good while and finally got the chance to do so this last Friday. I recommend getting a reservation as it's quite popular, especially if you want seating outdoors. As we arrived, we met the owner Romeo who was so friendly and great to chat with. We sat outside in a situation that had pretty good heating considering it was like 37 degrees out when we went. I'm going to be honest - I had already had a few drinks and have no idea what we even ordered because my friend handled it al, but it was absolutely delicious and you can just reference what I posted in my photos. I know we got the seitan dish that was super tasty, two platters, and some other dish that was also very good, and I'd have to say the platters were my favorite. But honestly every last dish was excellent and I don't think you can go wrong here unless there's a specific veggie or item you don't like. As an app, we got the Sambusas which are totally worth ordering. Also: best injera ever. It had a nice sort of sour flavor to it that was bold and paired wonderfully with each dish. Lastly, the Getting Figgy With It cocktail is great. Can't wait to go back here! read more

Ras Plant Based - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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