Reviews for Asmara in Cambridge, MA
What an experience! This is where I learnt that food in Ethiopia is served on a platter known as a gebeta, which is a large... circular platter. First, a circle of injera (made of Muskal Teff, an Ethiopian grain) is placed on the gebeta, then thedifferent stews, curries, or vegetables, that you've ordered are placed on top of the injera. We ordered the Ahimilti Bebaynetu(Vegetable Combination - Cabbage, yellow split peas, spinach, chick peas, lentils, and tomtato salad) and Alitcha Ahmilti(Vegetable stew made from a mixture of cauliflower, carrots, mushrooms, green peppers, string beans, and potato curried inyellow sauce). They were delicious. The cinnamon tea was also pretty good. Read more
Very special experience, using hand to eat, like the beef out of all meat, interesting experience. Though no sour taste for the... bread part will be better for me. Also a little dark in the room. Read more
This is like a group project in college. Everyone will fail if one refuses to do their part - MAKE SURE EVERYONE IS HUNGRY WITH... AN INSATIABLE DESIRE. The portions are amazing at a great price point, and the flavors ? spicy or not ? are unique. Theinteractive style of eating (with ur grubby hands) makes it fun ???? Read more
Really delicious food - nicely spiced and flavored. Good sized portions. Food takes a while, be prepared to wait 45-60 mins.... Eating with your hands is the norm. Read more
The food: I had no idea there was such good Ethiopian and Eritrea food in Central. The plates were spiced to perfection. Each... dish was unique in flavor and spicy to an enjoyable level. Also the honey wine was amazing, so smooth. The service: I came witha group of friends, one of which did not feel comfortable eating with her hands. When she asked for a spoon the waiter laughedher off. She ended up having almost nothing to eat that night. What she did manage to eat, she ended up enjoying. However Iwould caution more reserved guests and make them aware that they will not be accommodated in this restaurant. Like the otherreviews said, there's only one waitress so don't expect to get your food quickly if you get in during peak hours. Read more
Got a delicious vegetarian combo that came with plenty of excellent Injera! My favorite thing, however, might have been the... spinach and ricotta appetizer. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Read more
I'd never had Ethiopian food. This was interestingly delicious. You must be comfortable eating with your hands absolutely no... utensils saving the planet 1 fork at a time. The foods comes all on one very large plate pretty much call communal eating. AKAsharing the ???? LOVE. This place is great for vegetarians. Read more
Amazing and authentic Ethiopian food! Came here for a casual dinner and was wowed! You must have the homemade honey wine... (pictured), and you can?t go wrong with any platter! Our waiter was genuine and made sure we knew what we were doing. Twas agood Monday Read more