Massawa

7.9/10Middle EasternEthiopianAfrican

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Ethiopian near Columbia, and people have been going for years. Get the shiro, the chickpea dish regulars name as their favorite. Most say eat in rather than order delivery, since the room and the atmosphere are half of it. It's far uptown, so plan for the trip.

Plimpton Hall, 1239 Amsterdam Ave, New YorkHarlem, ManhattanGoogle Maps

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in:Most unique cultural foods you can get in NYC that cost under $30?4 pts
“The Massawa restaurants in the UWS are amazing and great vibes always”
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in:Favorite vegetarian dish at a non-vegetarian restaurant?3 pts
“Shiro at Massawa (Ethiopian)”
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in:What dish should a 1st time eater of Ethiopian cuisine try?2 pts
“The shiro (chickpeas) is my favorite but everything on there is great.”
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in:UWS/Harlem take out favorites?2 pts
replying to u/Schmeep01: I love this place but I think it’s really a better experience to eat there: I don’t think it travels great, and the decor and atmosphere are kind of essential, in my gentle and subjective opinion.
“I disagree. It's a great experience to eat there but that can be true of many places. It isn't either or. And I am always amazed at how great it travels. I think the Injera keeps everything tasty.”
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in:UWS/Harlem take out favorites?1 pts
replying to u/jeweynougat: Massawa
“I love this place but I think it’s really a better experience to eat there: I don’t think it travels great, and the decor and atmosphere are kind of essential, in my gentle and subjective opinion.”
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