mesob

wonderful dinner last night. our first time with ethiopian cuisine. all our apps and main course were vegetarian. what i especially liked about the food was that the rich variety ofspiceswas not overwhelmed by salt. great desserts, too.

good ethiopian food!. i recommend ordering the platter your first time to get a sense for their use ofspicesand flavor profiles. the vegetable platter is more tasty compared to the meat platter as it is mostly ground beef with slightly different spices.

the interior is quite dark as it is barely lit but it adds to the ambiance. the staff is courteous and welcoming.

picky eaters beware as this fare is more for the adventurous type!

favorite north jersey restaurant!. i love mesob!! i have been a regular customer for the past 5 years or so, and i continue to make the pilgrimmage here after moving over an hour and a half away because it is just so good! it is a family-run place and you can tell by the friendly and welcoming service. the decor is so unique and beautiful, with traditional artwork on the walls, an exposed brick wall and lit up center coffee bar. as soon as you enter, you nose is tantalized with the delicious aroma of exoticspicesand roasted coffee beans and just adds to the comforting welcome. the food, presented family style without utensils in the traditional ethiopian way, promotes sharing with your group and a fun evening for everyone! i usually gravitate towards the stewed lamb dishes, which are consistently exceptional, but if you are feeling adventurous (and this place feeds your appetite for adventure) try the kitfo (raw ground beef andspicesserved with cooling tart farmer's cheese). there is also a vegan side of the menu that is delicious as well (i am not a vegan, but have tried the stewed mushroom dish - heavenly!). i can't say enough about this place. just go, and you will see what i mean!