muzita abyssinian bistro

so so so good. i had seen this restaurant and heard good things about the place, but i just finished an amazing meal there.
the flavours of the dishes were all different and left a beautiful after taste, the size portions were just enough to keep you satisfied and not feel like you had over ordered.
the staff were friendly and really helpful when it came what was on the menu and what to order.
the restaurant atmosphere was laid back and comfortable, you could happily lose track of time there.
so it's safe to say if you love great food, service and atmosphere, please try thisplaceout you don't be disappointed.

if you’re new to ethiopian cuisine, don’t waste time looking for a fork. this is finger food.well first time i read this, i was bit intrigued about the place! looking at high ratings and tons of great reviews online i thought let’s give it a try. yes this award winningplace“muzita abyssinian bistro” in san diego is famous for serving traditional ethiopian cuisine. they follow philosophy of eating by hands rather than using forks and knifes and this makes me nostalgic thinking of my home land india! talking about food it sounds and looks quite similar to indian cuisine. we had an appetizer called "sambusas"(resonates and looks like samosas). it is assorted plate of 6 crispy pastries each stuffed with 3 different fillings like chicken, lamb, & spinach. i personally like the chicken one a lot! for the main course we ordered the authentic "shiro kantisha". it appeared on one big piece of soft injera bread spread on a big plate. ethiopians cook this fermented flat bread from a grain called teff. it is topped with button mushrooms, freshly chopped greens in the middle and zucchini & tomato serrano and lentil sauce on the side. truly exciting flavors all over the plate. this was chef chosen dish and we loved it to bits. lentil sauce is not much spicy but good amalgamation of flavors. while san diego is far from the kingdom of ethiopian, this whole dining experience with certainly different flavors than usual gives us feeling of being in some other territory. even though the ingredients quite resemble to indian cuisine the flavors are certainly unique.

went here on valentine's. theplacewas filled but still managed to get a table. i tried ethiopian for the first time and fell in love with it! equal number of options for vegetarians and non vegetarians. very cozy ambience. great customer service. will definitely visit theplaceagain.
just a heads up, they don't provide cutlery. just a small tradition. and try the ethiopian beer! fantastic

very flavorful menu items that are pretty unique. if you like indian food then you will appreciate the flavors of ethiopian food. the sabusas are huge and packed with flavor (think samosas with packed flavorful fillings). the entrees are huge and you can choose to have family style or individual servings. theplaceis cozy and very busy. reservations are recommended since walk-ins may not get a seat depending on days. separate vegetarian menu makes thisplaceideal for vegetarians.

a greatplacefor family time. we had a wonderful chat with the owner of this adorable, family-run restaurant in a cozy university heights bungalow. he told us that the menu, prepared by his mother, reflects only the food that his family eats at home. the traditional east african fare is healthy and fresh and bursting with a variety of robust flavors. the family-style presentation, meant to be eaten with your hands (after using the provided hot towels), is wonderfully intimate and inspires vibrant conversation. the wine and beer list is impressive and international.

perfectly sublime!. the lighting is perfect! the owner and his staff are all very friendly. you can tell they love what the do! if you have never tried ethiopian food, this is theplaceto go. they will lead you thru a wonderful experience. it is clear they want their patrons to leave having had a memorable meal!

the good is fabulous! i loved the kilma beggie (lamb stew). the beet salad was awesome!!! (i still recall the flavors and will go back just for that:). the side dishes - hamli (spinach & greens) and timtimo were nice as is the small salad served in the middle of the communal (family style) service plate. just awesome!!!!

you'll find ethiopian bottled beers you don't often find in san diego. as well as beer from tahiti. the wine is reasonably priced. they do not have a liquor license but have created cocktails using soli. (i can't comment on them as i had beer but they looked good, too.)

an experience you will not soon forget!!!

i don't know where to start and can't justify any end. thisplaceis simply, hands down, the best ethiopian/eritrean on the planet. don't miss it.

romantic! romantic! romantic! if you are looking for a romanticplaceto impress your date ,thisplacewill take care of that for you. theplaceis intimate and well decorated. the service is attentive and friendly , the spicy food is aphrodisiac and eating it with your hand is sensual.

about a year ago i tried ethiopian food for the first time. i was visiting the bay area and went to aplacethat my friends love. it was an interesting experience. i ended up enjoying the different dishes we sampled and was also amazed by how cheap the fo

thank you!!. i thank the family for taking a chance to open this amazingplaceat this time. they have what it take to make it. fresh and great tasting fooed and a service worth more than the prices on the menu. i only wish that they could lower the noise level from the over head speakers. it is a small cozyplaceso the pleasant conversation of the guest would have been enough to create great ambiance.