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Asmara Restaurant

4.6

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Whether you're an Ethiopian food buff or a neophyte, Asmara will come as a pleasant surprise. The food is classic Ethiopian, with excellent tebsy (pan roasted strips of beef), ketfo (chopped beef tenderloin with cottage cheese), and, of course, the ubiquitous injera (a flat, spongy bread used to pick up food in lieu of silverware). The inside is quite dark, and, depending on your mood, that can be either oppressive or intimate. If you're inclined to feel gloomy, one way to flip the mood around is to order some delicious hone... read more

Location details

5020 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA, 94609, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed
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Sheila Chandrasekhar 
5 years ago

A wonderful restaurant with great food, friendly service., and a very nice owner! I've been a customer for decades, and have introduced many friends to their cooking as well. You can't go wrong here: this is one of Oakland's hidden culinary treasures! 

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Omer Salih Ibrahim 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

from in side at this point this place is not only good the excellency and the service is amazingly unbelievable I visit this place more than 3 times a week because I love the food and the bar and the music 🎶 thanks 🙏 for all you do Asmara resturant 

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Tammy Ongjoco 
6 years ago

Great food and great music .... all you need .... great friends to join you. 

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William Christopher James 
6 years ago

One of my favorite places to eat in Oakland. We try to go whenever we are in town. 

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Miguel Mendoza 
7 years ago

Best Ethiopian restaurant I’ve ever been! Great service! 

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Erica Quinn 
7 years ago

Good food, good service! Nice atmosphere. Cool music. Good place for a date. 

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Ruth Vosmek 
7 years ago

Excellent food. Very consistent. Try the Shiro Wat! Mmm. 

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Mark Bello 
7 years ago
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Yonathan Yohannes 
7 years ago

Best food in the Bay Area & amazing home-made honey wine 

Frequently asked questions about Asmara Restaurant

How is Asmara Restaurant rated?

Asmara Restaurant has a 4.6 star rating with 486 reviews. 

When is Asmara Restaurant open?

Asmara Restaurant is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. 

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