Meskerem Restaurant

alejindiaz 

on Citysearch

20 years ago

Such a bad experience – We planned on going to Queen of Sheeba, another Ethiopian restaurant in the neighborhood, but it was full. We then found Meskerem and decided to eat there instead. The service was awful. It took 20 minutes for anyone to even come by the table. The menu looked great but the tender beef was like well-chewed chewing gum and the other dishes were not any more tender or palatable. The bread was also awful. The food arrived after we'd waited an hour. This was a funny experience but we will never go back. 

chewygranola 

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20 years ago

Yup about the crappy service – Pretty good food. I've had a lot of Ethiopian (it's big in DC and a few other places I've lived), and this ranks something like a 7 on a 1-10 scale. So on that front, no complaints. HOWEVER, both times I've been there, our waitresses were absolutely terrible--slow, snappish and generally unpleasant. Yes, I know it's college-town and I can certainly understand a bad day... but at least don't be actively mean to your customers when they haven't been mean to you first. I dunno... maybe the restaur... read more

kirbykrs 

on Citysearch

20 years ago

Great – Never had Ethiopian before, and thw wait staff was very helpful. The food was very good. The atmosphere was not so great, but I think it was worth it. 

drgene266 

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20 years ago

the best ethiopian in nyc – one of the more overloooked, yet fascinating, ethnic cuisines, has the worthy representative in meskerem, the best in nyc (and possibly east coast). whether you're in the mood for veggie or meats, you've got something to savor here. beef cubes and lentil stews are personal favorites of mine. the only, very slight, minor negativity is the occasional slow service, but that's some very small price to pay for this delicious treat. 

Norcim133 

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21 years ago

Great Food, Fun Experience – The best Ethiopian restaurant I have found in New York. I think it has some of the tastiest food I have found in New York. Try the Ethiopian beers when you go. 

jalpa 

on Citysearch

21 years ago

Unusual Expereince – The best Ethiopian Food in town !! A great experience for someone who has not tried eating with their hands !! 

quentinball 

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21 years ago

Ethiopian Food Lover – I live on the block and I think that Meskerem is absolutely delicious. It's a staple in our weekly diets, and it's perfect for vegetarians. It's such a good bang for your buck - especially the vegetarian combo. Great for everyone! 

goondigity 

on Citysearch

22 years ago

Amazing food – This is a wonderful place to find really great Ethiopian food. The food is so flavorful, juicy and melts in your mouth. Even for those who have eaten a large variety of foods with a large variety of tastes, the food here will still surprise and amaze you. While the place looks rather small and undecorated, I will definitely go back just for the food. A great find, truly amazing food. 

ragazzo 

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22 years ago

Not what one would think – In "When Harry Met Sally..." Billy Chrystal made a funny joke about Ethiopian restaurants; "This is great, we'll order two enpty plates and leave." Throw that idea out of the window, I was impressed. Very tasty dishes (except the flat bread they serve, it was awful). Spicy, flavorful and very filling. The wait staff were friendly and made you feel welcome. We went to the one on MacDougal St, it literally looks like someone's basement. Not much atmosphere and yes, no forks or knives! Try it.