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Desta Ethiopian Kitchen
Last updated 12.19.09
What People Are Saying About Desta Ethiopian Kitchen
The Editor
Jonathan Baker
Citysearch
Lodged among a cluster of Ethiopian restaurants off Briarcliff, this quaint eatery wipes out any preconceived notions that true ethnic food has to be intimidating. Dishes are served on individual plates rather than a sharing board of injera (the spongy bread that acts as both the utensil and platter) and servers will sweetly offer forks to those of non-descent. But what fun is that? Eating with your hands is part of the deal. Like the presentation, the menu is likeable-but-adventurous. Kitfo, Ethiopian-style steak tartar tests the boundaries while zilzil tibs, (think fajitas) allow diners to…
10/26/09
Can't Beat this Ethiopian food!
by Gakii at Citysearch
I must preface this by saying that this is the only Ethiopian restaurant that I have visited several times and never been dissapointed. I have been remised to write a review on the first few occasions I visited, but I just had to this "upteenth" time I went last night! The food is delicious. The service is friendly and all the meals are presented in contemporary dishware that's not snubbish but perfectly chique. The atmosphere is warm and inviting and the background music is just right.
Most of all the items I've ordered have all been fresh every single time I've been. One time I visited for breakfast and ordered Shiro but couldn't get it because it was still on the stove. Now that's refreshing! (keep in mind it is the kind of dish that could be reheated days after without really affecting the taste). The only cons so far are: the space is really small so for large groups it's best to book ahead and go early. However if you and you date both like Ethiopian food or are ready to explore a new cuisine please do not hesitate...Their food is wonderful!
- Pros: The Quality is consistent
- Cons: Really tiny place wish they had bigger table
