Messob Ethiopian Restaurant

We've been going here for awhile, just ate here tonight and the food is consistently good. We usually get the banatu, special kitfo and doro tibs (not that spicy so my youngest kid likes it). Just wish they had an extra sink to wash your hands. We appreciate the good service & food and look forward to coming back again.

Kid-friendliness: Can be too spicy, doro tibs is not bad

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, big doors and ground level.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Kitfo, Doro TIBS

Our favorite Ethiopian food in the area. Terrific Vegetarian combo plate. We always get the one with mushrooms wot and buticha. Both are outstanding. Ample portions too. There is indoor seating as well as a pleasant patio.

Vegetarian options: There are several vegetarian options that are also vegan.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Buticha, Samosa, Mushroom Wot, injera1, Vegetarian Combination with Buticha & Mushroom

This is one of my favorite Ethiopian restaurants in the Bay Area. From everything I’ve ordered in the past few years, I’ve never been disappointed. They have amazing service, tasteful food and reasonable prices. I highly recommend stopping by. The restaurant also has outdoor seating which makes the atmosphere beautiful.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Loved the food. Would go back if I lived in the area

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Don’t know much about Ethiopian food, but the meal is really good and suit my taste. The serving lady is lovely and warm.

Really excellent Ethiopian food, with a wide variety of dishes. The space is quite sparse but the food and helpful staff make up for it. Highly recommended!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Kitfo, Vegetarian Combination with Buticha

This is our favorite local spot. Very adorable and delicious. We always get the veggie combo with all the extras.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Vegetarian Combination with Buticha, Vegetarian Sambbussa

Always super tasty, freshly made food. Injera is properly sour. Really nice woman runs the front of house.. I feel like people are sleeping on this place?!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Vegetarian Combination, Meat Sambussa, Vegetarian Sambussa

The food was way off tonight, completely different than usual. I won't be ordering from here again. Bad enough that we're throwing it out. Yeah.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 3

Absolutely fantastic fish babaganoush and kitfo! Will definitely be coming

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Vegetarian Combination with Buticha, Special Kitfo, Kitfo

Excellent place for Ethiopian food! We tried the kitfo (raw, of course), beg alicha (lamb), and vegetarian combo. Everything was delicious! Would definitely recommend, and would try again.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: injera1, Special Kitfo, Vegetarian Combination

The quanta firfir was ok the first couple of times I got it. The third time around, I’m certain it was made by a different cook with either a thick hair or a pet with black hair because not only was the food meh but it also came with a long strand of black hair yuck! So far, the Bay Area has been a disappointment when it comes to Ethiopian cuisine! You guys need to learn the basics of Ethiopian cooking before opening up restaurants.

My boyfriend and I are vegan and grabbed the most delicious lunch here. We shared the vegetarian combo plate with a few extras. I loved the Ethiopian Spiced Tea as well. Amazing service, delicious food, and I loved how many vegan options they had!Will definitely return soon :)

Vegetarian options: Lots of vegan stuff!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Vegetarian Combination with Mushroom Wot

This was the best Ethiopian cuisine I've ever had.

Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Vegetarian Combination

I ordered Banatu, and received Banatu with raw meat. Disrespectful, I will never order from Mesob again. And unfortunately this was a childhood favorite.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 3