Great Ethioian food. We got the sampler which came with the spongy and souŕ bread for dipping. Healthy vegetarian food with yummy spices that is eaten with your hands, utencils provided if need be. Fun! Big bar there too.
Nine Haddad
the vegetarian (vegan!) house combo with 6 of the different entrees and it was SO DELICIOUS- we ordered the 3 person serving and it was the perfect amount for us!!!
My Hoa N.
Great place for Eritrean food. We ordered the meat combo platter with a side of the mushroom sauté (kantisha) and catfish (asa kilwa). The veggies were my favorite, adequately spiced and prepared, and the lamb (alicha begee). Plenty of food for 2 people. Friendly staff, good food, nice ambience.
Kate
Had a delicious assortment of food, including an order of kitfo. The beef dish was very flavorful and had a great texture. The chicken we also had was a big portion and the in jars bread was very fresh and had great flavor and sponginess. Would certainly go back
Stephanos Aemilius
New Eritrea Restaurant, a Sunset District staple, offers a vibrant and flavorful experience with its Eritrean and Ethiopian cuisine. This cozy spot is known for its welcoming atmosphere, drawing in a diverse crowd of regulars, families, and newcomers.Diners enjoy a range of dishes served family-style, perfect for sharing. The vegetarian sampler is a popular choice, featuring well-spiced and comforting options like lentils, collard greens, and potatoes. Meat-eaters can savor dishes like kitfo (beef tartare) and the New Eritrea Special, a flavorful chicken and mushroom dish. A must-try are the flaky beef sambusas. All dishes are enjoyed with injera, the spongy flatbread central to Eritrean/Ethiopian dining.The restaurant's ambiance is warm and inviting, with a lively bar scene and comfortable seating areas. New Eritrea provides friendly service and consistently delivers delicious food, making it a reliable choice for both a casual meal and a group gathering.
Diana James A.
The food was good and hearty. We haven't eaten here in a long time. Good as I would remember.
Sarthak Mohanty
Quick service, flavorful food! We went as a group of five and ordered the vegetarian platter. The bread and lentils were very good!
Benny Hanna
This is easily one of our very favorite eateries in the Bay Area. We only make it here a few times a year, but each and every time it is with much tastebud anticipation, and then some tastebud elation as we dine on our usual, kitfo and collards/spinach. We enjoyed this meal, again, just a few nights ago. This place has a simple decor, with just the right amount of lighting. The back "sunroom" is fun in the evenings, though just a bit brighter, and also a tad noisier than the front area as the tables are a bit closer and the ceiling lower. The bar is very well stocked, and should keep most anyone very happy with the selection. Over the years we have seen a few somewhat negative reviews here, and the service seems to be the most common factor. We have never found this to be true. The staff is definitely laid back, and in a really good way. They are attentive, gracious, and helpful, to a T. The real star is the food. We have been coming here for nearly ten years, and have never ordered any dish that wasn't simply delicious. These meals are truly made with care. The alicha, tumtumo, kilwa dorho, shiro, zigni, and zebhi doro are all scrumptious, but, of course, our faves are the kifo and the hamli. Yum! And, if you don't have time to stop for a meal, grab it to go. During the COVID craziness, we ordered take out many times (gotta get our fix of kitfo!) and it was all perfect. You simply must try this restaurant.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sumeet Pannu
Not sure why more people don't know about this place but with great food and friendly service it's excellent for families.
I miss the table placings that helped me learn the Ahmric alphabet. Otherwise it's unchanged for decades and that's a good thing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shiro
Elizabeth Clark
So yummy!!!! Great service too. Never had Eritrean food so got a meat and veggie combo platter for our group. Would definitely go again and recommend.
My partner and I shared the vegetarian combination. It was flavorful and fantastic. Really felt like eating a homemade meal at a friend's house. This place is welcoming and delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: 24 Vegetarian Combo
Rick Higgs
Excellent food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
WhiskyAvenger
If you don’t like super spicy, their milder heat level is also delicious.
Bourbonaut
If you don’t like super spicy, their milder heat level is also delicious.
Great Ethioian food. We got the sampler which came with the spongy and souŕ bread for dipping. Healthy vegetarian food with yummy spices that is eaten with your hands, utencils provided if need be. Fun! Big bar there too.
the vegetarian (vegan!) house combo with 6 of the different entrees and it was SO DELICIOUS- we ordered the 3 person serving and it was the perfect amount for us!!!
Great place for Eritrean food. We ordered the meat combo platter with a side of the mushroom sauté (kantisha) and catfish (asa kilwa). The veggies were my favorite, adequately spiced and prepared, and the lamb (alicha begee). Plenty of food for 2 people. Friendly staff, good food, nice ambience.
Had a delicious assortment of food, including an order of kitfo. The beef dish was very flavorful and had a great texture. The chicken we also had was a big portion and the in jars bread was very fresh and had great flavor and sponginess. Would certainly go back
New Eritrea Restaurant, a Sunset District staple, offers a vibrant and flavorful experience with its Eritrean and Ethiopian cuisine. This cozy spot is known for its welcoming atmosphere, drawing in a diverse crowd of regulars, families, and newcomers.Diners enjoy a range of dishes served family-style, perfect for sharing. The vegetarian sampler is a popular choice, featuring well-spiced and comforting options like lentils, collard greens, and potatoes. Meat-eaters can savor dishes like kitfo (beef tartare) and the New Eritrea Special, a flavorful chicken and mushroom dish. A must-try are the flaky beef sambusas. All dishes are enjoyed with injera, the spongy flatbread central to Eritrean/Ethiopian dining.The restaurant's ambiance is warm and inviting, with a lively bar scene and comfortable seating areas. New Eritrea provides friendly service and consistently delivers delicious food, making it a reliable choice for both a casual meal and a group gathering.
The food was good and hearty. We haven't eaten here in a long time. Good as I would remember.
Quick service, flavorful food! We went as a group of five and ordered the vegetarian platter. The bread and lentils were very good!
This is easily one of our very favorite eateries in the Bay Area. We only make it here a few times a year, but each and every time it is with much tastebud anticipation, and then some tastebud elation as we dine on our usual, kitfo and collards/spinach. We enjoyed this meal, again, just a few nights ago.
This place has a simple decor, with just the right amount of lighting. The back "sunroom" is fun in the evenings, though just a bit brighter, and also a tad noisier than the front area as the tables are a bit closer and the ceiling lower.
The bar is very well stocked, and should keep most anyone very happy with the selection.
Over the years we have seen a few somewhat negative reviews here, and the service seems to be the most common factor. We have never found this to be true. The staff is definitely laid back, and in a really good way. They are attentive, gracious, and helpful, to a T.
The real star is the food. We have been coming here for nearly ten years, and have never ordered any dish that wasn't simply delicious. These meals are truly made with care. The alicha, tumtumo, kilwa dorho, shiro, zigni, and zebhi doro are all scrumptious, but, of course, our faves are the kifo and the hamli. Yum!
And, if you don't have time to stop for a meal, grab it to go. During the COVID craziness, we ordered take out many times (gotta get our fix of kitfo!) and it was all perfect.
You simply must try this restaurant.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Not sure why more people don't know about this place but with great food and friendly service it's excellent for families.
I miss the table placings that helped me learn the Ahmric alphabet. Otherwise it's unchanged for decades and that's a good thing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shiro
So yummy!!!! Great service too. Never had Eritrean food so got a meat and veggie combo platter for our group. Would definitely go again and recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Really great food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meat Combination
My partner and I shared the vegetarian combination. It was flavorful and fantastic. Really felt like eating a homemade meal at a friend's house. This place is welcoming and delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: 24 Vegetarian Combo
Excellent food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you don’t like super spicy, their milder heat level is also delicious.
If you don’t like super spicy, their milder heat level is also delicious.
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