It has been awhile since I’ve had Ethiopian food so it was a treat to finally visit Mesob for a birthday dinner. We arrived at 8pm and there was no hesitation from the staff to warmly welcome us in. Although it took some time for our order to be taken, the waitstaff was friendly and respectful. Since we warned in advance on the menu that our order would take about 20 minutes, we just relaxed and enjoyed the vibe in the restaurant. Though the entrance is small, there are plenty of tables inside and roomy. Well, the food was wonderful! I had the meat sampler that included veggie sides and my partner had a lamb dish. We decided to have both our orders on a huge platter for sharing. All of it was so flavorful and, frankly, it’s fun to scoop the food with the injera, which is like a sourdough pancake like (but not) flat bread. You really have to try it to understand what it’s like. The lamb dish was especially delicious as the meat was tender inside and crispy on the outside. Honestly, everything was so good and there is so much of it. We took leftovers home although not the injera that was underneath the veggies and meat, as it got soggy. Oh, they give a separate plate of injera for the scooping. Definitely was worth the visit!Parking: Go to the side streets for parking and it’s free in the later evening.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meat Sampler
Kaleb Desta
The worst customer service that I have had received from the ladies on the phone... !! I was in New Jersey truck stop from Las Vegas I thought myself maybe i can get some ethiopian food but when I called the young girl whatever her name she was have bad attitude and hung up the phone Quick I know that if am white she may be have some respect. I can tell that from her voice she's a white wash mind white lover..!!!?I don't recommended this restaurant for any one truck driver or EthiopianThe worst customer service
Service: 1
Million Legesse
Excellent
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Zacharia Yahya
I loved everything from the food to the service to everyone being so welcoming. I was greeted by two very nice people. I was recommended this restaurant by many friends and they were right this place was amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shiv Tej Celumula
It was our first time having Ethiopian food. I kinda liked it, will definitely try next time. We ordered Veggiee Sambussa and Meat Sampler. Both are good. Staff were polite and attentive. Ambience was good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meat Sampler
Molly Larkin
We had a delicious lunch for two this weekend and we’re not disappointed! The service was incredibly friendly and the food was phenomenal. Will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tara Rogers
Love this place! The food is AMAZING! And the staff are so kind. If you’ve never been to Mesob, you are missing out.
Always a hit for me, never had a bad meal here. I will say it's a little pricey these days but it's worth it, especially the sampler meals for meat and veggies. I cannot stop eating their injera it's so addicting.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Daja Walker
Service was amazing the food was delicious, being vegan wasn't a problem for me here either this being my first time trying Ethiopian cuisine it definitely won't be my last.
I’ve been going to Mesob at least once a year for over a decade. The food is not what it used to be. I feel it’s lost its authentic Ethiopian flavor. Prices have increased but the quality has decreased significantly and I think it’s time to choose another place as my goto Ethiopian restaurant going forward.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
L B-H
Delicious as always! Parking can be such a nightmare in Montclair but we got lucky and parked in the public parking lot around the corner from the restaurant. Dinner was absolutely delicious as I remembered it from a couple years ago and the service was decent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Suzan Hernandez
The best Ethiopian restaurant in New Jersey. Great for vegetarians, portions are generous, and food is healthy. I love coming here!Vegetarian options: Lots of options!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Veggie Sampler
Hannah Bowen
Friendly service and delicious food!Dietary restrictions: Call ahead and request a gluten free injera! There are a lot of gluten free options
It has been awhile since I’ve had Ethiopian food so it was a treat to finally visit Mesob for a birthday dinner. We arrived at 8pm and there was no hesitation from the staff to warmly welcome us in. Although it took some time for our order to be taken, the waitstaff was friendly and respectful. Since we warned in advance on the menu that our order would take about 20 minutes, we just relaxed and enjoyed the vibe in the restaurant. Though the entrance is small, there are plenty of tables inside and roomy. Well, the food was wonderful! I had the meat sampler that included veggie sides and my partner had a lamb dish. We decided to have both our orders on a huge platter for sharing. All of it was so flavorful and, frankly, it’s fun to scoop the food with the injera, which is like a sourdough pancake like (but not) flat bread. You really have to try it to understand what it’s like. The lamb dish was especially delicious as the meat was tender inside and crispy on the outside. Honestly, everything was so good and there is so much of it. We took leftovers home although not the injera that was underneath the veggies and meat, as it got soggy. Oh, they give a separate plate of injera for the scooping. Definitely was worth the visit!Parking: Go to the side streets for parking and it’s free in the later evening.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meat Sampler
The worst customer service that I have had received from the ladies on the phone... !! I was in New Jersey truck stop from Las Vegas I thought myself maybe i can get some ethiopian food but when I called the young girl whatever her name she was have bad attitude and hung up the phone Quick I know that if am white she may be have some respect. I can tell that from her voice she's a white wash mind white lover..!!!?I don't recommended this restaurant for any one truck driver or EthiopianThe worst customer service
Service: 1
Excellent
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I loved everything from the food to the service to everyone being so welcoming. I was greeted by two very nice people. I was recommended this restaurant by many friends and they were right this place was amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It was our first time having Ethiopian food. I kinda liked it, will definitely try next time. We ordered Veggiee Sambussa and Meat Sampler. Both are good. Staff were polite and attentive. Ambience was good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meat Sampler
We had a delicious lunch for two this weekend and we’re not disappointed! The service was incredibly friendly and the food was phenomenal. Will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love this place! The food is AMAZING! And the staff are so kind. If you’ve never been to Mesob, you are missing out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was pretty
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Teff Injera, Siga Sambussa & Azifa
Always a hit for me, never had a bad meal here. I will say it's a little pricey these days but it's worth it, especially the sampler meals for meat and veggies. I cannot stop eating their injera it's so addicting.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Service was amazing the food was delicious, being vegan wasn't a problem for me here either this being my first time trying Ethiopian cuisine it definitely won't be my last.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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I’ve been going to Mesob at least once a year for over a decade. The food is not what it used to be. I feel it’s lost its authentic Ethiopian flavor. Prices have increased but the quality has decreased significantly and I think it’s time to choose another place as my goto Ethiopian restaurant going forward.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
Delicious as always! Parking can be such a nightmare in Montclair but we got lucky and parked in the public parking lot around the corner from the restaurant. Dinner was absolutely delicious as I remembered it from a couple years ago and the service was decent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
The best Ethiopian restaurant in New Jersey. Great for vegetarians, portions are generous, and food is healthy. I love coming here!Vegetarian options: Lots of options!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Veggie Sampler
Friendly service and delicious food!Dietary restrictions: Call ahead and request a gluten free injera! There are a lot of gluten free options
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Teff Injera, Veggie Sampler
Some of the best Ethiopian in NJ or
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sampler Platter