Massawa

1239 Amsterdam Ave, New York
(212) 663-0505

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Customers' Favorites

Veg Sampler for 2 with Injera
Chicken and Veggie Samosa
Lentil and Chickpea Salad
Injera Ethiopian Bread
Chicken & Veg Sambusa
Tsebhi Derho Lunch
Vegan Sampler for
Rum Raisin Cake
Ginger Lemonade
Lentil Sambusa

Menu

Appetizers
Chicken Sambusa
Two Pastry Shells Stuffed With Spicy Minced Chicken
Ful (L)
Fava Bean Dip Served With Chopped Onions, Tomatoes, Jalapeno Peppers And Yogurt. Spiced With Berbere And Tesmi Butter. Served With Toasted Pita
Chicken & Veg Sambusa
One Of Each
Garden Salad
Mixed varietal greens with baby tomatoes, capers and a house dressing
Lentil Sambusa
Two Pastry Shells Stuffed With Savory Green Lentils Cooked In A Scallion And Onion Purée
Lentil Soup
Lentils cooked with carrots, celery and herbs

Vegan
Veg Combo (L)
A sampler of Shiro (pureed chickpeas), Alitcha (potato stew) and Tsebhi Hamli (collard greens)
Shiro (L)
Split Peas Puréed To Perfection. Slow Cooked In Ginger, Herbs, And Spices
Timtimo (L)
Savory Red Lentils Stewed In Berbere And Hints Of Ginger
Alitcha (L)
Ensemble Of Potatoes, Carrots, Collards, Cabbage Baked In Turmeric
Birsin
Spicy Green Lentils Stewed In Berbere
Cablo (L)
Cabbage and carrots sauteed in garlic and turmeric
Tsebhi Hamli (L)
Tenderly cooked collard greens stewed in tomatoes and berbere

Chicken ~ Halal
Derho Hiwas (L)
Boneless chicken thighs sautéed and finished with collard greens
Tebsi Derho (L)
Chicken sautéed in onions, tomatoes, berbere

Beef ~ Halal
Beef Tebsi (L)
Tender sirloin cubes sauteed in onions, tomatoes, berbere and herbs
Zegeni (L)
Beef cubes simmered in a thick stew of onions and berbere

Lamb ~ Halal
Tsebhi Beghe (L)
Spicy chunks slow cooked in onions and berbere
Alitcha Beghe (L)
Turmeric flavored mild stew in an onion puree

Seafood
Salmon Tebsi (L)
Wine glazed cubes sautéed in onions, tomatoes and herbs
Shrimp Tebsi (L)
Citrus marinated, sautéed in onions and tomatoes

Taste of NY
Pizza Margherita
12" Neapolitan pizza, handmade with basil, mozzarella and tomato sauce.

Dessert
Limoncello Truffle

Extra Injera (Per Piece)
INJERA
Standard Injera (Contains Gluten)
GLUTEN FREE INJERA
100% Gluten Free Baked Upon Order

Appetizers
Chicken Sambusa
2 Pastry Shells Stuffed With Spicy Minced Chicken
Chicken & Veg Sambusa
Two pastry shells stuffed with spicy minced chicken and savory green lentils cooked in an onion and scallion puree
Garden Salad
Mixed varietal greens with baby tomatoes, capers and a house dressing
Lentil Sambusa
2 Pastry Shells Stuffed With Savory Green Lentils Cooked In An Onion & Scallion Puree
Ful
Fava Bean Dip Served With Chopped Onions, Tomatoes, Jalapeno Peppers, And Yogurt. Spiced With Berbere And Tesmi Butter. Served W/ Toasted Pita
Lentil Soup
Lentils cooked with carrots, celery and herbs

Beef ~ Halal
Zegeni
Beef cubes simmered in a thick stew of onions and berbere
Beef Tebsi
Tender Sirloin Cubes, Sautéed In Onions, Tomatoes, Berbere And Herbs
Dereq Tebsi
Seasoned beef stir fried with peppers and onions.

Chicken ~ Halal
Tebsi Derho
Seasoned Chicken Sautéed In Onions, Tomatoes and Berbere
Derho Hiwas
Spiced boneless chicken thighs sautéed and finished with collard greens
Silsi Derho
Drumsticks, Slow Braised In An Onion Puree Stew of Berbere And Herbs

Lamb ~ Halal
Tsebhi Beghe
Spicy Chucks Of Lamb Slow Cooked In Onions and Berbere
Alitcha Beghe
Trumeric Flavored Mild Stew In An Onion Puree

Vegan
Shiro
Split Peas, Puréed To Perfection. Slow Cooked In Ginger, Herbs, And Spices
Timtimo
Savory Red Lentils Stewed With Berbere And Hints Of Ginger
Birsin
Spicy Green Lentils Stewed In Berbere
Tsebhi Hamli
Tenderly Cooked Collard Greens Stewed In Tomatoes And Berbere
Alitcha
Ensemble Of Potatoes, Carrots, Collards, And Cabbage Baked In Garlic and Turmeric
Cablo
Cabbage And Carrots Sautéed In Garlic And Turmeric

Vegan Samplers
Vegan Sampler For 1
A sampler of Shiro (pureed chickpeas), Alitcha (potato stew), Timtimo (Red Lentils) and Tsebhi Hamli (collard greens)

Taste of NY
Pizza Margherita
12" Neapolitan pizza, handmade with basil, mozzarella and tomato sauce.
Eggplant Parmesan
Breaded eggplant with fresh tomato sauce, mozzarella and parmesan
Lasagna

Dessert
Limoncello Truffle
Rum Cake

Vegan Side ( 2 ounces )
Shiro
Timtimo
Alitcha
Birsin
Cablo
Tsebhi Hamli
Rice

Extra Injera (Per Piece)
INJERA
Standard Injera (Contains Gluten)
GLUTEN FREE INJERA
100% Gluten Free Baked Upon Order

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Recent Reviews

Waited an hour after ordering our food to arrive (unacceptable) - never one table greeting after ordering - it was not horrible eating without utensils, but it was a surprise - I am just happy my mother didn't join us
January 2026
Absolutely enjoyed being back here after 20 years or so. The food was delicious, and the service excellent. It's very spacious and even has two bathrooms — rare for a restaurant of this size and pricing. I won't wait 20 years again!
December 2025
Delicious and authentic food and the portions are reasonably priced and reasonably sized. Attracts a diverse clientele, not only students from the University. They have gluten free njara for a small extra price.
October 2025

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Massawa

1239 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10027
(212) 663-0505