Like someone else already said, the food lacked any authentic Ethiopian flavor or any flavor for that matter. Even the salt was lacking… The restaurant was empty so that should’ve been our first clue. prices were absolutely not worth the small portions too. Disappointing.
Tigist Agajhe
I hate to put this review but anybody looking for authentic Ethiopian food, I don’t recommend going to this place. Terrible food taste, very poor hospitality. After returning the whole food almost untouched, the hostess did not even asked what was wrong. We just paid and left.
Effie Davis
The food is amazing here and the service is one of a kind. I highly recommend trying them out and with the family too.
Mark Dighton
Food is delicious. But the atmosphere and service are somewhat lacking.
Vegetarian options: Lots of vegetarian options. Get the sampler plates (several options) to try a wide variety of dishes.
Esme DeCoster
Really not great. Injera was bland and lacked any sourness, definitely not made with a lot of teff. And the tibs also lacked any flavor.
Nardos Stover
As an Ethiopian. I was VERY disappointed and embarrassed eating there. The food had NO flavor and the portions were ridiculously small! I will NEVER go back to this place again!!! ?
ladothlak
Enjoyed the communal way of eating. Food was delicious. Server was knowledgeable about what was/wasn't vegan on the menu
Myra Robinson
I have been eating at this restaurant since the late 90s. I took everyone I knew and visited me to this restaurant. The food was consistently delicious until recently. The pas couple of times I have ordered food from here were incredibly disappointing! The injera did not have much flavor and was dried-out, the Gomen beseaga had virtually no collard greens, tibs wat flavorless and the tomatoes in the timatim fitfit weren’t fresh. I hope the restaurant gets their act together because Ethiopian food is a favorite of mine and unfortunately I’ll be looking for a new go-to restaurant.
Oshamambe
We went here for dinner and had such a disappointing experience. When we walked in we were struck by how dirty and dingy the restaurant seemed, but we decided to give it a try anyway because we were hungry. There was only one other table of customers when we walked in yet the server ignored us when we stood in the entrance waiting to be seated, and she walked by us several times. We finally sat down and ordered. My companion ordered a beer and when the server brought it out in the bottle she brought a straw but no glass. When we then asked for a glass she brought a glass with ice. (What???) The food then came and it was bland and uninspired. We’ve eaten at other Ethiopian restaurants that have blown us away with how flavorful the food was so this was disappointing. It was like eating baby food. When we asked for the check the server had to ask us what we ordered because she couldn’t remember. In short, dingy place with bland food and poor service.
Sneha Kanduri
Very bad food. No salt and bland dishes. Injera was extremely sour. All the food was cold and tasteless. Extremely unhappy with the place.
Right level of spicy, my Ethiopian of choice in NYC, and also the gayest place to watch people.
RACHEL
Meske, what happened? We used to frequent this place regularly, and thoroughly enjoyed it. Things have changed. Although the food is still tasty, the portions are miniscule and not worth the money. Plus, no air conditioning. And the injera lacked that distinctive spongy texture and fermented taste. Please bring the Meske we know and love back!
Geoffrey Groce
Authentic Ethiopian cuisine served in a pleasant indoor and outdoor setting. 2 people = $100ish with 20% tip. Friendly staff and quick service. Dessert was unavailable the night I devoured the magnificent Lega Tibs, but the Tej was a great finish to a great meal. Entrance on west 47th. Onstreet municipal parking about a block and a half down 47th then immediately left onto 11th. The subway is nearby and the excellent menu offer vegetarian, lamb, beef, and chicken choices. The steamed veggies great and I just wish the sabosa appetizer came with more sabosas. Cheers to Meske!
Karen Diaz
Absolutely delicious. Came here recently and had fabulous service and even better food. Get the appetizer!!!!
Sean Lambert
My go to Ethiopian while in NYC. Love this place. Staff are wonderful and the food is great!!!
Like someone else already said, the food lacked any authentic Ethiopian flavor or any flavor for that matter. Even the salt was lacking… The restaurant was empty so that should’ve been our first clue. prices were absolutely not worth the small portions too. Disappointing.
I hate to put this review but anybody looking for authentic Ethiopian food, I don’t recommend going to this place. Terrible food taste, very poor hospitality. After returning the whole food almost untouched, the hostess did not even asked what was wrong. We just paid and left.
The food is amazing here and the service is one of a kind. I highly recommend trying them out and with the family too.
Food is delicious. But the atmosphere and service are somewhat lacking.
Vegetarian options: Lots of vegetarian options. Get the sampler plates (several options) to try a wide variety of dishes.
Really not great. Injera was bland and lacked any sourness, definitely not made with a lot of teff. And the tibs also lacked any flavor.
As an Ethiopian. I was VERY disappointed and embarrassed eating there. The food had NO flavor and the portions were ridiculously small! I will NEVER go back to this place again!!! ?
Enjoyed the communal way of eating. Food was delicious. Server was knowledgeable about what was/wasn't vegan on the menu
I have been eating at this restaurant since the late 90s. I took everyone I knew and visited me to this restaurant. The food was consistently delicious until recently. The pas couple of times I have ordered food from here were incredibly disappointing! The injera did not have much flavor and was dried-out, the Gomen beseaga had virtually no collard greens, tibs wat flavorless and the tomatoes in the timatim fitfit weren’t fresh. I hope the restaurant gets their act together because Ethiopian food is a favorite of mine and unfortunately I’ll be looking for a new go-to restaurant.
We went here for dinner and had such a disappointing experience. When we walked in we were struck by how dirty and dingy the restaurant seemed, but we decided to give it a try anyway because we were hungry. There was only one other table of customers when we walked in yet the server ignored us when we stood in the entrance waiting to be seated, and she walked by us several times. We finally sat down and ordered. My companion ordered a beer and when the server brought it out in the bottle she brought a straw but no glass. When we then asked for a glass she brought a glass with ice. (What???) The food then came and it was bland and uninspired. We’ve eaten at other Ethiopian restaurants that have blown us away with how flavorful the food was so this was disappointing. It was like eating baby food. When we asked for the check the server had to ask us what we ordered because she couldn’t remember. In short, dingy place with bland food and poor service.
Very bad food. No salt and bland dishes. Injera was extremely sour. All the food was cold and tasteless. Extremely unhappy with the place.
Restaurantji Recommends
Right level of spicy, my Ethiopian of choice in NYC, and also the gayest place to watch people.
Meske, what happened? We used to frequent this place regularly, and thoroughly enjoyed it. Things have changed. Although the food is still tasty, the portions are miniscule and not worth the money. Plus, no air conditioning. And the injera lacked that distinctive spongy texture and fermented taste. Please bring the Meske we know and love back!
Authentic Ethiopian cuisine served in a pleasant indoor and outdoor setting. 2 people = $100ish with 20% tip. Friendly staff and quick service. Dessert was unavailable the night I devoured the magnificent Lega Tibs, but the Tej was a great finish to a great meal. Entrance on west 47th. Onstreet municipal parking about a block and a half down 47th then immediately left onto 11th. The subway is nearby and the excellent menu offer vegetarian, lamb, beef, and chicken choices. The steamed veggies great and I just wish the sabosa appetizer came with more sabosas. Cheers to Meske!
Absolutely delicious. Came here recently and had fabulous service and even better food. Get the appetizer!!!!
My go to Ethiopian while in NYC. Love this place. Staff are wonderful and the food is great!!!
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