Much has changed. This used to be our favorite Ethiopian restaurant when the customer service was attentive and friendly and the food was flavorful and rich. Now, one can barely catch the eye of the young woman hostess and the food is somewhat dry and lacking in flavor. I so much want this once favorite spot to reclaim itself as one of my favorite neighborhood restaurants. Crossing my fingers.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Veggie Combo, Meat Combo
Hermeto P.
After a few orders from Massawa, I got food poisoning from the last order. The type of food poisoning leading to fever and missed work for 4 days. I'm sad to write this update, but in the interest of public health, it should be known.
Abdisalam Farah
To be franky, i didn't like their food. I had been there for two times and ordered two different meals: Tibs and Tibs Firir. I felt as if i was trapped.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
Roy C.
It was late at night and we got hungry and found out that this place was open for delivery. The food arrived and as soon as we started eating, we were amazed at how delicious it was. Especially the collard greens!!! How could this food be so good to me within a few miles and I was clueless. I will definitely come here again.
Nick C.
The food is delicious. Inside, it's reminiscent of a dive bar, but don't let the kooks fool you. All of the "regulars" inside were welcoming and the young lady behind the bar was very pleasant.
A Johnson
Wonderful Ethiopian restaurant tucked away in a neighborhood. After walking in, I was greeted by customers and staff; everyone was gracious and kind. They offer vegetarian and meat options, and having tried both in the mixed plate, they are delicious. The shiro and firfir were my favorites. Everything was well spiced, with a delicious flavor. The injera was light and soft. While the food took a while to arrive, it was worth the wait and they have a nice offering of Ethiopian beers to enjoy in the meantime. My only critique is that some of the entrees were on the cold side (there things can take days to make, so reheating is not unusual). Overall, I would go back and I did enjoy the food and atmosphere.
A Cleaves
The food quality was very disappointing. I ordered my husband lamb tibs (kulwa) and was given what seems like soup (mereq). Salad was not provided although it was listed as a side included. The injera completely broke down into an oatmeal consistency underneath the meat, extremely soggy. Not to mention not great of customer service on the line, neither of us will NOT be returning.
Emiliana Chávez
It was a late night tonight and we were hungry and discovered that this place was open for delivery. The food arrived and as we started eating.We were mind-blown and how delicious it was. Specifically the collard greens!!! How is this food so good within a few miles for me and I was unaware? I will definitely come here again.
Ernest Cleaves
The food quality was very disappointing. I ordered lamb tips and it turned into soup. The injera completely broke down into an oatmeal consistency. Underneath the
I was privileged to go to the Grand Opening of this restaurant. Not only was the food delicious but the service and personal touch was amazing. There is a bar/restaurant/stage and dance area. They also serve the traditional boon ceremony with beautiful cultural decorations. Highly recommend for good Eritrean food and a nice atmosphere.
Paritosh Sharma
My wife and I knew nothing about Ethiopian food. One fine Monday afternoon, we found this place on Google and placed a completely random lunch order for a meat + veg combo. The food was absolutely amazing! Loved the flavour profile. Highly recommend Massawa.
Adanech Tsehaye
The tibs is so good i like it
That Guy
DO NOT BUY GORED GORED WITHOUT LOOKING IT UP FIRST.I went here with my grandparents and we got the dish "Gored Gored" because it was one of the only 3 dishes with no onions. Little did I know, it had no onions but it ALSO had no cooking involved in the process. All 3 of us ate raw beef, without knowing what it was, (WAS NOT DISCLOSED ON THE MENU) and 2/3 of us wanted to stop breathing after the experience while the 3rd one (me) temporarily stopped breathing. My opinion on life has rapidly declined every time I've thought of this meal. Please end my suffering and if you ever see me ordering Gored Gored again, Shoot me.Thank you, and good night.
TDF Biniam
I’m a truck driver who drive 48 State and yes i did try in most of the State Eritreans or Ethiopians food( actually is all the same except the flags snd languages) and to my surprise I find this place one of the best , again I was so hungry and I ordered 3 plate obviously not for the same day ? but I could not even finish one . Well done ??✔️✔️✔️ I even called the owners or the employees to thank them . I highly recommend this place just make sure not to order one plate is more than enough for 2 or more
Much has changed. This used to be our favorite Ethiopian restaurant when the customer service was attentive and friendly and the food was flavorful and rich. Now, one can barely catch the eye of the young woman hostess and the food is somewhat dry and lacking in flavor. I so much want this once favorite spot to reclaim itself as one of my favorite neighborhood restaurants. Crossing my fingers.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Veggie Combo, Meat Combo
After a few orders from Massawa, I got food poisoning from the last order. The type of food poisoning leading to fever and missed work for 4 days. I'm sad to write this update, but in the interest of public health, it should be known.
To be franky, i didn't like their food. I had been there for two times and ordered two different meals: Tibs and Tibs Firir. I felt as if i was trapped.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
It was late at night and we got hungry and found out that this place was open for delivery. The food arrived and as soon as we started eating, we were amazed at how delicious it was. Especially the collard greens!!! How could this food be so good to me within a few miles and I was clueless. I will definitely come here again.
The food is delicious. Inside, it's reminiscent of a dive bar, but don't let the kooks fool you. All of the "regulars" inside were welcoming and the young lady behind the bar was very pleasant.
Wonderful Ethiopian restaurant tucked away in a neighborhood. After walking in, I was greeted by customers and staff; everyone was gracious and kind. They offer vegetarian and meat options, and having tried both in the mixed plate, they are delicious. The shiro and firfir were my favorites. Everything was well spiced, with a delicious flavor. The injera was light and soft. While the food took a while to arrive, it was worth the wait and they have a nice offering of Ethiopian beers to enjoy in the meantime. My only critique is that some of the entrees were on the cold side (there things can take days to make, so reheating is not unusual). Overall, I would go back and I did enjoy the food and atmosphere.
The food quality was very disappointing. I ordered my husband lamb tibs (kulwa) and was given what seems like soup (mereq). Salad was not provided although it was listed as a side included. The injera completely broke down into an oatmeal consistency underneath the meat, extremely soggy. Not to mention not great of customer service on the line, neither of us will NOT be returning.
It was a late night tonight and we were hungry and discovered that this place was open for delivery. The food arrived and as we started eating.We were mind-blown and how delicious it was. Specifically the collard greens!!! How is this food so good within a few miles for me and I was unaware? I will definitely come here again.
The food quality was very disappointing. I ordered lamb tips and it turned into soup. The injera completely broke down into an oatmeal consistency. Underneath the
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 3
Best veggie combo in the area!
Restaurantji Recommends
I was privileged to go to the Grand Opening of this restaurant. Not only was the food delicious but the service and personal touch was amazing. There is a bar/restaurant/stage and dance area. They also serve the traditional boon ceremony with beautiful cultural decorations. Highly recommend for good Eritrean food and a nice atmosphere.
My wife and I knew nothing about Ethiopian food. One fine Monday afternoon, we found this place on Google and placed a completely random lunch order for a meat + veg combo. The food was absolutely amazing! Loved the flavour profile. Highly recommend Massawa.
The tibs is so good i like it
DO NOT BUY GORED GORED WITHOUT LOOKING IT UP FIRST.I went here with my grandparents and we got the dish "Gored Gored" because it was one of the only 3 dishes with no onions. Little did I know, it had no onions but it ALSO had no cooking involved in the process. All 3 of us ate raw beef, without knowing what it was, (WAS NOT DISCLOSED ON THE MENU) and 2/3 of us wanted to stop breathing after the experience while the 3rd one (me) temporarily stopped breathing. My opinion on life has rapidly declined every time I've thought of this meal. Please end my suffering and if you ever see me ordering Gored Gored again, Shoot me.Thank you, and good night.
I’m a truck driver who drive 48 State and yes i did try in most of the State Eritreans or Ethiopians food( actually is all the same except the flags snd languages) and to my surprise I find this place one of the best , again I was so hungry and I ordered 3 plate obviously not for the same day ? but I could not even finish one . Well done ??✔️✔️✔️ I even called the owners or the employees to thank them . I highly recommend this place just make sure not to order one plate is more than enough for 2 or more