New Eritrea Restaurant & Bar
3.00/5 (2 reviews)
907 Irving
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 681-1288
Category: African, Chicken, Vegetarian
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2 Reviews
REVIEW #1
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Avg. Entree: $5-10
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February 27, 1997
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Of the three Ethiopian restaurants I've tried in San Francisco,
(the others being Massawa and Axim Cafe on Haight) New Eritrea
Restaurant & Bar is simply the best in regards to cuisine. Almost
every time I've eaten here the food has been outstanding, and I've
eaten at New Eritrea several times. This is the kind of place
that you've tempted to order too much from,
with all the tempting dishes available. As a Vegan, I've never had
trouble finding enough on the menu to order from, and everything
is great. Especially good is the spicy mushroom entree, which is a
meal in itself.
Let the staff help you design your dinner, to avoid going
overboard, as the portions are generous and the entrees usually
come with several side dishes, all served on a huge platter.
The thing to watch out for in general at Ethiopian restaurants is
the spongy, springy Injra bread that is served on the side and
on the dinner plates, under the entrees. Injra is delicious and
perfect for picking up mounds of food or mopping up mouth-watering
sauces, but it's also EXTREMELY filling. Your best bet is to
sample a few things first and dive into the Injra after.
The only drawback for New Eritrea is the slow service. The staff
always has the right attitude, though: every time I've eaten
there, they are uniformly friendly and helpful. However, for some
reason, even on light days, the entrees come at an unwisely
laid-back pace. The best attitude to have is to sit back with your
dinner companion, relax, enjoy a few Ethiopian beers and spend the
minutes in good conversation between dishes. If you want to get in
and out at a reasonable time, ask for the bill well in advance.
You'll find the attire and the attitude at New Eritrea to be
casual . This isn't the kind of four-star restaurant where the
waiter attends to your every need, this place is about the food.
You might want to avoid the bar dining room when the television
on the wall opposite the bar is blaring for no apparent reason.
The back room adjacent to the kitchen has a sky light and is
usually a good environment for lunch on a sunny day.
And don't miss the selection of Ethiopian beers, for a nice
change of pace.
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