Named after the Ethiopian communal serving basket, this place prides itself on creating an intimate atmosphere. Small tables surrounded by embroidered seats are arranged in tight circles to promote closeness. Everyone eats with his or her hands and patrons are encouraged to feed one another. The cooks use traditional ingredients like spiced butter, hot, dried chile paste, fresh hot chile paste, garlic, ginger and cardamom. Dishes include such items as Kifto, beef braised with butter and ginger, and vegetarian items like peas mixed with onions and garlic. Everything goes with the traditional, spongy bread called injera. Large platters of food are to be shared by at least two people.
Website: messob.com
Phone: (323) 938-8827
Cross Streets: Between Whitworth Dr and W Olympic Blvd
Open now
- Thu 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
1041 S Fairfax Ave Los Angeles, CA 90019 ·2193.40 mi
Merchant Verified
Amenities
- Wifi
- Family friendly
- Accessible
Reviews
yelpThe niece and I dropped in for a quick lunch during a break from our day of shopping! The ambience was relaxed and the scent in the air was of a delicate incense. We sat in the center of the...
MoreUnfortunately I had a subpar experience at this restaurant. The food was good but the service was lacking. It took about 40-45 min for our entree dish to come out which we thought was a little...
MoreI've been to half a handful of Ethiopian restaurants. I don't think the food here is bad, but it didn't wow me. We got the veggie combo ($28) with injera. I'm used to the injera being on the sour...
MoreMy husband and I favorite Ethiopian restaurant (he's from Ethiopia). (So much so that we schlep from Canoga Park to Little Ethiopia for a fixing) Good food, well decorated, friendly staff Would...
MoreAmazing food, vibe, and service! Highly recommend. We got the messob special combination
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