Meskerem
New York, NY 10012-1247
Phone: (212) 777-8111
- Price:
- $
- Cross Street:
- West 3rd Street
- Directions:
- A, C, E; B, D; F, V at W 4th
- Hours:
- Daily 12pm-10:30pm
Editorial Review for Meskerem – by Justin Hartung
In Short
One of three Meskerem restaurants in the city, this location features more modest decor than its uptown peers. A few steep steps descend into a dark basement space whose embellishment is limited to a mirror that runs along one wall. The menu, fortunately, matches the other locations, covering the basics of Ethiopian cooking, and includes sambosas, kifto (chopped beef often served raw), tibs (lamb sauteed with rosemary), and, of course, injera, the spongy bread that doubles as a utensil.
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Insider Tips
Save MoneyMonday to Friday, from noon to 3:30pm, lunch portions are available, ranging from $6 to $12.95.
The ExtrasCheck out the restaurant's two uptown locations.
User Reviews for Meskerem
08/14/2008 Posted by Lollyloo
They don't deliver! Which is probably a good thing or I would order delivery every single night from them, and probably eventually (after 5 years) get tired of their food. I personally think this is some of the best Ethiopian food around. I've eaten at 5 different Ethiopian restaurants in my life and this one really keeps me coming back for more. It's too bad the ambiance isn't a bit better, but honestly, the food is so good I'd eat it on the sidewalk in the rain if I had to!!!
Pros: Incredible cuisine!!!!
Cons: No ambiance at the restaurant (feels like a take-out joint)
07/31/2008 Posted by chad1209
I met a friend here last weekend. I am a regular at the 47th Street Meskerem so I thought the downtown location will be just as good. I couldn't have been more wrong. The injera was dry and yellow. I have never seen injera so yellow---there is NO way that was fresh. We ordered the Veggie combo and the Miser wat. Well whatever they gave me, it wasn't miser wat. It was tasteless, dry, and did not have the unique berbere flavour. We had to beg the server for water (isn't she supposed to check our glasses regularly? we were the only customers there). I liked the artwork on the walls, but that's about the only positive thing about this place. I'm so confused as to why the 47th street location is so superior both in decor, service, and food. Aren't they owned by the same people? How is this place still in business?
Pros: beautiful paintings on wall
Cons: awful food, inconsistent service
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