Meskel
New York, NY 10009
Phone: (212) 254-2411
- Price:
- $
- Cross Street:
- Avenue B
- Directions:
- F, V at 2nd Ave
- Hours:
- Daily 12pm-11pm
Editorial Review for Meskel – by Kathleen Squires
In Short
The homey yet exotic offerings--available at bargain prices--cause artsy locals to crowd inside this modest Ethiopian eatery. Eating with your hands is the norm, and diners seem to delight in scooping up dishes with the thin, spongy injera bread that doubles as a plate. Chopped beef braised in red pepper, boneless fish with garlic, onions and tomatoes, and a veggie variety spanning chick peas to collard greens all come seasoned with African elan.
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Insider Tips
BYOBMeskel does not have a liquor license but patrons can BYO; otherwise soda and fresh mango, pineapple and orange juices are on offer.
Save MoneyDaily lunch specials, between 12pm-4pm, feature $6-9 entrees.
The ExtrasDon't know what to choose? Try one of the combo platters so you can pick out favorites for the next visit.
User Reviews for Meskel
03/12/2008 Posted by SaraLeeYum
Truly believe this to be one of the best Ethiopian restaurants in Manhattan. Always fresh and delicious, with an endearing space. Very local. It's my Sunday favorite. I always get the veggie platter, so I cannot speak for the meat dishes. Also, the sauce that comes with the samosas is amazing.
02/03/2008 Posted by kneering
Came with a group of five, which is a bad idea because the place is teeny tiny. Service was ok ... there is one server for the entire place, which seats about 30 people. The food was great .... fun and innovative, and we relished eating with our hands. The chicken was ok but the beef was awesome. Overall the food was very good, but the setting is less than desirable. If I lived in the neighborhood, I would consider it the perfect place for takeout.
Pros: Great, fun food
Cons: Small, dreary space
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