Massawa Restaurant
(212) 663-0505
1239 Amsterdam Ave
New York,
NY
10027
40.8098
-73.9586
Neighborhoods: Uptown, Morningside Heights
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Ethiopian restaurant near Columbia University that has lunch specials and serves a variety of beef, lamb, seafood and chicken dishes.
User Reviews
Anonymous
September 17, 2008
This is where I learned to eat Ethiopian food while attending Columbia. I still go today when I'm back in NYC, though I'm aware there are other good Ethiopian restaurants in the city. They have shiro, which is one of the most unique veggie dishes you'll ever taste (and can be hard to find elsewhere).
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maisonunitas
October 28, 2007
The service was great, the waitress was very friendly. I was there with a friend, and we both agreed the portions are simply too modest. I was so hungry, I requested rice but they don't have on-hand and need to prepare it. It's a very light dinner, we ordered two sets of Sambrusa's to compensate for the modest portions. I am not greedy, nor expect huge platters but felt it was too modest. The food however was delicious, the ambience is nice and cozy, and the Sambrusa's are amazing. Basically they are roughly 3" triangular flat pastries, fried golden brown, filled with a mixture of veggies. They reminded me of Indian Samosa's sans the spices and peas, but actually flat not pyramid shaped like them. We enjoyed the food, however encourage patrons to be prepared for a modest dinner. I don't know what happened, but we ended up spending $25 each and left hungry.
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sakrug
June 10, 2007
I have tried them all, and I think this is the best. I have never had a bad meal, and everytime I bring someone new they love it. Try the veggie combo, and if you don't like collard greens, ask for cabbage as a substitute. I have ordered other combos and they have all been terrific. I wish this place was located downtown! It is true, however, that they could give larger portions.
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