HaMis’ada Shel Ima

Haifa


Stepping into this unpretentious eatery is like a quick trip to Addis Ababa, raucous soundtrack included. The satisfyingly spicy Ethiopian dishes are served on – and scooped up with – injera (spongy Ethiopian flatbread made with teff flour). Look for the sign in the courtyard of the Amisragas building.

Mains include doro (chicken prepared in chilli and onion), kitfo (raw or lightly cooked marinated beef) and, for vegetarians and vegans, beyaynetu (a combination platter with dollops of lentils, potatoes, carrots and spinach).


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