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Appetizers + Salads Messob Vegan Chicken Beef Lamb Seafood Sides Desserts

Appetizers + Salads

SAMBUSSAS

(3 pieces) fried dumplings served with a sweet and spicy honey awaze sauce. Choose from - Chicken, Beef, Spinach, Cheese or Lentil

$9.50

AMBASHA

Traditional skillet baked bread served with your choice of farmer’s cheese spread

$9.50

Ayib Be Mitmita (Spicy) Ethiopian farmer’s cheese flavored with mitmita and spiced butter

Ayib Be Gomen (Mild) Ethiopian farmer’s cheese flavored with collard greens

$12.50

SAMBUSSA SAMPLER

(5 pieces) A combination of all five of our Sambussa options

$12.50

$16

APPETIZER MESSOB

Sambussa Sampler served alongside our skillet baked Ambasha bread and paired with a farmer’s cheese spread of your choice

$16

KAY SEER SALATA

Beets with onion, sliced and seeded jalapeño and with fresh lime vinaigrette

Messob

$23

CHEF’S SELECTION MESSOB (FAMILY STYLE)

A chef’s selection of 8 dishes, including: 1 beef, 1 chicken, 1 lamb, 1 seafood, and 4 vegetarian portions. For parties of 3 or more only

$23

A) Groups of three to seven - 23 per person

B) Groups of eight or more - 22 per person

$45

DEMERA MESSOB (SERVES 2)

Select 3 meat and 3 veggie dishes *Ye-Asa Tibs and Zilzil tibs not included

$45

$36

VEGETARIAN MESSOB (SERVES 2)

*Available for 1, please ask your server for detail. Select 6 veggie dishes.

$36

$45

Vegetable Bayanetu (Serves 2)

From the Amharic word meaning “Many Kinds” the Vegetable Bayanetu is a platter made up of the first 9 of our vegetarian dishes – it’s the perfect way to try a bit of everything.

$45

Vegan

$15

MISIR WOT (SPICY)

Split red lentils stewed in a rich berbere sauce

$15

DINICH WOT (SPICY)

Chopped potatoes stewed in a rich and spicy berbere sauce

$15

KIK ALICHA

Split yellow peas stewed with onions, garlic and tumeric

$15

SHIRO (SPICY)

Mixed legumes prepared with ginger root, rue, bishops weed and garlic

$15

GOMEN

Collard greens slow cooked with onions, garlic and ginger

$15

QUOSTA

Spinach slow cooked with onions, tomatoes, garlic and ginger

$15

TIKLE GOMEN

Chopped cabbage and carrots slow cooked with onions, garlic, ginger and turmeric

$15

YATKILT WAT

Carrots, green beans, potatoes and zucchini stewed with onions, garlic and ginger

$15

$16

KAYSEER TIBS

Sautéed garden beets and carrots seasoned with cinnamon

$16

$23

BAYAYNETU FOR 1

A sampling of all our vegan options (does not include a veggie side)

$23

Chicken

$20

DORO WOT (SPICY)

Amish chicken in berbere sauce served bone-in with a hardboiled egg and ayib (farmer’s cheese)

$20

$19

DORO TIBS

Chicken breast, cubed and sautéed with onions, garlic, tomatoes, sliced jalapeño peppers and fresh rosemary

$19

Beef

$19

SIGA WOT (SPICY)

Tender cubed beef cooked in a rich & spicy berbere sauce

$19

SIGA ALICHA

Tender cubed beef cooked in a savory alicha sauce

$19

$20

AWAZE TIBS (SPICY)

Lean beef sautéed with onions, garlic and jalapeño peppers and a spicy awaze

$20

$21

KITFO

Ethiopian steak tartare with herbed butter sauce, mitmita and side of ayib (farmer’s cheese)

$21

$22

SPECIAL KITFO

Ethiopian steak tartare mixed with ayib (farmer’s cheese) and collard greens

$22

Lamb

$21

YE-BEG WOT (SPICY)

Tender cubed bone-in lamb cooked in a rich & spicy berbere sauce

$21

YE-BEG ALICHA

Tender cubed bone-in lamb cooked in a savory & mild alicha sauce

$21

$22.5

LEGA TIBS (SPICY)

Sautéed lamb with onions, tomatoes, garlic, jalapeño peppers, awaze and rosemary

$22.5

DEREK TIBS

Dry sautéed lamb with onions, garlic, rosemary and sliced jalapeño peppers

$22.5

Seafood

$19

YE-ASA LEB LEB (FISH)

Tilapia filets, cubed and cooked with onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, and seeded jalapeño peppers

$19

$21

SHRIMP TIBS

Sautéed with onions, fresh tomatoes, garlic, jalapeno peppers, awaze and fresh rosemary (+2 when added to Demera Messob)

$21

$23

YE-ASA TIBS (WHOLE FISH)

Tilapia whole fish, fried and topped with onions, garlic, tomatoes and seeded jalapeño peppers (not included in the messob options)

$23

Sides

Vegetable Side

Meat: Wot or Alicha side

Meat: Tibs side

Extra Injera (1pc)

Teff Injera (1pc)

Sub Teff Injera

Ayib (farmer’s cheese)

Ambasha (skilled baked bread)

Side House Salad

Desserts

$12

ETHIOPIAN STYLE TIRAMISU

Delicate ladyfinger cookies soaked in our homemade Buna and brandy then layered with mascarpone cheese, and covered in ground chocolate

$12

$10

FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE TORTE

When you crave a knock-out chocolate punch in an unassuming delivery, the flourless chocolate torte is for you, and it’s *gluten free

$10

KEY LIME PIE

A tasty pie crust filled with key lime filling

$10

DEMERA ICE CREAM

Classic vanilla ice cream topped with a combination of raspberry, mango and chocolate sauce

$12

CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE WITH RED CHAI ICE CREAM (VEGAN)

Delicious Vegan chocolate cheesecake topped with our fresh shaved toasted coconut, served with our vegan-based red chai ice cream

$12

DRINKS

NA beverages Cocktails Wine Beer

NA beverages

BUNA (COFFEE)

Organic fair trade Ethiopian coffee roasted in-house and served in a traditional clay Jebena

SHAI (TEA)

Black tea leaves infused with cardamom, cinnamon and cloves (served hot or iced)

GINGER BEER

Non-alcoholic

JUICES

Mango, Pineapple, Orange, or Cranberry

SODA

Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite

SPARKLING WATER

Sparkling

Cocktails

$12 / $42

ARENGWADE MARGARITA

Refreshing summer melon margarita served on the rocks

$12 / $42

ARBA MINCH GLASS

A mango basil vodka collins

$12 / $42

$13

MERKATO

Coming from the Ethiopian word for “Market” — This cocktail derives it’s name from the abundance and variety of flavor which it boasts: Fresh basil, Makers Mark bour-bon, and Shai (Ethiopian Tea) infused with cardamom, cinnamon and clove

$13

KOSHASHA

Literally translated to “filthy” - this drink features premium vodka mixed with savory olive juice and a fiery kiss of awaze!

$13

$12

ETHIOPIAN SUNRISE

Vibrant layers of flavor and color emanate from this drink in delicious waves of mango and cherry, mixed with vodka

$12

$12 / $42

Honey Wine Sangria

Traditional Ethiopian Honey Wine mixed with vodka, white wine, peach schnapps, orange and pineapple juice—a delicious new take on an Ethiopian classic!

$12 / $42

$12

Ethiopian Hot Toddy

A smooth, comforting mix of honey, fresh lemon, and whiskey infused with our house blend of cinnamon, cardamom, and clove shai tea

$12

White

$10 / $36

TEJ (HONEY WINE)

Traditional Ethiopian Honey Wine made in-house from our centuries-old family recipe

$10 / $36

$10 / $35

INDABA, SAUVIGNON BLANC, South Africa

Blush of passion fruit, lime and mango, with a touch of mineral in the finish

$10 / $35

$11 / $38

DRY CREEK, CHENIN BLANC, Italy

Golden in color with floral notes on the nose combined with notes of apple and citrus

$11 / $38

$12 / $40

CLINE, VIOGNIER, North Coast California

A richly perfumed varietal bursting with pineapple, peach, and apricot flavors with accents of floral and citrus notes

$12 / $40

$12

ALEXA PROSECCO, California

Delicate aromatic complexity and freshness are at its best in this Extra Dry sparkling white wine

$12

$9 / $30

HOUSE WHITE

Our local house white wine

$9 / $30

Red Wines

$10 / $36

PINOTAGE, South Africa

Clean and direct, with straightforward black-fruit flavors that are framed by moderate tannins and juicy acidity, finishing fresh and fruity

$10 / $36

BRAII, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, South Africa

Fleshy and textured with natural acidity, ending in a clean and fresh finish with dark berry notes and hints of cloves

$10 / $36

$10 / $38

SANTA JULIA, MALBEC, Argentina

Medium bodied with hints of berries and chocolate

$10 / $38

$11 / $40

DE LOACH, PINOT NOIR, California

Elegant & well-balanced wine; flavors of Bing cherry and strawberry accented beautifully with just a touch of spice and hints of forest floor

$11 / $40

$9 / $32

HOUSE RED

Our local house Red Wine

$9 / $32

African Beer

$10

STAR, PREMIUM LAGER, Nigeria

Refreshingly crisp with a subdued sweetness

$10

Local Beer

FORBIDDEN ROOT, STRAWBERRY BASIL HEFEWEIZEN

A thoughtfully quenching wheat beer with cooling and creamy flavors of basil, strawberry, and spice

LAGUNITAS, LITTLE SUMPIN’ SUMPIN’ ALE

A hoppy pale wheat ale that is great for IPA fans but so smooth that the hefeweizen fans dig it too

LAGUNITAS, IPA

A well-rounded, highly drinkable IPA. A bit of Caramel Malt barley provides the richness that mellows out the twang of the hops

REVOLUTION, ANTI-HERO IPA

Supremely aromatic and drinkable. This iconic ale hosts a crisp clean bitterness and imparts massive floral and citrus aromas

Foriegn & Domestic Beer

XINGU, BLACK BEER, Brazil

Xingu, pronounced “shin-goo”, is a very well bal-anced beer, with subtle aromas and personality. Xingu is also a two-time winner of Beverage Testing Institute’s Gold Medal as the best dark lager in the world

STELLA ARTOIS, EURO PALE LAGER, Belgium

Nice floral aroma, well-balanced malt sweet-ness, crisp hop bitterness and a soft dry finish

CORONA, PALE LAGER, Mexico

An even-keeled cerveza with fruity-honey aromas and a touch of malt

HOFBRAU DUNKEL, BAVARIAN, GERMANY

A delicious dark lager, rich in flavour suitable for all occasions

HEINEKEN, LAGER, NETHERLANDS

A delicious dark lager, rich in flavour suitable for all occasions

MILLER LITE, LAGER, UNITED STATES

A delicious dark lager, rich in flavour suitable for all occasions