Asmara Restaurant

jlambert

definitely going back 15th May 2009

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I'd heard good things about it and following a trip to Ethiopia last year was hankering for the food. I know this is Eritrean but there are a distinct lack of Ethiopean restaurants in South London so to my untrained western palate, Eritrean is much the same. We got there about 7 and the place was empty, but it soon filled up once we got comfy in the low chairs by the window.

The waiter let us take our time, we chose Dora Wat, a lamb one he recommended and some Shiro (chickpeas), which was plenty for 2. They don't stock 'local' beers so we had to make do with the usual fare. The food was delicious, just as nice as the 'real thing' and they were more than happy to give us more injera. We left full and happy.

My friend had never eaten this type of food before and is begging me to take him back. The price was very reasonable for 2 people.

lucylangdon

Delicious and authentic Eritrean cuisine 9th March 2009

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I had a delicious meal here with a couple of friends on a Sunday evening. The restaurant has comfortable 'basket' chairs and tables although there are quite a lot of them in there!

We chose four vegetarian dishes between three of us and there was just the right amount. The dishes are served on a large plate with several large round Injera breads on it. You eat by tearing off the bread (with your right hand!) and scooping up the yummy food with it. My favourite was something called Shiro, a sort of red chickpea paste. Scrummy.

We finished off with a round of coffee and tea. I really love this style of coffee (thick and very black), and Asmara has the traditional coffee ceremony (google it) to make it extra special. We even got some complimentary popcorn.

lenalouise

15th July 2007

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Intimate, family run eritrean restaurant. For those who don't really know this kind of food, they don't use knives and forks!! You eat meals using a special pancake called enjera by ripping bits off and scooping up your meal with your fingers!

It makes eating a lot more fun but it's probably not somewhere you'd wanna go on a first date...unless you're really brave and you won't get embarrased if you get food everywhere lol.

I'd highly recommend getting the set meal (min 2 ppl) as you get to try out a range of different dishes.

Make sure you go when you're really hungry though! The set meal is then followed by popcorn (I don't know why) and their tasty special coffee which is packed full with fragrant spices and served traditionally.

If you like beer, try the one they have there (I think it's called asmara aswell but not sure).

Anyway, definitely a unique and interesting experience and highly recommended.

memespring at 27/04/08

Good review. I agree, this is definitely one of the best resturants in Brixton.

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