Messob Taste of Ethiopia

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Date and Time Visited:         Arrival time was 8:00 p.m., Saturday, May 21, 2011

Restaurant Name:     Messob Taste of Ethiopia

Location:                    3662 Chamblee Tucker Rd                
                                     Chamblee, GA 30341            

Reservations:             Not necessary

Dining Style:              Causal

Cuisine:                      Ethiopian

Entrees Order:   Entrees: Clay Pot Tibs: Lamb (sautéed in house blend spices with onions, garlic, and peppers) and Ye Awaze Tibs (marinated beef with onions, tomatoes, peppers, and garlic (Cost: $36 total)         

Rating criteria: We rate using the Likert Scale, from 1-5, where one (1) is considered a poor rating and five (5) is considered an excellent rating and three (3) indicates an average score.

Food:         Taste

                   Presentation

                    Texture                       Average Score

                    Portion Size
                    
                     Authenticity               

Service:     Wait time       

                   Quality of Service                    Average Score: 3

                   Wait staff knowledge       

Restaurant Cleanliness:

                                    Appearance   
                                  
                                    Atmosphere                

Cleanliness                  Average Score: 3        

Noise level                 

                                    Restrooms                  

Smoking?                   No

Patio Dining:             Yes                 

Parking:                    Yes

Overall Experience (reflects the collaboration of both critics): If you are in the mood for an adventure, this is it. Messob! It is truly the taste of Ethiopia. This was our first time dining in an Ethiopian restaurant and it definitely was an experience. I (Jack) had the clay pot lamb tibs. They were excellent. The chopped lamb came out sizzling in a clay pot fired by burning hot coals. One major positive about this dish is that you don’t have to worry about your food getting cold even if you’re the slowest eater on earth. The lamb was tender and above all tasty. I (Jill) had the ye awaze tibs. Excellent! I almost ate myself into a coma! The beef was tender and spicy and unlike any other beef dish I’ve ever eaten. Their blend of spices upped the ante and left me wanting more. Diners will find that this restaurant has an authentic feel in the presentation of its food. The clay pot was unique but the meal also came with long pieces of Ethiopian bread; bread like we’ve never seen before. It was flat with a million air pocket holes in it. This bread is used to scoop up anything on your plate. One may choose to eat with silverware or replace it with their bread; we chose the bread. There we sat eating hands deep in some of the most delicious food we’ve ever tasted. During our meal, the owner/chef (Solomon) came out to ask if we were enjoying the meal. All we could do was sing his praises. This restaurant is small, but it is big on flavor.

Would we go back? 100% and bring others with us.

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Messob Taste of Ethiopia