Asmara Restaurant Review

Restaurant Review – This unassuming storefront brings the exotic experience of Northeast Africa to Cambridge’s Central Square. Asmara is the capital of Eritrea - a country located in the Horn of Africa - which was formerly part of Ethiopia. In this casual room adorned with native art, American dining customs are thrown out the window. Patrons eat with their hands using Injera, a spongy flat bread made from a high protein grain called Teff. The pieces of bread are used to scoop up every juicy morsel of their flavorful traditional meat, chicken and vegetable stews. Food is served communal style on colorful table-like woven baskets called a Mesob. (If you’re not that adventurous, regular tables are an option as well). For an appetizer, indulge in the Salata Fitfit - chopped tomato, onions and green chilies in house dressing; or the Stuffed Green Peppers with spiced ground beef. Great main courses include the Begeeh Mloukhiya - tender lamb with jute plant in red pepper curry; and the Asmara Tibsy - marinated beef cubes sautéed in spiced butter, onions, green peppers and chilies. Vegetarians will love the Tikil Gomen - cabbage, carrots and potatoes stewed in a mild yellow sauce. Service can be slow, but a food experience like this is supposed to be savored. So just go with the flow and enjoy the ride.
Asmara Restaurant, 739 Massachusetts Avenue, Central Square, Cambridge, 617-864-7447.
http://asmararestaurantboston.com/

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