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New Eritrea Restaurant And Bar in San Francisco is a two star establishment. Located in the Inner Sunset neighborhood, this restaurant is mildly expensive. It's known for its eclectic offerings. It's been awarded the Best of Family-friendly Dining award. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a casual atmosphere. This place features lunch and a full bar. This place is good for groups. People who have eaten here found the food a reasonable value.
The menu includes favorites such as zebhi dorho, marinated chicken cooked in onions, tomatoes and red pepper sauce to silky tiramisu and fresh strawberries. Sambusas make crunchy appetizers with a meat,...
citysearch.com - expert review - 12/21/2004
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This was my first African food experience. While I wasn't blown away, it was certainly good enough for me to come back and try again. They seemed set up to handle large parties well and would like to…
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm used to Ethiopian/Eritrean restaurants having minimal decor. But usually the table and chairs don't rock back and forth constantly.. . Slow sercive, tough to get water refils, and kinda bland…
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh yes. Oh my god YES. Very excellent service, amazing tasting food, wonderful middle-of-the-road (not fancy) establishment. I cannot wait to go back!!!
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was my first experience eating Ethiopian and Eritrean food, and oh my holy hell IT WAS GOOD. Our waiter was very nice and made some great recommendations. Not to mention he patiently explained…
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was very happy with this place, especially since I was told there is no good Ethiopian food in SF. So yeah, I know Eritrea is not Ethiopia (any more), but the cuisines are very similar. I went here…
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Make sure your hands are clean before you eat because at New Eritrea, you'll notice that the tables are without silverware! I've wanted to try this place, but was always put off because every time I…
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like eating with my hands...WHEN MY NAILS ARE NOT LONG. After I left the restaurant, I found a mini fifth helping under my nails. Very friendly service and quiet atmosphere. Good food, but to be…
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You learn something new everyday, yesterday I learned that I really like Ethiopian Food. This place is great. A must have is the vegetarian combination dish. The Injira (light pancake-esque bread) was…
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So i came here with an ex-boyfriend trying to make my self believe that I could handle doing the whole "friend" thing this early on. I thought eating with our hand would make it easier, I instantly…
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious flavors, and the Injera was spot on. Not to mention that they don't cut the original teff flour recipe with all purpose flour--an important factor for us gluten free types out there. We…
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Unlike many of the other reviewers on here (or at least the three I took time to read) I have had ethiopian before New Eritrea. And this place definitely lived up to my expectations. I'm a big Injira…
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We were looking for snacks one night before going to the Friday night De Young Museum bash .... late as usual in the misty mist of 9th and Irving. My vegetarian aunt likes to restaurant shop, looking…
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm all about getting takeout in my 'hood. At first I thought Eritrean takeout.. umm...that could be kinda messy and difficult to package, but nope! Done expertly and I could eat with my hands in the…
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food here was good. Really good. It just took forever for us to get it. This was strange because the place was nearly empty, and it didn't seem like we ordered anything complicated. I'd…
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Like many of the reviewers I've never had Ethiopian before (always thought of it as a New York thing for some reason). So I don't have much to compare it to...except Indian food, to which it bears a…
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was so cool! A friend once described Ethiopian food as spicy meats and veggies with delicious sauces and a pancake-like bread that is "so soft that you want to use it as a pillow." Of course, I…
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food, friendly service. Ethiopian/Eritrean food has been fairly similar everywhere I've gone. That honey wine though, I did not enjoy it! This place is good and easy if you want some basic…
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We came prepared to have deliciousness served a little better and faster than Assab. And this was exactly what we got! Now - don't get me wrong, I LOVE Assab but they are closed on Sundays and usually…
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had never eaten Ethiopian food before I ate here. Honestly, I was kind of puzzled as to what Ethiopian food was exactly. I didn't think there was food in Ethiopia, based on all of the "Feed The…
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was hankering for some non-Indian, non-Thai, non-Chinese spicy food, and that basically left Ethiopian. Now, I've been to 3 other Ethiopian (or Eritrean) joints in the City, and this one ranks up…
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm always open to trying new food and last night I found my new hot spot. When you walk in right away you feel relaxed and you know your in company of good people. The atmosphere and lighting were…
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had no idea what kind of food to expect when I walked in for dinner (I've never had Ethiopian before), but always game for something new and with prices you can't resist, I walked in. The menu had…
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Such a sweet, sweet restaurant - consistently good food, always amiable service, nice atmosphere (with helluv good Eritrean music playing). New Eritrea is within walking distance of my house (lucky me)…
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I personally like this place for a variety of reasons; DELICIOUS, authentic Ethiopian food, within walking distance from my house, reasonably priced (2 can eat for just a little over $20 if you just…
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place rocks. Don't miss the zigni (beef in delicious tomato and spices). Why more people don't come here baffles me.
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you enjoy new experiences with your food - you'll LOVE this place! I thought after discovering the Tea Leaf Salad at Mandalay I'd had most everything new and somewhat esoteric in the city. I was…
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant is huge and the food is great. I love the sourish bread they serve. It's like a tart crepe. The dishes were great but the taste was different from cafe ethiopia. I guess it's the…
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It def was not MY idea to eat here, but lo and behold...I actually liked it! I wanted to be able to try a little of everything so we started out with the samosas, or at least that's what I think they…
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place was my first time eating with my hands. Kinda strange at first, but the crepe-type bread stuff (injira?) made it not so messy. Whatever, I am not a foodie and found it sooo tasty. Had some…
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great ethiopian restaurant that is huge and laid back. Food is good however the portions aren't really that big. Service is kinda slow but if you want to just hang out and chill ... this…
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My girlfriend decided to choose this spot as something new for the day.. we did eat at Asaab on Geary so there is something we could compare to... Upon walking in, the place reminded me of a bar that…
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
New Eritrea Restaurant you get the distinction of being the best ethiopean restaurant in the SF! congratulations! you're not the best in the bay area but don't worry, your sambusas can't be beat, if…
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a GREAT hidden gem tucked away in the 9th & Irving 'hood. The staff here is so amazingly friendly, you'll feel right at ease once you step through the front door, even if you're apprehensive…
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food was okay; the service was very friendly, but there are definitely better restaurants for Eritrean food in the city. The BEST is Assab Eritrean on Geary, and parking's generally easier around…
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I took a friend here to eat because we both really wanted some Ethiopian food. We went on a weekday evening and the place was quiet, just a few other couples and families eating. We ordered one of…
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely an interesting dining experience. Vegetarian portions were rather small for the cost. My advice is to order the veggie sampler. As for parking, you can always find parking on Lincoln…
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Loved it! It's so rare that my friends want to eat Eritrean or Ethiopian food, so I was super excited when a friend wanted to have a small birthday dinner at New Eritrea Restaurant and Bar.
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I used to live two blocks from Axum which turned me on to Ethiopian. One night we ventured out to New Eritrea and have a very hard time going anywhere else. Which says something considering you…
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm kicking myself that I haven't come here sooner....well I know why, parking stinks. But since we're all familiar with that I will go on about the food. The food is great with a pleasant blend of…
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not that I was moved with an overriding desire to seek out Eritrean food, but I was in the mood to explore a new restaurant, so a couple of friends and I decided the New Eritrea Restaurant sounded…
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place was definitely good for a group. I really enjoyed the food. Service was not the best. It was fun, pretty good food and cheap.
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
anyone who hasn't had eritrean food has to try it at some point-- but I wouldn't say this is the greatest place to start. the atmosphere was cool (dim, kind of vintage/funky decor), but the service…
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I take all of my out-of-town guests here at least once during their stay because the food here makes me "THE BEST HOST." The service has always been friendly, although not always the quickest...but…
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i've always had a great experience here. not good for take out because the injera gets soggy. they have a full bar and interesting decor. the chix sambusas (appetizers) are delicious. they come with…
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food was decent but nothing to write home about, I had the mushrooms which were alright, the lentils and spinich were decent. This place is very expensive compared to the other spots I've been.
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is possibly my most favorite restaurant in the Bay Area. The kitchen rarely has an off night and the service is always super friendly and attentive. The food is incredibly flavorful and expertly…
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the glass ceiling in the back of the restaurant. What a great place to sit down on a beautiful day and eat some delicious Ethiopian / Eritrean / East African food. Also, they have some really…
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For those who have never had Ethiopian or East African food, you do get to eat with your hands. The teffeh bread at New Eritrea is good, but it's hard to screw up. We had a lamb dish and a chicken…
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was my second experience with Ethiopian food and I absolutely LOVE it. I dunno if this place is mediocre or great by Ethiopian standards, but it's definitely made it's way into my rotation! The…
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Never had Ethiopian nor Eritrean food before. You get to eat with your HANDS! yummy stewed meats, spiciness was good (if you're into that, like I am:) and I was fascinated by the sourdough-tasting,…
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Second time to this restaurant and both times I needed to use a fork, which caused the nice server to wince. Sorry, but I'm not used to eating with my hands unless it is pizza. Ordered the meat…
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have no idea why I have never noticed this place before. I have driven and walked down this street a million times. The place is lit up with soft red lamps. You walk in and are seated at a table…
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I got take-out--1 meat combo, 1 veg combo, 1 garden salad. While better than Axum, still no comparison to the much mourned Sawa, And if you've ever eaten in DC, you really don't want to bother. It…
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We got the meat sampler (beef, lamb, two chicken drumsticks, plus lentils and a small salad). The beef and the chicken had the best flavor. We also had the sambousa appetizer, it's like a flat and…
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Perhaps my new favorite ethiopian place in the city. Loved the vegetarian sampler option. There were two of us, and for $22 it absolutely was enough food. The menu says "hearty", and they were not…
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I came here on our first date, and I swear, the food tastes even better now than it did then. I especially recommend (my Eritrean fails me, so here's the description) the lamb dish with…
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When I walked into the restaurant. There was absolutely no one there at 730 on a Wed eve. I wondered if I had a made a wrong turn.... I decided to accept the invitation to sit int eh back of the…
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
THE BEST INJERA EVER. Ok - I'm not the most authoritative figure on eritrean/ethiopian cuisine, but I've had some bad ones (anyone remember Blue "Vile") where the stews were one-sour-note, and the…
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy yummy in my tummy! Sambosa (like an empanada) appetizer was delicious but super oily. Goren-goren and something like tartare were great (top 2 on right side of menu). Tej (honey wine)…
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place serves delicious food in a very pleasant, friendly, low-key atmosphere. Chicken dish and mushroom dish were amazingly moist and well spiced. Injera is my new addiction!
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In the Eritrean/Ethiopean Eating Olympics, a new record was set! Now, if Ethiopean marathon runners come to mind, you would be way off. This was a bunch of crazy-hungry (feel free to change that…
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here last night with a group of hot chicks. Food - delicious
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am very surprised that this place doesn't get that much attention. Every time we have gone, we've had more than 4 people in our party and the owners are _always_ happy to find seating for us.…
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YUM! A friend of mine convinced me to go all the way out to the foggy Sunset for dinner, and gave me the choice of vegan/raw food or New Eritrea. And am I ever glad with my choice. The food was…
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Actually, more like 4.5 stars It is not the best Eritrean/Ethiopian restaurant I've been to in the U.S., but it certainly is one of my favorites.
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Since my husband is obsessed with Ethiopian/Eritrean food, I've had my fair share of it. I am NOT one of these people who will give this cuisine a low rating because I don't like it. In fact...I…
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Having had Ethiopian food (or Eritrean food) only in Seattle, and not liking it much there, I went here unwillingly. I really enjoyed my meal, incuding the different sauces, the spongy bread, the…
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just thinking about the meat sampler is making me hungry! I've been here twice and am always impressed with the service and the food. To be honest, I can't claim to be a judge of Eritrean cuisine,…
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2007
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If you're anywhere close to the N-Judah, head out to this gem of a restaurant in the Inner Sunset for some great grub! We love their sampler entrees - they don't cheat you at all on quantity and it allows you...
menupages.com - user review - 04/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had never eaten to an Eritrean cuisine before and after eating at New Eritrea, I have to say I'm honestly not a fan. Even though its nothing I would eat everyday however, it was the experience of…
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is great.The staff is also friendly and helpful. They are just really slow. So when u go here make sure you are not in a hurry. Also be prepared to eat with your hand ... I am used to eating…
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Eritrean/Ethiopian cuisine is unfamiliar to me but New Eritrea has made me a fan. My friends and I came here last night to feed before the Killers concert and we left very happily sated to dance our…
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food. The lamb wasn't too greesy, and the bread stuff (I forgot what it's called) wasn't too yeasty, which is a good thing it was very tasty. I've had ethiopian food before but never "Eritrean"…
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
first time ever eating eritrean food. sooooo good.
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We're always treated like long lost relatives everytime we come here. Its hard to get away from our staples - the okra is delicious and the combination meat plate just melts in your mouth. They give…
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I would like to eat more meals with flatbread as my utensil. If you're not sure what to order, the sampler is probably a good idea. There are loads of vegetarian options and prices are very reasonable…
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm good with my hands. Or so I'm told. When I was required to eat with my hands at New Eritrea, I totally mastered that situation.
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Ethiopian food, but this is my first foray into Eritrean food. Unlike most of the other Eritrean restaurants nearby, they do not use tesmi (clarified butter) in their vegetarian entrees, only…
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe Your New Favorite Restaurant! Looking for a place to take that awesome new hottie on a first date? Want to nearly guarantee your chances of getting laid? I'd say you have about a 100% chance of…
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place rocks! I always go with the server's suggestion and he makes great suggestions every single time I'm there with a friend or a group of friends. I LOVE THEIR HONEY WINE! Just be prepared to…
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You know that old friend from high school that you've been meaning to get together with for the past 5 years but somehow keep flaking on? And how when you finally do go to meet her, you're nervous…
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I flat out love this place. This place consistently delivers excellent food at very low prices. I always cringe when I walk by the place and see how empty it always is. Do not take the consistent…
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am going 5 stars with New Eritrea. I loved the food. I loved the service. My mouth waters every time I start to think about that combination plate. I would really suggest this restaurant to…
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A big thanks to Matthew S. for suggesting this place :D Make sure the people you eat with are clean and wash their hands! This goes out especially to those nasty ass guys who never wash their hands…
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten at practically all the Eritrean and Ethiopian restaurants in the City, and this one is by far the best. The food is spicy, savory, and absolutely delicious.
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
nice homey casual atmosphere! its always nice to be welcomed by meshgina's & his wife's warm friendly smiles! i like sitting in the back area when its bright & sunny out as its dark inside the…
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tonight, I finally saw more than half the tables filled at New Eritrea, and it hit me that if I want this place to stick around, I had better try to spread the word. There is a great selection of meaty…
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went after helping a friend move. We were all starving and didn't want to go very far. Someone stated, "I just want a big plate of food." Someone else had been here and remembered that that is…
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not sure how sour injera is suppose to be, but this place has some sour ass injera. It doesn't complement the different weird tasting curries either. I wouldn't have eaten the injera if I didn't…
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best Ethiopian/Eritrean food we've been able to find in the Bay Area. There seems to be a lack of good Ethiopian restaurants around here, and none (that we've found) on the Peninsula. It's worth…
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent Ethiopian. I'd have this tied with Rassala's. If you want something more upscale with live jazz, head to Rassala's. If you want something more neighborhoody and warm, head here. New…
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2006
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This is one of my favorite restaurants in the whole Bay Area. The dishes are rich and flavorful and perfect with steamed milk or honey wine. Service is friendly and atmosphere is laid-back and great for...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/15/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The nicest people run this place and the food is tasty. I love sitting at the bar with a beer listening to afro-pop while waiting for my take-out order. A classic neighborhood restaurant.
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. Good food, super friendly staff, and great prices. Plus, for some reason it's never crowded. Maybe they don't do enough marketing but they sure deserve a lot more business than…
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2006
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