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Im Herzen Afrikas

Gutleutstrasse 13, 60329 Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany (Bahnhofsviertel)
069 / 24 24 60 80
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Ranked #21 of 1,499 restaurants in Frankfurt
Price range: $0 - $22
Cuisines: African
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Good for: Romance
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night, Dessert
Neighborhood: Bahnhofsviertel
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Aschaffenburg, Germany
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

I have tried a lot of "ethnic" restaurants in this area and generally can't get too excited about them. But I went here with a group of 6 friends and we had a great time. We asked for a mixed platter for 5 people since none of us have large appetites and the food was unfamiliar to most in our... More

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Novosibirsk, Russia
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

Very interesting and unusual place. Typical african food. Wide range of original africal strong drinks, but also German beer. Very reasonable prices - dinner for four people cost 62 euros.

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Florianopolis, SC
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20 reviews 20 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2013

Very interesting restaurant, with sand floors and low tables, nice music and friendly english speaking staff. Luckily we booked in advance, as the place was full for the 9pm sitting, most of the patrons apparently locals. We order a combination of the dishes for 10 euro p/ person, on which you can choose two dishes with meat and three vegetarians.... More

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Krungthep Mahanakorn
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160 reviews 160 reviews
54 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 77 cities Reviews in 77 cities
153 helpful votes 153 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2013

Having tried Ethiopian restaurants in Washington DC (with America’s largest concentration of Ethiopians) and Thailand (with a community so large that there are daily nonstop flights to Addis), we are quite familiar with Ethiopian specialties including injera (spongy flatbread often mistaken for napkins), wat (spicy stew), fitfit (wat with injera) and tej (honey wine). Given that Ethiopian/Eritrean cuisine is no... More

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francoforte
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27 reviews 27 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 19, 2013

the place aims to reproduce an african setting, with dimmed lights and sand on the floor and carpets ....as if you were seating in a lodge in the savana. In the end it seems like being in a large tent. Food is really good, i always take the mixed plate which is more than enough for a dinner. As you... More

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Frankfurt, Germany
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22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 5, 2013

Interesting food you do not normally get. Nice decoration and atmosphere. Sitting on the small chairs in the sand gets you in the right mood for exotic food.

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Bucharest, Bucuresti, Romania
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10 reviews 10 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 23, 2013

At noon it was already fully booked for the evening and the next day. But we tried out and I managed to find two seats. I think the atmosphere is the main ingredient of site popularity. Atmosphere is walking on sand, music, basic decor, informal way of serving, menu with few choices, and not the least, simple and tasty food... More

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Oslo, Norway
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139 reviews 139 reviews
67 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
58 helpful votes 58 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 3, 2013 via mobile

Food was average, only one red wine per the glass, menu is a little on the light side but understandable considering the size of the place. We had booked a private corner for a business meeting, but they blamed a new booking system when that table was taken. Ended up sitting extremely cramped, and did not even stay for dessert.

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Lugano
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13 reviews 13 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 4, 2012

Although I am skeptical about ethnic restaurants, I was taken to Im Herzen Afrikas by my girlfriend that loves this kind or restaurants. It was a very good choice: good food, very kind waiters, nice environment, good price. The sandy floor was just the original complement to a great atmosphere. Better to book to be sure to find a table,... More

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Muscat, Oman
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86 reviews 86 reviews
40 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 20, 2012

I was told about this Eritrean Resturant a while back but never had a chance to come. Today we were lucky to have the time and to get reservation for dinner. This place is busy and for a good reason so you need to book ahead. The atmosphere was very rustic and calm and the music in the back ground... More

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