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Habesha: Restaurant Reviews

Argwings Kodhek Road near Elgeyo Mrakwet junction, Nairobi, Kenya
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Ranked #29 of 248 restaurants in Nairobi
Cuisines: African
Good for: Families with children, Local cuisine
Dining options: Reservations, Late Night
Restaurant details
Good for: Families with children, Local cuisine
Dining options: Reservations, Late Night
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NC, USA
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Very well done”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 8, 2012

Great food, great atmosphere, but only OK service. Definitely a place to go. Note that if you order vegetables, you get a few vareity of lentils and bits of other veggies (cabbage, green beans, beets, carrots, etc.)

  • Visited December 2012
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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“A Palette for the Palate”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 8, 2012

We went here with friends who had been here before and had a thoroughly enjoyable dinner. We ordered several different dishes in order to try a variety of tastes and were VERY satisfied. The service was excellent and the ambiance pleasant and relaxing. Would recommend this place to anyone!

Visited December 2012
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Nairobi
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“Very good, usually fast”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 4, 2012

Habesha is a very good Ethiopian restaurant with outside sitting, service usually fast. I enjoy going there for quick lunches during the week.

  • Visited December 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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zurich
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“Authentic Ethiopian food, Great value”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 30, 2012

I love Injera and the Ethiopian feast. After the usual expat haunts, I was starved for real African food and atmosphere. The restaurant looks like a residential bungalow after you pass the usual security guards. There are no tables but high woven baskets which hoold the large metal platters. Basic like a decent local guesthouse. Each of the curries was distinct and delicious. As a woman eating alone, they made me feel comfortable and brought my full meal within minutes. When the bill came, I couldn't believe my eyes. A feast with drinks and coffee for well under 20 dollars/francs. A wonderful conclusion to my Nairobi visit.

    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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Nairobi, Kenya
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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“Great Ethiopian food - Lekker Ethiopisch eten”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 15, 2012

This is a great restaurant, once you are through the ugly green gate.. It is much bigger than you would expect and has nice seats all around both inside and outside.
We sat outside close to the fire, which our sons loved !

The food is good to excellent, Doro Wat & Zil Zil tibs,the beef which I absolutely loved!!!
Of course great ethiopian coffee and great Kenyan, English and Ethiopian company.
Oh, and as nearly all ethiopians, very good value for money too.
( €60 - 6000 KSH for 6 people with wine & dessert)

Erg goed ethiopisch restaurant.
En, zoals bijna alle ethiopische restaurants, erg goedkoop.
€60 euro voor 6 personen met wijn en desserts.
Aanrader!

Visited October 2012
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