I was very eager to visit Ben Abeba based on the reviews and pictures I had seen prior to my trip. However, upon arrival, I wasn’t particularly impressed. We chose a bad time to arrive first of all. There were one or two wedding parties...crowding up the place; plus, the weather was cool. So outdoor seating wasn’t my first choice. But before looking for a place to sit, we went to the top and checked out the awesome view. The sky was cloudy, so we didn’t really see a sunset. The surroundings were beautiful nonetheless.
After the view, we looked for a place to sit down. Given the weather, we opted for inside seating. The seating area, like most of the place, looked worn and uninviting. We shared the room with a wedding party whose host was polite enough to ask us if we would be ok with them playing loud music. We didn’t mind, given the reason for the celebration. Our plan was to order soft drinks and hot tea only, but I couldn’t help but give the shepherds pie a chance. I ordered two. The taste was bland. There was no salt whatsoever although the ingredients had potential. Nothing to write home about.
So, aside from a nice view, an interesting bathroom, and a kind server, I wasn’t overly impressed with my visit. But, I’d still go again for the view.More
