Messob Ethiopian Restaurant
Taste of Ethiopia in the heart of LA
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1041 S Fairfax AveLos Angeles, CA 90019
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 | Best Ethiopian Restaurant 2011-12-28T08:21:03-08:00 Since 1985, we have made it our mission to bring true Ethiopian Style cuisine to the residents and visitors of Los Angeles. Our dishes are all crafted from authentic recipes, full of delicious flavor. We also offer full catering and… |
| the best piece of sh!t in la 2009-02-15T14:01:56-08:00 This was the worst dining experience of my life - a real sin. First, we were shuffled out of the cute, cozy dining area into a drafty room in the back of the restaurant. The walls were yellow, cracked and peeling. There were tears in… |
| Great food, good value 2009-01-31T10:40:39-08:00 We've been here a couple of times and we've always liked it. We went again last night. The food does not disappoint -- particularly the lentils. The service is friendly, albeit a bit slow at times. We'll definitely go back. The only… |
| Great Food and Coffee 2008-08-13T08:40:05-07:00 My friends and I go out to dinner every month and pick a different restaurant. This month was Messob. We arrived at 6 PM on July 30. There were only a few people in the restaruant but when we left it was full. I wanted to try… |
| No utensils..cool. 2008-07-28T09:01:29-07:00 I really enjoyed my cultural experience at Messob. As this is my only experience with Ethiopian food, I... |
| i'm bringing all my friends here 2008-05-26T18:49:07-07:00 My boyfriend and i have had ethiopian food a few times before in northern california, but never in LA. so we decided to give Messob a try. The food was absolutely delicious. We ordered the combinations and they were so good. Perfect price… |
| Excellent Food -- Insanely Good Value! 2008-05-22T09:56:11-07:00 I visit Messob pretty often and if I lived any closer to it, I'd probably be there once a week. It's an insanely good value! The food is great & they have combo platters so that you can try a little of everything. I love the vegetarian… |
| Pleasantly Authentic 2008-05-14T20:22:00-07:00 Several of my family members were born and raised in Ethiopia and this is THE restaurant of choice when they want a taste of their childhood. The service is wonderful and the food is delicious and authentic! |
| Delicious Ethipian Food 2008-05-06T11:11:00-07:00 This authentic restaurant makes you feel right at home as soon as you walk in. I was a little thrown off by not using utensils but the friend I was with assured me that this is the best way to eat this food with their big sponge like… |
| Messob is my favorite restaurant anywhere 2008-04-03T14:17:00-07:00 When you first walk in to this homey place, the first thing to hit you is the lovely rich and heady aroma of frankincense and myrrh. Warm and friendly servers seat you and with lilting accents offer a beverage. There are photos aplenty… |
| Mediocre at best, aloof and unfriendly service 2008-03-04T09:01:25-08:00 I've had some knock-out Eritrean and Ethiopian food, and this was just so-so. I wish I'd gone across the street to Rosalind's which I think is better. The food at Messob tasted like it had been made in a large batch, and the flavor was… |
| Good for first-timers and veterans 2008-02-28T15:17:02-08:00 My friend visited from Virginia, and wanted to try Ethiopian. We were seated immediately at one of the traditional tables (Messobs) but decided it wasn't very comfortable so we moved over to a regular table. The only issue we had with… |
| Great food, different 2008-02-11T12:01:43-08:00 This was the first time that I ever tried a Ethiopian Cuisine. I must say I loved the experience at Messob for a change. My firend and I tried an appetizer (sambussa) combination dish (bread, lamb, chicken, peas), beaf, iced tea and a… |
| Delicious Ethiopian Food 2008-01-06T00:41:03-08:00 This is a wonderful restaurant right in Little Ethiopia. The decor is "fun" to say the least -- I enjoy sitting in the little straw "tiki hut" at the front. Although the service is on the slow side, the food is delicious. I love the… |
| Excellent ethnic dining experience 2007-12-02T16:28:00-08:00 Bring a group to Messob and enjoy authentic Ethiopian food in a very cultural setting. The food is astounding, and the after-meal cup of coffee is served up piping hot and loaded. The staff makes you feel right at home. |
| One of the best times we had in (Little Ethiopa) L.A.! 2007-09-01T20:30:44-07:00 It?s been a while since we'd dine out in the west L.A. area (Fairfax district that is). It was one of the best nights out and we truly had a great time. It was our first try at Ethiopian and I must say this: Well worth it - and many times… |
| Best Ethiopian Restaurant in Los Angeles 2007-06-17T18:24:42-07:00 Best Ethiopian Restaurant in Los Angeles and one of the best in all of the US. Authentic spices imported from Ethiopia used in all the dishes, Authentic Ethiopian beer and wine imported from Ethiopia, excellent service provided by servers… |
| I love the 'super messob exclusive' 2006-11-01T16:00:00-08:00 OK, so the service is slow, but this really is the best Ethiopian place on Fairfax. I recommend the 'super messob exclusive' - you get to try a little bit of everything. |
| Great Food, Bad Service 2006-07-01T17:00:00-07:00 This was the first time I have ever had Ethiopian food. And I must say I was impressed. The food was absolutely amazing!!! I had the lamb stew and would highly recommend it for anyone who east meat. If you don't eat meat, the collard… |
| Delicious 2006-04-27T10:10:42-07:00 Ive at one point or another tried all the Ethiopian restaurants on the strip and Messob always comes up as my favorite. I usually get the vegetarian combination, which never fails, but Ive also had the kitfo special and zel-zel tibs, (for… |
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