Every now and then, I crave Ethiopian cuisine so, I call my two brothers, Sean and Steven, and we head to our favorite little spot on Fairfax Ave. called Rosalinds Ethiopian Restaurant. This restaurant and bar offers combination plates, fresh injera (bread), tasty meat and vegetable dishes that you can easily share with a large group of people for a little over $20.

The best part of eating at this restaurant is the fact that minutes after stepping into the restaurant, you feel like you’ve been transported across the sea as you’re surrounded by huts and cute tables and chairs, not to mention you get to eat with your hands and enjoy large portions at an affordable price. On sunny days, ask to be seated on the patio.

I highly recommend ordering a huge plate with the Vegetarian combination consisting of “A combination of three items from the following items: “Vegetable Alicha”, “Collard Greens”, “Lentils”, “Split-peas Alicha.” A great addition would be “Yebeg Siga Alicha,” which is a mild lamb stew, delicately spiced with garlic, ginger and other spices and is served with injera. If you want to go all out, order the “Yedoro Wot,” which is a tasty spicy chicken stew in red pepper sauce with an assortment of spices.

Don’t just take my word for it, gather your friends and enjoy the Ethiopian decor, music and have some African beer!

Heads up: There’s metered street parking.

BTW, the injera bread takes some getting used to. Expect a slightly sour pancake.

For more info: Visit www.rosalindsrestaurant.com/index.html
Rosalind’s Ethiopian Restaurant – (323) 936-2486 – 1044 S Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90019

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