You must do Ethiopian food at least once and if you had to choose your first place to try it, then go to Merkato. It is so much fun to get a hugh plate of veg. curry and scoop it up with a sponge-like bread. Drop the forks and spoons and get your grub on. I also recommend that you try the Ethiopian coffee and/ or honey wine.
They also have these horse saddle-like seats that you and you friend can sit on and eat around a small table. So if you interested in something new, then go try this place.
Pros: sponge bread, atmosphere, the people
Cons: parking
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