If you live anywhere near Columbia city, this place is not to be missed. For $11 you get an incredible meal to share between two people, and for another $3 you can have a quality beer that's also big enough to split (try the Black Boss--an excellent import that I've never seen elsewhere). My wife and I are vegetarians and recommend the vegetarian sampler plate. I'd have to say that the decor is nothing to get exited about (posters from an Ethiopian tourism campaign), but the place is spacious, clean, and comfortable. They have live music once in a while and are a part of Columbia City's Beat Walk that happens on the first Friday of every month--another good value for a date. The only down side is that they are closed on Mondays and sometimes aren't open when they say they will be so it's best to call ahead if you're coming from a distance.
Pros: Cheap, tasty, authentic, great beer, close to Columbia city entertainment.
Cons: Slow service when busy, sometimes not open.
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