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It was first a blip on Chowhound.com, Addis Abeba, a new Ethiopian restaurant at the southwest corner of Central Expressway and Belt Line in Richardson (crammed behind the Subway). I met our intrepid critic, Bill Addison, there to see what was up, since he's planning an Ethiopian roundup at some point in the future. He knows his way around the cuisine better than I, but I know this: Addis Abeba, with its clear and distinct flavors, was unlike any Ethiopian I'd had before in Dallas, going back to the original Queen of Sheba on McKinney, when troglodytes roamed the land. I won't tell all, but I could have given myself a butter facial with the kitfo - Ethiopian steak tartare, or cooked, as you like. First the server brought us a cooked version. Seeing our disappointment, she returned with the more primal raw version we thought we had ordered. Maybe what I really mean is that I wanted to stuff this kitfo in my mouth and slather it on my face. The meat was wrapped in spongy, yeasty injera spirals soaked in butter, and the combination was a High Food Moment. Be still, my clogging arteries. If you go, the etiquette is to seat yourself. Someone will eventually bring a menu to you. It's no longer BYOB. And we were disappointed to learn that the wine options were Yellowtail and a sweet red wine. Upon reflection, I would try the sweet wine next time, since this was chosen by the owners to complement the food. I'll leave the rest for you to experience and Bill to write about. |
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Posted by Marci @ 8:20 AM Tue, May 06, 2008
so no Tej??? damn...I'm still looking for an ethiopian place in Dallas that makes their own Tej.....so far..no luck!!!
Posted by Rod Domedome @ 3:12 PM Tue, May 06, 2008
I just got back from lunch at Addis Abeba. It was a challenge to find it as was noted. I usually go for the kitfo raw at any new Ethiopian place I try and this one did not disappoint. The amount served was generous enough for two but that didn't stop me from eating two thirds of it (yeah, I know). The beef was very fresh with the spice factor enough to make me break a sweat and not overwhelming. Don't be intimidated by blacked out front doors, they're open. The service is friendly but minimal. If you need something, speak up. I would put this place on the same level as Lalibela.