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Ethiopian food is like the Ethiopians themselves: spicy, subtle, piquant and most of all, unforgettable.

Ethiopian food is like the Ethiopians themselves: spicy, subtle, piquant and most of all, unforgettable.

The variety is astonishing.

The variety is astonishing.

Are you a vegetarian? So are millions of Ethiopians, for some 200 days a year. To meet the need, their ancient culture produced and refined scores of vegetarian dishes with great delicacy of flavorings.

Are you a vegetarian? So are millions of Ethiopians, for some 200 days a year. To meet the need, their ancient culture produced an...

Are you a carnivore? An Ethiopian meal might lead you to think you were already in heaven.

Are you a carnivore? An Ethiopian meal might lead you to think you were already in heaven.

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Ethiopian food is like the Ethiopians themselves: spicy, subtle, piquant and most of all, unforgettable. The variety is astonishing. Are you a vegetarian? So are millions of Ethiopians, for some 200 days a year. To meet the need, their ancient culture produced and refined scores of vegetarian dishes with great delicacy of flavorings. Are you a carnivore? An Ethiopian meal might lead you to think you were already in heaven.
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    1036 S Fairfax Ave Los Angeles CA 90019
    Tel: (323) 935-1775

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Ethiopian food is like the Ethiopians themselves: spicy, subtle, piquant and most of all, unforgettable. The variety is astonishing. Are you a vegetarian? So are millions of Ethiopians, for some 200 days a year. To meet the need, their ancient culture produced and refined scores of vegetarian dishes with great delicacy of flavorings. Are you a carnivore? An Ethiopian meal might lead you to think you were already in heaven. Beef cooked and beef raw, beef cubed and beef ground, beef marinated in a fiery red pepper sauce with more flavors blended in than the most sophisticated foreign palate can identify, beef stewed in a sauce that can make you sweat or make you sing, or both. And lamb.


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Posted by: CassieDakota, 10/1/2008
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The food is always great here. I have tried the other places and none compare. This is the best!

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Posted by: Genevive42, 9/15/2008
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I have visited Ethiopia and this place by far is the most authentic here in LA. It truly feels like I'm in Africa when I walk through the door. The flavors are wonderful!!!

Posted by: Michael Hailu, 10/27/2007
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Merkato can be considered home away from home. Not only in the home-like comfort it gives its customers, but also in home-made like taste of the food it serves. Merkato is truly home away from home.

Posted by: robin, 9/26/2007
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