Messob Ethiopian Restaurant

Welcome to Messob Ethiopian Restaurant, located on Fairfax Avenue in the Little Ethiopia district of Los Angeles, California. Since 1985, we have made it our mission to bring true Ethiopian Style cuisine to the residents and visitors of Los Angeles...

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  • Phone

    (323) 938-8827

  • Website

    messob.com

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  • Type

    Ethiopian Restaurant

Address

1041 S Fairfax Ave (btwn W Olympic Blvd. & Whitworth Dr.) Los Angeles , CA 90019 United States

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards Yes
Outdoor Seating No
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks Beer, Wine

Comments / 26


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Lashun Barthel

I was a bit weary of Ethiopian food until a friend told me I had to try it. Eating with my hands at a restaurant was a bit out of my norm, but I must say the food was really tasty!

Patty Chan

Waitresses are fantastic. The combination dishes are perfect to share.The injera is a bit too sour for my palate, although it soaks the flavors and juices of the food well as it is designed.

Bee Money

the 2nd cheapest food on the block. Very friendly to non-ethiopians and easier to navigate menu.big portions, yummy food and at times can be busy with a variety of types - so very first-timer friendly

Priyanka Kanse

The decor is top notch and the honey wine in lil flagons, but in all honestly I prefer the food at lalibela down the street

Rachel Rebecca

Service here is good. I had the vegetarian plate , and there was quite a good amount of food, which was tasty satisfying.

Kaye

If you're gluten-free call the day before to get the teff-only injera (they will charge extra). Otherwise you can ask for lettuce leaves and tip well !

Lawrence Gilliam

Get the water, it's really cold and refreshing. Its an excellent choice for minors such as my self.

Kaye

If you're gluten-sensitive, call ahead of time and they can make sure to have teff-only injera ! If you can call the day before, even better

Burak Topuzlu

Good food.. great service.. different experience..

Harini Nair

Try the side order of tomato fit fit. Love it and do try the Gursha ;)

Alf LaMont

The traditional honey wine known as Tej is home brewed here and well worth it.

Erik Uriarte

Food here can be made vegan if you ask for it.

Art

Try the Super Messob Exclusive if you don't know what to get -- it's a little bit of everything

Loryn

The honey wine is delicious. Try the awaze tibs with collard greens on the side.

Raul Rojas

The Kitffo and veggie platter is amazing! Live me some spongy bread !

Nikki Gilliam

Super Messob platter with extra vegetables ...Mmmmmm...

Anastasia Clemons

I'm in luck! Top Chef Marcus Samuelsson is dining here as we speak!!!

Joy

Get the combo platter. Everything is tasty and the manager is very friendly !

Rockford Lhotka

The service was pleasant and fast. The food wasn't bad, but wasn't great either (the lamb was tough and the spices subdued).

Irina N

The honey wine is amazing...

Brian Fitzharris

Get the Awaze Tibs, Yemiser Wot, and Yatakilt Alitcha. I recommend the Ethiopian beer as well !

Roberta Blevins

Ordered the #4 beef dish raw... first (and last) time for everything... the flat bread is amazing though!

Karl Hobart

Their honey wine is served in small beakers! I prefer the vegetarian dishes over the meat.

Ishmael

Try the honey wine

Ariane Resnick

Don't bother- any other spot in the area is better.

Danielle Neufeld

saw danny devito at this place.

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