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Ethiopian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Kansas City

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Blue Nile Cafe
87/100 (1403 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
African
Ethiopian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Cafe
African
Ethiopian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Lamb
Beef
Sit down
African
Ethiopian
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Street Parking
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Buffet
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"When I find myself thinking “I’d really like a meal that actually tastes like something,” this kind of food is exactly what I mean. Blue Nile..."
Bryan Whitehead
"One of the best places I've eaten at in a while! The food was so well made, spiced to perfection and fun to eat! I've never experienced Ethiopian..."
Emily “OnigiriSiri” Earley
"Food was amazing! Highly recommend the sampler platter if it’s your first time! Then you get to try a little bit of a bunch of different foods. The..."
Amy West
"Convenient location for downtown or Ciy Market visitors. You probably will have to pay to park on the street, though. Enjoyable for outdoor seating..."
Maxwell Krem
"Our server was outstanding, and we very much enjoyed the food. It takes awhile to get the hang of picking up food with the provided bread (which is..."
Brady Brady
"Overall, this place gets 4 and a half stars. The sampler platter and the veggie sambusa was great. I wished the injera was a little more..."
Travis Truong
"One of my favorite KC restaurants. Get the sampler, it's a great deal and let's you try a little bit of everything. It's the one place I enjoy the..."
Jessica
"We ate at the place on a whim. We love Ethiopian food, however, because we were from out of town, we did not expect to see an Ethiopian restaurant in..."
A Cooper
"One of the best meals I've ever had. The sambusa appetizer with berbere sauce had amazing flavor and crispy texture. We ordered one of the..."
Aaron Williams
"This was more than dining, it was an experience! I recommend the sampler plates because there is simply too much to try & everything tastes so unique..."
J. C.
Mesob Restaurant
82/100 (1155 ratings)
Restaurants
African
Caribbean
Vegetarian Friendly
Jamaican
Ethiopian
Vegan Options
African
Ethiopian
Caribbean
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Shrimp
Sit down
African
Caribbean
Jamaican
Ethiopian
Seating
Table Service
Accepts Discover
Wheelchair Accessible
Validated Parking
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Had Sunday afternoon meal there today. This was my second visit and I am LOVING IT!!!!!!!!!!!!! Take it from a Chef, this place is the real deal. ..."
LaShone Releford
"My family and I had a delicious father's day meal on Sunday. The waitress was friendly and helpful. I had the ribs which had a tendency to melt in..."
Harold Hynick
"Absolutely a five star restaurant. Let me start off by saying my tastes are wide (as is my body) and I love trying new restaurants and cuisines. With..."
Adam Johnson
"I absolutely love this place. The atmosphere is calming and quaint. The food is always outstanding and the chef is just wonderful. It is a great..."
Kimberly Walker
"I had the fried plantain appetizer and the vegetarian sampler plate. Both were delicious. Each of the lentil dishes had their own distinct flavor...."
Jane Gotch
"Myself and two of my sista friends dined at Mesob Sunday night (July 29th; it was their first experience and my second...it proved to be just as..."
Shelia Johnson
"Awesome buffet brunch for Mother’s Day! Incredible array of dishes, omelet bar, desserts to die..."
Michelle X Moceri
"Great find, another hidden treasure! Innovative cuisine,have worked very hard to get the new place up and running. Great addition to the Broadway..."
Alan Klein
"The best Haitian/ island/Ethiopian restaurant I have been to period. A must go for..."
Zhivago Domino
"Our 2nd time here, had a fantastic carribean seafood dish and appetizer Great waitress as..."
Bob McEachen
"Fantastic Meal. We had to try this place after all the good reviews we read. The reviewers were absolutely right!!! What wonderful, wonderful food...."
Bekssa
"A Delicious Lesson in CultureMesob: a coloful basket with a flat top and a cover traditionally used in Ethiopia to carry and serve food...."
Amy's Appetite KC
"beautifully decorated restaurant in an unassuming midtown location. the food was superbly prepared and was delicious. we all tried different items..."
linda c
"The atmosphere and the music are really great Lana was an excellent server. She made a very good flight recommendations. We all have different..."
Carrie Jeske
"Incredible food. The seafood paella literally made me cry it was so good. Cozy, intimate atmosphere. Great vibe, better food. We will be..."
Audra Spiven
"Ethiopian and Caribbean!! I chose the Ethiopian side on this occasion. It was so good I’m compelled to turn and try the Caribbean side..."
Carl Harvey
"Very delicious. I can't wait to go back . They have 2 locations . We started out trying to go to 64th street at 3 pm we got in the man said closed..."
Tasha Castro
"Wow. This restaurant is probably one of the best restaurants I’ve been to in Kansas City. The food was absolutely delightful and the service was..."
Ash
"This place is amazing! The food was so flavorful, the staff was all smiles and very quick on all the order! Will definitely be going..."
Danielle Loux
"Mesob was very good, and we will be back. They have a happy hour apparently, and we definitely want to check that out. I had the ribs and my wife..."
Robert Chesser
"My cousin and his wife, along with my hubby and myself, really enjoyed the atmosphere and food at this Ethiopian Restaurant. They had a nice variety..."
Cassandra Hamilton
"Delicious!!! Some of the best Ethiopian food I've had, and I try to find Ethiopian food whenever I'm traveling. The space looks great and can..."
Charitha Katupitiya
"Love the atmosphere there. The music is always on point. One of my favorite spots in KC. Y’all need to dine there. Food is AMAZING and the drinks..."
Philippe Paul
"This would be a five-star review, hands down, if not for the service. The food and atmosphere are fantastic. Went with a large party and everyone..."
Mike McGinness
"A delightful place to celebrate a special occasion. The food was spectacular; we had shrimp curry and the jambalaya. Even the side salad was one of..."
Debbie Bridges
"Wonderful experience for a hole in the wall. Romantic, warm and cozy place to take your wife on datenight or even just a guys night out either way..."
mike chavo
"Was craving a quick Caribbean vibe. This time was a treat! The atmosphere is upscale with bar seating and reservations are suggested. The service is..."
Motivational Daisy
"Wow I was so impressed by this place!!! 👍😍🤤So delicious. Wow. On the pricy side but definitely worth it. We got the lamb i appetizer, which..."
Betty Jones
"Nothing compared to eating it in the Bahamas!! Lambi (conch) was over cooked but was extremely happy to find conch in Kansas City! Thanks for..."
Urban Life Advancement Center
"The food was excellent and the decor is neat. Definitely feels like a somewhat upscale but casual location. The menu is unique and the food we had..."
Oscar Vallecillos
Awaze
79/100 (619 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
African
African
Ethiopian
Caribbean
Caribbean
Jamaican
Jamaican
Ethiopian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Sit down
African
Caribbean
Jamaican
Ethiopian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Best Ethiopian in the Area. Best Ethiopian food I have had. It was fresh and flavorful! The injera (soft bread with little holes) was delicious soft..."
H.dougp
"Great Food!. No matter what you chose on the menu, it will be well worth trying. Everything on the Caribbean menu is great! The Ethiopian menu has..."
Jrv2582
"Hospitable local restaurant and bar. Flat bread platters topped with chunks of meat and veggies. Your utensils are pieces bread. Good stuff...."
Dave Roetman
"The vegetarian combo platter is excellent! The plantains have great flavor! The service hear is great, very fast and efficient. The interior of the..."
Shane Lemke
"The food is AMAZING and very authentic!. I am from the Caribbean island of Saint Kitts and my husband (American) brought me here as a surprise in..."
Akilah John
"My mom and I enjoyed this place so much. Our waitress was so kind and made us feel very welcome. We had some wonderful tea and fresh juice and..."
Frances Antoinette
"Excellent service, great atmosphere, and the food was solid. Never had Ethiopian cuisine, but quite enjoyed the jerk chicken and lamb tibbs we had,..."
Daniel Osorno Villamil
"Amazing, suave and extremely clean establishment. The Food is INCREDIBLE - the Staff is AMAZING the music and atmosphere are joyous and if you..."
Jennifer Hernandez
"Very nice workers. Great fresh food. Good music selection as well. If Jamaican and Ethopian food is what you're looking for this is the spot to..."
Jazzmyn Pekarek-Agbo
"Soooooo good! One thing to be aware of- don't expect your food to come out fast, everything is made fresh to order so it takes a while (and it is..."
Rae Glenn
"Amazing food!!! I try something new on the menu every time and have never been disappointed. I love that the meals are so big that I can take home..."
Nicolette Paige
"This was my first at Ethiopian cuisine, although I heard that there’s no such restaurant that they claim to be authentic ethiopian from a friend..."
S S
"I mean...where do I begin with this place! It doesn't matter if you are trying the house salad, the curry goat, the jerk chicken, the curry shrimp,..."
Leslie Walton