The Extras
The owner-chef, who also wrote a currently out-of-print Eritrean & Ethiopian cook book, offers cooking classes at the restaurant's former location at 1625 Divisadero Street. Call for details.
Know Before You Go
Although dishes are traditionally served with soft bread and meant to be eaten by hand, forks are available upon request.
Customer Reviews
CLOSED FOR REMODELING Reviewed by dmenkes on
2007-02-10T15:58:33Z
We rode over here for lunch and they were closed for remodeling. It looks like it's going to be a while until they're open again.
best eritrean food! Reviewed by namastesf on
2006-09-23T00:00:00Z
sawa is the best ethiopian in SF. I haven't been to azmara in berkeley, which i've heard is good, but i've been to all of tseguy's restaurants here in the city--he used to own new eritrea on irving-- and his food is amazing. i love it! it's good to order in advance and take it to go.
Pros: great food and lots of it
Cons: sometimes take awhile to get it
Absolutely delicious Reviewed by beehappy on
2003-05-31T19:32:27Z
Delicious food, great price, and friendly service. The mushroom curry is fantastic. I'd fly out to San Francisco just to eat here. The atmosphere is casual and fun.
Food is served family style, so it's best to go with a group of 3 or more. You get a huge platter which injera (bread), entrees, salad, and yogurt. They make the food right there after you order, so it's fresh, but you may have to wait. Show up early for dinner if you don't want to wait.
Although it's in San Francisco, I've never had trouble parking within a few blocks.
CLOSED FOR REMODELING
best eritrean food!
