Asmara - Cambridge

I can't believe I've been working in Central/Kendall for two years and just recently tried Asmara! We ordered the vegetarian combo and a wonderfully delicious l... read more I can't believe I've been working in Central/Kendall for two years and just recently tried Asmara! We ordered the vegetarian combo and a wonderfully delicious lamb dish...

I don't often come away from a meal in Boston feeling truly satisfied, but this experience was exceptional. I've only tried Ethiopian cuisine a few times before... read more I don't often come away from a meal in Boston feeling truly satisfied, but this experience was exceptional. I've only tried Ethiopian cuisine a few times before, but never at a place quite like this...

This is likely the best Ethiopian food I've experienced in Cambridge. If you're planning to dine in, it's not particularly family-friendly, as the restaurant ha... read more This is likely the best Ethiopian food I've experienced in Cambridge. If you're planning to dine in, it's not particularly family-friendly, as the restaurant has a cozy atmosphere that’s more suitable for intimate gatherings...

The food was delicious, the server was welcoming and fun to talk with, the service was prompt, and there was an overall relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. I es... read more The food was delicious, the server was welcoming and fun to talk with, the service was prompt, and there was an overall relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. I especially loved the spicy sauce and lentils, homemade honey wine, and spiced tea. It was so worth the trip! Price per person: $20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Vegetarian offerings: Large vegetarian selection, Vegetarian menu or section, Clearly labelled vegetarian dishes

I tried this place out with my brother. We ordered the Sega Bebaynatu-Meat Combination. The server asked us “for two people?” And we said yes because we were go... read more I tried this place out with my brother. We ordered the Sega Bebaynatu-Meat Combination. The server asked us “for two people?” And we said yes because we were going to split the plate. After we got the bill, they charged us for two plates. When we asked, she said it’s because we said it was for 2 people. I didn’t expect that our answer would translate to creating portions and plates for each person, because it came on just one big plate. I feel like when servers ask “for two people”, it means to split up the food between two of us, not to charge twice. In that case, I would’ve just ordered for the same plate twice! Like “can we have TWO sega” Also, the desert options were available through a verbal menu only, so the price was transparent there either. We didn’t find out the price of everything, including dessert, until we got the bill. I ended up paying double than I was expecting and I just wish things were better communicated. For example, after we confirmed that yes, the dish we ordered is for the two of us to share, that they would reaffirm that they were going to charge us for two plates. Price per person: $30–50 Food: 3 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 3 Recommended dishes: Sega Bebaynatu-Meat Combination