Asmara Bella Ethiopian Eritrean

We walked on the streets of the Manchester Northern Quarter and wanted to eat something, but not usually burgers, chips and pizzas, which appear in many bars as a standard Fayre. We stumbled on Asmaras completely randomly, saw through the window, checked the online menu, worried a little that it could be too exotic, and went in. Had no idea what to order and asked for ideas, the Mosob 2 person Plattier was suggested so that we went with it. The presentation was beautiful, a huge dish of sorted vegetables and meat dishes served with and on, a kind of flatbread called Injera. The Flatbread was a cross between crumbs and large Pittabrot. You tear it apart with your fingers and grow in, very dirty, very pleasant. Forks are available on request....Good if you are baked, but cannot resist the treats. The food was super tasty and palatable with a beautiful amount of heat, every taste was different. The next kitchen I like is Indian, but it's definitely not... it's Eritrean/Ethiopian. We have to go back and try more dishes now parking is terrible... normal North Manchester. The restaurant is located on 2 floors and down is only about 14 covers, but if it looks full, go up anyway. Nicely decorated and clean. You can only go for drinks if you wish, there is a bar and a coffee machine. Toilets were clean and functional, but warning, they are up. Service was good. Visit was Saturday in the afternoon and it was quiet. Piped music is ethnic, probably from the region of food. Family friendly.

Great food, great experience with lots of ex pats and a charming host. We ordered the meat and vegan platters. Came on a giant fermented bread. Absolutely delicious and the owner recommended the best way to eat it, and then gave us some Eritrean honey wine. Coffee ceremony to finish really added to the theatre. 2 giant varied platters, 2 glasses of honey wine, coffee and popcorn for 2. £50. Bargain.

This place has been on my to go list for a while and yesterday we finally made it and it was impressive. The décor, the food and drinks, the service and the atmosphere were all top notch. We ordered a Bebeaynetu Meat Platter for one £16) and Shekla Tibsi Special Clay Pan £11), Eritrean Ethiopian Beer £3.50) and Cinnamon Tea £2). Generous portion, flavoursome food, filling and it was very 'homely ' for us as we do have something quite similar in Malaysia and we enjoyed eating it without cutlery too. The staff manager was attentive and he also described what 's the best way of eating it. The atmosphere was great, a lot of regulars and many of them had platters. Would definitely recommend this place and we 'll come back very soon too. Probably to try the Mosob Platter for 2 which my OH was eyeing on after we left. Thank you!

Beautiful food and such a friendly service. We are very sad we don't have this cuisine near us. We would be back over and over again. The homemade honey wine is fantastic and really nice to feel they truly want to share a little insight into the food and culture. Extremely genuine and yummy place eat!

Such a wonderful place with super friendly staff and delicious food. The locals that hang out there are some of the nicest people we met on our UK holiday. HIGHLY recommend.