A friend of mine lived and worked in Ethiopia for a while so we decided that our next dinner together would be at her favourite Ethiopian restaurant in town – Ensira. I’ve eaten Ethiopian once before, in Edmonton, with a very large group of people. I had a general expectation of what to expect – a large tray in the middle of the table with food piled on top. You use the soft bread (injera) to scoop up the food and eat with your hands. You definitely need to wash your hands both before and after this meal.
I have been to Ensira a few times already and is by far my favourite Ethiopian restaurant in town. The place is nicely renovated, clean and tidy. The ambiance is good, very friendly and warm services too. The food is tasty, fresh and authentic. The only criticism I may have is when the restaurant gets busy, you might be waiting a while to get server’s attention. Servers should come by more frequently and ask for the injera. If you go with a large group, the injera that comes with the order will vanish rather quick and needs to be supplied as needed.
My first taste of Ethiopia at Ensira was delicious! We ordered the Yetsom Beyaynetu (various spices vegetables) and Kikil (seasoned lamb meat), both served with injera. The flavours of each dish were unique and one which I’ve never tried before. The injera is an acquired taste for some, but it was a perfect accompaniment to mop the flavours of the curries. The restaurant is hidden and tucked away along a street mall. It’s quite spacious inside with many tables. Ensira is really clean and modern, with a few decorations on the walls.
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