Messob Ethiopian Restaurant
Ethiopian restaurant · Carthay
1041 S Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90019
Highlights
Casual spot for traditional vegan & meat stews, eat with hands
Casual spot for traditional vegan & meat stews, eat with hands
"You made the mistake of telling a first date that you LOVE experimental techno-funk, despite never having listened to it, and now they’ve asked you to an indie show at the Mint. Make dinner plans at Messob Ethiopian and you will at least look like an expert when it comes to eating. This restaurant serves incredible Ethiopian food (get one of the combo platters), and if you’re feeling brave, you can point out the fact that you’re supposed to hand-feed your food to each other here. That will probably make them forget to ask you what your thoughts are on the Rival Rivers Art Project’s second album." - amy clark, brant cox
"Ideally, you’d be able to host a big dinner with all your friends at home, passing around excellent-tasting potluck dishes everyone made themselves. Problem is, your best home seating option is a card table and you are all terrible at cooking. Head to Messob instead. This Ethiopian spot on Fairfax has round tables that are big enough that you all won’t be elbowing each other, and their family-style combo platters come out to under $20 a person." - brant cox
"Named for the traditional Ethiopian bread basket that doubles as a table, Messob arguably created modern Little Ethiopia when the original owner, Rahel Woldmedhin, opened it in 1985. Today, Messob remains a staple of the neighborhood and a classic date spot where couples engage in gushra — hand-feeding your partner in a loving gesture. For those looking to try a range of entrees, the super Messob exclusive offers nine samples of entrees including the split lentil yemisir wot and the sautéed beef zelzel tibs." - Oren Peleg
"Open for takeout and delivery. Ethiopian food might be the perfect meal for a solo Valentine’s date - there’s no cutlery to clean, the food is rich and full of flavor, and if the injera’s any good, it’ll be porous enough to soak up any tears related to your recent breakup. The classic spot in Little Ethiopia is offering their full menu for both takeout and delivery, and while you can get any dish a la carte, we recommend the “Super Messob Exclusive.” It’s a massive plate filled with nine dishes from all sections of the menu, ranging from collards to spicy lamb stew. And at $33, it’s an incredible value. Just like you. Call us?" - kat hong
"Eating at this family-run Ethiopian restaurant has always felt like a meal at home. And now, their entire menu is available to-go. This includes everything from sambusas (triangle-shaped pastries stuffed with lentils and herbs) to steamed collard greens, but if you’re serious about your fiber intake, get the Vegetarian’s Delight. It’s a massive combo of all the plant-based items on the menu, and exactly what you want after another long day of staring out the window. Available for takeout and delivery." - kat hong
