From Roger’s notebook

Ethiopian

A generous, good-value Ethiopian platter

Latest recorded visit2007-09-27
“The injeta(how do you spell it? lol) is so good, I love how it just tastes so good with all the meat and veggies on the plate!”
Roger, Google Maps review (2007-09-27)

Ethiopian

Red Sea Ethiopian Restaurant

City Heights, San DiegoRecommended

Roger rated this City Heights Ethiopian restaurant a full 5 stars, loving the injera piled with meat and veggies on a generously portioned plate, plus friendly service that included a complimentary tea before they left.

The call

Start with injera platter with meat and veggies, and check the restaurant’s current menu before you go.

What to order

  • Injera platter with meat and veggies

Best for

  • A generous, good-value Ethiopian platter

From Roger’s Foursquare

On Roger’s lists: Injera Joints.

Source-backed notes

Visit history

2007-09-27day precision · source explicit
★★★★★
“The injeta(how do you spell it? lol) is so good, I love how it just tastes so good with all the meat and veggies on the plate!”

First visit was with friends about a year prior; has been back a few times since. Said the staff offered tea before they left, and the decor conveys Ethiopian culture.

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