Delicious Destinations: Global Cuisine Restaurants for Seattle-Area Families
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Amy’s Merkato
3. Explore Eritrea and Ethiopia at Habesha Cafe Amy’s Merkato
Seattle has a vibrant East African community and a robust share of excellent eateries showcasing the food of neighboring countries Ethiopia and Eritrea, which share a similar cuisine. The flavors are hearty and generously spiced. Traditional dishes include thick stews (wots); tibs, a meaty stir fry; and, of course, spongy injera bread, used to scoop up the food in lieu of utensils — a custom your messy eaters will surely embrace.
All these items and much more can be found at Habesha Café, formerly known as Amy’s Merkato, in Hillman City. The restaurant got its start 20 years ago as Seattle’s first East African market and today it serves a full breakfast, lunch and dinner; it also offers café and deli service. Vegetarian families will love the extensive veg menu, while Mom and Dad will appreciate the fragrant Ethiopian coffee. Don’t miss the market, where you can stock up on a dazzling variety of spices to try to re-create your fave dishes at home!
Culture side dish: Make and play your own game of tegre, an Ethiopian version of mancala, with the easy tutorial found on Kid World Citizen.
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