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Los Angeles Map: Nyala Ethiopian CuisineNyala Ethiopian Cuisine Frommer's Highly Recommended

Cuisine Ethiopian
Hours Daily 11:30am-11:30pm
Address 1076 S. Fairfax Ave
Location South of Olympic Blvd, L.A.'s Westside & Beverly Hills
Reservations Reservations suggested
Phone 323/936-5918
Web site www.nyala-la.com
Prices Main courses $7-$12
Credit Cards AE, DC, MC, V
Other Street parking

Frommer's Review

There are no fewer than four Ethiopian eateries along two compact blocks of Fairfax, but our favorite is Nyala; it's one of the largest and still the most popular. In a mellow setting -- all earthen colors, tribal prints, and African music -- an ethnically mixed crowd finds common ground in the expertly spiced (smoldering rather than fiery) cuisine. For the uninitiated, Ethiopian food is a mosaic of chopped salads, chunky stews, and saucy vegetables, all served on a colorful enamel platter for communal enjoyment. There are no utensils, merely a basket of injera, the thick, sour, plate-size pancake that triples as utensil, plate, and bread. Choices range from hearty chicken or lamb chunks stewed with tomatoes and onions to a parade of vegetarian choices (lentils, chickpeas, greens), each with a distinctive marinade. African beers and honey wine are perfect accompaniments. Tip: The daily lunch buffet is a great deal.

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Author: Matthew Richard Poole
Pub Date: October 01, 2007
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