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Restaurant menu
- Dereq Tbsi
- £12.5
- Sautéed Beef
- Asa Hot/Mild
- £12.5
- Fish Stew
- Derho Hot/ Mild
- £12.5
- Chicken Stew
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What diners said about this restaurant:
Alice L. • 1 review
August 16, 2024
10/10So much food for such good value!
Hajira L. • 1 review
August 18, 2024
10/10Wonderful and quick service, the food was fantastic and the restaurant had a lovely family-run ambience to it. Would highly recommend!
Ghebreab S. • 1 review
August 12, 2024
10/10A Culinary Gem in King's Cross: Merkato Ethiopian Restaurant If you're looking for an authentic and heartwarming dining experience, Merkato Ethiopian Restaurant in King's Cross is a must-visit. From the moment you step inside, you're greeted with a warm, inviting atmosphere that feels like a home away from home. The menu is a delightful journey through the rich flavors and traditions of Ethiopian cuisine. The dishes are vibrant, beautifully presented, and bursting with flavor. The injera, a staple of Ethiopian dining, is perfectly made—soft, slightly tangy, and the ideal accompaniment to the variety of savory stews and dishes on offer. Whether you're a fan of tender meat dishes like doro wat or prefer the wide array of vegetarian and vegan options, there's something for everyone here.
Susan W. • 1 review
August 4, 2024
10/10Great food, fun atmosphere and wonderful hospitality
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Isabel K. • 1 review
July 13, 2024
10/10Brilliant service and the food was amazing! I I’ll definitely be going again
Rudi Z. • 1 review
July 4, 2024
10/10Good
Alan W. • 1 review
July 5, 2024
10/10The restaurant was a great find. Eating with your hands we had to get used to but the food was amazing!! served on a massive sharing plate, we couldn't eat it all between the three of us and we would have ordered more if it wasn't for the recommendations of the staff. Would definitely go back again. Prices was reasonable too!!
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Runa M. • 1 review
May 5, 2024
10/10Good service and foods
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Jana H. • 105 reviews
April 22, 2024
6/10Ethiopian food is my favorite cuisine, but this place missed the mark. The food had less punchy flavours compared to usual, smaller portions and the vegetarian options overall (lentils) were not too seasoned. Price is more expensive than other restaurants nearby which in my opinion are more tasty .
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Nida R. • 1 review
March 28, 2024
10/10A must visit. We’ll be back!!
Brian B. • 1 review
March 9, 2024
9.5/10Great Ethiopian meal very close to King’s Cross Station. Well worth a 15 minute wander up to the restaurant the staff were excellent and the food fantastic
Patrick K. • 1 review
February 7, 2024
10/10This is an excellent restaurant. Always has a lovely atmosphere and service is extremely quite. Excellent food for vegans , vegetarians and meat eaters....hard to find better value anywhere in London today.
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Vincy O. • 3 reviews
February 13, 2024
10/10Wonderful discovery - excellent food, quick and friendly service and wonderful atmosphere. The vegan platter was divine. Thank you for hosting us!
Sekratos W. • 1 review
January 20, 2024
10/10The staff were so friendly and helpful, would absolutely recommend it to anyone wanting to try out this kind of cuisine.
Louis C. • 1 review
December 29, 2023
10/10Such a unique and delicious spot serving proper Ethiopian food - order everything!
Simon K. • 1 review
November 9, 2023
8/10Food is great and very authentic and tasty ! Price point is a bit high I thought but overall a great experience.
Nadia P. • 1 review
November 10, 2023
10/10Fantastic food, tastes really authentic. Really friendly service and cost atmosphere at the restaurant.
Tom B. • 1 review
October 7, 2023
9.5/10My partner and I have lived in Ethiopia and always look for opportunities to get good Ethiopian food. This took us right back! Food, staff, and ambience were wonderful. They were short staffed the night we went so service was a little slow. But everyone was friendly, helpful and the food was amazing. Highly recommend!
CHRIS M. • 5 reviews
October 5, 2023
8.5/10Impressively delicious food in a small, neighbourhood restaurant.
Larry H. • 2 reviews
September 16, 2023
7.5/10Food was so spicy, I could not eat it. However, for those who like spicy food, this restaurant would be great. The food that was not spicy was very tasty.
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196 Caledonian Road, N1 London
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