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Meskerem

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#409 of 6,409 restaurants in New York City
  • Cuisines: African, Ethiopian, French
  • Average price*: $ 20
  • Neighborhood: Times Square/Theater District
  • Address: 468 W 47th St, New York City, NY 10036
  • Phone:  (212) 664-0520
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 26, 2008

just can't get enough of this place. terrible decor, but delicious, delicious affordable food. best ethiopian in the city. more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 7, 2008

Love the meats...hate the spongy bread. I know the spongy bread is what is the most authentic but I just wish they would offer other alternatives to non-natives who are not used to the spongyness and sour taste of the bread. However, the meats are amazing, very tasty. more

May 1, 2008

I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised by this place. The atmosphere is nothing to brag about but the food is unbelievable. Plenty of it and the service was great. Very inexpensive, we paid 75 $ for 1 appetizer, 2 entrees and a bottle of wine. Very tasty food!!! more

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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 17, 2008

It was okay... more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 14, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

"Honey- let's do something different tonight." Why don't you venture a bit further up from Time Square and settled down for some Ethiopian food? The decor is blase, but if ethnic food is what you desire, dig in- with your hands that is. The tibbs are served on a large pan with multiple sauces that you and your party can... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 31, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

Great neighbourhood feel and fantastic food. Just make sure you wash your hands before you go! more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 23, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

If you like ethiopian, this is the place to go.. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 16, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

soooo fun more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 14, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

Very tasty ethiopian food. Atmosphere is so so. more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 24, 2007

I've been to the one in the west village. Good food.. ambience/decor is so-so more

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Meskerem Address

468 W 47th St, New York City, NY 10036
Tel: (212) 664-0520
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.