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Massawa

Ethiopian Vegan Sampler, Injera

Worth ordering: Samplernamed in 10 reviews

Order the vegan sampler to try several dishes with injera; reviewers particularly praise the lentils.

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Top tips

  • Good to know: Consider reserving for dinner; reviewers report busy, crowded evenings and walk-ins being turned away.
  • Ask for pure teff injera if you need a gluten-free option.
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  • Samplers are suited to sharing, and reviewers say the injera portions are generous.
  • Good to know: Allow extra time for service, which reviewers sometimes found slow, especially when ordering drinks or requesting items.

Must-try

  • Worth ordering: Lentils

  • Worth ordering: Platter

People also mention injera, coffee cocktail and combo.

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Also shiro, timtimo, vegetable platter and vegetable sampler platter.

Good for

The vibe: dates The vibe: groups

Praised for friendly service, generous portions and cozy atmosphere.

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Also praised for attentive service, lively atmosphere and beautiful interior.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Outdoor seating
  • Lunch, dinner, takeout
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Massawa serves Ethiopian and Eritrean dishes with injera, including a well-liked vegan sampler featuring lentils and vegetable sides. It’s a casual-upscale Harlem dining room with a bar and indoor and outdoor seating; reviewers note that service can slow down, and dinner crowds may make reservations worthwhile.

Vegan menu

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Massawa · dine-in · 6 dishes

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1239 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10027

Opening hours

Monday
11:30–22:00
Tuesday
11:30–22:00
Wednesday
11:30–22:00
Thursday
11:30–22:00
Friday
11:30–22:00
Saturday
11:30–22:00
Sunday
11:30–22:00

the food

4.7 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Outstanding food
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How we rank

eating vegan

Outstanding for vegans

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Friendly
protein
lentils, fava beans, chickpeas
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