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Messob Ethiopian Restaurant

Ethiopian Stews, Vegan Options

$$

Top tips

  • Try the vegetarian combination platter with mushroom tibs and buticha chickpea dip.
  • Take advantage of takeout and catering services with colorful veggie combo presentation.
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  • Enjoy the outdoor seating for a pleasant dining atmosphere.
  • Order lentil-stuffed sambusa for a flavorful vegan snack.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention buticha, vegetarian combo and butecha.

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Also fried fish with messer wote, injera, kitfo, kuanta firfir, lentil-stuffed sambusa, mushrooms and mushroom skewers.

Good for

The vibe: groups

Praised for friendly service and beautiful interior.

Good to know

  • Outdoor seating
  • Lunch, dinner, takeout
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Messob Ethiopian Restaurant specializes in traditional Ethiopian dishes served with injera flatbread, featuring notable vegan stews like yellow lentils and red curry potatoes. The venue is casual with outdoor seating and wheelchair-accessible facilities, with pricing generally considered reasonable for the Bay Area. It is praised for fresh vegetarian combinations, attentive service, and colorful presentation, especially popular for lunch and dinner with options for takeout and catering.

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4301 Piedmont Ave B, Oakland, CA 94611

Opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
11:00–21:30
Wednesday
11:00–21:30
Thursday
11:00–21:30
Friday
11:00–21:30
Saturday
11:00–21:30
Sunday
11:00–21:30

the food

4.2 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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3.7 3 reviews Read on HappyCow
How we rank

eating vegan

Very vegan-friendly

vegan options
Some · 3–5 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Friendly
protein
lentils, chickpeas, mushrooms
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