Mesob Menu – Montclair, NJ

Type : Ethiopian restaurant

Location : Montclair, NJ

ABOUT US

Mesob Ethiopian Restaurant of Montclair, NJ is a favorite for both vegans & meat lovers with its authentic Ethiopian food. Since we open our door on October 2003, all of our foods are prepared with imported Ethiopian spices blended daily. Our produce is always fresh and our sauces are prepared as ordered. The friendly staff and warm décor makes Mesob the perfect place to relax with family and friends. Our Injera, a delicious sourdough Ethiopian flat bread that you wrap your food with, makes Mesob a favorite with kids, where it’s a treat to “eat with your hands.” (but we also have silverware, if you prefer!) Recognized for Excellence by Zagat

Casual BYOB fixture serves traditional Ethiopian fare in exposed-brick & colorful folk art environs. Based on 923 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery

Mesob 07042

Address:
515 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042

Phone: (973) 655-9000

Website:

Social Profile:

Hours

Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 12–9 PM
Thursday 12–9 PM
Friday 12–10 PM
Saturday 12–10 PM
Sunday 12–9 PM
Monday Closed

Menu

Starters
Ayib Bemitmita
Fresh farmer’s cheese mixed with ethiopian chili powder
$6.75
Kategna
Rolled strips of injera (ethiopian bread) coated with ethiopian pepper & clarified spiced butter (can be prepared with olive oil)
$6.75
Timatim Fitfit
Chopped injera mixed with fresh diced tomatoes, onions, garlic,jalapenos, olive oil, lemon juice (served cold)
$6.75
Azifa
Whole brown lentils seasoned with onions, garlic, jalapenos, olive oil, lemon juice (served cold)
$6.75
Buticha
Pureed chickpeas seasoned with onions, garlic, jalapenos,olive oil & lemon juice (served cold)
$6.75
Ingudai Tibs
Portabello mushrooms marinated & sauteed with onions, garlic & fresh tomatoes (can be prepared spicy, medium or mild)
$8.95
Ye’misir Sambussa
Two hand-wrapped shells of thin pastry filled with a blend of brown lentils, onions, scallions, peppers & herbs
$6.75
Ye’siga Sambussa
Two hand-wrapped shells of thin pastry filled with a blend of minced beef, onions, scallions, peppers & herbs
$6.75
Salads
Ye’ Mesob Selata
Mixed greens with mesob’s special house dressing and baked crips of injera
$8.95
Ye’ Dinich Selata
Diced potatoes and beets with mesob’s special house dressing
$8.95
Staater Sampler
Ayib Bemitmito, Timatim Fitfit, Ingudai Tibs, Azifa & Buticha $18.00
Beef
Tibs Wat
Cubed prime beef sautéed and simmered in a spicy sauce seasoned with spices and fresh herbs (hot)
$18.95
Zignee
Cubed prime beef sautéed and simmered in a spicy sauce seasoned with spices and fresh herbs (hot)
$18.95
Minchet Abish Kay Wat
Finely chopped prime beef sautéed in ethiopian clarified butter, and simmered in a spicy sauce seasoned with spices and fresh herbs (hot)
$18.95
Minchet Abish Aletcha
Finely chopped prime beef sautéed in ethiopian clarified butter, and simmered in mild sauce seasoned with spices and fresh herbs (mild)
$17.95
Kitfo
Prime beef tartar seasoned with ethiopian clarified butter & ethiopian chili powder (can be served raw or lightly sautéed)
$20.95
Bozena Shiro
Cubed prime beef simmered in shiro (spicy pureed yellow split peas) (spicy)
$17.95
Lamb
Lega Tibs
(Made to order) cubed boneless leg of lamb marinated & sautéed with onions, garlic, jalapenos, fresh tomato, herbs & spices (can be prepared mild, medium or spicy)
$20.95
Ye’beg Aletcha
Tender pieces of lamb (boneless & on the bone) simmered in mild sauce seasoned with spiced and fresh herbs. (mild)
$19.95
Gomen Be’siga
Cubed lamb mixed with fresh collard greens & simmered in a mild sauce seasoned with spices and herbs
$17.95
Dinner Menu
Doro Kay Wat
Two tender chicken legs simmered in spicy sauce seasoned with spices & herbs. Served with one hard boiled egg (hot)
$18.95
Doro Aletcha
Two pieces of tender chicken legs simmered in mild sauce. Served with hard-boiled egg (mild)
$17.95
Doro Tibs
Scalloped chicken breast two tender chicken legs marinated & sautéed with red simmered in spicy sauce onions, garlic, jalapeno pepper, seasoned with spices & herbs. fresh tomato, herbs & spices served with one hard-boiled egg (can be prepared hot or mild)
$18.95
Ingudai Tibs
Portobello mushroom marinated & sautéed with red onions, garlic, jalapeno pepper, fresh tomato, herbs & spices (can be prepared hot or mild)
$18.95
Gomen
Fresh collard green simmered in mild sauce seasoned with spice and herbs (mild)
$12.95
Misir Wat
Split lentils simmered in spicy hot sauce. (hot)
$12.95
Atkilt Aletcha
Fresh green beans & fresh carrots simmered in flavorful mild sauce. (mild)
$12.95
Shiro
Pureed split peas cooked with red onions and garlic (spicy)
$12.95
Difen Misir Aletcha
Whole brown lentils simmered in a mild sauce seasoned with spices & herbs
$12.95
Others
Dinner Menu
Dinner sized entrees include selection of 2 vegetable sides
Meat Sampler
A combination of
$21.95

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Order and Reservations

Reservations: mesobrestaurant.com

Reviews

Luca De Simone
I came here few times over the years, but recently it has been disappointing. It is not a bad restaurant. The food is ok, but definitely not as good as other Ethiopian places. We had the combo of meats and vegetables for 2 and it was ok. The service was adequate. BYOB. The restaurant is very simple from ambiance point of view, but nice. Parking can be difficult on weekends.

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J W
Enjoyed a unique dining experience last night with my son at Mesob. Decor is very spacious with nice East African touches. We decided on the Taste of Mesob which included 2 starters, multiple meats and vegetables that we were given to choose. The presentation of all the items were lovely and overall it was a delicious meal. We loved using our hands and the bread as our vessel. We also chose some desserts that were more a traditional selection but also delicious.

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Neha Luthra
I thought this place was really good for something different. The Ethiopian decor was also a huge plus. I loved the vibe of the whole restaurant and the staff was really helpful in telling us what to pick to eat since we were not as familiar. I really liked the cheese and collard greens. But honestly I’m sure you can’t go wrong with what you choose.

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MariaBlue 19
I used to live with many Ethiopians and I can attest that this place has Delicious authentic Ethiopian food!

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Manmitha krishna chelluboyina
Discovered this restraunt in pandemic and by far it’s my most favorite Ethiopian restaurant.

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Sienna Huricanes
Seems like a very nice Ethiopian restaurant. This was my first time trying Ethiopian food and according to my friend, it was pretty authentic. Everything tasted very interesting, and I had a fun time. I do want to note that anyone with GI or get gas easily from eating any legumes be careful though cause even though the food is fresh, there are many things that have legumes in them.

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George Chen
Last year I ordered from here and remember this would be my new go to ethiopian food place if i was in the area. The restaurant aesthetics and service were top notch. I ordered take-out and noticed the prices have increased drastically. I had the meat sampler which was great way to try everything on the menu. But what was disappointing was ordering the ginger Shai (suppose to be ginger + african tea) but getting a can of ginger ale instead for almost $4 and then almost $11 for 2 small pieces of baklava. I still tipped 10% for take-out but the food/price… you can read the other reviews and decide yourself.

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Justin Lok
Wandered in on a whim as I was in the area and don’t come across east African food very often. Was not disappointed.

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jeannebug1
This is without a doubt my favorite restaurant! The food is phenomenal and the service is top notch. The women owners and their brother are such wonderful people. I can’t wait to go back.

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D B
We tried the meat sampler for 2, which was delicious and could have easily fed another person. The beautiful decor and the helpful staff made the experience even better. Hope to visit again soon

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