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The ambiance may leave something to be desired, but Fasika's traditional Ethiopian food is served at decent prices ($9 to $19, with most entrees in the $12 range). Dishes can be made with beef, lamb, chicken, fish, or vegetables, but you won't find shrimp, goat, or other more exotic carnivorous options. Try the "Ultimate Combination" for a sampling of nearly everything on the menu ($36.50), which is more than big enough to share with a friend or two. A small amount of off-street parking is in a lot behind the building, but on-street parking is readily available.
Fasika may look unremarkable from the outside, but the restaurant is anything but ordinary. The atmosphere captures the vibrancy and colorful palette that makes Ethiopian food so satisfying and unique. Fasika brings all the traditional tastes of Ethiopia to a space that is soulful, warm, and welcoming, painted in rich, jeweled greens and reds, with the mood set by slinky traditional music. The dishes are expertly prepared, bringing together the lively flavors of cumin and curry, the warmth... More »
"Dry or wet?" the server at Fasika asked us as we ordered a plate of the marinated beef ribs. We wanted 'em juicy, of course, so the spicy sauce on those fatty meat nubs would soak right in to the spongy injera bread. The ambiance at this longtime Ethiopian eatery is as eclectic as it is low-key: Its chartreuse walls are covered with religious iconography (Fasika is the word for Easter in Amharic), and fake flowers are displayed on tabletops covered with plastic, the way Queens's prosperous... More »
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