Ethiopian Restaurants in Miami might seem rare, but Kafa Cafe, a little gem located in Miami’s midtown, proves that anything is possible.
I am going to keep this short and sweet, because I am not one who frequents Ethiopian restaurants, and do not want to pretend to be a connoisseur… My friend Julie and I ordered 2 dishes, one beef and one lamb, and one of each vegetable on the menu. Our meals were served on one large platter, over a thin pankcake-like bread called Injera, with extra crepe rolls on the side. You can either eat with your hands, rolling the thick dishes into the crepe’s, or with a fork and knife. The presentation was beautiful.
Kafa - Miami
The meat was very tender, and the lamb was not heavy nor gamey… the vegetables were delicious, thick, and spiced perfectly with spices similar to Indian food. The owner said that the secret is in the chili peppers that they use, flown in directly from Ethopia! She informed us that other important spices, consistent throughout all Ethopian dishes, are garlic and tumeric, both of which contain significant healing powers.
There was no one else in the restaurant, sad for a tuesday night, but I almost felt as if we were eating a home cooked meal in an authentic Ethiopian kitchen.
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Overall, I highly recommend Ethiopian food if you have never tried it, and specifically Kafa Cafe. The experience of eating with your hands is out of the ordinary, and certainly enjoyable.
FOOD OF MIAMI RATING: 4 of 5 STARS
Kafa Cafe
3535 NE 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33137
(305) 438-0114