MESOBENA Restaurant in Edmonton
10810 95 St, Edmonton, AB T5H 2P1, Canada
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In Ethiopia and Eritrea, Mesob is a traditional plate which is woven from palm trees. And Mesobe'na means our Mesob. But the Mesob is more than just a place for food; it is where we build a culture of sharing and trust. When one person offers to feed another, it is the ultimate showing of helpfulness and love. This is what it means to be a member of MESOBENA Restaurant.
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This restaurant used to be one of my favourite one in Edmonton, sad to see my experience went down the hill. First of all, it’s overpriced! The portion is too small, you can barely survive. Our aerver was very nice, graceful and accommodating, I dont think Ill be back to this place again.
Owner and chef are very kind🙏 delicious
The owner is very friendly and helpful. The interior is cozy, there are beautiful paintings of Eritrea or Ethiopia in the hall. The food is authentic. It is specific and not for everyone. From the outside the building looks bad. It was raining that day and the walkway was all puddle, so my legs were all wet. We ordered kitfo to go, but were a little bit afraid to eat this dish with raw meat, so fried the meat. Was not bad. They also seem to have some musical band performances
Went on a recommendation from a colleague and I'm glad we did. We had a few dishes today and the flavours! Wow. Try the lamb tibs but I'm sure you won't be disappointed with anything on the menu. We will be back!
Amazing food and service. Highly recommend if you want to try an Ethiopian cousin. Both quality & quantity was good for the price.
6 of us went out tonight and thoroughly enjoyed our first experience with Ethiopian food. Two of us eat plant based, and I need to eat gluten free. Our waiter/manager, Issayas helped us all navigate the menu. His guidance and suggestions were spot on. We all liked what we ordered. All the dishes had unique flavors with different spices and levels of heat. Do your self a favor and try it. We all agreed we would return.
We popped in to try the food this morning right when they opened, it felt so relaxed almost like eating at someone’s home. Groups of friends popped in to visit and share food. Issayas greeted us and explained the menu, we opted for the vegetarian platter and some spicy beef Tibs. We sipped tea and coffee and anticipated the arrival of our delicious food. Once it arrived the aroma from the platter made us feel like we were no longer in Edmonton, a quick cultural travel experience as we ate with our hands and savoured every bite. Issayas also gave us a healthy serving of beef K’ay Wot to try, which turned out to be one of our favourites from our meal. By this time the indoor and outdoor dining area began to fill up with regulars, laughing, eating and shaking hands. Certainly a place we look forward to bringing our friends to and sharing a meal.
Under new ownership, the manager Issayas Berakhi is warm and welcoming, and the food is delicious and nutritious; the vegetable platter is excellent! Best Ethiopian food in Edmonton!
We Uber there on purpose and it was closed, and there were no signs of it being open for a while
Not too bad. Worth a try
Their food is a FEAST. African food is delicious!
The owner and his employees were very kind and helpful, the food was amazing, and looking forward to visiting more often. Parking: Free parking
One of the best restaurant in edmonton
Ohhh !!!!!!! It is been a while since i last had my moms cooking ......thank you Issayas the cook and manager for that amazing experience....food was great and fear price.
Terrible spot. Food was mid. Didn t bother cleaning the tables from previous patrons. Sink didn t work in their washroom, and bathroom didn t work either.
It was a great experience and the person explained the dishes and eating customs to me, it was super helpful. The food was delicious, and the service friendly. Check this spot out for some good tasting food.
First time having East African food - the injera and chicken were amazing, and the owner Issayas was super friendly as well. Definitely recommended!
Went for a lunch, asked for suggestions and got perfect advice for a taster menu. Staff were knowledgeable about the choices and were very attentive and friendly. Ended it off with an amazing espresso. Would highly recommend.
Very tasty and interesting food. The service should be improved. Food
The best restaurant in town I recommend you to try out you will never regret it
Best East African food in YEG for sure
The place nice but we ordered doro and injara but the sauce was small and one bone of chicken with now meat on it so we eat try injara because we were hangry really bad
ordered out from here, it is so much delicious food. veggie combo is a+, the dallet is so spicy it hurts a little bit and i would order it again without hesitation.
Very delicious food and comfortable place to spend time with your friends and family!!
I enjoyed a very good meal with my friend at this Eritrean/Ethiopian restaurant. Thank you for the great service, clean settings and fresh, hot food. I highly recommend others to patron this restaurant in order to get a truly authentic, unforgettable experience.
Delicious authentic Eritrean food. Very friendly staff. Keep it up guys.
Amazing food! So flavourful and savory. Kind and welcoming environment. Will definitely return.
Great locally owned resteraunt.
Really enjoyed trying a new culture of food! Food was really good! Service was pretty slow but the atmosphere was very friendly and accommodating.
Great food.
Amazing food nice customer service.clean and just amazing
Delicious food with good service.
My first experience with Ethiopian food, but a friend brought us here for a group meal and it was incredibly delicious! The owner was very friendly and helpful, and told us about the meaning behind the restaurant name which was very interesting. Each dish was very uniquely flavoured and it was great to have many different options to try. Absolutely would reccomend and will be returning!!
Delicious food but bill was suspect: get it itemized
The food was perfect. Perfectly spiced and delicious! We had two orders of tibs (opted for spicy) and the steak pieces were soft and seasoned well, and when combined with the sautéed onions and peppers and clarified butter... PERFECTION. The injera is almost 100% teff flour and delicious. The two lentil dishes (one spicy one not) were creamy and delectable. And lastly the Shiro Wat (pureed chickpeas onions tomatoes garlic). Smooth, with some spice. Delicious. The atmosphere was enjoyable, sitting outside on the patio on a warm Edmonton evening. The smells of food and Ethiopian incense were perfect. The host/owner/chef Issayas (Isaiah) is a beautiful human. He is kindly and humble and so nice to visit with. And lastly, as an added bonus, they even had Mirinida! Our favourite Orange soft drink from Ethiopia!! All in all an enjoyable experience that Im looking forward to having again! One note, the restaurant is in Little Italy and has had multiple owners/names over the years. (Abyssinia, Momona and Mesobena). The current/correct name is Mesobena! Enjoy! Let me know how you liked it when you go! You wont be disappointed.
Delicious. Ill gladly make this one of my top restaurants in Edmonton.
The food is fantastic. A spectacular whole in the wall
I ordered tibs and it was to fat and nor good customer service poor
Very authentic East African cuisine. I liked the homely feel and comfortable environment, with beautiful art. Reminded me of the best Eritrean restaurants I see back home in Uganda. Food was really good. Kid-friendliness: Family friendly.
This is incredible Ethiopian food. Not only do we get outstanding service when we come here, but you cant go wrong with any dish. I highly recommend the chicken tibs! Vegetarian options: Tons of vegetarian options here, all delicious
Wonderful staff and good food
Went to this restaurant for a stagette party and the food was AMAZING! I would recommend this restaurant to anyone who LOVES authentic Ethiopian food. The owner is the kindest person you could ever meet and gave amazing service. Add this place to your culinary bucket list!!!!! Cheers!
I had my bridal shower Friday evening. The owner and the staff are absolutely amazing. The food was delicious and pure perfection. The decoration was simple and beautiful. Everything happy happy bride. Could ask for this is the place. Thank you for an amazing experience. I am a bride, a very happy bride, that I will remember this beautiful experience forever.
Best Restaurant and the best service too Thanks so much Issue keep it up your good Job :):)
Special one
Isaias is amazing with his cooking skills and great customer service, and very friendly above all. Cant get enough of his food. I recommend this restaurant to every one. Check it out guys!!!
The food was absolutely good, Isaiah was a gem! Please try traditional ethiopian coffee you wont regret it.
Best food Ive had at a resturant by far the most delicious dining out experience Ive had, this place has good variety awsome and unique flavors. The coffee was also super delicious! Got the Tibs with lamb,and was some of the best lamb ever Ive had. With great flavors that immediately intrigue and wash over the taste buds with delicate and delicious rich combinations of wow. The bubbly kind of crepe bread (i forget the name of it) but is delicious and soft and spongy for soaking up the flavors. Also got the veggie platter with the potato and cabbage absolutely so yummy never had anything like this and I plan to go back for every special occasion! So happy I went here for my birthday! The staff is super friendly and polite aswell! Thanks for an awsome and delicious dining experience!
Very delicious food and comfortable place to spend time with your family!!
Nice place delicious food friendly .me my family went there my kids love the food & every service thank you Isayas& team
I visited this restaurant several times,because the way the service delivered, the nutritional value of the served foods served ,its hospitality and the reasonable price charged makes this Bar & Restaurant above the standard comparing others.
Fyi if they ask you white or red, that means not-spicy and spicy, respectively. So delicious!! 4 stars only because the bathroom was pretty gross and it was difficult to call in and order ahead
Amazing costumer service, I really feel like at home. Thank you Isu
Great restaurant
excellent but I would like to know if you have a website
Good food
What amazing food
Food is awesome. Also the people. Thanks for having us
Wonderful food and atmosphere.
My favorite Ethiopian cuisine restaurant. The host is always happy to see new faces and is very welcoming. He sure delivers an Ethiopian experience along with his dishes. They roast their own coffee and it a must try! The atmosphere is beautiful and classy inside. The owner renovated the whole thing on his own and built a patio as well. It is truly fantastic Now the food, They offer a veggie platter which is perfect serving for 2 for just below 20$ (without drink). In the dish there are about 5 or 6 different dish, i believe. All extremely well prepared and cooked. They dont usually serve salade with it which i i personally prefer when they dont but if you ask they also do. All the dishes are perfectly balanced with one another and the injera is absolutely delightful. Over all, mesobena exceed expectations on so many level and served me the best Ethiopian meal ive had in Edmonton and honestly through out North America.
What an amazing restaurant. The food here is incredible. Issayas is a great host. He cares about his customers and his culture. He could probably charge almost double for the amount and the quality. I highly recommend this restaurant. I look forward to going back and trying more of their menu.
Went here with my friends, service was exceptional. The ambiance was phenomenal. This restaurant is amazing. Highly recommend!!!
I m Ethiopian but I ve never had Ethiopian food besides what I ve eaten at home. This restaurant though really feels like i m eating a home cooked meal. I m soooo happy I came here with my friends because this place will be a lasting destination for dining for us all! Superb service and portions to share with all your friends!
The food was amazing and the place is welcoming. Had lots of fun and enjoyed the music too. Ameseganhelu Issayas
The staff and owner are friendly and amazing food!
Delicious food and friendly service
Very nice food
This Ethiopian/Eritrea restaurant is the best one in Edmonton!! The service and food was amazing!!! The owner, Issayas B. is amazing at making sure his guests leave fully satisfied with his exceptional customer service!!! A great place for both the meat lovers and vegetarian/vegan.
Great restaurent & cuisine. Love it!. Best Eritrean food in town. Owner is great!. Location awesome aswell. Authentic!!.
I like it so much.its a good place to experience east African food.
Exotic and delicious.
The service at this restaurant is outstanding and food is just delicious. Keep up the great work Issayas
This is an Eritrean restaurant located in a COOL neighbourhood with Spacious Parking spots. Since I came to Edmonton, no comparison with other restaurants in the area. In addition , Neaty and clean always. Tasty food and service make it extraordinary.
