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Mesob       2 :: Essex :: Montclair  
Mesob

515 Bloomfield Ave
Montclair, NJ 07042

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A restaurant founded on the communal feeling of Ethiopian culture, Mesob spreads its warmth and welcome to all. In the native language, Mesob refers to small, traditional woven tables where people gather to share a communal meal–and that’s just what you can do at the Mesob restaurant. Dine overlooking the bustling sidewalk or choose to be secluded away from it all. Cozy up in their elegant, bright dining room that is wonderfully decorated with tapestries and leatherwork from Eritrea that bring out a festive feeling for all patrons. The sheik feel, with its gold-columned lighting and earth-tone walls, is welcoming and exciting at the same time. The menu is full of traditional, Ethiopian fare served atop injera–a large, crepe-like bread that serves as plate and utensil. It’s different, delicious, and fun. Mesob is open for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Saturday and private party seating is available. For some different tastes in a lively, softly-lit atmosphere where flavor and tradition reign supreme, grab a table at Mesob.

An Ethiopian feast for the senses..... delectable - *** New Jersey Life -
There is one thing you will certainly not want, and that is to leave. -David Corcoran, The New York Times

starters::
Timatim Fitfit  6.95
Injera, diced tomatoes, onions, garlic, jalapeño peppers, olive oil, and lemon juice (served cold)
Butcha  6.95
Puréed chickpeas seasoned with onions, garlic, jalapeño peppers, olive oil, and lemon juice (served cold)
Ingudai Tibs  8.95
Portobello mushrooms; marinated and sautéed with red onions, garlic, and fresh tomatoes (can be prepared spicy, medium, or mild)
Ye'Miser Sambussa  6.95
Two thin pastry shells, hand-wrapped and filled with lentils, onions, peppers, and herbs
Ye'Sega Sambossa  6.95
Two thin pastry shells, hand-wrapped and filled with a blend of minced beef and herbs

salad::
Ye'Mesob Selata  8.95
Mixed greens with Mesob's special house dressing
Ye'Dinch Selata  8.95
Potatoes and beets with Mesob's special house dressing

entrée::
Doro Key Wat  18.95
Tender chicken legs simmered in a spicy sauce; served with one hard-boiled egg
Doro Tibs  18.95
Scalloped chicken breast marinated and sautéed with red onions, garlic, jalapeño peppers, fresh tomatoes, fresh rosemary, and spices; mild, medium, or spicy
Lega Tibs  20.95
Tender boneless leg of lamb marinated and sautéed with red onions, garlic, jalapeno peppers, fresh tomatoes, fresh rosemary, and spices; mild, medium, or spicy
Gomen Be'Sega  17.95
Tender lamb with fresh collard greens simmered in a mild sauce and seasoned with spice and herbs
Tibs Wat/Zegney  18.95
Cubed prime beef sautéed and simmered in a hot sauce; seasoned with spices and fresh herbs
Kitfo  20.95
Beef tartar seasoned with herbed-butter sauce and mitmita; raw or cooked
Shrimp Tibs  22.95
Swordfish Tibs  25.95

vegetables::
Gomen  12.95
Fresh collard greens simmered in a mild sauce, seasoned with spices and herbs
Atkilt Wat  12.95
Fresh green beans and carrots simmered in a mild sacue seasoned with spices and herbs
Miser Wat  12.95
Split lentils simmered in a spicy sauce
Ye'Shenbra Assa  14.95
Chickpea's biscuits simmered in a spicy sauce
Kik Aletcha  11.95
Yellow splitpeas simmered in a mild and flavorful onion and herb sauce