New Eritrea - Reviews

As long-time patrons of New Eritrea, we are big fans. We love how scrumptious everything is, and there are tons of vegan options. Lately, we’ve been ordering the platter for two, but it’s time to go big and upgrade to the platter for three. We love the injera and gobbling up the saucy remains.

My experience at this restaurant was fantastic. I absolutely love this place and consider it the best Ethiopian/Eritrean food in SF. We are frequent visitors and usually order the veggie combo with a meat dish. The sambusas are also great!

I've been a regular here for nearly two years and plan to continue as long as the quality of food remains high. The gored gored is exceptional, with the service coming in a close second. The restroom facilities are well-designed, featuring both a urinal and a private toilet stall, ensuring convenience even when occupied. The ambiance, enhanced by thoughtful lighting and a back atrium that provides natural light during the day and a sophisticated, homey feel in the evenings, is truly top-notch. It's rare to find such good value for money in this region.

I got takeout and ordered the vegetarian combo. The food was good and plentiful. My only complaint was that the injira was a bit too sour. Additionally, parking was difficult to find.

My experience at this restaurant was a delightful introduction to Eritrean cuisine. While it shares similarities with Ethiopian food, I noticed distinct nuances in the flavor profile, though I couldn't precisely articulate them. The food was absolutely delicious, and the service was praiseworthy. I was expecting a more spartan atmosphere, but the design inside the restaurant was modern. The price is reasonable, especially considering its prime location steps away from Golden Gate Park.

I recently visited a new Ethiopian restaurant after a long time and had a great experience with the food. We ordered the vegetarian platters for two with chicken and the mixed veg sambusa. While the food was delicious, I believe the lentil sambusa would have been a better choice. The service was a bit slow, which seemed to be due to them being understaffed on a Friday night. I was also surprised by the large size of the restaurant. Overall, the food was fantastic, but the service could be improved.

My experience at this restaurant was a mixed bag. The vegetarian meals were very good, and there's a large vegetarian selection, which I highly recommend. The potatoes and split peas were also very good. The inside of the restaurant is nice, and the atmosphere received a high rating. However, the four person meals were way too small, which was a significant letdown. The service received a low rating, and the noise level was loud, though still manageable for conversation.

My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! The atmosphere is fun, and the food is amazing. While the service can be a bit slow at times, it's understandable because the place is so busy. Our favorite dish is the zebi dorho (sp?), and all the vegetarian plates are great too.

This was my first time trying Ethiopian food, and unfortunately, I wasn't impressed. I ordered what seemed to be the most popular dish, which was essentially bread with dips. It's possible this is an acquired taste. The service was almost nonexistent, and so was the silverware. When the waitress finally brought some, at the end of my meal after I had requested it twice, it felt more like a sarcastic joke than a genuine attempt to fulfill a customer's request. I considered asking for a manager, but I prefer not to cause trouble, especially when I'm hungry. Overall, it felt overpriced for what was served.

I've been eating at this place since I was a child, growing up with the one on Geary and another location. These are my people, so please be kind and respectful. The food is beyond wonderful; I'm literally craving it as I type. I get the Number 8. Zebi Doro Chicken and 1. Sambusa, along with a whole lot more. You can see that the chicken is literally falling off the bone right here!