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    Jano Ethiopian Restaurant

    3.4 (24 reviews)
    InexpensiveEthiopian, Bars

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    Adam K.

    Very interesting experience. The restaurant is the back of an upstairs hookah lounge - don't freak out; you're in the right place! We just walked straight back and someone seated us. The dining area is essentially an upstairs lounge with cushioned benches and coffee tables. The menu is pretty extensive and describes the food well for those unfamiliar with Ethiopian cuisine. While I only saw shooters and cocktails listed as drinks, our waitress happily brought me a glass of Tej, Ethiopian honey wine, which I think is okay by itself but pairs nicely with the food. Speaking of food... The food was delicious! My wife and I eat got a sampler and split the two. I got a sample of beef and lamb tibs, which have this amazing berbere spice on them and vegetables mixed in. My wife's vegetarian sampler was pretty good. The cabbage and potatoes were solid, but the LENTILS - oh, the lentils! - so delicious! I need to learn what spices they put in those because I could eat that every day. Both of our meals came with a small salad, which is a little difficult to pick up with injera bread, but we managed just fine. It's a tad awkward eating quietly in this small room while there is loud club music pouring in from the rest of the space, but it's totally worth the top-notch service and high quality food. Definitely recommended.

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    The food was amazing. Very chill vibe. Friendly service. We loved it! Also great beer.

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    Jano needs work. Simple order took four hours and they forgot large portions of my order (carry out).

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    Is this place closed permanently? I've tried to go for lunch on a Wednesday and a Friday and it was closed. :(

    It is not closed, it just opens late in the evening as it tends to cater more to a late night crowd.

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