Messob Ethiopian Restaurant's food service and ambiance is 2nd to none!!!! Getahun, Berhanu, and their staff are amazing. My family and I had the honor of celebrating me and my wife's 30th anniversary over a phenomenal heavenly delicious assortment of gourmet creations that would've been an 8 course meal in a normal sitting. Thank you Berhanu and Getahun for an enlightening historical lesson, and thank you Messob team for making our dining experiences extraordinarily enjoyable!! My family and I love you all!!!! 10 STARS FROM Derrick, Allison, Peyton, and Ashton :-) read more

My husband and I favorite Ethiopian restaurant (he's from Ethiopia). (So much so that we schlep from Canoga Park to Little Ethiopia for a fixing) Good food, well decorated, friendly staff Would suggest :) read more

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Get the fish! Very crispy and flavorful. Kitfo also well spiced. Excellent service, felt like family. read more

If you're vegetarian or vegan, there are few cuisines that will treat you better than Ethiopian. I've probably been here about 10 times in as many years ( I live on the opposite side of town so it's a trek), and it never disappoints. Food. Is. So. Good. We always take out of towners to give them a special treat of something they might not get to try else where, and we also dig the vintage shops next door. In short, come. read more

I love this place. The food is extraordinary, the service is friendly, this sometimes a little slow when they are really busy. Eric autistic Ethiopian cuisine and highly recommended. Take the supper Messib sampler- you'll be glad you did. Beer is cheap and matches the food well. Go out of your way to visit, but plan in being stuffed when you leave! read more

I have been coming here for over 10 Years. Service has always been ultra friendly with the staff being patient with answering all your questions. The food's quality is always great and the restaurants ambiance is great for a quiet dinner or a group dinner read more

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I came with a friend after seeing this among the top recommended Ethiopian restaurants in LA after missing Ethiopian food from my college town. The seating is exclusively indoors and there's quite a bit of it; we came by on a weekday for lunch and just walked in without a reservation but even on a random weekday lunch there were people inside so I imagine you'd need a dinner reservation here especially on the weekends. Metered parking is available on Fairfax and we were lucky to snag a spot without any trouble, however, during more busy times I can see this being an issue. There are side residential streets off Fairfax I would advise for this if you wanted to try for free parking, otherwise you'd be forced to use a paid parking lot (or alternatively the new Metro D line and walk over!). The only downside/upside depending how you look at it was that it took a bit of effort to summon a waitress again when we would run out of water or injera but this wasn't a huge problem. Super Messob Exclusive 5/5, SOOOOO delicious!! This was exactly what I was craving and man was I glad to have it! We were only 2 people and ate until we were stuffed AND had enough for both of us to take home 2 portions, making me think this is enough for 4 adults. read more

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I visited Messob Ethiopian Restaurant for the first time over the weekend to celebrate a friend's birthday. I've driven through the area before but had never actually stopped to explore, so this was a great introduction especially since it's my first Ethiopian restaurant in LA. The space itself feels like a small museum, filled with artwork and photos of historical figures and scenes from Ethiopia, which really adds to the experience. We were a fairly large group, and the staff was incredibly accommodating. The owner even took time to recommend dishes based on our party size. We ordered both the vegetarian and meat combination platters, along with traditional Ethiopian coffee. Everything was delicious, and the dining experience was genuinely fun and communal. The staff were kind, attentive, and welcoming throughout. The food was amazing, and the value is hard to beat. The coffee, though, might have been my favorite part. I'll definitely be back. read more

Messob Ethiopian Restaurant - Ethiopian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

food was delicious and the service was incredible. The server helped us order as it was our first time and the recommendations were amazing. read more

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Food 9/10 This was my first time trying Ethiopian food and it did not disappoint. I had the combo with the chicken, beef and lamb and everything was cooked to perfection. All the meats were so tender. Service 9/10 The place was a little busy but the server was attentive and everything came out fast. Ambiance 9/10 Super cozy and homey. read more

Messob Ethiopian Restaurant - Left side has the lamb, chicken and veggie and the right side has the beef, lamb and chicken combo in a bed of the Injera. - Ethiopian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Service was amazing! Place was very beautiful on the inside. The food was incredible and presentation was well done! read more

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I love this place so much. Love the atmosphere kind people. Service was great. Food just so delicious! read more

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Loved the food! Had the combination plate. The people here are so friendly and accommodating. Will come back!

Ethiopian food is one of my favorite cuisines, and this place never disappoints. The service is always great, and I usually order the Misir Wot or the vegetarian platter. This is also where I discovered honey wine, which I had never tried before visiting Ethiopian restaurants in LA. I make it a point to come here every time I visit LA and will definitely be back to try more dishes. read more

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So we went for a family party. It was our first time in awhile being in the Fairfax district to dine out. We had a wonderful experience. From the easy, open parking in the back to the food and then ambiance! The people that served us were spectacular. They made sure that we had everything we needed for our special night to be perfect. The food; especially the yellow/red lentils, the lamb in the dark red sauce, to the potatoes with cabbage and carrots were fresh and delicious. The white fish had a crispy skin and succulent butter taste. The Injera/Taita was the perfect texture and the taste was relevant and just right to taste. We were greeted with the honey wine and the start of our meal that was served in vase like glasses and we ended our feast with the infamous strong, fragrant Ethiopian coffee. We are looking forward to going back. read more

My families favorite spot! They are the best Ethiopian food in LA. The customer service is amazing and the food is truly so delicious and very authentic. read more

Messob Ethiopian Restaurant - Ethiopian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Delicious food, we got the super messob exclusive and the vegetarian delight for one person portions each. The sambussa was great too. read more

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The food was delicious, and the staff were incredibly friendly. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a great dining experienc

Massob sits nestled amongst many other Ethiopian restaurant options and you won't be making a mistake choosing them. The food was exceptional and the service was great. Getty is the man, and won't steer you wrong read more

we had the lamb stew and red lentils and collard greens and the chicken and it was delicious. the red lentils were my favorite! The service was quick a thorough and friendly! Yay Messop! read more

First and last time I eat Ethiopian food. About as bad as it gets. For $25 bucks, the Dorowat is mostly four or five of these Ethiopian thick/floppy honeycomb pin-holed like pancakes sauced up to the brim with an unpleasant sour/spicy taste. It's not the spice I can't handle, it's the nauseating sour spice pairing The chicken is scant -- two small drummies (wing style). To justify $25 for this is highway robbery. Literally, it's two casual bite-sized drummies with a bunch of bread. RIdiculous. The experience didn't quite bode well with my stomach. I felt quite sick immediately thereafter and had to soup up Tums and Pepto Bismol to aid in the digestive process. I got the feeling the meat was semi-rancid. Why else would they douse the drummies in a sour/spice deluge that is more than overkill? IDK? read more

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What a treat and experience to eat at Messob Ethiopian Restaurant. It was my first time here and it was truly amazing food and the service was fantastic. We tried a several different vegetables and proteins. My friends ordered for us and all of dishes were delicious and super tasty. I loved the ambiance and our seating area. The coffee ceremony was great and plentiful. I can't wait to return and do it again. read more

Messob Ethiopian Restaurant - One of the best dishes I have ever eaten - Ethiopian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

It has been a tradition to come here for birthdays, and bring our friends and family! This has been our favorite Ethiopian restaurant and we love the Messob special! The food is delicious and the staff here are so kind. The ambiance is also fun! Definitely recommend to bring your family and friends here! read more

Absolutely love coming here for their fried fish trout dish! The yellow + red lentil sides are my absolute favorite, their homemade hot sauce is the BOMB and I loooove their clove tea (which strangely comes with a side of Lipton??). Ambiance is warm, with lots to feast your eyes on + the service is on point! Thank you for hosting + feeding our party, ladies! Much appreciated. read more

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Love tasting new foods and this kind of cuisine really does it for me! Eating with the your hands is pretty cool!

Love this place. We come for every special occasion. Just learned you can have a party in the back. The waiters and whole staff make you feel like family and the food is so fresh and filling. Highly recommend. read more

Messob is our Little Ethiopia go-to. Whenever we're craving kitfo and tibs, this is where we go. Messob spices their food to perfection while being generous w the injera. read more

Messob Ethiopian Restaurant - Vegetarian Combo - Ethiopian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My first time having Ethiopian food and it was 10/10 !!!! Will definitely be back for the Tej

Excellent food and service. We received excellent recommendations from the owner and the server was also great!! read more

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Fantastic food. Excellent service. We'll worth coming here to enjoy the cuisine. Good ambiance.

Radiant Blessings! Divine food and customer service. Thank you so much for having us! read more

Messob Ethiopian Restaurant - Radiant Blessings!We ordered the #25 fish + veggie combo. Delicious and their decor is absolutely beautiful - Ethiopian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've been a regular for years. Love the honey wine. Highly recommend. Super messob exclusive and the sambusa. Must try.

We went out tonight with our family to Messob. We ordered the family platter and the food was excellent! Service was wonderful! Come see for yourselves, you won't be disappointed! read more

Messob has always provided delectable delights and atmosphere. The service is impeccable and sincere. This is a "must dine" restaurant!!! Again....a "must dine" establishment!! read more

Food and service was really good. I love the ambiance of this place it feels really warm and welcoming and authentic read more

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We loved everything all of the decorations were authentic from Ethiopia. Worth the 1 1/2 hour drive it took us! read more

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DEEEEE-LICIOUS! Enjoyed the food and service very much. Visiting LA and so sad I don't have good Ethiopian food where I live. read more

Amazing food and service, love the interior and gluten free options. We went and were seated immediately, great portion and price.

10/10 delicious food! We drive from Orange County for this amazing service. Ambiance here is so chill and just always a good time read more

Messob Ethiopian Restaurant - Ethiopian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Got the most violent food poisoning of my life here from a beef dish. Food was delicious though.