Merkato Ethiopian African Market
1036 1/2 South Fairfax Avenue
About
Shop in the market or dine in the restaurant where food is served in the traditional Ethiopian style. Tables are given local color with Ethiopian masks, paintings and parasols of all colors. You scoop food to your mouth with injera, a spongy Ethiopian pancake provided free of charge. The most inexpensive restaurant in this Ethiopian section of town, you can choose from Kifto (beef, with spiced butter and chiles) or Vegetarian Eggplant with lentil and herbs, among other dishes.
