Zoma, New York, New York, Ethiopian Restaurant Details

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Mavens say "some of the best" Ethiopian food in the city is served at this "upscale" Harlem contender offering "delicious", "authentic" stews eaten with injera bread; "modern" decor and "friendly" service enhance the experience, as do the affordable checks.

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Delicious trAditional Ethiopian food served in an upscale setting. Every Time I come here the place is packed, which states to me that the food is good...and it sure is! The Tibbs Watt is my favorite. They also have specialty drinks as well as a full bar.

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Recommend for every day of the week. Come with a group, clean hands, and expect to be pleasantly surprised. Worth the trip from any borough.

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My experience at Zoma was incredibly pleasant. The colorful tones of the restaurant create a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere to focus on the cuisine. It was like a vacation in which I experienced the best of another culture. I enjoyed the lamb while my wife went with the chicken. Best of all me and my wife reconnected. It helped make the evening a memorable ome. I give this restaurant All Star Status *****.

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I visited Zoma with my mother for an early dinner, having booked a table through groupon Reserve. When I arrived and informed our waitress about the group on booking she didn't know about the group on reserve discount, so either group on or the management has not informed their listed restaurants about the offer running.

Yet she was helpful and immediately accepted to give usthe 30% off offer group on provides (she told me that they have a different booking site with such a promotion and perhaps group on reserved was connected to it).

On the negative side: Then we took the pork samosa and Zoma platter for 2 (a mixed platter of chicken, lamp and pork with injera bread). Though while we ate the food tasted good, we both noticed it was a bit "heavy" and overly seasoned. Unfortunately about 2 hours later this caused me a serious stomach disorder and I couldn't digest it at all :(. I have had aithiopian several times in the past so I do not have a known intolerance in the cuisine or the ingredients. I was the way this particular meal was prepared that caused me nausea (I'll spare the details).
I really hoped this could be a rare event, since my mother didn't have the same severe symptoms, yet she had also difficulty in digesting.

Another important issue is that when the restaurant accepts only cash or ameircan express credit cards. Yet this is not written somewhere to draw the customers attention (as other cash only restaurants do). The result was that my visa credit and debit cards (widely accepted) could not be used and I didn't have the necessary amount of cash with me, so I had to run in a nearby bank (though I avoid withdrawing money in the evening when the banks are closed) to withdraw money. I believe that when restaurants have these restricting policies they should mention them in the customers or have them somewhere clearly written.

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Pleasantly surprised-small menu but extremely tasty. I had never tasted Ethiopian before (it strikes me as Indian meets Mediterranean) and this place is absolutely the best to try it. The sambusas with lentils reminded me of samosas and they were quintessentially spiced but not spicy. We had the zoma tibs, which is a filet mignon that is served that that magical spongy sourdough style pita ish bread that is unique to the country and it was delicious. And remember, you eat with your hands!