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 Ethiopian cuisine |
5501 East Colfax Avenue (at Hudson Street) Denver, CO 80220 United States +1 303 329 6139 |
You are not only encouraged to eat with your hands at this Ethiopian restaurant, but it is mandatory. Each guest orders from a selection of spicy lamb, beef, shrimp, chicken or veggies, and it comes on a platter lined with a spongy flatbread called injera. The food is flavorful and tends to be on the spicy side. A varied beer selection, including some African brands, will help cool down your mouth. Do not pass up the authentic Ethiopian coffee to close the meal. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Middle Eastern family-style |
2276 South Colorado Boulevard Denver, CO 80222-4914 United States +1 303 757 3515 |
Driving down Colorado Boulevard it is easy to pass right by Damascus. But tucked away in an unassuming strip mall, this small restaurant serves good Middle Eastern cuisine at an inexpensive price. Locals flock to the tiny, one room establishment and the tight space fills up quickly. Make a reservation if you are coming with a large group. The traditional hummus is tasty, especially spread over baked pita bread, fresh from the oven. Food presentation is rather simple, but the authentic taste will definitely satisfy your appetite. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Finger-licking good |
2816 East Colfax Avenue Denver, CO 80206 United States +1 303 322 5939 |
The Ethiopian Restaurant on Colfax is a finger-licking overeater's dream. Relax in pink-walled comfort, sipping Ethiopian honey wine while waiting for your food. And you will wait. But kick back and relax, because this small, homey place is going to put on a feast. Specialties include berbere paste flavored stews, called Wots, which will get your blood pumping. These spicy dishes blend meats such as chicken, beef, or lamb with hot chilies and spices to create a mouth-tingling treat. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Affordable, creative cuisine |
1448 Market Street Denver, CO 80202 United States +1 303 820 2554 |
Here, you can feast on inexpensive Middle Eastern fare that goes beyond gyros and falafel. Tucked in a renovated warehouse in trendy LoDo, Fettoush offers generous plates of Eastern Mediterranean cuisine at affordable prices. For diners still clinging to standard American food, the restaurant's daily lunch specials allow them to opt for fries over the traditional hummus or basmati rice. The Kafta Kabobs (beef charbroiled with onions, parsley and spices) is a popular dinner selection. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Ultimate Indian |
3333 South Tamarac Drive Denver, CO 80231-4362 United States +1 303 755 4284 |
The premier Indian restaurant in the metro area, India's offers an elegant and uplifting dining experience from the moment you walk in the door. The casual but elegant atmosphere, attentive wait staff, and an outstanding menu set this restaurant apart. Do not miss the Shrimp Vindaloo if you have a taste for heat. The shrimp are roasted Tandoori-style, then covered with a tomato sauce that burns in an unforgettably pleasurable way. The curry is excellent, as are the Pappadams with sweet or hot chutneys. Try the Indian bread, called naan. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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First rate cuisine |
1890 East Evans Avenue Denver, CO 80210 United States +1 303 777 8828 / +1 303 777 8838 http://www.jerusalemrestaurant... |
The Jerusalem Restaurant rates as one of Denver's best choices for Middle Eastern cuisine, a fact evidenced by long waits for a table. Its menu, however, which offers tasty Pita Rollups stuffed with lamb or chicken, Babaghanouj and Falafel Patties, is well worth the wait. The restaurant tends to be crowded (especially with college kids after the bars close) and smoky but the outdoor patio is unbeatable on warm days. Vegetarian choices abound. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Romantic hospitality |
4609 East Colfax Avenue Denver, CO 80220 United States +1 303 399 9282 http://www.mataamfez-denver.com/ |
If you cannot afford a trip to Morocco, just drop into Mataam Fez. Sit on the floor and eat your food with rose water freshened fingers. And if you do not think chicken and sugar go together, you will think again when you try the B'stella: a pastry that combines chicken, almonds, cinnamon and sugar in a crunchy wrap of phyllo dough. Be sure to order tea after the meal just from the pure "how-do-they-do-that" standpoint of watching the waiters pour into the cups from several feet up without spilling. Nightly belly dancers add to the authentic atmosphere. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Simple pleasure |
2817 East Third Avenue Denver, CO 80206 United States +1 303 399 2940 |
This popular dining alternative offers fabulous Middle Eastern fare with a heavy emphasis on good health. It lends for a good stop when running the Cherry Creek shopping gauntlet. Among the favorite dishes are various mixtures of rice and vegetables, sweet-and-sour tofu, veggie burgers, and a meatless chili that makes even carnivores nod with "this-is-darn" tasty approval. All dishes are crafted from scratch and meet strict kosher standards. Fresh juices offered too. Outdoor seating is available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Belly dancers, too |
727 Colorado Boulevard Denver, CO 80206 United States +1 303 534 3434 |
Two words confirm this Middle Eastern restaurant's authenticity: belly dancing. Every Friday and Saturday night, you can enjoy two nightly belly dancing shows (8:30p, 9:30p) making you feel as if you are a North African character in author Paul Bowle's 'The Sheltering Sky'. There is a contemporary, hip feel about this eatery, which is unusual for most Middle Eastern restaurants. Matching the look is the menu, which offers entrees like lamb shanks and Musakaa, as well as salads and sandwiches. Definitely open the meal with the hummus. Review © 2007, Wcities |
