So Stacey pretty much covered it! Thats is everything I would have said. Except I would add that Sheba has the best Foul (when they have it) and it's worth going there just for that. The rest of their food is good as well and I find the meat dishes to be of a higher quality than the meat that Abysinnia uses (although they are still pretty good).

Dahlak has the worst Ethiopian food in the neighborhood … but the best summer bar. I call it West Philly's Livingroom.

I haven't been to Ethio yet either, does anyone who has have a review to share?

idizzle said

The restaurants are everywhere. Which is your favorite and why?

Just to update, my husband and a few friends tried Ethio Cafe a few weeks back and weren't that impressed. The place didn't give me the overall vibe of "cleanliness" as there were gnats flying everywhere and the tables were covered in sticky plastic tablecloths. The food was just so-so; my veggie combo was decent but I thought the meat entrees had a bit to be desired. They also wouldn't take our restaurant.com gift certificate, but whatever. Overall, we'll probably just stick with Absynnia from now on.