Era

We go to era about once a week with our son. We love it! The food is great and the staff is lovely.

This location is pretty much just a dive bar, but the food is really frickin good and cheap. Good beer on tap too. Spicier than other Ethiopian I've had, but I liked that.

I went there for dinner on a Saturday night, and it was almost completely deserted. It was a little strange when I first went in because I didn't realize that the place is primarily a bar, with a tiny, dark dining area in the back. I thought the food made up for any shortcomings in atmosphere, though. I ordered the beef tips, and they were great. There is so much food that I ate until I was ridiculously full, but it still looked like I hadn't touched my plate. I wasn't given the option of taking the food home, but I should have asked because there was a lot left over, and I'd definitely want to eat it again.

i dont know if this is a good place to try if you're a beginner, but it was ok. not exciting like thai, but i ate it. was confused by the "pancake sponge" item, but whatever. would try again, once i get more educated on their foods of course.

Forget the West Philly Ethiopian spot, this is the best in Philadelphia! The only drawback is that the atmosphere can be a little odd (it's just a bar, though there seems to be a restaurant area in a side room that isn't used), but the warm service, laid back crowd, and great food will make you forget it. It's also a great value!