I've always found the Bay Area's Ethiopian offerings lackluster at best. When I've lived in other cities, it's been a stable cuisine with several trusty restaurants in my dining portfolio. Not so much here, and I've tried the places that seem to be favorites. Proof that I'm not just a restaurant poopy pants (I do miss my favorite place in D.C., but swear, I'm open to new experiences) arrived in the form of Club Waziema. This is a strange place, a divey sports bar with funky wall paper, amateurish art, and a very out-of-place pool table. There's also a tiny, closet of a kitchen where a grandmotherish lady cooks up perfect vegetarian Ethiopian fare. They have all-you-can-eat nights that are a total bargain, just be prepared to wait since the food takes its time…
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