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HiramAbif
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AXUM

  • March 27, 2006
  • Rated 4 of 5 by HiramAbif from Corfu, Greece
AXUM

Axum is a no nonsense African, Ethiopian to be specific, eatery at Grachtengordel South. It is located at Utrechtsesdwarsstraat 85-87, which is the first parallel south of Prinsengracht, and off Utrechtsestraat (access from Central Station with trams No 4 and No 25, travel time 5 minutes. Also served by trams 6,7 and 10).

The restaurant’s name derives from Axum , one of the most important civilisation centres of the ancient world. Axum restaurant is run by the charming and hospitable Mrs. Belaynesh Tareke, who interchanges roles, from Chef, to waitress, and restaurant manager.

The menu is real authentic Ethiopian cuisine, with memorable flavours and respect for the tradition. Mrs Tareke encourages the clientele to eat using their hands rather than fork and knife, although she will happily provide the necessary, should you find yourself reluctant to venture the African way. The ambiance of the restaurant is also tastefully Ethiopian, with attention paid to the detail and all decoration has Ethiopian themes.

The restaurant is extremely price competitive and portions (as can be seen on photo no 1) are massive.

I highly recommend KITFO , which is mince beef meat, cooked with herbs and spices, served with a side dish of Ethiopian "cottage" and the large Ethiopian flat bread, and a combination of lentils, salad, red sauce, and vegetables (photo no 1). The dish costs only €12, and the size of it would feed two persons, rather than one. Also tasty was YEBEG WOT, for €11, which is lamb with spices and herbs, and served with the same combination of flat bread, vegetables, etc.

Telephone numbers for reservations (Axum is relatively small and can easily fill up on weekends) are 0206228389 and 0621614257. Email is tareke@casema.nl

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