Makeda Ethiopian Restaurant Restaurant Review
338 George St. (Livingston Ave.) 
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New Brunswick, NJ 08901
732-545-5115 | Menu
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Lunch Mon.-Sat., Dinner nightlyFeatures
- Heart-healthy dishes
- Full bar
- Reservations suggested
- Live music Fri.-Sat.
- Open late Fri.-Sat.
- Business casual
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| Makeda’s style blends traditional Ethiopian with elegant European, accented with beautiful woods and soft colors. The foods are unfamiliar to most Americans with offerings such as “beg wat,” which is lamb marinated in Ethiopian red wine and then braised in peppery berbere sauce; and “gomen be sega” made with fresh collard greens and sautéed filet mignon along with diced onions and peppers, which are spiked with cardamom and peppercorns. The staff is helpful in describing not only the dishes and heat level (some can be quite hot), but also the manner of eating them---not all food is eaten with knives, forks and spoons. Especially notable are the vegetarian preparations which are quite extensive. One of the house favorites is “atakilt wat,” a heady mélange of fresh green beans, carrots, potatoes, green peppers, cabbage and onions sautéed with garlic, ginger and tomatoes. The limited wine list is well chosen with vintages from southern climes such as South Africa, Chile and Australia. There are many desserts but of the American kind with carrot cake, chocolate mousse and New York cheesecake. |
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