Cheap Eats 2007

Revert back to being a sloppy kid again and get your hands dirty at this double-decker Ethiopian cafe. Forget about the shabby Rasta-inspired curtains and makeshift table settings—at Mudai it's all about the flavorful eats. To get the most out of the hearty African spices dig your fingers into the Mudai combo platter ($14.95). Scoop up the goods (piles of steaming lentils puréed legumes and chicken slathered in fiery berbere seasonings) with the traditional spongy and tart injera bread. Mudai's ever-so-slight downfall? You'll have to go elsewhere for authentic Ethiopian desserts. However it's a small price to pay for such a great meal. (EB)

WWeek 2015

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