
38 Gaustraße, Mainz, Rheinland-Pfalz
Eritrean/Ethiopian food, upmarket restaurant where you eat with your hands in shared big plates. We serve a variety of culinary specialties that will take your taste buds to a whole different level. We prepare authentic African food with daily fresh ingredients. It is a tradition in Africa to eat with your hands and we would love to familiarize you with our customs. Therefore every dish is served with our own traditional bread "Injera". Injera does not only replace the fork and knife, it is a real homemade specialty prepared with wheat flour and cornmeal. Our Injera is backed freshly every day before opening and is served with other traditional meals such as Hamli (spinach), Zigni (meat), Alicha (Potatoes) etc. Whether alone, as a couple or in a group, to eat the traditional African way is enjoyable and will reawake a part of the primitive African culture. A unique fact you will find in our menu is, that meals and drinks perfectly harmonize with each other from soft drinks, African juices, tea or mocha coffee. In "Im Herzen Afrikas" you will always find the perfect drink. Cash only.
Staff has given verbal assurance of halal status. All food at this restaurant is certified halal.
Score reflects a halal certificate on file, with an active issue report under review.
The best Ethiopian food in Mainz. Although I prefer injera that has been fermented a bit more, their injera is quite good. The tibs are delicious and authentic. Their beer, cocktails, appetizers, and desserts are great too. This is a must try if you like Ethiopian food or would like to try it.
I was really looking forward to trying the Eritrean food here, but unfortunately I was disappointed with both the food and the service. We ordered the mixed meat and veggie plate with injera and the salad set, but the dishes tasted strange and unauthentic ( side note: I have already previously experienced home-made and other Eritrean restaurant's dishes). I was also hoping the injera would be served warm, but it wasn’t. On top of that, it took a full hour from the time we ordered until the food actually arrived, which was very frustrating. On a positive note, the atmosphere was comfortable and the servers were friendly, but overall the experience just didn’t meet my expectations.
I had the pleasure of dining at this unique African cuisine restaurant. The vibrant decor and lively music created a great atmosphere. The restaurant staff were not only proficient in English but also friendly. However, my experience was slightly marred when I felt a bit rushed while placing my order. I inadvertently selected only four items instead of the intended five, and unfortunately, the waiter didn't provide a heads-up. To my disappointment, the missing item was then replaced with the least expensive potatoes side dish available.
I love this place for African food. It’s so delicious and they have vegan and vegetarian options as well. The prices are very affordable and the staff is always friendly. During corona they had to close their seating temporarily so they opened up an additional kiosk for To-go/ takeaway food as well as desserts. If you’re walking around that area it’s a great place to grab a dessert and a drink. If you want to try African food I highly recommend this place.
It's cool cozy small place, every corner with different design and style and all of them are very nice, stuff were so friendly and helpful, food was very good from taste and size I went with a friend and we ordered single plat for each of us and we ate it until the end 😅 you can also get a postcard for free they got cute designs as well