If you’re an adventurous sort and like to try new places to eat, have I got the stop for you. I would imagine that you wouldn’t be reading this blog, if you didn’t want to check out something new and different. Make sure next time your craving for something different, check out “Little Ethiopia.”

On the corner of Briarcliff and Clairmont, right near 85, there is an area of town where you can’t help but stumble into an Ethiopian eatery. My recommendation? Desta Ethiopian Kitchen. As you pull in, you can’t help but wonder if this little restaurant is a dive or find! The ambiance inside creates a very “homey” atmosphere as this place isn’t very large. But the service is friendly and is happy to answer any question you may have.

What makes this place different is that you eat with your hands. Sure, there are forks for salads -

but as I hear it (didn’t experience it for myself) even the soup and stews are eaten with Ethiopian bread called injera. We ordered plates of Tilapia and Lamb, cut into chunks, served with onions, peppers, spices, and veggies. The injera is like a thin pancake (seen rolled up in the image) that is more like naan bread than a pancake. It has a mildly sour taste, but really soaks up the juices of the dishes.

An best of all - there is currently a ScoutMob for the area. Even if you don’t go to Desta, there are plenty of Ethiopian places near by.

What’s your latest foreign cuisine find?