Shared on injera
Stews, tibs and vegetables arrive together on one platter of soft, tangy injera, the way Habesha meals are meant to be eaten.
Ethiopian & Eritrean · International Avenue
Gather around the mesob.
A mesob is the woven basket table Habesha families share a meal from. At Mesob Restaurant & Bar we serve colourful platters on fresh injera, a traditional coffee ceremony, and drinks and music late into the night on 17 Avenue SE.
The Habesha table
Come hungry, eat together
Vegetarians are well looked after: lentils, split peas and greens fill our veggie combo.
Coffee ceremony
Coffee poured from a clay jebena with incense, a moment of hospitality to end the meal.
A full bar, late
Beer, wine and spirits with good music, open until 2:30 am every night.
Groups & celebrations
Bring the whole table
Platters are made for sharing, so Mesob is at its best with family and friends. Call ahead for a large group or to arrange the coffee ceremony.
- Open every day10 am until 2:30 am.
- Vegetarian friendlyA full veggie combo on injera.
- Free parkingIn the lot out front.
Kind words
From our guests
“The injera was soft and fresh, the veggies and lentils were seasoned perfectly, and that spicy wot in the middle was just chef’s kiss.”
“Rich Flavours, Outstanding Service, Good Music, Friendly and Professional Staffs.”
“The staff is super friendly, and the Habesha food is amazing.”
Visit us
On International Avenue
Find us at 3608 17 Ave SE in Forest Lawn, under the white awnings.
- Monday
- 10 am – 2:30 am
- Tuesday
- 10 am – 2:30 am
- Wednesday
- 10 am – 2:30 am
- Thursday
- 10 am – 2:30 am
- Friday
- 10 am – 2:30 am
- Saturday
- 10 am – 2:30 am
- Sunday
- 10 am – 2:30 am
Reserve a table
Call ahead for groups, takeout or the coffee ceremony.