New Eritrea Restaurant has been feeding the Sunset for years, the kind of neighborhood staple that stays consistently full with coworkers, families, and couples on low-key dates. The dining room is small and warmly lit in red, built for the kind of meal that turns into hours at the table.
The menu covers a wide range, with options for vegetarians, vegans, and committed meat eaters alike. Flaky sambusas and gored gored served over injera are longtime favorites, and the vegan vegetable sampler — potatoes, okra, and split peas, all well-spiced — shows up on nearly every table. The tumtumo, a pureed onion-and-lentil dish, is another regular order.
The menu covers a wide range, with options for vegetarians, vegans, and committed meat eaters alike. Flaky sambusas and gored gored served over injera are longtime favorites, and the vegan vegetable sampler — potatoes, okra, and split peas, all well-spiced — shows up on nearly every table. The tumtumo, a pureed onion-and-lentil dish, is another regular order.