Tiny store run by warm, kind, hospitable people at the intersection of Amsterdam and 164th Street. This is in all-in-one kind of place where you can get delicious, ultra-spongy injera bread either pre-packaged or freshly made in minutes for you; meat chopped to your exact specifications for authentic Ethiopian dishes; hot spice pastes (berbere) and fragrant spiced butter (kibbe) to experiment with at home; or clothing, housewares and cosmetics directly from Africa. This is one of those gotta-experience-it-to-believe-it kind of places that really shouldn’t be missed if you enjoy...
Read moreNunu Ethiopian Grocery Store in Harlem is such a great spot! It’s a staple for the growing Ethiopian scene in NYC—restaurants, cafes, and home cooks alike can rely on them for fresh injera, spices, and other home-grown essentials. They had a good amount of everything we needed, and the injera was wonderful! What really stood out was the amazing girl working there who helped carry all our bags to the car—so sweet and thoughtful! Parking isn’t great (typical NYC), but I’ll definitely be coming back....
Read moreGreat for spices and Ethiopian goods but I am against the “injera” importing trade. The 4 pieces of injera from Addis is priced $10. I do hope they pay the underpaid women who make this bread spending several hours in-front of hot ovens. They probably earn less than a dime. This is unfair trade at its best that should be illegal. First and for most, it is making the poor people of Addis unable to afford this staple. Does FDA even regulate...
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