Habesha 2000 is just the spot to be if your want to have a taste of Ethiopian culture, music, people and everything wonderful!
I was entertained by the dancers, particularly a lady who kept turning and spinning her head while dancing, for many many minutes and she didn't get dizzy!
There was a buffet so I made sure to fill my plate with everything that seemed familiar and unfamiliar. From cow towels (if that's what they're called) to the famous Ethiopian Ingera. I finally also tasted the honey wine. It looks non-suspicious but hey! Take it easy on that wine.
If you're lucky, you could get to dance with the dancers too. It was interesting to note that there was also some sort of marriage celebration going on at the same time while tourists watched on. If you've never seen an Ethiopian marriage ceremony, you might be lucky to find some newly weds celebrating with their families there at habesha. While they dance on stage, someone sprays some...
Read moreI went there with transit tour of Addis Ababa. It was Sunday so everything was closed . So i dont know much about the restaurant and the food but the coffee ceremony theybshowed us was amazing, as to how precise steps theybtake to make the coffee everyday in every Ethiopian household. I am not a coffee person , especially i hate black coffee but the ethiopian coffee which they made it infront of me from raw coffee beans to the roasting process and grinding process then preparing the coffee itself and lastly when i tasted the coffee it was very different from the nescafe or starbucks coffee we have always tasted. It had a sharp taste abit bitter and abit on the spicier side. They served it with popcorn which is their tradition to...
Read moreThis restaurant does not accept international credit cards like Mastercard, although they do have an ATM right outside. Be cautious of the billing process—while the menu states that the 15% tax and 10% service charge are not included, they actually apply the service charge to the taxed amount. It means you end up paying an extra 26.5% (1.1 * 1.15 -1). For example, our bill was 1,442.70, but we ended up paying 1,825.02.
The food is overpriced and not particularly good. I'd recommend sticking to soft drinks. The show, however, was enjoyable. Just be aware that the staff frequently walk in front of the stage, so even if you reserve a good seat, the view might still...
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