Food Zone Atlas | ፉድ ዞን አትላስ — Restaurant in Addis Ababa

I visited the Food Zone restuarant and sat at the bar because as a solo traveler, the barman is your first best freind.

I ordered a st George beer on tap and asked for the menu.

After spending 5 minutes deciphering hieroglyphs, I settled on half a kilogram of grilled beef.

15 minutes later; this thing of beauty settles itself on my table. This Axum tower of meat, crisply grilled to perfection on the outside, medium rare on the inside, its spiced aroma wafting through the air as it still cooks in its princely tower.

The grilled meat is served with raw cubed steaks, a healthy helping of injeera and a delicate spice that gives you the same sensation as wasabi.

I took one look at this feast and knew there was no point in any pleasantries like using a fork or knife. I washed my hands and got to work deconstructing the tower starting at its base.

I tore some injeera, filled it with raw steak, seasoned it with spice and then dipped it into the wasabi tasting sauce.

I swallowed the excess saliva from my excited mouth before biting down on my hand made wrap.

The flavors put on an impressive show in my mouth as the slightly sour injeera playfully teased the sides of my tongue while the soft texture of steak parted like the red sea in my mouth.

I reached for the grilled meat and let out low moan as the freshly grilled flavour of beef reminded me of every barbecue I have ever been to in my life.

The conveniently cut little pieces of meat (crunchy at the edges and soft at the centre) invites the next piece into my mouth then the next. I oblige, until 15 minutes later I am lulled into a flavour induced semi comatose state, looking at an empty platform where the Axum tower of meat once stood.

It takes all my will not to order another one. Somehow I dont feel like I would survive it. I look longingly at the remaining skeleton, and promised that I will be back for another one tomorrow. When I comes to food... I keep my word.

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The worst customer service and low quality of food! I used to go to this place for long time. The food used to be nice and the service was ok. However, on my last and recent visits, I have experienced a totally different and the exact reverse quality of food and customer service than before. Me and my friend decided not to comeback again.

The below was my previous feedback.

Most of the times, the place is so busy. The foods are nice, meat is available even in fasting times. Service is ok but still needs improvement, the servers might get lost from your sight and you might be challenged to find them. They have took our fiscal receipt when they brought our change after the payment, better to check your bill before paying. Finding a car parking space is also...

I have tried this place four times now. And I have been satisfied with everything I tried on their menu every time.

The unique thing about the food zone is that, unlike other meat places, they serve you every food just the way you ask them to. I personally like my meat with no fat in it and most meat serving restaurants just put a chunk of fat with my every order. But with food zone, there's always little to no fat.

The service is also delightful. The waiters are polite and helpful. The setting is also very pleasant.

Although I think all their food is luscious, I highly recommend anyone visiting the food zone to try their ቅቅል. One serving of their ቅቅል is sufficient for two people unless you are...