Ethiopian: Queen of Sheba

14875 Inwood Road, South of Beltline/ Addison, TX/ 972-980-9450/ http://www.thequeensheba.com

It’s socially acceptable to eat without utensils at Queen of Sheba. In fact, there are none. When I heard that there was an Ethiopian restaurant in Addison I couldn’t resist. Though the portions appear small don’t be fooled. We left stuffed to our eyeballs! If you like it spicy you’ll love Ethiopian food. Lamb, chicken and vegetables are marinated in a combination of indigenous and unpronounceable spices plus some common ones like cardamom, clove and cinnamon. Everything blends to a perfection that makes your capillaries sing Zippity-Do-Dah! Throughout the millennium the Ethiopian people have endured the ravages of food shortages and found a way to survive with the amazing Maskal Teff grain. This grain is integral to Ethiopian cuisine and its use has been recorded as far back as the ancient civilizations of Abyssinia. What’s so important about the Teff grain? Lots! The small grain is ground into flour and made into crepe-like pancakes called Injara which is steamed and then rolled. Injara is spongy, hot air infused, instead of baked and expands inside your stomach to create that feeling of fullness. The Injara bread is your plate—that’s right no plates, or utensils! Just tear off portions of your bread and use as a utensil and to also mop up that yummy, spicy goodness. Teff is highly nutritious and gluten free and thrives in difficult climates predominantly in Ethiopia and Eritrea. However, the restaurant owners, who are Ethiopian, told us that because of famine in Ethiopia no foods are allowed to be shipped outside its borders. Maskal Teff consumed in the U.S is grown in the Midwest. The staff is super friendly. You’ll feel like extended family. If you’ve never had Ethiopian food they’ll walk you through. The décor is Greco Roman. Queen of Sheba is top notch and a very classy place for any night out or for your next party. Live music and dancing too! Yankees Eat Rating = 5 Impeccable