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Sawa Eritrean Restaurant

1655 Divisadero St
San Francisco, CA 94115-3009
Phone: (415) 441-8182
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Price:
$
Cross Street:
Sutter Street
Hours:
Tue-Sun 10am-10pm

Editorial Review for Sawa Eritrean Restaurant – by Gina Goff

In Short
Housed in a sunny storefront with dark wood tables, peach-hued walls and a casual vibe, this eatery caters to a laid-back crowd of alternative 20-somethings and transplants looking for familiar favorites. All dishes, such as curried garlic prawns, traditional Ethiopian stews and artistic salad creations topped with spiced meats, are served with porous Eritrean soft bread in lieu of forks. Vegetarian samosas (deep-fried snacks stuffed with vegetables) and other vegan options are also available.

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The Extras

The owner-chef, who also wrote a currently out-of-print Eritrean & Ethiopian cook book, offers cooking classes at the restaurant's former location at 1625 Divisadero Street. Call for details.

Know Before You Go

Although dishes are traditionally served with soft bread and meant to be eaten by hand, forks are available upon request.

User Reviews for Sawa Eritrean Restaurant

3 Star Rating: Average

02/10/2007 Posted by dmenkes

We rode over here for lunch and they were closed for remodeling. It looks like it's going to be a while until they're open again.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/23/2006 Posted by namastesf

sawa is the best ethiopian in SF. I haven't been to azmara in berkeley, which i've heard is good, but i've been to all of tseguy's restaurants here in the city--he used to own new eritrea on irving-- and his food is amazing. i love it! it's good to order in advance and take it to go.

Pros: great food and lots of it

Cons: sometimes take awhile to get it

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Editor's Review

Western Addition destination for authentic Eritrean and Ethiopian cuisine on the cheap.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

The Extras

The owner-chef, who also wrote a currently out-of-print Eritrean & Ethiopian cook book, offers cooking classes at the restaurant's former location at 1625 Divisadero Street. Call for details.

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Restaurant Information

Parking

  • Metered

Hours

  • Tue-Sun 10am-10pm

Cuisines

  • Ethiopian
  • African

Payment Types

  • Visa
  • MasterCard

Meal Price

  • $

Amenities

  • Group Dining
  • Family Style

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