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1655 Divisadero St
(Sutter Street)
San Francisco,
CA
94115
37.7848
-122.4398
Neighborhoods: Lower Pacific Heights (Fillmore), Central North, Lower Pacific Heights
What People Are Saying About Sawa Eritrean Restaurant
The Editor
Gina Goff
Citysearch
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.
02/10/07
CLOSED FOR REMODELING
by dmenkes at Citysearch
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.
09/23/06
best eritrean food!
by namastesf at Citysearch
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
05/31/03
Absolutely delicious
by beehappy at Citysearch
Delicious food, great price, and friendly service. The mushroom curry is fantastic. I'd fly out to San Francisco just to eat here. The atmosphere is casual and fun.
Food is served family style, so it's best to go with a group of 3 or more. You get a huge platter which injera (bread), entrees, salad, and yogurt. They make the food right there after you order, so it's fresh, but you may have to wait. Show up early for dinner if you don't want to wait.
Although it's in San Francisco, I've never had trouble parking within a few blocks.
- Pros: delicious, inexpensive
- Cons: sometimes slow
The Details on Sawa Eritrean Restaurant
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.
Category:
Payment Methods:
Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Family Style Dining, Group Dining
