Lalibela Restaurant in Omaha, NE

If you are looking for an authentic and delicious African experience, be sure to visit Lalibela Restaurant in Omaha, NE. This cozy and welcoming restaurant offers you a variety of Ethiopian specialties that you can eat with your fingers on a large, flat bread called injera. The injera serves not only as a cutlery, but also as a side dish that absorbs the spicy and aromatic sauces of the dishes.

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Lalibela Restaurant is named after a famous city in Ethiopia known for its impressive rock-cut churches. The restaurant reflects the culture and tradition of this country, both in the decoration and in the music. The owners and staff are very friendly and helpful and are happy to explain the menu and how the dishes are prepared.

The menu offers a selection of meat and vegetarian dishes, which you can enjoy individually or as a meal You can order a combination. The meat dishes consist of lamb, beef or chicken, prepared with various spices such as berbere (a hot pepper mixture), turmeric, garlic, ginger and onions. The vegetarian dishes consist of various legumes, vegetables and salads, which are also refined with aromatic spices. Some of the most popular dishes are:

- Doro Wot: chicken thighs in a spicy Berbere sauce with boiled eggs
- Gored Gored: pieces of beef in a spicy mustard sauce
- Tibs: Fried lamb or beef with onions, peppers and tomatoes
- Misir Wot: Red lentils in a spicy Berbere sauce
- Shiro Wot: Chickpea flour in a mild sauce with garlic and onions
- Gomen: Minced Spinach with Garlic and Onions

To complete your meal, you can order a traditional Ethiopian coffee or tea flavored with spices such as cardamom, cloves and Cinnamon flavored. The coffee is served in a special ceremony where the green beans are roasted, ground and brewed. The tea is also very refreshing and sweet.

Lalibela Restaurant is an ideal place for families, friends or couples who want to enjoy an exotic and tasty meal. The portions are generous and the prices are affordable. The restaurant is located in a former Pizza Hut building on Cass Street and is open Tuesday through Sunday. You can also place your order for takeout or online through their website or Facebook page.

So if you're in the mood for something new and different, visit Lalibela Restaurant in Omaha, NE and let yourself be enchanted by the Ethiopian cuisine.

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