Had Sunday afternoon meal there today. This was my second visit and I am LOVING IT!!!!!!!!!!!!! Take it from a Chef, this place is the real deal. You will not find another place in the Metro that compares to it. The Oxtails are melt in your mouth, the Jerk Ribs are in a class by themselves, the Curry Shrimp...delish and the the Red Velvet Upside down dessert......I could build a house in it and dwell there. Scrumptious! Please, make your way to this place for flavors that will cause your taste buds to dance in your mouth.
My family and I had a delicious father's day meal on Sunday. The waitress was friendly and helpful. I had the ribs which had a tendency to melt in my mouth. The flavors hit you in waves and do a spicy dance in your mouth. The konch was fantastic! Tender and sweet and the combo of sriracha and cilantro for dipping was a great interplay of heat and refreshment! Don't get me started on the syrup for the jerk chicken and waffles my wife had!
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Fantastic Meal. We had to try this place after all the good reviews we read. The reviewers were absolutely right!!! What wonderful, wonderful food. Can't wait to go back again.
We decided to start by ordering several appetizers: Banane Pesse, which was fried plaintains and spicy cabbage slaw--loved the plantains and was lukewarm on the slaw; Spicy Beef Sambusa--amazing little rolls filled with beef, onions peppers--I wish we'd gotten a double order because they were so delicious; Taso Poule, which was marinated chicken breast on skewers--normally something like that would just be okay but in this case, it was seriously the most juicy and flavorful chicken I've had--probably ever--and that's saying a lot. Don't miss the Sambusa and don't miss the Taso Poule!!
For dinner, I ordered Kabrit Nan SOS from the Haitian part of the menu. This is a goat stew and don't let that scare you. The meat does not taste strange at all. It's just a very delicious rich stew with great spices and flavor. I've eaten goat stew several times while vacationing in the Caribbean. It's such a treat to now be able to find this dish locally and exactly as I remember it. The food here is authentic, not some Americanized version but exactly like you would get in a local island restaurant! Those fried plaintains that I got as an appetizer--well, I really got them as a side dish to go with this stew. To me, they are a perfect combination.
My husband decided to have Ethiopian food and chose the Key Wot, beef in a red pepper sauce with injera (bread). It was full of flavor--both of us loved it.
If you are adventurous and like trying new foods or dishes, this is the perfect place for you. Where else can you find two such different types of food -- Haitian AND Ethiopian on the same menu??? We will be back soon. This is the kind of place that I'd love to go to once a week until I've finished trying every item on the menu! They all sounded so interesting.
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A Delicious Lesson in Culture
Mesob: a coloful basket with a flat top and a cover traditionally used in Ethiopia to carry and serve food.
Pikliz: a traditional spicy, vinegar-based, Haitian slaw made of carrots, onions, cabbage and habnero peppers (or scotch bonnets).
I have planned on visiting Mesob Pikliz since they first opened nearly a year ago. I wish I wouldn’t have waited. Today the lunch buffet consisted of : Injera (Ethopian flat bread), Keywot (beef stewed), Doro Wot (chicken stewed), Missir Watt (red lentils) , Cabbage (with turmeric), Legume with beef , Black Beans and Rice, White Rice, White Bean Sauce, Yellow lentils, and Hot tea. I went ahead and listed it all because I tried everything and would do so again. The stewed chicken was swimming in a thick, rich sauce and was falling off the bone. The stewed beef was fork tender – even though using one here is optional – and I could’ve eaten the red lentils and cabbage until I exploded. If you like authentic ethnic cuisine and food with a kick – this is your spot.
However, the food isn’t the only reason to visit MP. The owner/manager/host/server/chef (at least for the moment we were there) is a humble and kind man who was soft spoken, courteous and informative. Whether it was when he ran to the door to let us in when we showed up early for lunch or when I asked what Mesob Pikliz meant and got lesson in culture that made me feel as if I were actually on a trip abroad. I learned that you will find a version Pikliz in nearly every home in Haiti. Though it was not on the buffet, he brought us a sample of his. It is H-O-T, but it was so delicious I couldn’t stop eating it.
I am looking forward to going back for dinner when I have time to order from the menu. After this experience there are so many more things I want to try.
Do not let the old stereo-types about Independence, Ave. keep you away from this restaurant. Here you won’t find bars on the windows but you will find a clean restaurant with white table linens, cloth napkins and food you will not soon forget.
beautifully decorated restaurant in an unassuming midtown location. the food was superbly prepared and was delicious.
we all tried different items and shared. The plantain appetizer was totally awesome. Savory and the cilantro pesto was delightful. the shrimp curry was just the right amount of spices and so tasty
the baked chicken and veggies was so flavorful. The service was a bit poor. but the Manager or Owner was amazing.
The atmosphere and the music are really great Lana was an excellent server. She made a very good flight recommendations. We all have different Tibbs. I think it’s like what I see and steak dishes that were spectacular. Highly recommend the cabbage and potato side.
Incredible food. The seafood paella literally made me cry it was so good. Cozy, intimate atmosphere. Great vibe, better food. We will be back!
Ethiopian and Caribbean!!
I chose the Ethiopian side on this occasion. It was so good I’m compelled to turn and try the Caribbean side next.
Choosing the “sampler”, I got a taste of it all and it was all flavorful, good portions and just good. Yep, I couldn’t finish it but they offer to-go boxes.
The presentation was nice; you could eat everything. The waitress was helpful in sharing the history of the restaurant and recommending meals. The ambiance was nice on a Thursday evening—personal and relaxing so you could enjoy the meal.
I recommend it!
Very delicious. I can't wait to go back . They have 2 locations . We started out trying to go to 64th street at 3 pm we got in the man said closed till 5 so we drove to Broadway Blvd and I am glad we did
Wow. This restaurant is probably one of the best restaurants I’ve been to in Kansas City. The food was absolutely delightful and the service was definitely amazing. All of the staff was nice and friendly along with the owner. We will definitely be going back and hope to have the same, or close to the same experience again! Thank you! Absolutely 10/10 would recommend.
This place is amazing! The food was so flavorful, the staff was all smiles and very quick on all the order! Will definitely be going again!
Mesob was very good, and we will be back. They have a happy hour apparently, and we definitely want to check that out. I had the ribs and my wife had the Paella. Both were delicious. The Jerk/BBQ sauce was hot. It was delicious, but be sure you enjoy a bit of heat. I tasted the Paella, and it was delicious also. I had their "Mesob Old Fashion", and it was one of the better drinks I have had anywhere. So why 4 stars? Our server was sweet and friendly, however she didn't come around a lot. When one of us would make a request, she would shoot off without even taking a moment to ask the other if they wanted something also. I would have added the avocado salad, a second desert, and definitely another drink if I had the chance to ask. Overall it is a very good place, with a nice atmosphere. Their Old Fashion alone is worth going back for. Definitely add it to your list and check it out!
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My cousin and his wife, along with my hubby and myself, really enjoyed the atmosphere and food at this Ethiopian Restaurant. They had a nice variety on their menu. We started off with appetizers - the oan seared crab cakes with a spicy sauce and the delicious parmesan fritters made from taro root! These were my favorites! For the main course, my hubby and I both ordered the braised oxtails, which were over a small bed of collard greens, green peas, a piece of of a carrot, and potato. My twob oxtails, although large and flavorful, were not as tender as they needed to be. We both opted for white rice (which came a little later) instead of the black mushroom rice since I am allergic to some types of mushrooms. I will say the sauce was ample and therefore make the rice taste so good!
My cousin got the Jerk Ribs with parmasan fries with a spicy sauce and coleslaw. His wife ordered a seafood jambalaya. They both enjoyed their meals as well. We didn't order drinks, but the ones we saw looked really good. They have a very nice bar area! I would come back again!
Delicious!!! Some of the best Ethiopian food I've had, and I try to find Ethiopian food whenever I'm traveling. The space looks great and can accommodate larger groups. Can't wait to return to try the rest of the menu!
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