Jébena - Stockholm

Easily the best Eritrean food (from Ethiopia) I have ever had. My server spoke a bit of English and brought me an English menu. When I asked I wanted a selection of various items, she recommended I get the Beb'Ainetu--the selection of spinach, curried potato, yellow lentil curry, lamb curry and chicken curry with egg on the Injera (think tangy, fluffy-spongy pancake) was irresistable. Yes, the food takes a while to emerge. So treat yourself to a languid meal and savor the love with which this spectacular food is made. Here's a pro tip: eat ONLY with your right hand and fingertips. Do not lick your fingers. Flick excess food and sauce back onto your platter. Pick up some Injera with your fingers then tear it with 1 hand by grasping it between thumb and fingers and pushing away with index finger. Then plop the piece on pancake on the food you desire to pick it up.

Happened to stumble on this restaurant by chance when I was exploring the Rhadhuset train station. Overall atmosphere and ambiance is great. Background Eritrean music makes the mood mellow. When I visited, the restaurant was packed with mostly Eritreans which is a good thing since it shows the authenticity of the food. I had issues communicating with the hostess who could not understand clearly my American English. I was lucky there was a table left and was seated quickly. The menu is in Swedish. I used the Yelp app to view the reviews, tips, and pictures of the food. I ended up trying the lamb with injera. It took a while to get it, but when I did, it was God sent! Be prepared to use ur fingers. They also have a board by the bar with all the specials for the day. Great food overall. I'll come and check this place out again.

The food is really tasty and the portions well-sized. I recommend the mix Beb'ainetu which has a good variety of small dishes and even the dish for 1 person can be shared by two. The atmosphere of the restaurant can be improved towards something more cosy. Don't miss out on eating with your hands!

This place is so consistently good, that my boyfriend and I have to force ourselves to choose other restaurants at times. And I haven't taken any photos yet because I always have to tuck in straight away. First off let me state they you absolutely should be very hungry and order one of the platters with a selection of the dishes. You also may find that injera is not your cup of tea, it's slightly sour, flat, has bubbles from the fermented teff and is the tiniest bit like a giant pancake. If you go with an open mind and wash your hands (no cutlery, just hands here) you will have a fun/interesting meal at the very least. I get the vegetarisk beb ainetu every time, I want one right now, you will hardly be able to walk after if you eat one for yourself- but do it anyway.

SPECIAL TRIP WORTHY....ONE OF A KIND Great restaurant but I had a lot of trouble finding it. Remember that it is underground near the entrance to the metro. Follow your sense of smell. The customers were 100% Eritreans who sometimes brought western friends. Many spoke Swedish so I assumed that were second generation Swedes wanting to eat food like their grandmothers cooked. I ordered the Meat and Veggie combo the most expensive dish on the menu (approx. 185 sek) which is a reasonsoble price for so much food, and great atmosphere and service.. After my meal I sat on the sofa and drank cinnamon tea. You'll notice that I don't give out many fives. I strongly advice that you come hear if you'd like a Taste of Eritrea. There are many delicious alternatives in the West. So don't feel guilty about eating East African food in Sweden.