Asmara Bella Eritrean & Ethiopian Restaurant is at 37 Port Street in Manchester’s Northern Quarter. Its cooking and warm hospitality draw on family traditions from East Africa, with the shared table treated as an important part of the experience.
Fresh injera accompanies the dishes and serves as both bread and the base for a communal platter. Slow-cooked stews, tibs and spiced meats bring together berbere, herbs and carefully developed savoury flavours, with rice available as an alternative accompaniment.
Plant-based cooking receives equal attention through lentils, split peas, spinach and other vegetable dishes. The vegan beyaynetu gathers several of these preparations on one platter, while the Mosob combinations mix meat and vegetable recipes for two people to share.
A traditional coffee ceremony extends the meal through roasting, brewing in a clay jebena and serving several rounds. Everything is made from scratch, but guests with allergies, intolerances or dietary requirements should confirm the latest ingredients and preparation arrangements with staff before ordering.
Address: 37 Port Street, Manchester M1 2EQ, England
Asmara Bella Eritrean & Ethiopian Restaurant Menu
Signature Platters
Bebeynetu Meat Platter (1 person)
Chef-selected assortment of meat dishes.
Bebeynetu Special Vegan (1 person)
Chef-selected vegan dishes.
Mini Mosob (1 person)
Chef-selected mixture of meat dishes and vegan dishes.
Bebeynetu Special Vegan (2 persons)
Chef-selected vegan dishes for two.
Mosob (2 persons)
Chef-selected mixture of meat dishes and vegan dishes.
Bebeynetu Meat Platter (2 persons)
Chef-selected combination of meat dishes.
Beef Dishes
Zighni (1 person)
Hot beef stew made with spicy spices and chilli.
Kitfo (1 person)
Finely chopped tender beef cooked in ghee, herbs and paprika.
Kitfo Special (1 person)
Kitfo served together with cottage cheese and spinach.
Minchet Abish (1 person)
Beef mince stew with herbs and spices, available hot or mild.
Kwanta Firfir (1 person)
Smoked-dried lamb shreds, green chillies and injera.
Lamb Dishes
Regular (Tsaeda) Tibsi (1 person)
Ghee fried lamb cubes with rosemary, onions and green chillies.
Awaze Tibsi (1 person)
Marinated lamb cubes fried in ghee with hot pepper sauce.
Awaze Tibsi Fitfit (1 person)
Lamb cubes with shredded injera and hot pepper sauce.
Tibsi with Spinach (1 person)
Ghee and olive oil fried lamb cubes mixed with spinach.
Shekla Tibsi Special (Clay Pan) (1 person)
Lamb cubes with onion, green chilli, spices, herbs and olive oil on a charcoal heated clay pan.
Dulot (1 person)
Spicy fried tripe, ground beef, onion and green chilli.
Chicken Dishes
Derho (1 person)
Hot chicken stew with herbs, boiled eggs, spices and chilli.
Vegan & Vegetarian
Hamli (1 person)
Spinach cooked with olive oil, garlic and chilli.
Alecha (1 person)
Mild curry stew with carrots, green beans and cabbage.
Timtimo (1 person)
Spiced lentil dish cooked with olive oil.
Shero (1 person)
Spiced chickpea dhal cooked in oil.
Ater (1 person)
Split peas cooked with ground turmeric and olive oil.
Bebeynetu Vegan Selection (1 person)
Chef selection of vegetarian dishes and mixed vegan menus.
Light Bites & Sides
Vegetarian Sambosa
Crispy pastry with spiced lentils and vegetables.
Meat Sambosa
Crispy pastry with seasoned minced lamb and traditional spices.
Chicken Sambosa
Crispy pastry with tender spiced chicken.
Hummus
Chickpea dip blended with tahini, garlic and lemon.
Fresh Salad (Salata)
Fresh vegetables with greens, onions, tomatoes, olive oil and lemon.
Kategna
Crispy injera soaked in seasoned olive oil or ghee with spices.
Mixed Rolls
Soft injera rolls stuffed with spiced lentils and spinach.