Ethiopian and other exotic food in the Rochester area? (Buffalo: appointed, living)

[kitty71]

Just wondering if there are any Ethiopian restaurants in the area?

We just had a catered party with Ethiopian food, and we really enjoyed it. It was my first time having this type of cuisine, and I would be disappointed not to experience it again.

Other favorites of ours include Indian, Thai, and just about any exotic foreign cuisine. Any recommendations would be great.

[just_sayin']

ironically enough....this summer when I was up there, I remember one of my old friends comparing Buffalo to Rochester...and making the point that Rochester had better cuisine choices...including an ethiopian restaraunt in the Park Avenue area. I have NO idea what it was called or what kind of food they have (i've always though Ethiopia was a starving country with little food?). But I guess there is Ethiopian cuisine in Rochester

[garmin239]

There is also a place in the south wedge that has ethiopian food. can't remember the name. Its on south ave I think.

[kitty71]

Thanks! The Ethiopian food we just had is really healthy and very tasty - it has a lot of different grains,lentils and beans, as well as hearty beef and chicken stews. There is a special kind of bread you use to scoop it up and eat... it is reminiscent of Indian food but with a "softer" taste (if that makes sense).

I'm happy to hear there is an Ethiopian restaurant in Rochester!! I did see there is a Thai restaurant just down the street from where we will be living called Puket thai - anyone been there? is it good?

[garmin239]

If its the same Pucket Thai place I'm thinking of, its the one on empire blvd in Webster/Penfield. Its good, I ate there last week.