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Located in the heart of New Westminster, BC, Massawa Restaurant is the city’s beloved destination for authentic Eritrean and Ethiopian cuisine. Established in 1999, Massawa has been proudly serving the Lower Mainland for over 25 years, bringing the vibrant flavors, warm hospitality, and rich culinary traditions of the Horn of Africa to New West and beyond.
Our Resto.
Serving best Ethiopian Eritrean dishes.
Step inside and experience dining the East African way: colorful platters of tenderly spiced stews (zigni, tibsi, shiro, and dorho), fragrant lentil sambusas, and an array of vegetarian and vegan dishes, all served atop injera – the tangy, spongy sourdough flatbread that doubles as your utensil. Whether you’re tearing into kitfo with friends, savoring a perfectly brewed Ethiopian coffee ceremony, or trying our signature awaze tibs, every bite is a celebration of generations-old recipes made fresh daily.
Massawa is more than a restaurant; it’s a community gathering place where families, students, and food lovers come together in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Our spacious dining room, friendly service, and generous portions have made us a New West institution.
A Few Words About Us
Serving Best Ethiopian Eritrean dishes in BC.
Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner Vegetarian & vegan-friendly | Halal options | Takeout & delivery available Free parking | Fully licensed
Massawa Restaurant – Taste the tradition. Feel the warmth. Your table is waiting.
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Our Food Policy
Our Core Values
Renowned Chefs
Meet The Taste Experts
Our team is a big East African family cooks who grew up around the mitads back home, servers who greet you like cousins, and owners who still roll injera every morning. Many of us have been together for 10, 15, even 20+ years. We work with pride, laugh loudly, and treat every guest the way we’d want our own parents served. When you eat at Massawa, you’re not just a customer you’re sitting at our table.
