5 /5 Harold PK: The Detroit area has been my home for the past 13 years & it continues to amaze me because of places like this. The food scene is scattered throughout the city. I like this location because it’s right off Woodward, the Q line, & New Center area…with easy parking.
The Environment: Stepping inside you immediately feel transported. The vibe, music, & adjacent area falls together like a well oiled machine. The airy environment is well curated like a larger upscale-casual chain, which it isn’t…it’s a single location; a lot of thought went into its’ execution.
The Food: Wow! I had googled Ethiopian and this popped up and I ended up going…still thinking it was Ethiopian and not Burundi. In ways it similar but more toned down. I sampled the goat dish (Mbuzi) and savored each bite. I sensed signature tones reminiscent of Ethiopian, Yemeni, and to some extent the West Indies dishes…think rice & proteins with less common spices. Spice level, it’s not…it’s simply flavorful…not hot. I also tried the Tamu (Avocado & Passion fruit pudding) and was surprised with a bright & sensational flavor explosion; not common to North America.
Summary: It’s not often that I render 5 stars but I feel they earned it. I’ve travelled & lived in many parts of the world and have sampled a lot. Baobob Fare, for me checks off many boxes of what I find great. I plan to visit again.
