Kebra Negast
- Neighborhood: West End
- 248 Sisson Ave.
- Hartford, CT 06105
Kebra Negast might just be the most aromatic restaurant you'll ever visit. The scent of ginger, thyme, curry and a host of other spices will set your stomach growling, and will offset the less-appetizing display of dishes, arranged cafeteria-style in steel warmers on the counter. These one-pot dishes are scooped from their trays and placed around a bed of rice and beans. It ain't pretty, but it's really, really good. National origins of the menu circle the globe: African, Caribbean, Indian, even a slice of arguably American dishes are all featured. What makes them Rastafarian is adherence to "I-tal'' doctrine: a belief that what enters your body should be as natural as possible. I-tal, in fact, comes from the word "vital'' with the first syllable replaced to signify the unity of the person with nature.
Getting There
- Parking:
- Behind building
- Wheelchair Access:
- Side entrance and restrooms accessible
The Basics
- Hours:
-
Mon.-Thu., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Sundays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Cuisine:
- Caribbean, Vegetarian, African, Indian, and Jamaican
- Meals Served:
- Breakfast, Dinner, and Lunch
- Reservations:
- Only 4 tables available
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Features:
- Catering and Late Night. Minimum $15 purchase for delivery
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities
- Worth Noting:
- In keeping with the Rastafarian vibe, no alcohol is served. Daily fish specials
- Specialties:
- Ital stew, a hearty mix of potato, beans and corn; sauteed bok choy and kale and brown stew, which is textured vegetable protein in brown sauce. Nagast vegan entrees
- Payment Methods:
- Major Credit Cards
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