Mosob in Newcastle upon Tyne

Amazing x 100% recommend going here. If you have not tried Ethiopian/Eritrean food you have truly missed out on a treat. I can’t believe more of it is not about. Went with daughter who had stayed in both countries and said food was as she remembered so authentic too . The tea is excellent accompaniment to the food. Go and Enjoy

Feel sad writing this as the meal was delicious and service very good, but my husband and I ordered the veggie special which is listed on the menu as £35 (both online and in the restaurant.) When we came to pay the bill we were charged £48!! I queried this and was told by the young man in charge that the manager had changed the prices but hadn't got round to updating the menu yet and there was nothing he could do! Fair enough maybe if it was a quid or two, but a thirteen quid increase!! Particularly in the current climate with people struggling, for many a meal out is a rare treat that is carefully budgeted for and, for us, this spoiled the experience. it's not like the menus are fancy- they're pieces of laminated card they could have stuck a sticker over it with the new price- or at least warned us when we ordered. We felt this was dishonest, and in truth, although the food was tasty, £48 was overpriced for what we were served, and the overall experience. Not sure if it was just this dish, or others too. Be sure to clarify the price before ordering!!

We visited 6pm so it was quite quiet but a number of tables were reserved for later. The vegetarian sharing platter was lovely and the bread you use to scoop up the food is gorgeous

My family went here tonight and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Delicious spices and flavours. Totally different to any other cuisine we've tried. Good value too for 4 adults. Very clean and interesting colourful decor. We'll definitely be back.

We ordered a veg and meat combo for 2, the food was superb, very tasty, fresh and more than enough. The staff were so friendly and told us how the food was cooked and they performed a coffee ceremony for us. It was a wonderful experience, I would wholeheartedly recommend this restaurant. I can tell it will become one of my frequent haunts. It really is a gem of a place, just a relaxed atmosphere, fantastic food and lovely staff.

My son was very keen to try Mosob and we visited on our way to a concert at Newcastle Arena. The restaurant was upstairs and occupied a large space with Eritrean themed decor. There were six tables but only half were taken. We chose the meat/veg combo but didn't realise it came with lots of fermented bread. The bread had an acquired taste and not a nice one. The meat and veg dishes were also a disappointment - they looked nicely prepared but other than one of the spicy lamb dishes for us they were rather lacking in flavour. Prices were reasonable, but service though friendly was too casual. We're glad we visited because the experience was an interesting one, but I don't think we'll be rushing back.

Delicious food and the warmest service I’ve received in years. Take your time, enjoy the experience. Can’t wait to come back to try the coffee ceremony.

Absolute hidden gem. The food is so tasty. We had 2 lamb dishes and a salad and all of it was fantastic. So full of flavour and a good spice level. Thoroughly enjoyed it all. The lady that served us was very friendly too. Highly recommend a visit if you're on the area.

One of those hidden gems / best kept secrets, but once you know, you know! I have eaten here 3 times now, and ordered takeaway too! The food is delicious! Flavoursome, fresh, feels so healthy, and something that many people may not have tried before. It is beautifully presented, and you get a sense of Eritrean culture through the food, the serving/presentation, the coffee ritual (the aroma of the beans being roasted in the area set up for it amongst the guests tables is delicious), and the friendly couple who run Mosob Gezana, who take the time to talk to you about the menu and options, and can tell you more about Eritrea and Ethiopia if you are interested or have questions. I would recommend this place to anyone, and will keep returning whenever I can!

Wonderful food, great atmosphere and lovely friendly staff. We understand so much more about Eritrean history and food after a great visit. Definitely try the Asmara beer. My spicy beef and okra curry was delicious as was the lentil stew. Highly recommended. Don't miss it.

The food was just delicious. The vegetarian platter for two had a generous portion size, with plenty of injera bread (the fermented and spongy staple). Atmosphere was warm and cosy, we found ourselves lose track of time as we enjoyed our dinner with plenty of Asmara beer!

Never had Eritrean food before, beautiful! and recommend the honey wine too. Left my glasses at the restaurant but speedily returned to me the next day! Above and beyond, thank you so much

Really enjoyed our dinner here - delicious food, generous portions, excellent value! Particularly loved the veggie okra stew and the lamb with rosemary.

Was searching for something different on our return journey. Found this place and Menu looked very interesting and decided to give it a try. Excellent food and really great taste. Especially the beef and Injeara was great. Would give 5 stars. The staff was very friendly and very helpful. Location is very convenient and have a multistoried car parke, 2 minutes walk.

My wife and I visited the restaurant on 12 June 2021 to order a takeaway. We ordered Tibsi, Shiro and Bamia mis Siga, with three injera. It was so good and highly recommended. 'Just like the real thing' back in Eritrea (where I lived in the 1980's). We are sure to try other items from their fairly extensive menu next time we visit Newcastle.

We ordered the meat and veg combo for two people - it comes with one injera each and a selection of delicious stew type dishes, - 2 beef, a potato and carrot dish, okra dish and lentil dish. The perfect amount of food for two...

Really good food with lovely staff. Went for variety option. Delicious. Will definitely be returning.

I had never had Eritrean cuisine before but after visiting Mosob it is amazing! The food is great value, traditionally made and delicious. The host was very welcoming and the atmosphere was relaxed and fun. If you are looking to try something a bit different...

Fabulous and delicious. We ate the meat and veg combo which was good value and very tasty. The service was excellent. Have fun at the great restaurant.

Decided to try this place out on the August Eat Out to Help Out scheme and we weren't disappointed. It's above a takeaway but the restaurant is decorated nicely and had good music playing. The beer (imported from Eritrea) was brilliant and better than any...

Amezing eat spot on earth!!! Lots of love and respect,with delicious cultural food.good service like usual, and you don't get bored coz the owner is awesome and friendly

I can easily say that this restaurant is the best kept secret in Newcastle. It doesn't look much like a top eatery but the food is exquisite and the experience was awesome. Try it and you won't be sorry!

I visited this restaurant with friends. The food was outstanding, I will definitely be returning! The manager is a great guy. He knew just what to recommend and was very attentive. Would fully recommend this place

Went with a few friends and honestly some of the best food I've experienced. Especially because it's the first time I've had Eritrean food. The free coffee at the end is gorgeous and much better than I thought. The manager is honestly a great man...

This was our first meal after post lockdown and it was an amazing experience. The owner is very friendly and welcoming. The food was all exceptional. We had the vegetarian set menu for 2, and I would highly recommend this. We have eaten Ethiopian food...

Our meal was really wonderful. For those unfamiliar, its a great place to try something new with a range of flavours that can be shared between friends. The leavened pancake is a taste and texture delight and everything went down well with some lager. Highly...

Wonderful restaurant. Great vegan platter, good service and beers. The space is really nice, with music and good toilets.

So glad to have this authentic bar/restaurant in town! If you love Ethiopian food, you will love it. If you haven't had it before, give it a try! Very affordable. Recommended.

Blink and you will miss this homely little spot above a newsagents, signalled only by a sign over the door. You will miss a great convivial eating experience and some very exciting new flavours, catering for vegans and vegetarians but also, happily, for meat eaters...

I’ve eaten a lot of Ethiopian food, and always seek out new restaurants to try. Mosob is one of the best I have tried in the UK. I especially recommend the vegan platter, whether or not you’re a vegan (I’m not) and the spiced tea...

Wonderful food, beautiful presentation. Friendly staff. The mixed meat and veggie platter was a delight. The food was perfect, with wonderful bread. A real feast

Mi padre y yo obtuvimos una gran fuente para compartir para dos, que con toda honestidad podría haber alimentado a cuatro jaja. Los platos estaban deliciosos, pero personalmente a los dos no nos gustaba la injera y sentíamos que hubiera sido mejor con arroz. Sin embargo, disfrutamos probar la comida en la forma tradicional etíope y la nueva experiencia, realmente depende de las preferencias personales. La camarera también fue muy servicial y amable, preguntando si era nuestra primera vez y ayudando con el menú.

Having recently travelled to Ethiopia I was already aware the brilliance of the cuisine, with the hearty fulfillment from the injera and the exquisite depth of flavour from the various spiced curries. However I could not have expected a better experience of this food in the UK from my trip to Mosob. An unorthodox entrance to the restaurant up a flight of stairs as if to a flat is somewhat surprising, but don't let that put you off! Once upstairs you will feel as if you have stepped right off the flight in Addis Ababa, greeted with traditional Ethiopian music and decor.The food is delicious, great for sharing and varied enough to suit all tastes. As long as you enjoy the rich nutty sourdough bread/pancake (injera), and can get used to using it as both plate and cutlery, you will have brilliant time sampling the different types of meat and vegetable curries.Would thoroughly recommend to all, and can't wait for my next visit!

Modest restaurant with good food and good hospitality. We had the vegetarian selection, very good. Recommended for adventurous Brits.

Escuchamos sobre la vid sobre este lugar y luego leímos las reseñas aquí y decidimos probarlo. No nos decepcionó. No nos resultó demasiado difícil de encontrar, pero ambos somos de Newcastle y lo sabemos bastante bien. El restaurante está muy bien decorado y el personal acogedor. Tuvimos la fuente vegetariana mixta, principalmente porque ninguno de nosotros comía cordero, así que pensamos que la fuente de carne podría no ser adecuada para nosotros. La comida estaba muy bien presentada y tenía una variedad satisfactoria de diferentes tipos de comida para probar. Conseguimos nuestro pan y lo usamos para recoger nuestros platos de verduras y disfrutamos de lo que teníamos. El pan era exactamente igual al pan que comíamos en un restaurante eritreo en Roma, así que era claramente auténtico. Pedimos pan extra para limpiar todo lo que hay en nuestro plato. Tomé dos refrescos y mi esposo tomó dos copas de vino y aún así nos las arreglamos para no gastar más de 25, lo que tiene un valor increíble. Definitivamente regresaremos y realmente esperamos que se corra la voz de lo que es una experiencia de comer inusual e interesante.

A friend and I have had the most amazingly tasty vegetarian feast at Mosob this evening. A huge plate of a dozen different delights served with a pancake style bread.

My husband and I recently visited newcastle for a few days I saw this restaurant on tripadvisor and decided to try it. We have had a similar experience of this food in belguim and it was delicious so we eventually found this place bit awkward to find small sign and it is above a row of shops. The restaurant is quite plain and basic but the food was lovely and tasty. We had a sharing platter a mixture of ethiopian meat and vegetarian dishes we couldnt fault it.very cheap both food and drinks and overall we were not disappointed. We would return next time we visit newcastle.one more comment you eat with your fingers no cutlery in sight!!

Don't be put off by the obscure location or the utilitarian entrance stairs. This is now one of my favourite places to eat in Newcastle. I went with my wife on a quiet weekday evening. All of the other customers were (I presume) Ethiopian or Eritrean, which was a good sign of authentic food. There is a friendly, informal atmosphere. We shared a veggie platter, which was excellent value at £12.

Absolutely beautiful food; fresh, colourful, some spicy, some mild. Lovely chilled atmosphere; canny paintings on the walls but not over the top decor. Nice, friendly staff. Can't wait to go back!

We visited on a Saturday night, the place was packed and had a relaxed but lively atmosphere. We had a mixed meat/vegetarian platter for two, a huge dish, beautifully presented with some totally new and unexpected flavours in every corner. Finished the meal with ginger-flavoured coffee, another delicious new twist on an everyday taste! Portions were very generous but great value for money. Staff were attentive, friendly and eager to help novices with the menu. Can't wait to go back and would recommend to anyone - one of the best meals we've had in Newcastle!

I absolutely love Ethiopian food and was pleasantly surprised to find this place in Newcastle. It's a five minute walk from the train station and you have to the door next to a small shop and up the stairs, but you'll see the sign above the door. The staff is super friendly and I think the guy I always see is the manager and he's always great and welcoming. I usually get the vegetarian platter for 2, which I eat with 3 other people. The serving for that is quite large and it's so delicious! I haven't tried too many of the other dishes yet, but would definitely recommend!! I've eaten in once and also got takeaway another time. GREAT choices to take your vegetarian friends or anyone for that matter.

We visited Mosob twice in our trip up to Newcastle from London. We've dined at Ethiopian restaurants before in London and love the injera, spices and coffee, so wanted to try this restaurant in Newcastle. The food and the ambience were excellent. I would personally highly recommend the Derek Tibs (barbecued lamb) and Shiro. The coffee ceremony was also brilliant, with a nice touch of ginger added to the coffee. In all - the food and coffee was better than many restaurants in London. The atmosphere was welcoming and family friendly (we came with two young kids), relaxing and the Ethiopian music was great.

Sometimes the most wonderful food experiences start with a slight nervousness. As it was last night when my pal confidently guided us into a lesser-known part of town, stopped outside an unassuming door, took us up a flight of stairs and led us into, what can only be described as food heaven. I first experienced and loved Ethiopian food in San Francisco but did not imagine I would get the chance to experience such cuisine and cooked by people from Eritrea, right in the heart of my hometown, Newcastle.

I thought that I'd tried food from most cuisines - but then I tried the Ethiopian food that Mosob offers. It was honestly the best food that I've had in Newcastle. I shared a 4 person platter with some friends. There was plenty of choice and excellent portions of each. There were at least 10 different things to try, and each of them were absolutely delicious. I honestly can't wait to go back - I'm just waiting for a special occasion so that I don't eat one of the four person platters by myself!

The restaurant is a little hard to find, but the food is absolutely delicious. We had the mixed veg/meat platter for two, which is served on injera and comes with more on the side. The various dishes were all excellent, and the portions were copious and well-priced.

Attentive service and some utterly stomach hugging, well spiced and generously portioned dishes. Both meat and veggie options served on a huge platter of injera. We couldn't fault a thing.