Asmara

Named after the capital of Eritrea, Asmara has been serving authentic North African fare in Central Square since 1986. Over the last 25 or so years, the family-owned joint has been a popular spot amongst locals looking for a traditional, Eritrean dining experience and deliciously vibrant food. Plates are served on customary woven tables called mesob, and guests use their fingers filled with injera to scoop slow-cooked, spiced morsels into their mouths. Even after all of these years in operation, it’s still a Cambridge mainstay for groups of friends and family looking to spend time together and share a meal.