Asmara - African specialties at the Mühlburger Tor in Karlsruhe

The Eritrean specialties of Asmara in Karlsruhe offer meat dishes as well as vegan main courses, so there's something for everyone! The special feature? For an extraordinary culinary experience, all dishes at Asmara can also be eaten traditionally by hand with a piece of flatbread. 

Of course, the restaurant also offers cutlery for those who don't quite have the confidence. But you should definitely try out the traditional way of eating with your hands and the country's typical table rules!  

Spicy appetizers & fragrant butter from Eritrea in the heart of Karlsruhe

Asmara starts with starters such as kategna - a starter with berbere (a hot spice) and fragrant butter on the traditional flatbread ingehra, merek - a curry meat broth with ginger strips, sambusa - homemade dumplings filled with minced meat and lentils or ful - an oriental spiced bean puree served with flatbread. 

Meat dishes with flatbread at Asmara in Karlsruhe

For all Karlsruhe residents who prefer meat-based options, Asmara offers a wide selection: Beef, chicken or lamb - all served with linseed, rosemary potatoes, red lentils or Eritrean vegetables. For guests who follow a vegan diet, the menu also offers delicious specialties from Africa:

• Chickpea stew
• Curried vegetables with potatoes, green beans, celery and onions
• Okra vegetables in a spicy tomato sauce
• Kale with roasted linseed, red lentils and curried white cabbage

All dishes are also served with the traditional Inghera flatbread.

Coconut milk rice, warm fruit salad & baked banana: a sweet finish with Eritrean desserts

Of course, a sweet highlight is also a must when visiting Asmara. The restaurant conjures up traditional desserts such as a warm fruit salad with natural yoghurt and roasted almonds, baked banana with vanilla ice cream or coconut milk rice with fresh fruit and almond syrup.

Treat yourself to a little visit to "Africa" and discover the lovingly decorated restaurant, try the traditional Eritrean cuisine and experience the country's typical table rules. 

All dishes are also available to go. 

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