Im Herzen Afrikas, Eritrean restaurant in Gutleutstrasse, Frankfurt, Germany.
Im Herzen Afrikas is an Eritrean restaurant on Gutleutstrasse in Frankfurt that serves traditional dishes such as Zigni alongside vegetarian options like Timtim. Meals are eaten with injera, a flat sourdough bread that also serves as the plate.
The restaurant carries on recipes that Eritrean families have passed down over generations, keeping those cooking traditions alive in Frankfurt. Over time, some local German ingredients have been added without changing the original flavors.
The walls are covered with African murals and the furniture is made of dark wood, giving the room a warm and grounded feel. Food is served on shared platters, which encourages guests to eat together in the East African way.
The restaurant is close to Willy-Brandt-Platz station, making it easy to reach by public transport. Seating is limited, so booking ahead is a good idea, especially at weekends.
The name of the restaurant means 'In the Heart of Africa' in German, which hints at the intention to bring East African table traditions to the city. The long shared tables are arranged so that guests who do not know each other often end up talking during the meal.
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