Basha Cafe, Cambridge

The aromas at Basha Cafe—ginger, garlic, cardamom, and chili powder—might make it hard to wait for your meal. But the patient are rewarded with Ethiopian entrees featuring chicken, beef, lamb, or veggies, all attentively spiced and cooked. Grilled lamb cubes mingle with injera and gravy, red lentils ignite the palate with spicy flavor, and chicken in traditional berbere sauce arrives with herbed butter and boiled eggs. On some nights, Basha Cafe also provides entertainment, captivating guests with live music.