TZOM - Eritrean

Injera, Zigni, and Fatta: What’s on the Table

Anyone looking for an African restaurant in Berlin that truly cooks will eventually find themselves at TZOM. The menu is concise, and intentionally so. The focus is on the classic Eritrean Injera, the sour flatbread that serves as both plate and cutlery. Aromatic stews and pots are served on top, including Zigni, a spicy beef stew, or Fatta, a signature dish with fried bread, minced meat, and yogurt. Those who don’t eat meat will also find plenty to enjoy. Vegetarian and vegan dishes are clearly marked and plentiful. For drinks, Eritrean beer or one of the homemade sparkling juices is recommended. Traditionally, meals are eaten with the hands, though cutlery is provided upon request. Portions are large and meant for sharing.

Firmly Rooted in the Kreuzberg Neighborhood for Over Eleven Years

TZOM has been located on Dieffenbachstraße in Kreuzberg for over eleven years. The operators originally come from Asmara, the capital of Eritrea, and have brought their culinary influences from Eritrea, Italy, and other places. The restaurant is situated in a typical basement venue, common in Kreuzberg, which gives it a particularly cozy character. Those who want to stroll through the neighborhood after their meal will find Bantabaa, a West African restaurant with Gambian and Senegalese dishes near Görlitzer Park, and Langano, an Ethiopian restaurant on Kohlfurter Straße, not far from TZOM. Together, these places form a small African culinary triangle in the south of Kreuzberg.