Eritrea Going Out
Food and Drink
National specialities:
• Kitcha (a thin bread made from wheat).
• Injera (a spongy pancake).
• Tsebhi (meat sauté of either lamb or beef with fresh tomatoes and hot peppers).
• Alicha birsen (lentil curry).
National drinks:
• Bun (coffee) and shahi (plain tea). Tea and espresso are drunk black with a lot of sugar. In some regions, coffee is served with ginger or black pepper and sugar.
• Swa (beer brewed from a local grain).
• Fruit juices (banana, mango and papaya) are usually available.
Tipping: Hotels and restaurants add a service charge, usually around 10%. Tipping is fairly common, in small amounts. Taxi drivers are not usually tipped.
Shopping
Shopping hours: Mon-Sat 0830-1300, 1430-2030 (regional variations occur).
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