Name: Sambosa – Beef
Brand: Merkato Restaurant
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (65 reviews)

Sambosa – Ethiopian Beef Pastry in Winnipeg

(65 reviews)

Merkato Restaurant's Sambosa is Winnipeg's favourite Ethiopian appetizer — chopped prime beef mixed with hot green peppers, onions, and garlic, wrapped in homemade thin flatbread and fried until golden and crispy. Served hot, two pieces per order. A crowd-pleaser to start your Ethiopian dining experience.

Fried Fresh

Spice Level: Spiced

Crowd Favourite

About Merkato's Beef Sambosa

Sambosa is the Ethiopian equivalent of a samosa — a crispy, fried pastry with a savoury filling. At Merkato, our Beef Sambosa is made in-house with a filling of finely chopped prime beef, hot green peppers, aromatic onions, and garlic, all seasoned with Ethiopian spices. The pastry is hand-folded and fried to order, creating a crunchy shell with a juicy, flavourful interior.

Served in a pair (2 pieces), the Sambosa is the ideal starter before diving into the main injera spread. The combination of the crispy exterior and the bold, spiced beef filling makes it one of the most ordered appetizers at Merkato. Pairs perfectly with a side of Ethiopian hot sauce (awaze) for extra heat.

What Customers Say About Merkato Restaurant

Danielle D.

TripAdvisor Reviewer

"Sam, the owner, treats us like we are family. He wants to make sure we enjoy the food. And we ALWAYS do! He will customize food to make sure we enjoy it! The portions are great! Prices are reasonable. You can taste the richness! It's a delight."

August 2024

Jeff C.

Winnipeg Regular

"Merkato is my favourite restaurant in Winnipeg. Everything, from the decor and music, to the food, to the proprietress, perfectly emulates the style of a typical Ethiopian cafe. Never crowded, you won't be rushed as you select from an incredible variety of dishes. Serving sizes are large despite the inexpensive prices."

October 2012

Cannuckk

TripAdvisor Reviewer

"We were served by the friendly owner of the restaurant, and he suggested the mixed platter, which had seven different dishes (three meat and four vegetable based). Eating Ethiopian style — no utensils, just hands aided by the spongy flatbread — was a fun and unique experience. The total bill was only $50 Cdn all in, so it certainly was good value."

September 2023

Find Us in Winnipeg

Merkato Restaurant

Address:
352 Cumberland Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3B 1T3, Canada

Phone:
+1 204-947-9802

Hours:

Monday: 1 PM – 12 AM
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday – Sunday: 1 PM – 12 AM

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