Inventive Ethiopian-Swedish fusion, stellar uni pasta & memorable desserts.
This establishment offers a creative fusion of Ethiopian and Swedish culinary traditions, masterfully executed by chefs Marcus Samuelsson and Fariyal Abdullahi. The menu is a thoughtful exploration of both cultures, featuring standouts like a novel 'Swediopian' dish with berbere-cured salmon and injera chips. Customers rave about the uni pasta and a delicate crudo starter, showcasing the kitchen's innovative approach to seafood.
The cuisine is a unique fusion of Ethiopian and Swedish influences, with a focus on seafood. While the uni pasta and crudo starter are highly praised, some diners have reported an inconsistent dining experience.
"The uni pasta and the seasonal Coconut Tres Leches Cake have been specifically highlighted as must-try dishes."
While some customers have had exceptional experiences and highly recommend the restaurant, others have found the quality to be inconsistent or average, with a noted decline in subsequent visits.
Important Note
Customer experiences have been inconsistent, with some finding the quality to be average or declining over time.
"This user commented that they believe the restaurant is Hav & Mar."
Neutral"This commenter suggested Hav & Mar based on the appearance of the plates."
Neutral"The original poster confirmed Hav & Mar as the correct restaurant, expressing significant gratitude for the identification after months of searching."
Positive"This user identified Hav & Mar based on the plates shown and shared a link to a similar cake, noting it might have been removed from the menu."
Neutral"This user agreed that the restaurant is Hav & Mar and mentioned that the dessert pictured is a seasonal Coconut Tres Leches Cake."
Neutral"This commenter confirmed the restaurant is Hav & Mar, noting the crudo starter and correcting the cuisine type to Swedish-Ethiopian, not Latin."
Neutral"This user suggested Hav & Mar as the potential restaurant based on the provided photo."
Neutral"This user listed Hav & Mar as a recommendation for creative/tasty fusion restaurants."
Neutral"Hav & Mar is mentioned as a dining option."
Neutral"Hav and Mar is listed as a restaurant option in Chelsea."
Neutral"Hav And Mar is included in a list of recommended restaurants near Penn Station."
Neutral"This restaurant was suggested as a dinner option for a work dinner near Hudson Yards."
Neutral"This user includes Hav & Mar in a list of suggestions for a corporate dinner venue."
Neutral"This user expressed significant enjoyment of Hav & Mar."
Positive"Hav & Mar was included in a comprehensive list of restaurants that did not make it onto the 2025 NY Times list."
Neutral"This user noted that Hav & Mar, a former favorite, had dropped off the list, expressing disappointment."
Neutral"This user simply lists Hav and Mar as a suggested restaurant."
Neutral"Commenter noted that while their first visit to Hav and Mar was good, subsequent visits showed a decline in quality, similar to their experience at Red Rooster."
Negative"The original poster found their experiences at Hav & Mar to be inconsistent, describing it as "really hit or miss"."
Neutral"Commenter described Hav and Mar as merely "par" or average."
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