Destination guide
— Eritrea

Food and drink

ITALIAN CUISINE IN THE RESTAURANTS OF THE LARGER CITIES 
ARE MORE OFTEN AVAILABLE. MASSAWA IS RENOWNED FOR ITS   
EXCELLENT SEAFOOD, ESPECIALLY PRAWNS AND LOBSTER. STAPLE
FOODS INCLUDE KITCHA, A THIN BREAD MADE FROM WHEAT AND  
INJERA A SPONGY PANCAKE. LOCAL SPECIALITIES ARE OFTEN   
VERY SPICY.                                             
                                                        
TEA AND ESPRESSO COFFEE ARE VERY POPULAR DRINKS. THEY   
ARE DRUNK BLACK WITH A LOT OF SUGAR. IN SOME REGIONS    
COFFEE IS SERVED WITH GINGER OR BLACK PEPPER & SUGAR.   
FRUIT JUICES (BANANA, MANGO & PAPAYA) ARE AVAILABLE.