Food: Abay is a truly unique dining experience.  For those who grew up outside the city, or even those who live in the city but aren't adventurous eaters, you may have never even considered the prospects of eating Ethiopian cuisine.  You should.  The menu caters to all types, and has appetizers, soups, entrees and desserts that are unlike anything you've had before.  There are daily or weekly specials, so ask, but the standard menu is loaded with interesting options.  At our last visit, we started with a ginger-carrot-cashew soup which was unbelievably good, so good I'd order it takeout alone.  We followed with a hummus like appetizer which was good but not mind blowing.  The main dish at Abay is what draws the crowd, and the dishes are meant to be consumed by a crowd.  The entrees are served on a large platter on top of a flat-doughy bread called injera.  You tear the injera into a small piece, grab a morsel of whatever the entree is, and eat it.  The entrees are meant for a group,  so bring friends.  Utensils are provided if requested, but its all finger food at Abay.  We order the vegetarian platter, where you pick four of the entrees which are placed on the injera.  The veggie options are incredible combinations of veggies, spices, and sauces that most have never thought to combine.  We have never had room for dessert.\n\nPrice: The appetizers, soups, and desserts are all modestly priced, and entrees are even more reasonable because they are meant to be shared.  You and your date can eat your fill and splurge on some ginger beer for under $70 with tip.\n\nDrinks: Abay is BYOB.  They also offer Ethiopan coffee, tea, and they typically have interesting ginger beer, cream soda, and other soda options to try.\n\nAtmosphere: The dining room is large at Abay, but fills quickly, especially on weekend evenings.  Consider making a reservation.  There are tables small and large, both in number of seats and in height.  The normal height tables usually fill first, leaving the smaller tables with seats that only rise about two feet off the ground to fill later.  We have never sat at the smaller tables, but this seems like the more authentic Abay experience.  The menu has a glossary to help you decipher which ingredients are in your meal. Located on S. Highland Ave., it may not be easy to find a parking space.  \n\nService: The wait staff is prepared to answer all of your questions about the menu, from what words mean to how big a dish is to how to eat the food once its served.  They are all super friendly, willing to help, and very attentive.\n\n(+): one-of-a-kind eating experience for a fair price, unlike anything you will have otherwise\n\n(-): gets busy quick, plan ahead if you are going on a weekend\n\nWould I go back again? Without question.  This is one of the best restaurants in Pittsburgh.