Best Ethiopian restaurant we’ve ever been to - food and service was exceptional. Loved the vegetarian deluxe dish and Habesha cold gold beer!
Excellent food and service. Vegetarian 10-Sampler was a delight I had been waiting for.
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A busy place (for good reason). Service is super friendly and helpful, and seating was throughout the restaurant (a little cramped), but we sat outside with heat lamps and it was covered, which was good as it was lightly raining.
Limited street parking is available, but we parked in a nearby parking lot.
We had about 5 people in our group on a Saturday evening so we waited about 20 minutes for a table and it was great as we were seated outside where the weather was cooler (it was a bit warm inside for me). The place is quite small, and you need to climb stairs to get in. This would not be handicap accessible (or stroller accessible).
Once inside, there is a small bar and tables. Upstairs is more seating if they have larger parties or groups. There is also a small patio out back with additional seating (and heat lamps if you need it).
The serve helped us pick a platter that would work well for our vegetarian and meat eaters. It was all delicious and well seasoned (even if I didn't know what I was eating at any given time - LOL). She explained it, but I lost track as we dug in! I look forward to coming back again!
I’m from out of town and this restaurant was recommended to me. I was so impressed! The food was amazing - I got the vegetarian special with lentils. It came out so quickly, was a nice size portion, and they took great care of me when I was at the bar by myself. I wish I lived here so I could keep going. Highly recommend!
Madan Attimagge RAJSHEKARAPPA
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Delicious food. It offers unique flavors and communal dining experiences. Injera, a sourdough flatbread, is a staple. Dishes like Doro Wat (spicy chicken stew) and Kitfo (minced raw meat) showcase the rich culinary heritage.
Dim lit, small scale Ethiopian spot. Best for smaller crowds. Laid back vibe. Ordered the beef ribs stewed in tomato, onion, bell pepper, & jalapeno. Beef was juicy, but also tough. There was some gristle. They brought out my food & then doled out the portions for me. Never had that at an Ethiopian restaurant. Gave adequate amounts of injera also.
Trying food from another country for the first time is always a fun experience. The food here is delicious and the staff are all friendly. If I come to DC again, I will definitely visit here again.
UPDATE - another delicious meal at our favorite Ethiopian restaurant. I'm not a vegetarian but their vegetarian combinations could keep me very happily fed. December 2023.
PREVIOUS VISIT
My husband and I went today for his birthday dinner - he declared it a best birthday. We had the deluxe vegetarian. Several items we'd never had or seen before. All delicious. Our server was sweet and patiently answered our questions.
We look forward to future visits.
It’s a small hole in the wall kind of place. Nothing too fancy except for the food. No wonder they were Michelin recommended. Have plenty of options of vegetarians and meat eaters (even the non beef and non pork people). Everything came quickly and our server was very attentive. Only thing I’d mention if you take kids, there are not many options except spaghetti. If you kid is not picky they will be fine, otherwise plan ahead for kids.
Our first time trying Ethiopian food and it didn’t disappoint! The food was delicious & flavorful. The service was amazing - we had 3 wonderful ladies checking on us. The atmosphere was homey & quaint. The deluxe vegan special was great to be able to try a bunch of things, and the Chercher beef special tibs was delicious. Highly recommend this place!
The atmosphere is not what you would come to this place for. The food is very good, but I don’t understand the hype honestly. However, the injera was SUPERB.
What a lovely place! Our food was absolutely delicious and we will definitely be coming back. The service was also very good, everyone working there were really kind and accommodating. It is intimate inside, not a ton of tables or room. They also have a patio. We got the vegetarian platter and everything on it was super delicious! The meat was also perfect.
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