First time trying Ethiopian cuisine. Not sure what authentic Ethiopian food should taste like but they’re version tastes pretty good to a first timer like me. got the 50/50 and the waitress suggested a mix of red (spicier) and yellow (milder) sauces dishes. the waitresses were extremely friendly and welcoming. great service!
Beautiful restaurant with a great patient staff and wonderful food. We didn't have to wait long to be seated and orders were taken quickly and efficiently and all safety protocols were in place for indoor eating during covid as well.
Portions are generous and everything was flavorful and spiced just right. Pricing was spot on as well. My sausages really enjoyed eating with their hands and loved that they entrees were mildly spiced for their young taste buds. The lentil Sambusa was spicy and we were warned as it came to the table so we wouldn't give it to the kids, which I appreciated very much. Loved their 4 near/4 veg combo and their Kitfo was perfectly spiced for the adults and crazy delicious.
Will definitely be back when in town again and will definitely be recommending for as long as they are open!
It was pretty open the night we came in, And where is that immediately. By looking at the menu, without hesitation immediately decided To order the combo which included four veggies and four minutes. I decided to go with the collard greens, the puréed chickpeas, the tomatoes, and the red lentils. I thought I wouldn’t be able to finish it, but, by the end of it I was actually hoping for more injera. Great prices, great beef and chicken. Interior is nothing special but it’s those places that are always the best. Based in AdMo I’d recommend this place to anyone visiting DC and he’s looking to get our ‘little Ethiopia’ experience!
I ordered a sambusa and their vegetarian combo with creamy chickpeas, spinach, split peas and beets. I told the server that I'm a wimp with spicy and she kindly suggested the milder food options, she was very patient and helpful. The food was absolutely delicious and filling 😊❤
I love the opportunity to eat dishes that don't require utensils. Made the food so much more rewarding to eat. Would 10/10 recommend.
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This restaurant is fabulous! We started by ordering an appetizer called Lentils Sambusa. It was a little turnover with a great sauce on the side. My husband and I ordered one for each of us. Then, we ordered two main dishes and four vegetable sides. They were all served on one platter over injera. We also got injera on the side. Injera is crepe-like flatbread. You do not use silverware to eat from the platter. Instead, you tear off bits of injera and wrap it around small bites taken from the platter. For our main dishes we ordered Goden Tibs (fried short ribs) and Key Wot (spicy beef stew). Then we also ordered four vegetable sides: Ater (yellow lentils), Mesir (spicy red lentils), Gomen (spicy collard greens), and some beet mixture. We loved everything we ordered and we were quite full at the end of our meal. This is is tasty and different dining experience. Think of spicy as something flavorful like cardamon and ginger and not overly hot.
The bill was quite reasonable. I would come back here if I ever come back to Washington D.C. again.
If you've never indulged in Ethiopian cuisine, one of DC's most vital ethnic dining delights, start with Zenebech. You'll mix and match various meats and veggies all served atop a pillowy bread called injera. The food is excellent and the experience of sharing food and eating with your hands is just as fun and memorable.
First time having Ethiopian food and I enjoyed it. The rubbery 'bread' is interesting, but goes well with the different 'curries.' I got the meat combo platter and it came with your choice of 4 veggies. The dish comes with the bread under the curries as well as a 'clean' one the side for each person. This was definitely more than enough for two of us and it did not break the bank.
The food here was great. BUT... the service, although friendly, was sloooowww. And it was shocking that, for our party of five, we received 2 - yes, that's right, only TWO - injera, aside from what was spread as a base on the platter. Extra cost extra, and we were even willing to pay it, but first no one came to our table to check on us, and when we did finally grab a waitress to order extra injera... they never came. Also, the amount of food was about half the amount we've received at other Ethiopian restaurants. We had the spiced tea as well, and it was very good.
Bruhhhh... This is SO good. I haven't had Ethiopian food in a while. Im so glad I chose this place although doordash. Damn near doubles the price. Super spicy and flavorful. Nice portions.
First time trying Ethiopian food and I really loved it. The sour injera goes well with everything on the plate. I particularly liked the goat curry, which was flavorful and tender. Really excellent.
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