So tasty! We were hanging out in Brightwood with some friends who live in the neighborhood and they recommended Deset. It was some of the best Ethiopian food I've ever had! We had a great time - the family that owned the restaurant was SO nice and welcoming. We can't wait to come back soon!
Excellent food and gracious staff. Not a highbrow place but quite a lot of locals.
We had Chicken Awazi and fish Gulash with rice and salad. Both were very delicious. I would love to come back here try other dishes. The service was very nice and staff were very friendly.
I was waking down the street from my AirBnB actually looking for Chinese food. I stopped a young couple and they actually said none in the area but pointed out Deset which I had passed a few times.
Wonderful Chicken Tiba dish and salad.. I was in the back by the stand where they poured on the incense which I Love but many people may not enjoy the heavy smoke from the burning. I had no issue. Would definitely come back on my next trip!
If you go here in a group make sure you inform that you want your food on separate plates. Staff was extremely nice and frendly
Place to eat good Ethiopian Coffee.
At this place you can come and check out Sunday coffee ceremony by me
Had ordered the veggie combo over Uber Eats and it was very unique under all the other competitors.
My girlfriend and I came here because it was 11:00 on New Years’s Day and nowhere else was open. We absolutely loved it! The food came quick and was delicious! We got the meat combination platter for 1 and it was enough to fill us both. It was my girlfriend’s first time eating Ethiopian food and she loved it. And the staff was very friendly. Would recommend to anyone, especially for a late night meal!
Their vegetarian platter was awesome and totally hit the spot. The waitress was very tentative and friendly. I heard they have live music some nights and I am very excited to go there again. Next time i will have to bring a friend or my mom would definitely enjoy the atmosphere .
The vegetarian options at Deset do not disappoint at all. 5* for food, 3* for ambiance. While this is no luxury dining, or "cozy" spot, what this little restaurant lacks in ambiance, it makes up for in excellent food with massive flavor. There is a full bar with good prices, and a nice selection of Ethiopian beers to wash it all down with. If you're in the mood for high flavor with little flare, this is the spot for you. Will definitely be coming back.
I have a veggie combination with a fish wow its very delicious and fresh one order was enough for two persons but I eat it by myself I think the chief cook is professional and beautiful combination.
Excellent Customer service you can not compare with other Ethiopian restaurant specially Amy Desta wow I love this Restaurant even though I live in Baltimore MD but I don't mind to drive 62 miles to get this type of special food.
My Advise is to you please keep it the Standard of your Quality and Quantity including your sweet customer service.
I love you all Deset family god bless
Jessica Sojorne Libere
+5
Not only great food, but a wonderful service. I was picking up food to take to a friend who was having a rough time. The portions were incredible - we each got two meals from one meat platter (for 2). The owner is really patient and kind. All that plus yummy food, what else can you want?!
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