Solid Ethiopian spot!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Can get a little loud when it's really busy[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] - Meat sampler w/ siga tibs + special tibs and shiro wat + ater kik alicha: 8/10, the injera was so soft and yummy!! Loved the special tibs and the sauce, but the siga tibs was just okay. Both veggies dishes were so yummy!! Would def get those again read more

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Incredible Ethiopian cuisine in the East Village. It's a below street level step to get through the front door. Once through the door, you're greeted with a smile and a table to sit at. The service at Awash is amazing. They're there to do their job, helpful with menu questions and speedy with any orders. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Awash is a low lit restaurant with comfortable seating perfect for hearty conversations.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food is great. The flavors are there. The portions are pretty good for what you pay. Don't shy away from trying new items on the menu, you won't regret it. read more

Awash Ethiopian Restaurant - Doro Wat Special Tibs Misir Wat Gomen Besiga - Ethiopian Near Me - New York, New York

Fantastic Ethiopian spot in alphabet city. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great stylish interior.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Is located downstairs. Service was excellent. Quick attentive and friendly. Food was amazing. Tasty and just like I'm used to back in DC spots like Dukem. Highly encourage to try this spot. read more

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Incredible Ethiopian food! The injera is perfect, the shared platters are flavorful and generous, and the spices are rich without being overwhelming. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Warm, welcoming staff and a cozy atmosphere make Awash one of the best dining experiences in NYC.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Highly recommend! #AwashEthiopian #EthiopianFood #AuthenticEats #NYCFoodie #FoodCulture read more

Awash Ethiopian Restaurant - Meat and vegetable platter - Ethiopian Near Me - New York, New York

Brought my sister here for her first Ethiopian food experience and we shared the meat combo for two - solid portion and a fun variety to try everything at once. The server was super kind and welcoming, which made the whole experience feel warm and cozy. The meats were flavorful and tender, and the injera was tangy and soft. That said, I personally still prefer Hawi in Ithaca overall since their seasoning hits just a bit harder and their injera is fluffier. Also wasn't the biggest fan of the gomen (collard greens) here. I prefer it more mushier. Still, great spot for a casual intro to Ethiopian cuisine with generous portions and genuinely sweet service. Would come back with friends to try more! read more

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Still exploring the Ethiopian food scene here in NYC, so don't have much to compare to besides past experiences in other cities, but overall I think it's great! The servers here are so nice, welcoming, and attentive. Throughout our time here, they refilled our water multiple times, and offered more injera when we ran out (at no extra charge). The meats we ordered were also seasoned very well, and packed with flavor. I also liked the variety of vegetable sides that the meats came with. Though, I do wish that the vegetables were a bit more seasoned. Would definitely come back! read more

Awash Ethiopian Restaurant - Special Tibs, Doro Wat - Ethiopian Near Me - New York, New York

Friendly staff, [[HIGHLIGHT]]lovely decor[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], amazing food. Thank you for a memorable night. Definitely get the avocado salata! read more

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Unimpressive food. Did not ask once how the food was. Came here on Friday afternoon to a half empty restaurant so no excuse for poor service. Was rushed out after finishing last bite. Will not return. read more

Been craving some Ethiopian for a while and Awash was at the top of my list to try. We ordered a lot of our favorite dishes and ended up getting a large platter for the two of us. It took about 45 minutes to get our food after placing the order but you can tell it was all fresh and hot. Both of us being starving, the wait was a bit longer than I expected and it wasn't that crowded. Food quality was great, however it could use more heat. The spiciness level is no where near authentic Ethiopian food I've had before. The injera was great, plenty of bread to scoop up all that deliciousness. We definitely polished off the platter. As for some improvements, perhaps a simpler menu that doesn't have weird charges listed for sharing. The price for one person for one plate (2 meat, 2 veggie) was $26. We ended up getting two and picked 4 of each category. Needless to say, I think it was a bit on the expensive side. Ambiance was casual, nothing extraordinary about the decor. I'm sure it can get romantic if you put in the request. Also, I tried making a reservation online for two, but the site only allows reservations for parties larger than 5. Overall, between the wait time, food needing more heat (spice), plain decor, and price; this place gets a solid 3 stars. Easiest fix would be to list out the spicy items on the menu and use real heat not catered to weak American palettes. For the decor, maybe some table cloths and cloth napkins to take it up a level. Maybe some music could help also. Those changes would at least justify the price. read more

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Food is excellent and the service is attentive, welcoming and warm. Their veg sambusas and veg combo are very delicious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have a large space that I have been able to dinners with 30 friends.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] And it's not impossible to get a reservation if you plan ahead (for large groups) and often don't need reservations if it's a party of two to three people...which in the E Village is a welcome relief. read more

Acknowledging that I've never tried Ethiopian food before and didn't know what to expect, I became a huge fan after dining at Awash. Wrapping up a day of shopping in Soho, I visited Awash for an early weeknight dinner. I called ahead to make sure there would be seating available, and my group of four was seated in the cozy dining room upon arrival. We started our meal with an appetizer of beef sambusa. The best way I can describe this dish is richly-seasoned ground beef enveloped in flaky phyllo pastry, paired with a tangy and flavorful dipping sauce. I could have eaten an entire plate by myself. For our main course, we ordered the vegetarian platter to share. We were awed by the platter's presentation: jewel-toned vegetables dotted a thin sheet of injera like a paint palette. From the spiced lentils to the tangy cabbage, everything paired so well together. When we were done eating, every last morsel was scraped from the platter. Overall, the service was excellent, the food was delicious, and we had a lovely and memorable dining experience. read more

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I went here with one of my other groups not realizing that I've been to their location nearby to be on Court Street a couple of times. Service was friendly though a tad slow but they did refill the injera whenever it was running low. To drink, I had the Spris, a 50-50 mix of coffee and tea which is kind of like their version of a Yuanyan though there are some good spices in the coffee and it's served quite hot. Outside of tea/coffee, they have Tej/honey wine and a selection of other beers, wines, and soft drinks. We sat at one table but split our meal into two different large platters as it was just easier to figure out things sampling stuff one side didn't order. For appetizers, our table stuck with the Engudai Tibs consisting of mushrooms, onions, and jalapenos sautéed and seasoned with an Ethiopian herb and spice mixture as well as some injera of course. The mushrooms were very tasty with a lot of cooked down onion and tomato and a good blend. I would recommend them. The other table had the Sambusa or pastry shells stuffed with spiced beef or mixed vegetables served with dipping sauce which has three pieces per order. I believe they got the mixed vegetables and I didn't try. We got a mix of platters. For chicken, the Doro Wat or stewed chicken with a hard-boiled egg is both one of the national dishes and one of my favorites. The chicken is cooked down nicely and the spice blend is unique and tasty almost reminding me of mole with the blend. The Special Kitfo or steak tartare, onions, and jalapenos marinated in clarified butter and an exclusive blend of spices, is another unique dish. This is either available entirely raw which is traditional or barely cooked. The spice blend which includes mitmita adds a strong cardamom and clove flavor. The other beef dish was the Awash Tibs or charbroiled beef cubes marinated in wine, with onions & jalapeños. The beef was a bit less tender than I would like but it was also well flavored. Otherwise for meat there was Beg Alicha which is a mild lamb stew with clarified butter and a variety of herbs. As described, the spices are more mild and the lamb is very soft being surprisingly more tender than the beef. I wouldn't recommend the Asa Kitfo or ground salmon with onions, and jalapeos cooked in clarified butter and a house blend of spices. There's a good reason why there's only one fish dish on the entire menu as the salmon seemed canned but the spices were decent. For vegetarian, the Key Sir Alicha or beets and carrots cooked with onions and flavored with herbs and spices in a mild stew. was my favorite with some texture left on the beets. The Gomen or chopped collard greens sauteed with ginger, garlic, onions, and herbs was probably 2nd with tender greens in a well flavored sauce. The Misir Wat or split red lentil stew cooked in a spicy mixture was also tasty. There was also a salad on the platter which was fine. Both locations are around a mid/upper 3. There's better Ethiopian food but most of the good spots are much further up in Harlem such as Benyam and the food is better here than anything surrounding. Solid spot. read more

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Wow was Awash Ethiopian good. The Doro Wat was the best I have ever had and I frequent Ethiopian restaurants in DC. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a real neighborhood place that has a good following[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was busy with locals for a reason.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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This was my first time trying Ethiopian food and I will be eating it again. The food was flavorful and everything was cooked amazingly. There was more than enough injera for the meal. My party ordered the siga tibs and gored gored which each came with veggies decided by the chef and a salad. The service was pretty nice, given we were the only table there. read more

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Wanted some Ethiopian food - there wasn't that many options in the area so chose to check out Awash. Located in the basement- this was busy and bustling on a Saturday night. Opted for the vegetable platter for 2 people. It was good, but not the best Ethiopian food I've had. The awash tibs had really great flavor - though the beef itself was a bit tough. The injera was sour and spongy - good stuff. Overall, Awash is a decent Ethiopian joint. The owner is lovely, and the food is decent. Service is very very slow though - it took them forever to serve the food. If you've never had Ethiopian food, check it out as there aren't that many options in the area. The acoustics in the place itself isn't the best though so it might be very loud due to the low ceilings and enclosed space. read more

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My girlfriend and I had dinner here last night. [[HIGHLIGHT]]When we walked in we felt let down by the lack of ambience and decor. The restaurant is poorly lit, a bit stuffy, and for a couple on a date night, does not set the mood.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We decided to sit anyway and give it a chance. We were advised by our server to get the chef special meat sampler which came with 8 servings: four meat, four veggie. Out of the 8, one of the meat dishes was inedible, tasting off and not fresh. We told our server about this and the best they could do was offer to replace the item or comp our can of Coca Cola. When asked about taking it off the bill, a sensible request given the concern of food quality, we were dismissed. Of the other dishes, a few others were both dry in texture and oily in preparation. There were only 2-3 items on the platter that we actually enjoyed eating. On a separate note, we called ahead to order gluten free injera for a celiac diner, which turned out to be $15 extra for three pieces, which seems incredibly overpriced! Not to mention that the excess oils from the different dishes had seeped into the platter injera and it was basically inedible, as it was falling apart. The meal cost us around $80, which seems ridiculous for the quality and service. Would not recommend and pretty disappointed, especially about not being compensated for the items that we could not eat. read more

I've ordered takeout from Awash a few times, and it's always been great. Out of all the Ethiopian food I've had in NYC, Awash has been my favorite so far. I always order the vegetable platter, which comes with a selection of 4 dishes and 2 injeras. I would like the portions to be slightly larger, but it's usually enough to fill me for a meal. I'll definitely order from here again! read more

Awash Ethiopian Restaurant - Vegetable Sampler - Ethiopian Near Me - New York, New York

I went here with a friend for dinner on a Friday night. I hadn't eaten Ethiopian food in a few years, so I didn't know what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised with how wonderful our dinner was! We ordered the engudai tibs (sautéed mushrooms, onions, and jalapeños) as an appetizer. It was one of my favorite things I tried. For dinner, I ordered the meat sampler, which came with 2 meat and 2 vegetable dishes. I chose beg alicha (lamb stew), awash chicken, misir wat (stewed red lentils), and gomen (sautéed collard greens). Everything was so flavorful. My favorites were the beg alicha and the misir wat. The sampler was quite large and I took home about half of it. Overall, great food, great service, and affordable prices. I highly recommend. read more

Awash Ethiopian Restaurant - Meat Sampler (L-R: misir wat, beg alicha, awash chicken, gomen) served on injera - Ethiopian Near Me - New York, New York

I LOVE Ethiopian food and this spot proved that NYC has quality options! Our server was so excited to see that we devoured our food in under 20 minutes, I've never seen someone smile so wide! My sister and I would definitely come back soon read more

Awash Ethiopian Restaurant - Meat Sampler and Shiro Wat in the middle - Ethiopian Near Me - New York, New York

The dishes here have a way of exceeding your expectations. Right when we got there, a pleasant staff member greeted us. Reasonable prices, easy-to-understand options, and satisfying dishes. You'll find unique taste pairings that somehow make sense. I'd tell friends this place is worth visiting. read more

This spot deserves every positive comment possible. These workers exhibit true pleasantness. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Tasty food served efficiently in a comfortable atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Awash Ethiopian Restaurant handles all elements skillfully - they prepare great food, create beautiful surroundings, maintain the right mood, and provide excellent service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The restaurant's position is ideal and we'll return. read more

I recommend this restaurant to everyone I care about. I've had nothing but good experiences with their food and the amounts are just right. The employees demonstrated remarkable expertise throughout service. The whole selection offers great taste. I value having this restaurant in my neighborhood. read more

Their cooking reflects genuine culinary knowledge. Their staff seemed genuinely nice. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The style inside impressed me.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Every dish shows culinary expertise. I want to return to taste what else they make. read more

The same day my friend and I went to Panorama Room, we returned to Brooklyn in search of dinner. She hasn't tried Ethiopian food before and I loved it when I had it in Tucson. So we found this place -- thank Steve Jobs/Steve Wozniak for Apple Maps. This place was still open and mind you, it was late. There were still a good amount of people inside. So we decided to try it. We both ordered this drink that I don't remember the name of it, but it was some sort of honey wine and champagne maybe. It was really sweet and I totally tipped over the first one by complete accident. Luckily, it didn't land on myself or my friend, but the liquid slipped through the crack between the two tables and landed on the floor. I kept apologizing profusely. I was trying to scooch the drink over and the bottom must have been stuck to the table because it just tipped over. The staff were really nice and gave me a refill for free -- mainly because I had barely drunk the first one. I think we ordered a combo or sampler with both meats and vegetables. And if you like spice, you'll like Ethiopian food. The meats are usually spicy and I always say that they're amazing. You eat it with your hands (so make sure to wash your hands) and you use the Injera to pick up the food. You don't get plates here unless you ask. It's supposed to be family style. My friend really liked it and I'm so glad she had a good first experience eating Ethiopian food. My husband is not a big fan of it because he doesn't like spice. This place is a gem in Brooklyn and I think they have other locations as well. If you are looking for adventure and you don't mind getting your hands a little dirty and you are looking for some spice in your life, try this place. read more

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Incredibly delicious, attentive staff! I try Ethiopian restaurants whenever I find them and this one did not disappoint!

First time ever trying Ethiopian Food... it was so so good. It reminded me of Indian food, where the options were saucy, seasoned well, and spicy. Me and my buddy got the Meat Sampler and it was the perfect amount for 2 people. The bread is so so good and everything you see on this plate was great! It was super busy inside too! My only complaint is the service was very very slow as we waited 45 minutes for our food. To be fair, there was only one waitress & she was holding it down. So be ready to wait a sec if you come here Favorite parts of the dishes were the Lamb dish, Beef Dish, and Lentil Dish. read more

Awash Ethiopian Restaurant - Meat Sampler - Ethiopian Near Me - New York, New York

Food was awesome. Eating Ethiopian with your hands and enjura is always fun. Service was attentive and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the restaurant felt authentic.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I highly recommend. read more

I wasn't exactly disappointed with this meal but I much preferred the meal I had at Bati Ethiopian in Clinton hill. In comparison, the food was less seasoned. Portion sizes were still good and I still can't finish a whole plate by myself. I think this is a good option in the area if you're craving Ethiopian food but I'm not planning on making a special trip back just to come here. 3/5 read more

Meh! I know I will never find DC level Ethiopian in NY but this was disappointing. Service was fine . [[HIGHLIGHT]]Space is standard a bit dated[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] . [[HIGHLIGHT]]With snow and rain place was a bit musty.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Alcohol was a big pricey except for beer normal price.All injera was cold -which I have never been served before -room temp or warms. It was one of the tastiest and lighests injera I have had. seemed like taken out of fridge. Portions were adequate. Appetizer was spicy injera with lentil roll . If it had been warmer and more lentils would have been really good. Had meat platter . Lamb, beef , beet veggie and potatoe cabbage veg. Everything under salted and spice level pretty low. Potatoe cabbage tasted off -maybe sitting too long. Fav was the beef but needed spice and heat level amped up. My dinner mate same platter but both chickens and collard greens and lentils . Fav were the veggies. read more

Tried Ethiopian food for the first time at Awash, which was one of the top recommendations I had spotted prior to my visit! Ordered the only 2 available Ethiopian beers options available that day to start with. I liked the St. George a lot more than Harar. For food, we got the Non-Vegetarian Set for 2 which comes as a choice of two veg and two non-veg entrees and a serving of Injera bread. For the vegetarian selections we got Shiro Wat, which was absolutely delicious, and Collard Greens, which was cooked really well and was refreshing on a hot, summer evening. For the non-vegetarian items since I don't eat beef, the only two options I could choose from was Doro Wat, a really flavorful bone-in chicken curry, and Beg Alicha, which was a Lamb based dish that was not very enjoyable and very tough to eat since it may have been overcooked. The injera bread had a strong fermented taste which was enjoyable on its own and with some curries but at times also overpowered the taste of the curry it was eaten with. Enjoyed my experience at Awash apart from the limited beer options available that day and the lamb being too tough/overcooked! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Quaint little spot in the East Village.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The owners were hospitable and attentive. The food was not the best Ethiopian cuisine I've had, but it wasn't bad either. My daughter, who was trying Ethiopian food for the first time, was not overly impressed. read more

This was my first time trying Ethiopian food and it was not bad. Came here on a late afternoon and there wasn't anyone else. We got the vegetable sampler for two people with injera. These were the vegetables we had: -SHIRO WAT: Ground spiced chickpea and split pea stew cooked in chopped tomatoes and onions. -MISIR WAT: Split red lentil stew cooked in a spicy mixture -ATER KIK ALICHA: Yellow split peas cooked in a mild stew and seasoned with onions and herbs. -ATKILT ALICHA: Potatoes, carrots, and cabbage seasoned with herbs and spices in a mild stew -KEY SIR ALICHA: Beets and carrots cooked with onions and flavored with herbs and spices in a mild stew. It was a new experience eating this with my hands. I wasn't a big fan of the injera because it was a bit sour which I don't like. However mixed with the veggies, it was not a bad combo. Service was good. Ambience was good. This whole meal was vegetarian. read more

Awash Ethiopian Restaurant - Ethiopian Near Me - New York, New York

The photos do not do it justice. The food was very reasonably priced and so delicious! Took my vegan friend and got the vegetarian sample plate. It was so tasty we ate it it so fast. We had enough for left overs too. Fantastic little hole in the wall joint. The food came out relatively quick and the staff was attentive. read more

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Came here for a book club dinner and it did not disappoint! This place is great for coming with a group of friends to share a hearty meal together. We ordered the meat sampler , which comes with 2 meats and 2 veggies per person. Our waiter was helpful with recommending some options for us as we weren't sure what to order from the large selection! His recommendations were on point because we finished the whole plate no crumbs left behind. Highly recommend this cute little spot! read more

Awash Ethiopian Restaurant - Meat sampler - Ethiopian Near Me - New York, New York

First time trying Ethiopian and loved it. We got the meat and Venetian samplers to share - everything was seasoned well and portions were filling. I don't think you could really go wrong with anything here. Quick, friendly service. read more

There are two cuisines that make it so damn easy to be vegan: Ethiopian and Indian. I'm constantly amazed too hear people bemoan the lack of vegan options. Do you even injera, bro? Ethiopian food is an utter delight and no matter how much of it I eat, it is never boring or repetitive. This Awash location seems small from the outside and also since it's down a short staircase. But it is popping and around dinner time, gets positively packed (which is when you realize it isn't so small). The staff is attentive and alert and the kitchen cranks food out quickly. We loved the "salad" (timatim fitfit), which was actually chopped up injera mixed with diced tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, oil, and spices. Pro tip: get the salata to go and let it marinate overnight. It's even more delicious. We also recommend the gursha, gomen, missir, and shiro. They are all served on top of injera, which sucks up the sauces like a delicious sponge. read more

Awash Ethiopian Restaurant - Ethiopian Near Me - New York, New York

Visited Awash location LES, on Friday In March, little after 7pm. Did not to dine in and ordered takeout (ordered Shiro Wat) as I had to reach work before 8pm. Anticipated wait for one dish was about 15 to 20 mins as communicated to me by the server, observing the light dinner crowd that evening. As the wait time approached and passed 20 mins, ordered a beer. Had to bide away the time, why not have a refreshing local beer. And 35 minutes later received an apology for the wait and got my takeout. Naturally the food is delicious, service needs a spark! read more

One of my favorites. I always bring a to-go container, but then always eat all the food and then have to walk home to work some off. I personally love the meat combo which gives variety. read more

Food/Drinks: 5/5 I came here for a birthday dinner and we all ordered different dishes! Various meat samplers and vegetarian samplers that were all delicious. Lots of options for the vegetarian/vegan peeps out there! I got the Kitfo and it was SO GOOD! Granted I've never had raw beef and usually get my steak and burgers well done but sheesh this raw beef slapped! It came out a bit warm but very well flavored. There are lots of options to choose for and on the menu they indicate top dishes that have been featured as best meals! Kitfo was one of them and I see no lies. The portions are also very generous which is a plus, leftovers the next day hit different! We had mad injera!! My only gripe was that the drink options are not very extensive. Service: 4/5 We were a large group of about 7 people. Service was a bit slow but totally understandable because it was a Saturday night. The staff was kind and considerate. Vibe: 4/5 This is a no frills, intimate hole in the wall restaurant! There are 2 sections in the restaurant. We were seated in the partially secluded area off to the side. You can see aspects of traditional Ethiopian culture throughout. The paintings are beautiful! For a city that sometimes focuses too much on the vibe and not the actual food - it's refreshing to have an authentic Ethiopian meal that was DELICIOUS! Would definitely come back here again! I recommend coming with an open mind, open stomach, and ready to dig in with your hands! :) read more

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Super slow service (but somewhat expected from my past experience with Ethiopian restaurants). We came on a quiet, rainy Sunday at around 1:30pm and were only one of two tables so it wasn't very busy at all. I ordered the meat sampler for 1 ($21) where you can pick two meats and two veggie dishes to make up your plate. I thought the food was good, but nothing outstanding. Overall a solid spot for Ethiopian if you are in the area, but I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here. If you do come though, I really recommend going veg! Both meats I had were dry, but the vegetable dishes were excellent! read more

Awash Ethiopian Restaurant - Meat Sampler with the Special Tibs, Beg Alicha, Misir Wat, and Gomen - Ethiopian Near Me - New York, New York