So, it's been a while since my family and I last went out to eat at a restaurant, and we landed on…read morethis one since it was both nearby and the prices reasonable for the fare that they offer. My wife and I had been here for lunch before and had a good experience, so this time we figured why not check it out for dinner? Turns out, it was a great idea. The wait for the food was a bit on the longer end, but to be perfectly fair, we ordered a LOT, so we certainly didn't mind. By the time the food hit the table, we forgot about it almost entirely because the smells of freshly made kitfo, lamb tibs, and this stewed chicken dish whose name I can't remember (but it came with a hardboiled egg!) hit our nose, nothing else mattered. The food was presented in a way that somehow matched the overall vibe of the restaurant, which at this time of night was set to be kinda toned down with dingy lighting and smooth music. Huge call out to my waiter that I curse myself for not getting his name, because he is, simply put, the best server I've ever had at a restaurant. Not only was he timely and discreet about topping off our waters, but also checked in about soft drinks as well, and when he heard my son saying the food was too spicy for him, he took it upon himself to get him something else to eat that wasn't spicy at all, and without myself or my wife asking. If you're looking for a great place to eat with a killer atmosphere and even better service, you've found it.

I had another destination in mind, but when I saw the sign that said they had indian, nepalese, and…read moreEthiopian food, I stopped in my tracks. It wasn't a platter type of night, but both Indian and Ethiopian cuisines have some great appetizers, so we stopped in after a movie. It was cool to see the breakdown of a vibey bar scene on one side and a sit down area on the other period both sides had the World Cup showing, so there was really no going wrong. The woman who greeted us led us to decide where we wanted to go. According to their hours, they are open until 1AM. We decided to get the stuffed naan basket, sambusas, and chicken momos -- A nice but fairly light spread for the evening. We or later told that they were finished with the naan basket... For an Indian restaurant more than 3 hours before they closed, that was surprising to me... I should have specified whether it was naan in general or just that basket, but still. The other two items came after 25 minutes or so. The sambusas were fried HARD, but had a great flavor. The momos were solid! We had a good time catching up, and they did great keeping water refilled (mostly). It took a while to close out -- they probably thought we were invested in the game and not in a hurry, but it's a weeknight and we were on Metro's time. I am curious about their proper Indian and Ethiopian entrees ... By the way, I saw a mouse right before we left... It was in the back on the dining room side past the tables.

Seeing a lot of Ethiopian influence in the area, I knew I had to give their cuisine a try! I…read moreordered online and got to the restaurant a bit early. The owner and her family greeted me with a smile and despite a language barrier and broken English, helped guide me as to what I would be eating! The food was unique, with a heat I was unfamiliar with and the flatbread helped as I was told this food needs to be eaten with your hands!

Almaz was absolutely amazing -- truly the highlight of our visit. She was incredibly kind, checked…read moreon us often, and when she noticed my wife wasn't eating the fish goulash because it was too spicy, she immediately offered to cook something else. That level of care really stood out. The restaurant has cozy, homey vibes, and on a busy Friday night we were lucky to snag the last table. I always order the veggie combo and kitfo when trying a new Ethiopian spot, and while the flavors were good, the food itself wasn't especially memorable -- though that may be because we're spoiled in the DMV with so many excellent Ethiopian restaurants. That said, the service alone would keep me coming back. Warm, attentive, and welcoming -- if hospitality counted as a main dish, this place would be a regular for me.

Interesting spot that has both Ethiopian and Indian fare. Also has a hookah bar on one side and the…read moreother side had Ethio tea ceremony set up which meant a lot of smokey incense coming our way while we ate. The food was decent, but not quite all there. I ordered an Ethiopian veggie platter and while some of the sides were good, some were overspiced and didn't feel fresh. My partner tried some and noted the same thing about the spices. He ordered some lamb from the Indian menu and it was also a bit too overspiced. I'm definitely no stranger to Ethiopian food (its my favorite cuisine around here), so spice is usually good in my books. Wouldn't go out of my way to come back.. but might give them another chance. Note: the sign outside still said Ghar-E-Khabab when we visited.

Food was amazing and prices are reasonable. Easy parking in the garage across the street. Shares…read morebuilding with Gar E Khabob so you have to read the signs clearly to know which spot it is. They sent us a coupon in the mail for 15% off. That worked out well. It seemed like they were still getting into the hang of things with service and trying to figure out their inventory for drinks. Veggie and tibs combos were great and the chicken dish with egg. Food comes fast. They mainly just have beer for alcohol options and a lot of things were out which was fine. Right in downtown silverspring in case you want to hop around afterwards.

The food was decent. I got the beef dish, the sauce was good but the beef had a lil gamey taste to…read moreit. When I mixed the rice with the sauce that tasted good. We shared fried chicken. That also had good sauce and it was crispy. Overall it had decent food. The staff were friendly but took a while to take our orders. That could be cuz they were busy and not enough staff. Also we did order in 3 different phases so I could understand if it was confusing. But they were nice.

Good pho for a quick lunch the spring rolls are very good. Pho OK it is walking distance from the…read morehotel so good for a quick lunch.

The kitchen here does impress me every time. The flavors are distinct and true. They ask about…read morespice level and don't try to burn your mouth off with spice (and I like hot spicy food) but sometimes it's nice if someone asks and I'm feeling differently that day. The young servers go out of their way to be attentive; checking on you refreshing your water it's a pleasant experience instead of having to chase absent staff or think am I going to have to get the water myself before I dehydrate into powder sitting in the booth.

Beautiful menu, excellent service and an amazing atmosphere. So pretty too with some really cute…read morephoto ops. Hubby and I did a dinner date and the food was SO GOOD, service was quick and efficient and we got , adorable photos. Also, the bathrooms were clean IYKYK!

This place is a real hidden gem! The services was great, the food was really good. This is not a…read moreflashy place which is something I like because it seems like they focus a lot on the food. They bring out a cold ginger tea before you order which I think is really nice and refreshing. The area is under heavy constructions which makes parking kinda of hard but if you are lucky there is a parking lot right in-front. My recommend family style meal. Chicken pad Thai Shrimp Thai fried rice Curry puff Duck rolls Mango stick rice Thai coffee

Dropped in for a late dinner on a weekend evening. Giving that we came in about 30 mins before the…read morescheduled close, you would imagine the team being a bit rushed, but I never felt that way. We received complimentary hibiscus tea when we said down, which was a pleasant gesture. Great hospitality overall. Ordered: Wings Crab fried rice Crispy Duck Basil Everything was delicious! The duck with veggies were fried perfectly and the sauce was both tangy and sweet. The owner even brought out a pepper sauce he made using chilies from his garden outside, so so good. This place may be off beaten path, and with the construction it's a little tricky to get to. Don't let that stop you. There are some great, authentic restaurant on this strip of Bonifant and Kook Khai is one of them!

Great food and treated like you are one of the family. We had the combination vegetarian platter…read moreand each choice we made was very tasty. The ambiance of the restaurant is like you are in the owners house for dinner. Look forward to coming back.

Came with two other people Wednesday evening and ordered the Sambusa Lentils as an appetizer,…read morefollowed by Large Vegetarian Sampler and Awaze tips. The Sambusa (triangle pastry) was very good. Filled with lentils with a little spicy kick. Accompanied with a diced hot pepper relish, which was very good. We enjoyed the Awaze tips, beef tips sautéed in a spicy sauce. The vegetarian platter also was good. A couple of the items were less impressive than the others (I really liked the greens and green beans), but overall a solid platter. Plenty to eat for the three of us - we couldn't finish everything. The injera bread was legit. And we were served a good serving of them with our platter. We were there the evening before Thanksgiving, and there were no other eat-in customers. While we were there, two take-out orders were picked up. The restaurant is a bit dark. Decent music playing through the sound system - not too loud.

The pho here is outstanding ! The broth is hands down the best I have ever experienced. Pho 75 was…read moremy "Go To" place for years. The broth at Narin is exceptionally good. My fav is their number one on the pho menu including all the meat cuts and tripe. Freshness is another thing about Narin, everything is super fresh. This place is not on the map yet, but I expect it will be soon. So excellent broth and fresh vegetables......what else does one need? The only awkward thing about this place is the seating arrangement... is 4x booths plastered against the wall with an aisle way on the side. But I'm not complaining, the pho is where it's at.

The broth is very respectable. The chicken was juicy…read more Ordered chicken pho = They play nice jazz for background music which works well with a hot bowl of pho Outdoor seating could use pillows on the chairs Very tasty food, recommend it