Just like homemade Ethiopian. Had the veggie platter and asked for some spicy (mitmita) with a…read morecold beer - perfect. Fun vibe with music playing and lots of folks enjoying each other's company.

Nazrawi was the perfect choice…read more I decided to pop in for a meal after arriving really early for a nearby event. I settled into a seat at the bar, and right away the intimate vibe won me over -- cozy and genuinely warm. The fish dish was absolutely delicious -- flavorful, perfectly seasoned, and clearly made with care. The yellow lentils were rich and comforting, and the injera? It was the ideal vehicle for everything on the plate. I enjoyed every single bite. The service matched the food -- sweet, attentive, and unhurried. The kind of warmth that reminds you a real family is behind this place. It was a cold one outside, so on my way out I ordered a spiced tea to-go. The perfect ending. Nazrawi doesn't just feed you -- it sends you off right. Highly recommend. This one's going in the regular rotation.

Good Ethiopian food close to my home. I went in to order since all the apps upchsrge like crazy. I…read morewaited maybe 15 minutes for all my food to come out. The Awaze and Lega ribs were pretty good. I ordered the Awaze as beef and Lega as lamb. Both were good but lacked the nuance and extra barber spice that other places produce. They were kind enough to make a couple changes with the veggie platter which I really appreciated. Overall the vibe inside is authentic (albeit a bit smokey from incense) and the food is good.

I got a veggie combo delivered through GrubHub. The sides were decent, but none were particularly…read morestandout and the collards seemed a bit salty and lacking. On the plus side, shiro is one of the included sides and the food didn't seem too oily. 3.5 stars.

So I wandered in on my usual where should I eat. I thought I wanted Caribbean, but the spot was…read morepacked full of people and I don't enjoy my meals with a side of COVID. Found parking on Silver Spring and walked back to Fenton to see what was there and saw the patio. It was 9:45 and the kitchen was closing at 10:00 but the waitress kindly allowed me to order and sat me. Apparently the kitchen closes at 10 but the restaurant/bar is open til 11. Their bartender was gone but the waitress poured my scotch and for ME, their selection is amazing. Great liquors. If you like whiskey, scotch or bourbon they've got you covered. I will admit that I didn't even glance at the wines, and they don't have a mixed drink menu. Apparently when the bar keeper is there he can make what you want but I'm not sure how that works... They're Macallan not Johnnie Walker FYI and I had the 15 and it was good. I usually prefer the 12 sherry but they didn't have that. The restaurant was sparsely populated and social distancing was easy, I had the veggie platter and it is MASSIVE. Enough for 2 people with leftovers!! The injeera was delicious, but the food on the platter took the cake- 3 types of lentils- yellow, brown and black, gomen, atakilt wat, alecha wat (cabbage and carrots), beets which I usually hate but were delicious as well as cauliflower shiro (chickpea) and salad. It was all so good. They'd have to be given the number of Ethiopian restaurants in downtown SS but I think I've found MY spot!

This visit was different from my first (Uber eats delivery. Superb flavor) 2nd. Drove there for…read moretake out. Great food again but they forgot my extra injera. They don't give as much as most Ethiopian restaurants. 3rd. Drove there again. Coffee was delicious. Had a bit of a wait but it was before 12pm. I get it. Just enjoyed my coffee as I waited. Everyone is very nice and helpful. Once my order was ready, I asked about my extra injera I paid for. Again, not in the bag. No biggie. She got it for me. I was disappointed when I got home. I paid $18 for awaze tibs. First time seeing a half container of food. The worst thing was the beets that were plopped into the container as if an afterthought. The veggies have been superb but missed the mark today. Maybe a different cook?? The green beans were way over cooked and oily. I believe they were days old. The misir wot, one of my favorite dishes, is inedible. So much salt i couldn't even stand it mixed with something less salted. The gomen , cabbage and potatoes were delicious. I will try them again but today was a bit disappointing. Wish there was more consistency. This happens when there are different cooks in the kitchen.

As a proud Ethiopian, I was really excited to try this restaurant because I always love supporting…read moreEthiopian businesses. Unfortunately, I left disappointed. The food felt very Americanized, and the flavors were much milder than what I'm used to growing up with. The Awaze Tibs, in particular, lacked the bold, rich, spicy depth that makes the dish so special. It tasted like the seasoning had been toned down, and I found myself wishing for the authentic flavors I know and love. I understand that restaurants sometimes adjust recipes to appeal to a wider audience, but I hope they'll also consider staying true to the vibrant, unforgettable flavors that make Ethiopian cuisine so unique. I truly wanted to love it, but for me, it just didn't taste like home.

This is a great spot. It was a bit hard to find since signage isn't super clear, but it's pretty…read moretiny and located on the corner. I ordered the vegetarian platter and felt it was a good deal and amount of food. I ordered a boiled egg as well as a side of ayib. The ayib was great and the egg was delivered about halfway through my meal which was odd--I actually forgot I ordered it. If it can't be delivered with the meal, it probably shouldn't be offered. At the point I received it I was near done eating. The food tasted good and had a good price point. They also offers Ethiopian beer which was great. This was a good spot, definitely a hole in the wall so I do suggest making a reservation.

Should be six stars, they went above and beyond for our special day! The food was so good!read more

This spot is located on Fenton off the main row of Ethiopian restaurants on Georgia Ave. One of a…read morerelative's favorite spots so our first time. We met for lunch on a Sunday. We loved the coffee prep area where the Etan (traditional burning incense) scent fills the air and you can view the Buna (coffee) being made. Complimentary Ethiopian Bread delivered personally from table to table was also a nice touch. We ordered Special Kitfo which includes the cheese (Ayeb) side, Shint (filet) Tibs and veggie combo. We had 4 in our party so just right portions. Tibs was tender and seasoned perfectly as well Kitfo. The Veggie combo was delicious. We ended our meal with the freshly made Coffee. Black and No milk please. So good. Service was exceptional! Our server took great care of us. The owner arrived and immediately started to visit tables greeting customers and offering more complimentary bread. We felt like we were visiting family, friends. From the market, we picked up a freshly baked loaf of bread as well Injera from Ethiopia. Our only regret is not discovering Zene's earlier. Serving up exceptional food with above and beyond service-not to be missed!

I really enjoyed the food, the drinks, and the ambience. I ordered the vegetarian dish which came…read moreout pretty quickly. It was more than enough food, so much that I ended up taking half of it home. I will defiantly be back.

Delicious, delicious, delicious. The meat was nice and tender and well seasoned. The side salad was…read moreokay but not expected. I'm not a raw tomato person so I would've known the salad was the side I would have requested it without the tomatoes. Not a deal breaker but a minor comment.

Came to meet up with a friend for dinner and we thoroughly enjoyed our meal!…read more The inside dining area is swanky, but also connected to a pretty bare-bones liquor store which creates a mismatch labyrinth to find the bathroom, snaking past storage crates, etc. It's a little odd, but if you're not particular, it's not big deal. There's a lovely covered outside area to eat, which is what we opted for. For some reason, the plastic clover "growing" on the outside wall really amused me. The food - awesome. I think we made the right choice to get one Vegetarian Sampler and one order of lamb tibs to split. Everything on the vegetarian platter was delicious. My favorite was the lentils with berebere spices. They even had a small salad which was good, but surprising that it was spicy! The lamb tibs were flavorful and came with slices of spicy peppers that were a delight. Not for those sensitive to spicy food! They have plenty of drinks inside, but it's hard to go wrong with a nice glass of Tej (Ethiopian honey wine), which they didn't skimp on when pouring! My only complaint would be that we ran out of injera bread (this is probably the first Ehtiopian place I've been to where they served our food directly on a plate without a large piece of injera underneath) and the waitstaff is pretty hands-off so it took a while to get someone to bring out some more. But if that's my only complaint, it's not a bad experience overall!

Seb-Seb is a small Ethiopian spot in Silver Spring that's honestly easy to miss, but I'm glad we…read morestopped in because the food was really enjoyable. I started with the beef sambusa appetizer, and those were the stars of the night for me. The crust was perfectly flakey and the lentil filling had just the right amount of spice so I could enjoy every bite without feeling overwhelmed. For our main dish, my wife, daughter, and I ordered the veggie deluxe platter. It came with lentils, yellow peas, beets, and a variety of other vegetables and beans. Everything was served with injera that was soft, fresh, and really delicious. I liked that none of the portions were too spicy, which let me appreciate all the flavors. The staff was friendly and helpful throughout our visit. Overall, we had a great experience and I would be happy to come back again.

One of many wonderful Ethiopian restaurants in the area. I do not remember dining here in person…read morebut have gotten delivery a few times and loved it.

I visited for the first time with a friend who's a fan on Ethiopian food. We both enjoyed the food,…read morethe staff was super kind and patient. I look forward to visiting again.