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    4.7 (41 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Erin H.

    While visiting the university, my friends and I tried this place; to say the least, it was amazing on every level possible. The food was hot, the portions were huge, the service was great, and the man was hilarious, making you feel at home. I got half and half of the saffron rice and the other spicy option, which I can't recall the name of. Both are very fluffy and flavorful. The chicken curry has a great coconut taste, and I'm not a big fan of coconut, but it blended well with the rice. The fried plantains were crispy, even if it was close to closing time. Had to dip them in the leftover sauce from the curry. The dish, which was similar to mashed potatoes on the veggie side, was amazing, truly the star of the show. The mango drink was straight-flavored and similar to a nectar. They do offer student discounts, but no meal card swipes. A basic plate, which had way more food than expected, plus a drink, cost me around 18 dollars, which included a tip.

    Ash N.

    banger food dawg, the guy at the counter was fantastic too! will definitely come here more often, it's so hard to find good rice and chicken near uni campus

    Tim H.

    African food with a huge kick. If you like spice you will love this . Wow it blew my head right off Also had the curry and the bbq which were excellent Warning stay away from the spice if your not a big spice person Service excellent . It on the SDSU campus so I bet this place gets super busy , I am here over spring break so had the place to myself Oh loved the beans and the plantains

    Vegan Combo Small Chicken Combo Small Sweet jerk chicken Cabbage and saffron rice  Coconut rice plantains with curry lentils
    Martin G.

    Food: 11/10 it was perfect tasted rich in flavors and cooked great. Would be good to have something to cleanse your palate Service: quick and helpful. They have sample cups to try out and they will recommend as well for first timers Ambiance: Space full in door seating

    food was delicious and service was amazing! will be come back for sure
    Gabrielle A.

    the food was delicious and service was amazing. will definitely be coming back! Had the sweet jerk chicken, collard greens and fufu

    Sweet Jerk Chicken, coconut rice, plantains, corn and beans

    Good and quick service, flavorful food with huge portions. This spot is a favorite whenever I go visit my sister near SDSU :)

    Spicy jerk chicken, coconut rice, greens
    Dominique W.

    My first impression of this establishment when I walked in was it was empty. Not one seat filled. The workers were extremely welcoming and friendly. I ordered a small chicken combo plate and a water & spent $18. The food is soooo flavorful! The chicken is FORK TENDER packed with spice and flavor. If you like spicy, the spicy jerk chicken is perfect for you. Very well marinated. The coconut rice is cooked to perfection. The greens are such a great combo with the chicken. I highly recommend this place! Very clean and spacious. I'm very surprised there were not more ppl here considering its location. I will definitely be a returning customer next time I'm in town.

    Coconut rice, curried lentils, spicy chicken
    Louis P.

    Outstanding food! The spicy chicken, curried lentils, and coconut rice are amazing!! Since they have "point-point" service, it's super easy for a quick lunch and they have a lot of indoor seating as well. If you like, Indian or Thai food, you'll definitely add this to your list of favorites!

    So good I forgot to take a pick of my food before digging in lol curry chicken, saffron rice, collards, plantains, egg plant all soo good!

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    Incredible food. Great experience. Staff were very kind and friendly. I highly recommend

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    Delicious. Injera bread is gluten free! Both the eggplant and collard greens were amazing!

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    All the food was delicious and well portioned for the price. Plus the guy serving me was really nice

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    I like this place, but does anyone know if it's closed down. One day I went and it was open and then a week later it looked closed down.

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    Loved this place. Staff was friendly, and the food was delicious! I tried the sweet chicken (pictured) with lentils. Really, really good!

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    Every time I pass by Awash and smell the food, my mouth waters. It gives a mom and pop vibe, has a…read morelittle market in the back, and the service is always very attentive and kind. Came by on a Saturday mid-afternoon and the place was mostly empty, and we were able to just take any seat we liked in the front room. They came by and took our order and when I wasn't sure if the spicy tibs were going to be too spicy, he kindly offered to give me a sample including some of their delicious injera. It was delicious, and the spice only added flavor and wasn't too intense at all. We went with the Awash special spicy tibs and the meat combo and it came on the plate with injera as the base and a bunch of rolls on the side. It was a ton of food, and the tibs are always so amazing; I love even just dipping the injera in the sauce and soaking it up. If you've never had injera before, it's a super spongy sour bread that's made of some gluten-free flour. It's delicious and really light, and the way you eat is by picking up the meat or whatever you have in front of you with the injera and eating it all together. I'd say the meat combo wasn't my favorite since the Tibs blow all the other meats out of the water and in the future I'd stick with what my friends and I do usually: the Awash special spicy tibs and the Veggie Combo. Adding the Veggie combo adds the nice acidic and healthy balance that you need when consuming the sour injera and the savory tibs. Would recommend Awash to everyone I know. It's not necessarily a cutesy spot, but it's a place to go when you want to eat some delicious Ethiopian food and walk away with your tummies happy.

    Coming in, the restaurant is small, but has a charming and homey quality to it. The servers are so…read moresweet, and would check in on us throughout our meal. We ordered the meat and vegetarian combo platters, and the food was very delicious. The portions were sadly a little small compared to the amount of injura we got and the price we paid, but delicious nonetheless. Unfortunately, the day after my friend and I both got food poisoning from this restaurant. I want to love this place since the food and people were great, but from sifting through Yelp reviews, it seems like food poisoning is a common thing guests experience.

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    3. Awash Special Ginger Tea
    Alitcha Tibbs & Meat Combo
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    Interior dining area.
    Interior dining area.
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    Inside of one of the sambusas. So much flavor!
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    Exterior of the restaurant.
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    Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant
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