Really tasty, flavorful food! Relaxed space and friendly service. We enjoyed our dinner here!

I had not had the privilege of trying Ethiopian Cuisine before this experience. Gursha was absolutely phenomenal. The yellow lentils were one of the best things I have ever had on my tastebuds. The tomatoes were super great. I am pescatarian but we got chicken too and it was super shareable. There was plenty of injera. It was one man working the whole place, he made sure we had a charming visit. Great vibe. I would love to bring my friends back. Thank you so much. read more

Gursha Ethiopian Cuisine - Double Seven Veggie platter ! - Ethiopian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I've been on an Ethiopian kick and have been trying different spots in the area. This really didn't hit the spot for me. I ordered the seven veggie combo and found it to be extremely small for the price. I also ordered a side of ayob, but it was forgotten. I also didn't order beets as one of my seven (not a fan), and somehow ended up with what looked like two servings of beets--my guess is they replaced it for the cabbage. It was a bit of a letdown to just not eat a large portion of the meal because I was given food I didn't order and didn't want to eat--it's not pictured, but there was a larger portion of beets below the collar greens and green beans. Very disappointing. Also, it took me a while to realize the kale was actually collard greens. I'm used to it being cooked a bit more and having a smoother bite. Everything else (except for the shiro, collards, and beets) was about a two or three tablespoons worth of food. It was very odd as typically ordering a larger vegetarian platter would leave you with leftovers for a few meals. I'm glad I ordered an extra piece of injera. Maybe it's a different experience going in, but I would not venture in delivery again given their replacement with something I don't eat. read more

Gursha Ethiopian Cuisine - Seven Veggie platter - Ethiopian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I came here with some colleagues and it was absolutely phenomenal. I've never had Ethiopian food before but was so delicious. read more

Gursha Ethiopian Cuisine - Ethiopian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I visited due to how close it was to my hotel. I entered and no one was in sight and the music was blasting. I thought nothing of it, perused the menu when a gentleman approached and apologized. He made suggestions and I ordered the combo which comes with 2 proteins and 2 veggies. I ordered chicken and beef ribs with beets and gomen as my sides. It came with injera as well. This is my 2nd time trying Ethiopian cuisine and it was still tasty! I took off a star due to the gomen tasting like canned unseasoned greens. Overall, good food, and great host( male). read more

Gursha Ethiopian Cuisine - Ethiopian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Gursha is located a short walk south of the DuPont metro station, it's easy to miss as you trapeze down 20th but you would be foolish to not give them a second glance. I took my family here as their first foray into Ethiopian food, like with many restaurants my eyes proved much bigger than our collective stomaches. And yet despite having more delicious bites than we possibly knew what to do with, I watched as my family attacked the shared plates with a gusto reserved for their favorite meals. We had enough Injera to go around (even though my mom did wish she had asked for a fork) and we all dove in as soon as we had our plates. Excellent flavor across the board, I'll be thinking about the Doro Wot and its spice for a while. The seats were laid back and incredibly comfortable, and we would have stayed for hours easily if we didn't not fill ourselves to the brim. Excellent food and service. read more

Gursha Ethiopian Cuisine - Combination platter - Ethiopian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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top notch service and finger licking food! Oh! You have to! HIGLY recommend Gursha Ethiopian Cuisine! Discovered on my weekend scavenger hunt for Ethiopian cuisine in the nation's Capitol. To me, a trip to DC without a taste of Injera is like a trip to NYC without Thieboudienne; who does that ! So, I decided to take a trip to DuPont Circle, my trusted enclave of Ethiopian eating. The restaurant decor, wall art, lighting, and serving utensils They offered me extra injera, but I was too full [as you can see from the after pic]...but now I regret not carrying it home with me . Absolutely pleasant staff. Satisfied in all ways. And the food came quick and so impeccably served. I couldn't resist accompaniment with the famed Ethiopian read more

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Fast-ish casual Ethiopian food. Small but pleasant interior with a handful of tables for 4. Order at the counter. I can't say it's THE best Ethiopian food in DC, but it's very good for a casual cafe style place. The prices are reasonable and you get a ton of food. A friend and I shared a 7 vege combo. We were both full and it was $20! (Before tax and tip) the cabbage was particularly good. read more

Gursha Ethiopian Cuisine - Veggie compo - Ethiopian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Good Ethiopian in the neighbourhood finally! Gursha is a new restaurant that opened up near 20 and M that does takeout and sit down Ethiopian food. No alcohol at this restaurant, but they do have smoothies, soda, coffee, and water. Decor wise, it's minimalistic but with nice touches of Ethiopian paintings. For the food, I've ordered the beef and lamb tibs, kitfo, vegetable combo, and beef sambusa. The beef and lamb tibs were cooked well, but I wish the seasonings of Berbere and awaze were stronger. For the beef sambusa, the beef was nicely cooked but I wished there was a jalapeño dip or relish for it to help cut through the flaky dough. All of these are solid options though, and they are a good foray into Ethiopian cuisine. Their vegetable combo (5 vegetables) is delicious with lentils, chickpea, collard greens, timatim salad, and the cabbage with carrot. This is a great and hearty vegan option and Ethiopian vegetable dishes are truly the best. My favourite is the kitfo. This is raw, seasoned beef traditionally served with ayib cheese (a stronger, tastier, more textured cottage cheese) and sometimes gomen or collard greens. Gursha serves their kitfo with both gomen and cheese, but I normally opt out of the cheese. I like their traditional kitfo, but I appreciate that they were willing to prepare a dullet style kitfo with jalapeños and onions (which may be easier for first time kitfo eaters). The couple who runs this place does the cashiering, table cleaning, and cooking. Since they do everything, the food does take 15-20 minutes to prepare since it's all freshly made. I think they're still working out all the kinks and hopefully they are able to pick up their cooking speed for the lunch rush since there are a lot of businesses nearby. But otherwise, I really enjoy this new spot for Ethiopian. read more

Gursha Ethiopian Cuisine - Part of my vegetable combo (the husband was preparing the timatim salad) - Ethiopian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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This did not reflect authentic Ethiopian cuisine. The dish lacked the typical variety of vegetables, sides, and spices, and lacks flavor. The texture of the beef was very hard. The food also seemed pre-made, it was lukewarm, which was disappointing. read more

Gursha Ethiopian Cuisine - Geta Geba Weta Beef Tibs - Ethiopian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This place has good reviews for a reason. Stumbled upon this Ethiopian place and was so curios to try for the first time. I honestly done exactly remembered what i ordered but i do have pictures of what i ate and i had a lemonade with salt (no sugar) The food was out of this world, feels like a warm hug, home cooked! Got a crepe with lentil, mushroom side and a carrot side. The drink was super fresh and refreshing, it had fresh mint. I am glad my first Ethiopian try was a hit and would highly recommend this place. Also the service was 5/5. Super! read more

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We ordered a combo. It was HUGE. The lamb was superb, and the Chicken was also tasty, but the beef failed compared to the lamb. The Veges were also delicious. The collard greens had a strong meat flavor. The service was excellent. The ambiance was quiet, and the place was clean. The combo plate is a bit much for two. Order individual smaller combos. We had 1/3 of the plate left for Togo. And the bread lacks the sour flavor. read more

Gursha Ethiopian Cuisine - Gursha meat combo - Ethiopian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Was craving Ethiopian food but was eating solo, and most Ethiopian places only offer variety platters that serve 2+ people. I got the combo special that offers two veggies and two meats along with plenty of injera, the perfect option for one person who wants a bit of many things! The service was quick and kind and the restaurant has plenty of seating. Will be back in the future if I'm dining solo again. read more

Gursha Ethiopian Cuisine - Restaurant interior - Ethiopian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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A new Ethiopian place that is geared toward casual eat in and takeout. The ghee rice is excellent and everything else is as expected. read more

Gursha Ethiopian Cuisine - Inside - Ethiopian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great experience! Delicious food! Our kids were hesitant at first, but enjoyed everything they tried. Wait staff was wonderful as well!

What a great spot - the closest thing I've ever found to "fast food" Ethiopian but with all the dishes I wanted and the depth of flavor. Really friendly service and a great, bright dining area read more

Excellent meat stews and flavorful vegetable combos. Never disappointed in tastes and portions. Being located downtown, never a wait on the weekend. read more

I love the food here, casual spot, amazing staff, highly recommend the vegetarian platter and coffee

A modern take on Ethiopian! My friend got the veggie platter and I got the lamb bowl. Everything was tasty and super fresh. The waitress was incredible and even snapped a few photos of us during our lunch per our request. The inside is modern, bright, and decorated with photos of Ethiopian landmarks and images. Prices are pretty decent for what you are getting and I will definitely return! read more

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very aesthetic dining! I got some studying done and had the lunch special with unlimited injera, it was very good and well proportioned, the service was also amazing I loved the workers they were very sweet, I plan to be back soon! read more

Gursha Ethiopian Cuisine - Lamb Tibs Lunch Special - Ethiopian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Such delicious and authentic food!! Great first place to try Ethiopian, especially if you're looking for somewhere more casual and affordable. read more

Great service! Food is delicious. Wasn't expecting to find this place near downtown. Worth a visit.

I stumbled across this spot today on my way home from an appointment and I am so happy that i stopped in! The food was fresh, I ordered the Doro Wot with a side of collard greens and tomato salad. It was delicious. The sauce was perfectly flavorful, spicy but not overwhelming, the salad was refreshing and the greens hit perfectly. I ordered when I walked in and waited about 10 minutes for my food. The young lady who greeted me was really sweet and the ambiance was lovely. I find myself in the area regularly and will definitely be back again. Parking is much easier than Adam's Morgan or U st, so that makes this spot even more attractive. Check this spot out, it's worth it! . read more

Gursha Ethiopian Cuisine - I really wanted to get a before pic but my stomach was growling and the food smelled amazing - Ethiopian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Great Ethiopian restaurant we tried during our visit to DC. Ambience is modern and the food tasted authentic. Our server was super helpful. read more

Gursha Ethiopian Cuisine - Combination plate - Ethiopian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We've never had Ethiopian food before. A local said this place was good. We just were not a fan of the seasonings used. The lamb was tender and well seasoned. The cabbage was on point. From this experience would not try this style of cuisine again. Waitress was friendly and helpful. read more

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I ate here and ordered 3 items but only received one. Halfway through my one dish, they said they will bring the other items in 15 minutes, after 15 minutes I inquired about the other dishes and the waiter went to check but now only one of the items was available. I canceled my other items and noticed that they were catering more to people who walked in and were ordering take out, not previously ordered but ordering right there. Two people ordered take out in the restaurant, after I was already sitting there waiting for 30 minutes, and they waited for their take out and got their food before mine which I was dining in, and my dishes all of a sudden were not available. Also very expensive $19 for doro wat with one chicken leg and one egg. I get several pieces of chicken in a doro wat at other places. Never coming back here. read more

Enjoyed a delicious, inexpensive dinner of spicy lentil stew, collards and ground chickpeas - along with sautéed chicken tibs - on traditional enjera, accompanied by a glass of honey wine. Our server was enthusiastic and thoughtful. It struck me as odd - and too bad - that more people weren't eating here. read more

Food and Ethiopian beer was delicious. I ordered the combo plate with lamb and beef, chicken peas, and collard greens. Food was flavorful and I have to add the they have the best injera and chickpeas I've ever had. I highly recommend this place. The owner is super nice and friendly to speak with. read more

Gursha Ethiopian Cuisine - Ethiopian Habesha Beer - Ethiopian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This has been one of the greatest value culinary experiences I've had in my life, and this is coming from coming with ties to habesha culture and extremely high standards for food and service. The prices seem to be low because it's one very talented lady doing all the labor and service. She was extremely helpful when I asked for a bunch of extra stuff and adjustments, the food came out prompt and was both delicious and authentic. If I didn't live in the bay area I'd be coming here weekly read more

We loved the vegetarian platter, especially the Fasolia green beans, and carrots. So delicious and a great find for vegetarians. The Injera ("bread") was very tasty. We came during an off hour, so the place was relatively empty. Service was very good and the restaurant was clean with friendly staff. read more

Gursha's was great! The food, service and ambience was great. The server/cashier was very nice and helpful to me when I was ordering my food. I had the Beef Tibs Lunch with Gomen (spicy collared greens) and Misir (a lentil stew). The taste of the food was really good and the proportions were more than enough for one person. They also offer a free soda between 12:00-3:00. The price was affordable considering they are located in Georgetown. Overall a very pleasant meal. read more

In our opinion the portions were very small. Which made the food very expensive. We didn't feel it was a good value because of that.

Stopped by on our way home not knowing what to expect. Pleasantly surprised with how tasty the food is. The service was quick and the person at the counter very knowledgeable and friendly. The place is very open and clean. We'll be back. read more

First time trying Ethiopian food. What a pleasant experience! I didn't know what to expect and was totally unfamiliar with the food, but our server (who I found out later was the owner) was as helpful and accommodating as can be. Was a relaxed and clean atmosphere and felt comfortable eating with my hands (I learned that this was the way some dishes were supposed to be eaten). Thank you for the wonderful first experience with Ethiopian food! read more

I just had lunch there and thought it was very tasty. The injera was excellent. I highly recommend the collard and also the lentils.

I ordered the beef tibbs platter & the veggie platter. The food was horrible. The beef tasted not only dry but also gamey, gritty, & flavorless. The same thing with the vegan platter. The best thing on the platters for the timatim. Even the gomen tasted gritty and did NOT taste like collard greens at all. read more

Approach with caution. The bill didn't add up - they overcharged for the meal. And then they left out one of the 2 items on the takeout order. The food was very good although portions were on the small side. Plenty of injera. read more

Ordered around 7:10 and didn't get food for over an hour. Had to go to counter and show them the receipt to remind them of what we got. This was after a giant table who ordered after us got their food. Food is not bad but small portion sizes of injera. Got the $50 combination platter (gigantic) and only three or four injera. Spent $2.50 for extra injera but still wasn't enough. Ambience is ok but not many tables, no easy access to napkins or silverware. read more

The food was little cold and lacked spices for Ethiopian food. The lamb was little tough . Was up charged from lunch special. The manager /owner claimed the lunch special was too small and convinced me to pay extra for a bigger lunch. I'm glad I went there on a fairly full stomach because the portions were small. read more

Tasty, quick food with copious amounts of injera to sop up the tasty sauces. A good quick stop for a bite to eat.