Beautiful ambience & relaxing atmosphere. Eden, the owner, was very welcoming & helpful. Omelet &…read moreFull' was delicious & flavorful with fresh veggies. The bread was warm, toasted and soft inside. Highly recommend checking this place out!

A hub for D.C.'s Eritrean community, Eden's Kitchen is run out of a house along Bladensburg Road NE…read moreby a mother and her son. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, it's worth visiting. They will treat you like family. There's easy street parking nearby. Walk inside to Eritrean art on the walls and a small bar area and a side room with small tables. Outside is a medium-sized outdoor patio with tables, chairs, and umbrellas for shade. To feed two of us, we ordered the vegetarian combo with six items- Ades, Yellow Split Peas, Alicha, Collard Greens, Shiro, and Cabbage. Everything was prepared by the mom and well-seasoned. My favorites were the Shiro (puree of chickpeas in a sauce) and the Yellow Split Peas. The items came on teff injera with extra injera. Afterwards, the mother poured us traditional coffee, which was a perfect way to end the lunch. We left very full and our entire meal cost $15.59 before taxes and tip. That's a steal in D.C.

Meals were delicious and the texture was PERFECT 11/10 will…read moreeat here again Calm but energized atmosphere is always nice to see

I hate to give up on Pow Pow, but I have never received my food on time this entire year. The…read moreowners don't seem to want to pay to employ enough staff necessary to prepare the food, so even if you order 45-60 minutes in advance, your food will always be at least 30 minutes late. it is rare to see more than one person preparing food at any time. I always feel bad for them, but clearly the owners do not. Please hire and pay more people to do the work. Your customer service and customer experience will improve, and that will increase business! But your austerity in staffing and pay has substantially harmed your customers' experiences. You can do better. The food is great, but service is completely unreliable. Written as I wait for my food to be prepared when it was due to me 20 minutes ago. I will certainly be waiting at least another 15 minutes.

So, I enjoy the dishes I have ordered so far like double cooked pork, chicken hot pot, ribs, string…read morebeans, bok choy w/an exotic mushroom....all superb! But I made the mistake to order the Sichuan shrimp, it was totally disappointing and the shrimp were soft and chewy tasteless as opposed to succulent and firm. I mean very disappointing compared to the other dishes. With that said, I would avoid the seafood dishes perhaps. The double cooked pork is a real winner and very authentic.

Incredibly flavorful, family-style Szechuan Chinese food. I went with my family so we went for the…read morewesterner basics like sesame chicken, fried rice, orange chicken, beef broccoli (I know I know) real basic. All of it was great. Its on my DC favorites list now.

I'm not usually a fan of Ethiopian cuisine so was skeptical when my partner insisted we try Feru on…read moreour trip to DC. I was pleasantly surprised by the food! I ordered the asa tibs (curried and cubed tilapia fish) which was served with injera. Generous portion and super flavorful. They even gave me the option to substitute the injera with rice, which I appreciated though I opted to stick with injera. My partner ordered the beef tibs and an off menu tomato, jalapeno and onion salad. She enjoyed her meal very much as well. The space is clean, well decorated, and cozy. Our server was knowledgeable and friendly. Can't go wrong with this spot!

The awaze tibs and beef sambusa are amazing and my go-to! Great dine-in or to go service. One of my…read morefavorite places. Great service and delicious food!

We saw a few Ethiopian restaurants in DC and took a shot on Shewa. It's quite a ways from downtown…read moreand when we arrived, it definitely seemed like a rougher part of town. We arrived at 10:10 and the doors were locked. Called the restaurant and an employee said that they'd be open in a few minutes. A few minutes later, a man and an older woman said hi to us and went into a side door. Turns out that was the owner and his mom (the chef). They light incense in the restaurant and the odor is quite strong. I remember on Kitchen Nightmares, Gordon Ramsey yelling at someone for having scented candles because it messes with how the food tastes. Luckily, the food had enough flavor to overcome the incense. We ordered two meat combos and asked for them to give us some variety since I had never tried Ethiopian food before. The dishes came out with 16 items, with only one repeat. I can't really tell you what I ate since there were so many items, but I did really like the chicken and lamb. Very flavorful and just a fun experience from eating with our hands and the variety of options. One combo can easily feed two people. For our two adults and two kids, we had enough for leftovers. Honey wine was not my favorite thing, but the rest of the dining experience was very memorable. We were the only customers, so the owner came out and chatted with us for a while. Very friendly.

Food was amazing!! Took our friends here for their first Ethiopian experience and they adored it…read more And not to mention the service was impeccable. 100% recommend.

I've never left a review before but this food deserves every 5 star ever!!! While being in DC every…read moremeal that I had was trash and being able to taste this food right here saved the entire trip OMG! Genuinely the best thing I had coming to DC. The chef that helped us was amazing. When the doors opened at 4 chef was quick to get our order and hooked us up with the best. Everyone that came thru the doors was non stop talking about how good the food is. Would come back to DC just for this!

Food is great service is good. I enjoy the vibe every time I go to the restaurant. The staff is so…read morefriendly and patient.?

July 2026: My wife and I recently ordered takeout from Daru after not having been in a few years…read moreand were pleased to find that it was just as outstanding at it was three years ago. We shared the malai paneer lasagna, which was rich, creamy, and flavorful. I got the murgh makhani as my main dish and it was fantastic-perfectly cooked, great flavor, amazing portion size, and creamy. I highly recommend Daru and look forward to returning! February 2023: An absolutely outstanding experience from start to finish in every way. Daru is the rare restaurant to exceed the tremendous hype it has. My friend and my amazing experience started the day before, when Daru asked us if anyone in our party had any food restrictions, which my friend did. When we arrived for our weeknight reservation, we were seated immediately. What distinguishes Daru from almost anywhere I've been is that our server gave us a paper menu with the dishes my friend could eat based on the listed dietary restrictions starred-above and beyond service. The rest of our service was similarly excellent, with our server making some excellent recommendations that allowed us to try the dishes we wanted and additional dishes in the most cost-efficient way. Our dishes were delivered in a timely manner and the meal itself was extremely affordable. Daru adds an automatic 20% charge to all checks and tells you on the menu; our experience was worth all of that gratuity. The food itself was incredible-a modernist take on Indian cuisine. Everything my friend and I had was good and ranged from fine to incredible. I recommend sharing 4-5 small and large plates per two people like my friend and I did to enjoy as many dishes as possible. Black Dal Burrata-my least favorite dish of the evening, but still fine. The lentils could have had a bit more flavor and the dish needed a side of rice, but the burrata was rich and creamy. Bread basket: The za'atar naan was fine but no need to order it, as the garlic naan was outstanding. The parota was good but needed more butter or oil. Chutneys and sauces: My favorites were the sour cherry chutney, the chimichurri, and tomato-szechuan. I love spicy food but the habenero-kashimir chili overwhelmed overwhelmed any other flavors. Blue Cheese Reshmi Kebab-One of Daru's most recommended and unique dishes, it lives up to the hype. The chicken was well-cooked, the cashew provides crunch, the cheese umami, and the sour cherry sauce complemented everything perfectly. Striped Bass Paturi: Simply outstanding. Perfectly cooked fish with good spice, greens, and creaminess. Some of the best bass I've ever had. I highly recommend Daru for your next special occasion and make sure to book well in advance if you want a reservation between 6-9 PM-there are many reasons Daru is this popular! Things to note: 1. Daru is small and it can be hard to hear at times. 2. The surrounding neighborhood isn't the safest-I would recommend not coming alone at night and taking a rideshare after dark if possible (avoid public transit and parking nearby) 3. The lot next to Daru is currently a construction zone, so you may see a rat or two if you are at Daru after dark and sitting by the window. This is beyond Daru's control; something to note for the next few months if you go there.

Early Birthday celebrations deserve a great story. Mine started with picking a letter and ended at…read morea Michelin recognized gem in the heart of DC. My date knew exactly what he was doing. Walking in you are hit with a warm dim lit environment. Intimate, quaint with well appointed tables. We elected to sit at the bar and Matthew the bartender immediately welcomed us with an unforgettable experience. We tried a few red wine options and at that moment were not thrilled with the selection. We pivoted to the Colaba Cabana and the flavors did a happy dance going down so much that my date ordered one as well. Matthew was so well informed on the menu and suggested the murgh makhani, their close take to butter chicken, and the wild mushroom biryani with a side of garlic naan. The murgh makhani was flavorful with the chicken cooked perfectly, however the star of the show and my date's favorite was the biryani. It was brought out encased in a dome of naan which amplified the anticipation. Matthew cut it open and we were free to dig in. The accompaniment of the dill and celery raita topped with fig and a few pomegranate seeds married together the flavors in the most magical way. We saved room for dessert and the Gulab Jamun arrived with a candle to celebrate my birthday. The fried dough was cooked well and served alongside the most decadent cardamom ice cream. Sitting at the edge of the bar where we could see each other made this feel like a first date all over again. Impressionable, intimate, and exactly what a birthday night deserves. While others were at the bar alongside us, the environment did not welcome a community feel and we were not going for that. Sometimes you want a date night where you simply engage and enjoy each other. This place embodied that. Matthew was our experience dealer from start to finish. He boxed up our meal and bid us farewell as we were off to our next surprise adventure. Daru delivered a table, actually a bar, worth gathering at.

Nostra is a nice and cozy neighborhood gem. Our family made same day reservations and they were…read morenice enough to accommodate us for dinner. We were off to a good start with the tangy and fresh Greek salad. My husband and shared the chicken marsala. It worked for us but wouldn't say it's a sharing portion. The Marsala sauce was smooth, little peppery and slightly sweet the way you would want. Slathering it all over made up for the chicken that could've been better. The Marsala was better than my daughter's piccata that had the same issue with little tough chicken and a too-sour sauce. The subtle sweet and citrusy flavor of the Lemonchello cake was so good. Had a little envy noticing other people's red sauce items like bolognese and chicken parm. These looked great and would be back to try. Service was friendly and the place is cute but no frills.

i wish we had this in california, BIG PORTIONS AND ABSOLUTELY IMPACTFUL!!…read more- a lot of sauce for the portion of noodles -flavorful -cheesy

We went here for a special celebration and it was lovely !…read more The ambience, service and food are all top notch. I usually take pictures but this time we just started eating straight away . some highlights: Fattoush salad - deliciously crisp and fresh, Sea bass - absolute phenomena! everyone in the table loved this dish and couldn't get more, literally melt in your mouth. The kebabs, chicken and beef were also good. Would definitely recommend this for a nice meal out.

Unfortunately, this was not a very good experience compared to the Atlanta and Texas locations…read more I arrived around 5:00 PM as a solo diner and was greeted by two latino ladies who informed me that they would need my table back by 6:15 PM. The restaurant was only about half full, with many empty tables available, so this was surprising and did not make me feel particularly welcome. Throughout my visit, many staff members were speaking loudly to each other in Spanish, making it difficult to enjoy the atmosphere or even hear the background music. My server, however, was courteous and provided good service. As for the food, the ground beef in the Soltani was very good, but the Barg was slightly burnt and chewy. Since the meal took some time to arrive, I felt rushed to finish eating before the stated 6:15 PM deadline. For a restaurant where customers are paying premium prices, being pressured to eat quickly is not an experience I would expect or appreciate. I hope this location can improve its customer experience, as I have had much better visits at other locations.

I am not Vegan except for a few lunches a week. But I loved your restaurant! I came down to DC from…read morethe NY area to help my daughter who is Vegan. I can't remember his name but he has blondish hair and he was so friendly. He guided me as I ordered take out and reminded me about using the InKind app which saved us some money. The food was absolutely delicious and the Tiramisu tasted just like the non-Vegan version. We will be back and my daughter loves to get food from your place. Please open up more Vegan restaurants, if possible! MarcW

Restarant should precut desserts in equal portions…read more I loved the restaurant so much I returned two consecutive weeks after my first visit. On my third visit I realized the NY Cheese cake I order for the third time was much smaller than my previous orders. The deserts are displayed in a case but are not sliced until ordered. The size you receive are subjective depending on staff member. It would be nice if the desserts were precut so that every customer receive the same portion size and I as a consumer can see what I am paying for and getting. Carley