Nazrawi was the perfect choice. 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. read more

OK overall. Went at 8:00 on a Saturday night yet there were few people dining. I ordered Minchet Abish and was told they were out and couldn't serve it. Seems strange to be out at 8:00 on a Saturday night with modest business. I don't believe they had so many orders that they ran out; they just chose not to make any on a Saturady might, imo. I picked this restaurant solely because the serve Minchet Abish, so I was very disappointed. Sambusa was good. We ordered the Veggie Combo, which came without the tomato salad listed on the menu. Tibs were good. Probably would not return. read more

The best Ethiopian place we have found in many years! We tried the veggie sampler and the fish gulash and they were both incredible. Even our kid couldn't stop oohing and aahing with each bite. The veggie sampler had three types of lentils (yellow, mung/green, and a spicy red/brown), a smooth chickpea, collard greens, carrot and green beans, beets, and potato and cabbage. It's maybe the best selection of veggies and all very flavorful. Only the red/brown lentils were spicy. The fish had strips of tilapia, fried, and super tender in a tomato paste and onion sauce. Service was friendly but did take some time. We will definitely be back! read more

I was visiting Silver Spring from out of town with a friend and was pleased to see all of the options available for Ethiopian cuisine in the area. We narrowed it down to Nazrawi Ethiopian Restaurant and couldn't have been more pleased with our choice. The staff was very welcoming and was burning a fresh ember of itan zaf as we were walking in. The ambiance was very relaxing. We chose Nazrawi Tibs, Awaze Tibs (lamb), and the vegetarian combo. It was absolutely excellent and some of the best Ethiopian I've ever had. Every single thing that arrived on our platter was delicious. I'm not always a "vegetarian" guy but I always get a vegetarian combo at every Ethiopian restaurant I try; I find it is a good indicator of quality. The beef came out sizzling and the lamb was spicy and rich and served on a bed of fresh njera. We had a huge portion of food and we ate more than I think either of us was expecting because it was just so good. We ended our meal with an excellent Ethiopian coffee set. All in all, this was just one of my favorite dining experiences I've had. The staff was wonderful and if I lived in the area, this would be one of my spots I would frequent regularly. I can't recommend this place enough. A++ experience. Keep it up Nazrawi! I will be back again next time I'm in town! read more

Nazrawi Ethiopian Restaurant - Nazrawu Tibs, Awaze Tibs (lamb), Veggie Combo - Ethiopian Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

I came in here for lunch with one other person. The restaurant was pretty empty so service was fast. The food was delicious! I got the Mahaberawi combo platter and it was the perfect platter with a little bit of everything. It's very filling without being too expensive. The other person I was with had a similar dish but it was vegetarian. He also really enjoyed his food. The service was great. Our waitress even packed our leftovers so that it wouldn't be such a mess. Silver Spring is full of great Ethiopian restaurants and this is definitely one of them. read more

Nazrawi Ethiopian Restaurant - Mahaberawi combo platter - Ethiopian Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

The food was absolutely delicious!! I am so impressed! There are lots of yummy Ethiopian restaurants in Silver Spring, however, Nazrawi is now at the top of my list! I was very skeptical about the tofu steak but I gave the dish a try and was so impressed! I recommend trying it if you're fasting (or not)! read more

This is my second time, my husband made me drive from VA. It was worth the drive will go back again. Best authentic Ethiopian. Service was excellent as well. read more

This is one of the best Ethiopian restaurants in Silver Spring. That means a lot considering there are so many Ethiopian places in the area and the competition is high. I had Goat Awaze Tibs and it's reallllllly yum. It has hot chili in it. Very nice flavor. Good quantity. Service was good, went for dinner on a week night. They didn't have our favorite honey wine. They offered another sweet wine. My friend got a mix of two different kitfos and she liked them too. The restaurant seems spacious. Clean restrooms read more

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Don't sleep on this place! This is easily one of my top 10 favorite restaurants in the DMV. They season their food so well that every item is bursting with flavor. I ordered the Mahaberawi - beef tibs (spicy or mild, you choose) w/ 3 sides, I chose the collard greens (ye'abasha gomen), yellow split peas (kik alicha), cabbage (tikil gomen) and injera. Normally, I also add Nazrawi Fish to my order - that's a whole fried fish w/ a side of marinated house salad but since I was eating alone I decided on the Mahaberawi by itself. I could become a vegan the sides by themselves are so good. If you try this place, I promise you won't regret it, it's well worth the trip! read more

Nazrawi Ethiopian Restaurant - Mahaberawi - beef tibs w/ collard greens (ye'abasha gomen), yellow split peas (kik alicha), cabbage (tikil gomen) and injera. - Ethiopian Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

My first time going to this place, as usual another Yelp find, the ratings and reviews were a determining factor to give it try. I love Ethiopian food and I was bringing my little sis to have her first experience. The place was clean, felt inviting, nothing fancy but well kept. It seems like a family-run operation in the good sense. The food took a bit to come, which to me is a good sign; when it comes too fast, it's always questionable. We had the veggy combo and the Nazrawi meat tips, everything was delicious, tasted home-cooked. Spice-rich, sauces with right consistency, tender meat, the collard greens and beets were my favorites. I'm not Ethiopian but I've had plenty of injera, in many US cities, and this had the right balance of sour and fluffy. I had a positive experience, and the staff was nice. Ah, and we also had the Baklava for dessert. read more

Nazrawi Ethiopian Restaurant - Veggie Combo with Tibs special - Ethiopian Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

I was excited to try this Ethiopian spot for the 1st time...especially since I saw the high Yelp reviews. When I got there, it wasn't busy so I thought the customer service would be top notch. I was wrong! The hostess/waitress didn't offer me any water...so I asked for tea thinking it would be exotic or authentic. I was surprised it was just plain ole Lipton tea then I looked to the left and noticed a strand of hair in the glass sugar container which ruined my appetite. It went downhill from there. This explains my poor review. read more

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The fish goulash was unbelievably delicious, an opinion shared by all five at the table. The large veggie platter had an array of well-seasoned lentils and chickpeas and greens, and the most fantastic beets. Doro wat and Nazrawi tibs were wonderful as well. Friendly, efficient service and great ambiance. A cozy, warm retreat from the cold weather outside. Our 16 y/o house guest said it was one of the top 3 meals of his life. Our family agrees! read more

Delicious! I had the meat and veggie combo - everything was great. I've tried several Ethiopian restaurants in the area, and this is now my favorite :). read more

Nazrawi Ethiopian Restaurant - Ethiopian Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

After a five week medical trip to Chicago we decided to take advantage of what our neighborhood is most known for: Ethiopian food. I have tried most of the restaurants here but Debab was one on my bucket list to try. We think it is now our favorite. We ordered two teas which had wonderful sweet spices to it as well as the Lamb Awaze Tibs and the Debab Special Tibs. Compared to the other restaurants that serve all sorts of alcohol and get loud, Debab has no liquor license which makes it good for families and those wanting a sober time with loved ones or friends. The tea is definitely a wonderful alternative to the beer or wine we would usually order at the other Ethiopian restaurants. The Lamb Awaze Tibs had a great kick to it, not overly spicy or minced so you can taste and feel the delicious lamb chunks. The Debab Special Tibs was also equally tasty and they definitely butter it better than the other restaurants. Next time, we will try some different dishes as they have an excellent variety and you can also create your own express plate here which is unique. The seats are also very comfortable as I just had surgery in sacrum to remove a tumor and it can be discomforting without my cushion that I forgot. Don't forget to check in so you can get a 20% off coupon and be sure to tip what is taken off to equal the original total, as the receipt suggests a lower tip based on the discounted total. Our server was on point and gave us injera when we were running low on it. I think we'll be back in June when my father comes to visit us as this our new favorite Ethiopian restaurant. read more

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Excellent! Good value. Good service. We had the Nazrawi Tibs and the Special veggies combo. read more

Such tasty food! Ordered the veggie combo to-go and the servings were so generous! We had food for a few more days. Will absolutely go back.

I found this restaurant after doing a Google search because I wanted authentic Ethiopian cuisine. The 5 star reviews were the truth! From the time I walked in for late lunch, the host and I believe manager, welcomed me to their restaurant. I had an appetizer and a main dish (vegetarian), all of which was absolutely delicious. This was more than enough for one sitting, so I have dinner or lunch tomorrow and priced nice. Shout out to the entire ladies in the kitchen, at the bar, and serving... read more

Nazrawi Ethiopian Restaurant - Vegetarian, sambusa... water and vodka tonic - Ethiopian Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

I had lunch here the other day and it was a nice experience. They didn't have an extensive menu, but they offer the greatest hits such as do to eat, etc. I was looking for lamb Shekla tibs, but they didn't offer that so the waiter recommended the lamb lega tibs instead. In addition to that we ordered the veggie combo as well. It was kind of odd that they show up as Debab on yelp and their menu still says Debab, but the sign outside of the restaurant says Nazwari. Maybe they changed ownership and haven't had a chance to update everything. Either way , the food was really good, fresh, and the service was quick. I look forward to stopping by here again next time I'm in the neighborhood. read more

Nazrawi Ethiopian Restaurant - Lamb Lega Tibs - Ethiopian Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

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This was my first time trying Ethiopian food. We got the Debab special combo with the grilled beef and a Debab special tibs, which all came on one huge dish with a basket of the Ethiopian flatbreads (injera). I might be wrong here, but I think the dish is meant to be eaten with hands because no utensils were served, but they have forks in the back. Both the beef orders came sautéed with jalapeño peppers, which I really liked and would recommend if you're into spicy food. These two orders could have easily fed three people because my friend and I were stuffed by the end of the meal and we still had good amount of leftovers. Loved the generous servings and the workers were super nice and friendly. read more

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To start this review off, I want to say that I was in a very special place. When I say that, this place simply told a story. It felt like I was in Ethiopia! I was greeted by a kind and warm staff, and my waitress was very knowledgable of the menu. I ended up ordering lamb tidbits, and they absolutely knocked my off of my socks! They were filled with so much flavor, it is almost hard to describe the essence of each bite. I also had a side of beans, tomato salad, collard greens, corn, and cabbage, and brown rice! All of the veggies were very fresh, and everything just meshed well together: They give you very generous portions, and this is by all means authentic Ethiopian food. On top of all of that goodness, the prices here are great. After eating the owner came out and asked me how everything was! This always speaks volumes in my opinion! This was my first time trying Ethiopian food in a restaurant setting, and it was honestly beyond delicious!!! I will be back for more soon , cheers to more amazing times! read more

Nazrawi Ethiopian Restaurant - 8. Lamb Derek Tibs - Ethiopian Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

Debab is dishing up some SOLID Ethiopian food in downtown Silver Spring. It is somewhat tucked in on one of the side streets with limited street parking. However, it wasn't too difficult to find parking around the block from the restaurant, and also had free parking on Saturday. I ordered the Injera Plate with stewed meat. Everything about it was perfect. All their vegetable dishes and meats were delicious. Injera was perfectly sour and spongy. We ended up getting another side order or Injera because we had extra toppings. The dish was more than enough for two people (I went with a friend and shared the dish). I definitely want to try their whole fish dish next time I'm in the area. There are several Ethiopian restaurants in the vicinity. I cannot speak for those Ethiopian resaturants, but I can definitely endorse for Debab! read more

Nazrawi Ethiopian Restaurant - Injera Plate - Ethiopian Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

One of the best in Montgomery county. I've been a few times now and have taken vegetarian and meat eating friends, and everyone has loved it

Empty except for our party of 7 on a Friday night. Ok Ethiopian cuisine, served with an insufficient amount of injera. Service was fine. Room was cold. read more

Was visiting the area and decided to stop by for dinner. The food was really amazing. It was flavorful and very well presented. It was a ton of food though. Definitely authentic and the service was top notch. I highly recommend. read more

Doro Wat. Veggie combo. Everything was excellent. Staff was extremely friendly. Nice ambiance. Will definitely be back.

Came on Christmas Eve for dinner with a party of 7. Was greeted by super friendly ladies who accommodated us right away. Loooved the vegan options here. Everything was flavorful, fresh and with the perfect amounts of spice. The cultural music sets the perfect vibe and the ambiance is super nice inside. I live in LA and this place tops my favorite Ethiopian restaurants there as well as one I used to go to in DC. Go here, you won't be disappointed! read more

Nazrawi Ethiopian Restaurant - veggie combo + tomato salad - Ethiopian Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

Excellent food! We ordered dinner from here last night and I was very happy. Although I could not hear well over the phone (they were very busy..yay!), it was worth the wait and couple of phone calls to get the order in. We each built our own bowl where we could choose a base, protein and four hot items and two cold toppings. I'd never had tofu in my Ethiopian food so I chose tofu as my protein. I was very happy! Can't wait to order again from Debab! read more

I love the food and the service but the music is always so loud that it's impossible to have a normal conversation with the other people sitting down in front of you. Also the incense is too strong. Yesterday I went for lunch with a couple friends and we left because of that, and the place was empty at 1:00. I'm sure that if you take care of those details your place will attract more people. Thank you for considering my suggestions. read more

I quite enjoyed the ambiance and spending time here with a new friend. The food was delicious and the Ethiopian beer seen below is mild and enjoyable. Our waitress was sweet and explained certain meals to me when I had a question. My only qualm was my friend and I asked for a couple more minutes to choose our dish on the menu and it seemed like 20 minutes or so went by before our waitress came back. There were little things like our waters weren't refilled or offered. Though things were at a leisurely pace, I would absolutely come back. I am still eating my leftovers and they are just as delicious as the first time the dish was in front of me. read more

Nazrawi Ethiopian Restaurant - Fish Goulash - Ethiopian Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

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Grandmama was back there cooking when I came in so I knew it was a good sign. The portion size is quite generous and it's nearly impossible to get solid Ethopian food fast; on the flip side I would have liked my veggies a little hotter. The food is really good, especially for the price. I ordered the lamb and they cooked, excuse me, grilles it on the spot so you know it was fie (). I love veggies and they have the green beans and carrots, collards and cabbage along with the traditional lentils. If they can figure out how to keep the food hot while not overcooking it, they will shut down silver spring! read more

Nazrawi Ethiopian Restaurant - Ethiopian Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

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Authentic Ethiopian cuisine! The service was quick and efficient with a great ambiance while we waited.

This place is incredible. It was like we walked into someone's house and they freshly cooked up an amazing meal for us. We had the Debab combo. They just opened up 10 days ago after renovations because I think this used to be ethio express grill. I'm not an expert on Ethiopian food but I've tried many places in DC and Maryland and this is the best. This was also just the best food I've had in a while in general because it was so fresh! You can tell the difference. I can see this place doing really well in the future and our family has designated it one of the places that we'll take our guests to eat. The only down side is it took half an hour for our food to come out but they haven't been open long. read more

Nazrawi Ethiopian Restaurant - 6. Debab Combo - Ethiopian Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

Great Ethiopian food. Super attentive and helpful service. Not a fancy decor, but the vibe is right. Our server suggested dishes and customized our dish for us. We loved the veggie combo. Definitely check it out. read more

Honestly, the best Ethiopian I've ever had. And that's saying something as someone who's lived in this area and had food at a zillion Ethiopian restaurants! Mouth-watering delicious. The staff are so warm & the environment is welcoming & lovely. Highest recommendation. read more

Seriously amazing. This is one of the best ethiopian restaurants that I've been to. I typically get a vegetarian combo, but tried the meat + veggie one with some friends and was blown away. The lamb and beef was tender and flavorful; it has made me re-consider my choice of combination platters at ethiopian restaurants. But with that being said, the vegetarian dishes were incredible as well and I'd return without hesitation for those alone. The injera was soft and spongy with the right acidity to complement the dishes. Overall just an incredible place with a kind hostess who was crazy busy during the time that we were there since it seems to be such a popular place. Highly recommended. read more

Really spectacular food and service. We tried it on a whim and now it's our go-to for Ethiopian cuisine

The portions are large, and everything was delicious. The staff were also incredibly kind and did not rush us out.

Continued my tour of Ethiopian restaurants in the DMV with Debab as stop number 2. The ambiance of the place is quaint, they play good music and staff is friendly. They will let you seat yourself when you come in. I ordered the derek beef tibs (I really am going to venture out to another entree on my next stop. I promise ) and they were amazing. They were served juicy so it had lots of flavor and wasn't dry. My side was lentils which also were good. I have since been back there at least 4 more times to dine in and for takeout. I've also ordered the Awaze beef tibs which is also excellent. It's served in the thicker sauce than the derek tibs and is spicer. If you like spice you will love it. The side salad is very good. It's spicy but has amazing flavor and I highly recommend it. Why only 4 stars? For some odd reason when they serve drinks, they are served without ice. Not sure who wants to drink a warm drink but maybe there is some logic I don't know about. And on two visits I ordered the gomen (collard greens) as a side and they tasted burnt so I do not recommend getting them. Other than that, great food, great atmosphere, decent service. read more

I love coming here mainly for their lamb tibs and cabbage dishes. It is so good! I am a bit picky on where to go eat. This place has good food and recommend it! I work in Bethesda but travel to Silver Spring for some good ethopian food! read more

The food here is great. While I'm no Ethiopian cuisine expert, it was very flavorful and left me wanting more. We ordered one of the samplers and added in a few orders of beef tibs. The platter was huge and more than enough for our group. The injera came out cold (maybe its supposed to?), but it was perfect to scoop up all the meats and veggies. Would definitely return again now that I've got something to compare against if I check out other Ethiopian places around. It was also very inexpensive; just as cheap as getting Chinese food, about $15/pp. read more