Unassuming exterior and lack luster decorations aside, this restaurant knows how to deliver on flavor and portion size. Full of flavor, we need to order one more injera which is used to scoop up the meal and eat family style. The okra and lentils shine and the chicken is seasoned nicely. Parking is right outside of the restaurant. This is our second time, and we're ordering the same items off of their menu. Friendly staff too, and the food comes out quickly as there doesn't seem to be a time where they are very busy which is a shame. read more

Ras Dashen Ethiopian Cuisine - Doro Tibs and Veggie Combo - Ethiopian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We love going here for their vegetable combo. It feeds my 2 kids and me for a great price! They have recently updated their food so the injera is always gluten free, and the vegis are all vegan. Their food has been amazing everytime we've gone, and service has been friendly. read more

Ras Dashen Ethiopian Cuisine - New vegi combo! Vegan and gluten free. - Ethiopian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Love the food! Great for vegetarians. We ordered the veggie platter to share amongst two people and everything was great. They had a few different types of lentils, green beans, okra, and a fresh lettuce/tomato salad in the middle. Service was efficient, lots of space inside to sit comfortably with a group. No complaints. Limited parking available in front of the shop, mostly street/neighborhood parking. read more

Ras Dashen Ethiopian Cuisine - Family and veggie platter - Ethiopian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I love the food here, but the service is lackluster at best. Also note that the menu prices on their website are outdated. Called in for a pickup on a weekend and was given a 15 min estimate for the food to be ready. I show up 20 min later and the restaurant was not at all busy, but it was clear that they hadn't even started preparing it yet because they were surprised I even showed up. I waited another 10-15 min for my order and they ended up getting the details of the order wrong, which I double-checked on the phone. They were kind enough to offer me water while I waited though! I always want to like this place more, but this is my experience every time I order with them and it's so disappointing. read more

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We are here hanging out in Seattle and wanted to try something new. We walked down Cherry St and ran into 3 Ethiopian restaurants that were all rated very well. We chose Ras Dashen and we were so happy we did!!! From the way we were greeted at the door and the smells coming from inside we knew we were in the right place. We didn't know what to eat and our server was so helpful, we ended up ordering a family combo which had veggies options and lots of meat options all on one platter. The flavor was AMAZING and so was that bread. Then we ordered some of the fish, mind you I NEVER eat fish. I tried it and INHALED it. Please be AWARE if you are sensitive to spice PLEASE let your server know. I don't do spice at all and the fish had jalapeños in it, but I kept on eating it because the flavor was just so damn good. Please if you are in Seattle and want to try something new, check them out... you won't be disappointed!!! read more

Never misses. Food is delicious, fresh, and filling. So much food is given and the price is so on point. The cafe is cozy and aromatic, you definitely feel transported to somewhere else. The service is friendly and just enough without being overbearing. Whenever I'm in Seattle here is a must. read more

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Ras Dashen has some of the most-consistently delicious vegetarian Ethiopian food we have found in the city of Seattle, and it does so with generosity, kindness, and care every single time we come. Which is often, because the vegetarian platter offers a wide array of so-tasty opportunities and is incomparably good after we have tried many, many Ethiopian restaurants near and far. We most highly recommend Ras Dashen not only for its great food but for its service, too. Invariably the food comes with a smile and warmth, and we're grateful to you for that, too. We will be back again and again. read more

Neighborhood icon! Always a solid pick, consistent, and friendly service. Love the decor, love the incense, and love the white tablecloths. And the honey wine. Come here! My favorite thing to order is the veggie platter combo-don't skip out on the cabbage and green bean/carrot combo. read more

Food was just fantastic! We got two combos (meat and veggie) and couldn't finish (there were 4 of us but we were famished and we are big eaters so more like 6 people ha). the word that keeps coming to mind is LOVELY. The people, the food--thank you! read more

This is a great place to take a family or go with a friend. The service is incredibly friendly. The space is lovely with lots of room. We particularly enjoy the vegetarian combo because it has some of all their dishes on it. It's always a very relaxing meal, making it a regular for our family. Plus, it's easy on the wallet. read more

placed an order on doordash for Doro Wat, listed on their menu. They waited roughly an hour, even let the dasher hang around in the restaurant for 30 minutes waiting before telling him they won't make the order because to make it would take hours. Unclear on why they have it on their menu if it cannot be made. read more

Look at your bill before you pay!!! They charged us $35 instead of $30 (as is written on their menu) for the Family Combo. And, another $5 for gluten free bread (we never asked for gluten free, and the menu says that bread is included). When we asked about the $10 extra charge that we didn't plan on, they said that they ran out of regular bread and had to give us gluten free. And the $35 instead of $30 was because they have a new menu coming out with the higher price, but "its not yet printed." This is misrepresentation and illegal. They were dishonest. They never told us about the price change in the beginning, when we were ordering. When we wanted them make it right and remove the $10 extra charge, they wouldn't. They just said its now on the "new" menu, which is "not yet printed." A bunch of BS in my opinion. It felt like they knew exactly what they are doing in scamming Americans who come into their restaurant. Be careful! Or just go some places else. There are a lot of other great options in the area. read more

Had the Veggie Combo and the Kitfo & Doro Combo. The biggest standout for me was easily the doro wot, followed by the red/yellow lentils and the injera. I thought that the kitfo was just okay and the fosolia was a bit dry. That said, I'd come back in a heartbeat. Love their huge portions! read more

Ras Dashen Ethiopian Cuisine - Veggie Combo, Kitfo & Doro Combo - Ethiopian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Highly Recommend. Went to dine yesterday, with friends. I will be going back. This is a wonderful restaurant. We ordered a veggie combo, fish, meat combo and green chicken. My favorites were the veggie combo, green chicken and the Fish Glass... which had so much flavor and was delicious. The atmosphere is really is very thoughtfully done and beautiful. The walls are a warm buttery color with art on them, and when you come in there is a beautiful subtle smell of copal or frankincense. It feels very clean and clear. The service was good and the people, kind. Note: I included a photo, taken by someone else, of the Vegi Combo at Ras Dashen. I wish I had taken a photo of our platters -- they were really beautiful. read more

Ras Dashen Ethiopian Cuisine - Vegi Combo - Ethiopian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Recently had a really bad experience when trying to order and pick up a Uber eats order from this restaurant. I would not recommend ordering delivery from this restaurant as they will say it is canceled even though you have not canceled it. read more

The food was so delicious, very flavorful and fresh. Staff was kind and friendly. Will definitely be back to try more items on the menu!

We ordered the family combo, lamb tibbs and fish goulash - all were delicious but the lamb and fish were my favorites. Also a great value for the quality/ quantity of food - fed our group of 4 with leftovers to spare. Staff was also super friendly and food came out quickly! read more

Ras Dashen Ethiopian Cuisine - 2. Fish Asa Goulshe 1. Lamb Tibs Family Combo - Ethiopian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This is a hidden gem in Seattle. I loved the vibe of this place. Like an ethopian fine dine plus bar which can make you feel warm at heart with its food and ambience. I loved the food. Amazing flavors. Injira was little bit dry and curries were little oily. But flavors were on point. Super fast service and very at home treatment by servers. read more

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I ordered their veggie combo ($17 plus tax) for dine-in, which comes with 8 different dishes. The dish came out in about 20 minutes, a little long, but indicative that everything is prepared fresh. The plate itself is minimalistically set-up, with some smokiness inside due to hula. But the music playing is soft jazz, indicating a strange, eclectic mix of vibes. Okay, the food quality: Top-notch for the most part. The misir wot and green bean dish were fantastic, in particular. The gomen was maybe just mediocre, while everything else was solid. The portion was massive, very good for the price. I was stuffed by the end, and couldn't finish all the injera base. Service-wise, my order was taken immediately, and it was easy to get the servers' attention. Definitely an above average Ethiopian spot in Seattle, which is saying something given the standard high-quality here. Very much recommended. read more

Ras Dashen Ethiopian Cuisine - Veggie combo (vegan) - Ethiopian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

If you love eating with your hands and really getting the true Ethiopian experience come to this spot. The food soooo good, the staff kind, the ambiance/ music so calming. Seriously such a good experience read more

This is the best Ethiopian food ever, taste is amazing price is extremely fair. great portions. whenever i am in Seattle I have to pull up. Smply amazing 10/10 read more

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There are so many ethnic cuisines. I like them all. However, I also seek presentation and execution. How about the cultures that eat with their fingers? No forks, no spoons, no chopsticks. Now let's talk about Ethiopian food. Ras Dashen is on of those fantastic places. The best order is the communal plate. Everyone eats from it...with your fingers. I ordered the vegetarian combo for 4 people. And added Doro Wat, the famous Ethiopian chicken stew to that combo. Then comes the unparalleled Ethiopian bread, Injera. All of it was superb. What enhanced the experience was a group table close to us singing along to toe tapping Ethiopian music. Food? Lovely. Service? Fantastic. read more

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Great food and service here! I love Ethiopian food so was excited to try this spot! There are a lot of Ethiopian restaurants around here but our friends recommended this one. It has a nice and quiet vibe. Our waitress was very friendly and gave recommendations. We ended up going with the family style meal so we could try a lot of different dishes! I really enjoy the injera as it was flavorful and spongy. It is fun to eat with your hands! I can't say what my favorite dish was but the spiced lentil ones were probably the best. They have yellow and red lentils. I would definitely return here as the price is very reasonable and the food was flavorful! read more

Ras Dashen Ethiopian Cuisine - a cookbook on a table - Ethiopian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Overruled by my party it was decided dinner was to be Ethiopian at Ras Dashen. Not normally a fan of Ethiopian, I will say this was definitely the best I've had. Right in the central district and just steps from a few other Ethiopian spots is Ras Dashen. The interior isn't special but the decor certainly spices it up with wall hangings and other cultural charms hung up or displayed. Our hostess was also our server. She was very nice and made decent suggestions which helped the experience. Our party of 4 got the family platter which was a great choice, plenty for all of us with a nice assortment of proteins - chicken, beans and veggie friendly options. Presentation was good and it tasted fresh. So with renewed confidence in Ethiopian cuisine Ras Dashen gets a thumbs up from me. read more

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Wow! Such amazing food and wonderful people. I found my new favorite Ethiopian spot. The veggie platter is delicious. So happy they have okra! read more

We love trying different Ethiopian spots in the area and this didn't disappoint. We got the doro wot, the kitfo (medium), and vegetarian sampler which included misir wot, shiro wot, a salad, and cheese. Everything was more than enough to feed three of us. We had a confusing moment when we paid the bill. There is a credit card fee that they add so we we decided to pay cash. The waitstaff weren't aware of the fee so they kept the same total and we had to do some back and forth to resolve that. It's frustrating when restaurants do that. Overall, great food but I'm hesitant to support restaurants that hide fees. read more

I love Ethiopian food and have found that the smaller more unassuming places have the most flavor and pour the most love into their dishes. Not only does the family style way of eating from the same dish appeal to me, as it is forces a group to literally come together and share the meal, but the actual flavors, textures, and variety of dishes that seep into the bread is fantastic. This restaurant had great reviews on yelp, was close to the location where I was, and looked like a small family owned place. My kids, myself and my cousin were there to celebrate her birthday. The waitress sat us down and handed us each one napkin. When we asked for more napkins, "napkinS" she handed us one more napkin. Not only did I have children with me who are 100% going to make messes and need napkins, but we also had reason to need a few more napkins. We gave it some time, and when the food arrive, again, we asked for some more napkins. The waitress said she'd already given us more napkins. We acknowledged she had provided us with one additional napkin, but we still required more napkins. This was really uncomfortable and awkward. She finally gave us more napkins, but also asked if there was something wrong, or if we were unhappy with something. We told her no, we just needed more napkins. I mean, I know people are hoarding toilet paper and baby formula from time to time, but I haven't heard anything about napkins. After this everyone had a fine time and enjoyed the meal, which was delicious, as expected. I guess if you go, just bring your own extra napkins, and perhaps hand wipes because they don't provide those for before/after the meal either. read more

WOW. Where to start... I've been in love with Ethiopian food since I was first introduced to it in 2001 in San Francisco.. The warmth of the spices, the heartiness of the meats and vegetables, the sensuality of the food and the conviviality of sharing a plate are all just magical to me. Now I've lived in a lot of foodie cities (Miami, New York, Los Angeles and now Seattle) and I always seek out a good Ethiopian restaurant looking to capture that magic and get my soul-comforting food fix. Unfortunately I think Ethiopian food can (and often is) done pretty averagely whilst still being enjoyable. I usually leave satisfied at best, but mostly underwhelmed. Certainly I'm never wowed by the culinary experience... until last night.... WOW. THIS IS WHAT I KNEW ETHIOPIAN FOOD COULD AND SHOULD TASTE LIKE... and what I'd always hoped for from an Ethiopian meal. How can I ever eat average Ethiopian food again? I can't imagine ever trying another restaurant and risk the disappointment that would follow and the anger of knowing how incredible it can taste. THIS MEAL WAS OUTSTANDING. It was just me and my husband and we ordered 4 meat dishes and the vegetarian platter - wayyy more food than we needed but we love to try a lot of dishes and really get to know a restaurant. Let me tell you, this food is made with so much love and care. There was a delicateness to the flavors and textures of each dish. You could taste the richness and heat of the herbs and the slightly sweet almost floral quality of the various seasonings which just amplified each vegetable and meat. Despite the heartiness of the dishes there was a freshness to them. The meats were so juicy which is rare in Ethiopian cuisine as very lean meats are usually used and they dry out fast. But the lamb, beef, chicken and fish were all savory perfection, with each meat's flavor clean and bright. And there was a beautiful balance between the dark earthy flavors of the stews and sauces and the beautiful light tang of the injera. Despite the heartiness of the dishes there was a freshness to them. You could taste the quality of the ingredients. Every bite was joyful. Now, be forewarned, you will have to wait longer than you are use to for your meal. I don't know if this is always the case but it was for us last night. We went early (6pm) on a Wednesday night; it was relatively slow with maybe 5 tables mostly 2 tops and one group of 4- and we waited almost an hour and a half for our food to come out. BUT I can tell you that, as soon as I took that first bite, all I could think about was OMG THE WAIT WAS SO WORTH IT!! And I mean it. I will come back no matter how long the wait is. You can taste the love, the integrity and the pride in this cooking. And that kind of care and perfection in food is damn hard to find and should never be rushed nor compromised. I was even further blown away when I realized our entire meal was the work of a single woman working alone in the kitchen, creating every dish to order. I cannot find any information on her not even on the restaurant's website which is unfortunate because I think she deserves all the praise and accolades one bestows on a great Chef. And again, SHE DOES IT ON HER OWN. Mind-blowing. So keep this in mind when you start wondering what's taking so long... BE PATIENT. Sit back, order some beers, engage with your fellow dinners and enjoy the waiting. You're in for an amazing meal. read more

The flavor was tantalizing. We ordered an entire other meal to go! The service was prompt, kind and patient with my learning about new foods. We will visit for dinner often as this has become our new favorite Ethiopian restaurant- give yourself a special treat! (Plus the artwork is stunning! Of If I could I'd add a star for 6! read more

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The food here is so good! We got the vegi combo and it easily feeds two people, and you'll still take some food home! The prices are very reasonable and the staff is kind. The inside is cute and they play nice music. Highly recommend! read more

We had the family combo which was plenty for three of us. All of the dishes were delicious. Friendly service and spacious restaurant. Great value for money! read more

Comfortable, relaxed spot to get some quality Ethiopian food. We came with a group of 3 and got both the veggie and meat combos. Everything was incredibly well-spiced and flavorful, and it was fun getting to sample a bit of everything. The injera bread was perfectly light and spongy for soaking up all the different sauces. We were incredibly stuffed afterwards. Also recommend getting Tej, Ethiopian honey wine, to pair with dinner! read more

Ras Dashen Ethiopian Cuisine - 8. Vegi Combo and Meat Combo - Ethiopian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We heard nice reviews about this place ! So we decided to visit ! We ordered the vegetarian combo ! The wait time for the food was approximately 30 minutes! The food was excellent thou! One platter is good enough for two people ! Definitely try the gluten free red injera! It is way more better than the actual injera that they give ! In the picture here we have an order of 2 of the same veg platter! It is a lottt of food! A must try place ! The restroom was neat and the songs they were playing were also so cool. read more

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Delicious food. The tomato fitfit is a MUST have. It's slightly on the spicy side but full of amazing flavor. I also tried their vegetarian combo and some standouts were- the cabbage curry (forgot the og name sadly), okra curry, misir wot, green beans and carrot curry. For drinks, the Ethiopian honey wine is amazing. The atmosphere is pretty low key, cute clean and functional. The service was great. My friends tried the chicken tibs which they LOVED. A great Ethiopian option for sure. read more

i could eat here everyday....and sometimes i do eat here everyday haha! everything is so fresh and flavorful. i've never been disappointed at ras dashen! read more

Ras Dashen Ethiopian Cuisine - Ethiopian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I come here once every few weeks with two hungry friends, and we always get the Family Combo. Multiple kinds of delicious greens, lentils, and meats delight us every time! Their gomen is good, but not the best I've had in Seattle, but their lentils, oh man, the lentils are righteous! I'm not normally a fan of okra, but there is something magical in how they prepare it here; there is never even a tiny scrap of it left by the time we're done. We float out of the place happy and stuffed. The value proposition here is unreal, at the time of this writing, the Family Combo feeds all three of us for $30 before tax and tip. Service is friendly, but this isn't fast food, it can take 15-20 minutes for the food to arrive once you order. This is expected. The ambiance is the reason this is a 4-star review and not a 5-star. The music is not my favorite, it seems like it's often off-brand covers of popular Western songs from the last 30 years; just loud enough where you can't quite ignore it. read more

Their Vegie combo, traditional beef, shiro wowww!!!! I love it. Worth 5 star and definitely better than other Ethiopian cousins around. They have cool bar too!!! Highly recommended. read more

been going here for years, pretty sure i've left a review before, but i probably eat here at least one time a week. it's the best ethiopian food i have ever had. every time it's fresh, and the portions are unbeatable. the meat is tender, the veggies are fresh, the injera is fresh and the service is always great. i am not kidding when i say i think it gets better each time. 10/10 every time. read more

Ras Dashen Ethiopian Cuisine - Beef Tibs 8. Vegi Combo - Ethiopian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Thus isn't my first visit. The dishes here just make sense. Be careful of what you order when you order. I prefer using their numbers system. One thing that also stands out consistently from the rest is also their water oddly enough. Very refreshing. read more

Ras Dashen Ethiopian Cuisine - The front area during covid. Someone picking up their order. - Ethiopian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This is my favorite Ethiopian food spot! My go to has been the fish gulash with veggie combo. Their sambusas are delicious and I loved their spiced tea. Injera is always soft and delicious. Great ambiance too! read more