Seeing a lot of Ethiopian influence in the area, I knew I had to give their cuisine a try! I…read moreordered online and got to the restaurant a bit early. The owner and her family greeted me with a smile and despite a language barrier and broken English, helped guide me as to what I would be eating! The food was unique, with a heat I was unfamiliar with and the flatbread helped as I was told this food needs to be eaten with your hands!

Almaz was absolutely amazing -- truly the highlight of our visit. She was incredibly kind, checked…read moreon us often, and when she noticed my wife wasn't eating the fish goulash because it was too spicy, she immediately offered to cook something else. That level of care really stood out. The restaurant has cozy, homey vibes, and on a busy Friday night we were lucky to snag the last table. I always order the veggie combo and kitfo when trying a new Ethiopian spot, and while the flavors were good, the food itself wasn't especially memorable -- though that may be because we're spoiled in the DMV with so many excellent Ethiopian restaurants. That said, the service alone would keep me coming back. Warm, attentive, and welcoming -- if hospitality counted as a main dish, this place would be a regular for me.

I've been coming here quite a lot lately because the ethio food is not only second to none…read more(especially if you're a meat eater), but the place has pretty decent ambiance as far as your hole-in-the-wall ethio spots go. I always get the veggie combo, and I probably always will. Their tomato lettuce salad is perfection, not an afterthought, and I wouldn't mind if they gave me a whole bowls worth to grab in every bite! I've sampled bits of the meat off my partner's platters, and it far exceeds any we've ever tasted around here from an ethiopian restaurant. Back to the ambiance. I recently brought two good friends here because the space is bright and decent. That said, reservations are a MUST if you are bringing a party of larger than 2, due to how tiny the space is, and for a group, you really need to get spots either by the window or maybe their dark nook in the back. (you'll know when you visit). So so good... I'm not sure I want to go anywhere else at this point for my ethio fix!

As a proud Ethiopian, I was really excited to try this restaurant because I always love supporting…read moreEthiopian businesses. Unfortunately, I left disappointed. The food felt very Americanized, and the flavors were much milder than what I'm used to growing up with. The Awaze Tibs, in particular, lacked the bold, rich, spicy depth that makes the dish so special. It tasted like the seasoning had been toned down, and I found myself wishing for the authentic flavors I know and love. I understand that restaurants sometimes adjust recipes to appeal to a wider audience, but I hope they'll also consider staying true to the vibrant, unforgettable flavors that make Ethiopian cuisine so unique. I truly wanted to love it, but for me, it just didn't taste like home.

Good Ethiopian food close to my home. I went in to order since all the apps upchsrge like crazy. I…read morewaited maybe 15 minutes for all my food to come out. The Awaze and Lega ribs were pretty good. I ordered the Awaze as beef and Lega as lamb. Both were good but lacked the nuance and extra barber spice that other places produce. They were kind enough to make a couple changes with the veggie platter which I really appreciated. Overall the vibe inside is authentic (albeit a bit smokey from incense) and the food is good.

I got a veggie combo delivered through GrubHub. The sides were decent, but none were particularly…read morestandout and the collards seemed a bit salty and lacking. On the plus side, shiro is one of the included sides and the food didn't seem too oily. 3.5 stars.

Stopped by for dinner while in the area. On a Saturday night, we were able to grab a table for two…read moreas a walk-in. We shared the Eatopia Special Tibs and Asa Gulashi. Both were good and had a lot of flavor, just wished they had more spice. We asked for a side of the spicy sauce and seasoning and this definitely turnt up both dishes! I also enjoyed the Le Anchi special cocktail, which was perfect for the cooler weather that day. Service was great. Street parking available

the food here is amazing, top of the best flavors I've had and the drinks are also good and unique…read more service was prompt and food came out very quick, and tasted warm and fresh. the restaurant has a calm ambiance and it was quiet. my waitress took her time to share with me the culture, amazing experience.

It wasn't terrible, but it wasn't the best. I've personally had better Senegalese food than this…read more The service wasn't that great either. I ordered the: Fataya Beef 5/5 Tiebou Dine White, Wékh (fish & broken rice) 3.5/5 Dibi (jollof & lamb) 3.5/5 Cassava Leaf 3.5/5 Juices hibiscus and ginger 5/5 Overall I'll keep trying other African spots. This won't be my top pick. The price was like $24.99 for each entree and I feel like you can get other nicer restaurants in the area for better pricing and quality. Coming from one West African to another. The food doesn't have any spice a mild flavor. They give you pepper sauce on the side. The ambiance is very casual!

I was excited to try this place out as I haven't had Senegalese food before!…read more I ordered the okra soup and the ginger juice. The juice was great, the ginger tasted of great quality and was very spicy, but was mellowed by the pineapple. They sell other juices in bottles at the counter as well. The food on the other hand was a little disappointing. The okra soup came with rice, the soup, and a small dish of pepper sauce. The rice was very hard and dry, which made it difficult to chew. The flavor of the soup was okay, but there was a lot of bone fragments and a thick layer of oil on top, which I wasn't a fan of. The pepper sauce was very good though, it was extremely spicy and had an addicting flavor. If they sold a jar of it, I would buy it. If I came again, I would try their other juices, but probably skip the food.

Recently got takeout from their set up at Metro Bar. Got it in a pinch because normally I would not…read morepay 25 dollars for 3 items/injera when I could get up to 5 items at a sit down Ethiopian restaurant for less than that. Against my better judgement, I tried it. The injera was from a bag rather than made fresh. I got gomen, shiro wett, and misir wat and none of them were up to par, especially for the price. Every dish was bitter. CherCher, Ethiopic, and Dukem all offer much better food and for the same price and you get five rather than four dishes in the vegetarian combo. The server was also unpleasant. But overall, this meal was subpar and over priced.

I was super excited to try this when I saw it at the GU farmers market. First of all, the pleasant…read morearoma of the food stand immediately drew me in. I love how most of it is plant-based and not drenched in sauce (something I see for many other food trucks). It's hearty, healthy, and homey. I have also never tried Injera before--the fluffy "bread" that tastes like sourdough but is very light--and it was a pleasant surprise. Of course like most food trucks in DC, it's not that cheap (I paid $16 for this and the injera), but it was still so good so I give it a 4.5!

Great vegetarian combo--good value. I came in on a Saturday night before a concert around 7 PM. I…read morewas seated right away. They sell beer and wine and the seating is cozy, decor is eclectic. I got my food within about 15 minutes of ordering and the portions were huge. The lentils were my absolute favorite. Everything was decent, but the red lentils were standout. Injira was delicious. It was easy to check out and the bathrooms were clean. It's just off the main drag in silver spring with numerous garages nearby. All in all, a great option!

Shout out to my Ethiopian brothers and sisters for this phenomenal establishment! Looking for…read moreauthentic Ethiopian food? This is the spot. I was greeted by warm and welcoming customer service. I stopped in as soon as the restaurant opened and was able to choose my own table. I ordered veggie sambusas as my appetizer, traditional Ethiopian tea for my drink, and lamb tibs for my main course. The drink was warming and earthy! These herbs helped digest your food and calm the senses. Ethiopian cuisine is like medicine to the body and soul! The sambusas were so delicious and warming!!! The sauce that came with it was very warming and flavorful! I felt both fulfilled and like my senses were singing! The lamb tibs were simply divine! Juicy, tender, and flavorful! Paired with the injera bread and the vegetables! Do not get me started! During the time I was here, many people were coming in and out of this place. Best believe I will be back! It is a nice treat and well worth it! Cheers!

This was an unexpected but amazing find. After my original dinner plans with my girlfriend…read moreunexpectedly shifted I decided to refer to a recent list that was shared with me, and this spot came up. It wasn't too long since I had last had ethiopian, but I only have it a few times a year. So I was pretty excited. Once we got there, there was only one of the party inside, and it had the usual delightful decor. We got to choose where we wanted to sit and we browse the menu. We were curious about whether the honey wine was on the sweeter or dryer side, and the lady taking care of us was kind enough to let us taste it before committing. We decided to share a bottle, and we decided to do a deluxe platter as well. That included six veggies and one protein of our choice. We decided on the lamb tibs. Everything came out, and it was all fantastic. I can count the times that I have had Ethiopian lamb, and this definitely did not disappoint. I missed having beats, but I did really love the lentils. Honestly, I'm surprised I hadn't heard of this spot before. The food was fantastic and I'm looking forward to returning sometime.

Your standard Ethiopian restaurant that offers classic fare at reasonable prices. When in DC, I…read morealways try to get Ethiopian, and it always seems to come from a place where I have to take stairs down (NYC included) oddly enough. I went with the Abuare lamb tips, which were a bit spicy with the jalapeno, but packed full of flavour. It came as a set meal, but only with daal, which I was sad about at first but it was more than enough food to fill me up. The injera was plentiful and the lamb was tender and perfectly seasoned. Service was uncharacteristically good, but that might just be because it was off hours, but regardless, I was appreciative.