This spot was one of the highlights of my trip to DC!…read more My friend and I shared the Chercher Vegan Special with the Chercher Beef Special Tibs. The vegan platter was phenomenal- super flavorful with so much variety which I loved. As for the beef, it was tender and seasoned well. Honestly, it was hard to choose which one was our favorite because everything tasted so good! And when we were running low on Injera (Ethiopian flatbread), our server gave us more. On top of the delicious food, the service was friendly and the inside was small and cozy (there's also outdoor seating too!) Overall, fantastic spot for Ethiopian food and I will definitely come back if I visit DC again.

Despite being located in a quaint setting that looked like a remodeled house with beautiful decor…read moreinside and out it lacked in key features necessary for a favorable rating. Namely custom service and the unfortunate late discovery of hair in my food. Arrived for a late lunch and the restaurant was sparsely populated. I noticed outdoor seating and wanted to enjoy the sun. No one was seated out there and I found a spot. A server came out @5 minutes later and advise me that I couldn't sit there. She mentioned seating was for larger parties despite being midweek and After most lunch rushes. I was moved to another table. The view was fine and I ordered my lunch. The platter I ordered had beef tibs, vegetables and njeri. As a connoisseur of Ethiopian food, I was accustomed to having lentils included in the meal. I soon found out that that was not the case, and also that utensils was not given unless requested. The couple that had finally joined me on the patio requested utensils. I opted to follow traditional style and used the njeri as my utensils. The food had good flavor and was enjoying despite the lack of lentils until I came across a piece of hair. I immediately lost my appetite and brought to the attention of the person at checkout, as it appeared, you had to bring your bill to the Bar area to check out. The person was unapologetic and swore that no one's hair was exposed. I feel that was the way of them saying that it was my hair, which was farther from the truth. I was not seeking a discount and gladly paid my bill while pointing out the obvious about the extra bonus in my meal. Sadly, I was recommended by the workers at the Marriott where I was staying. Its proximity to the hotel and adjacent Washington Convention Center made it a great choice for lunch, and was happy for the referral. They spoke highly of this restaurant, and that made the experience worse as I was anticipating the goodness. Hopefully receive better treatment when they dine there.

Ethiopic was a solid experience, but did not quite stand out in a city with so many strong…read moreEthiopian options. The vegetable sampler had a decent flavor profile, and I enjoyed the beef tibs the most out of what we ordered. The fried tilapia was fine, but nothing particularly memorable. If you are someone who has Ethiopian food occasionally, I would probably recommend exploring some of the other spots in DC where the portions feel more generous and the flavors hit a bit harder. Service can also be a bit inconsistent, which matched some of the earlier reviews I had seen. We had ordered drinks that were forgotten until we followed up. Overall, not a bad experience, just one that blends into a very competitive dining scene.

Ethiopic has a warm, intimate ambiance that makes it a nice spot for a relaxed dinner. The food was…read morereally good and definitely helped elevate the overall experience it was flavorful and well prepared. Service, however, was just okay. Our server was also the host when we arrived. There was a small awkward moment when we were seated she just kept pointing to the table she wanted us at which felt a bit abrupt. When it came time to take our order, she didn't seem fully attentive, which took away slightly from the experience. Overall, the food and ambiance really carried the night. With a bit more attentiveness in service, this could easily be a standout spot. I'd still recommend it and would return, especially for the food and intimate setting.

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.

My friends who live nearby rave about this place. Maintaining a top rating on Yelp and Google, I…read morehad to go. A friend and I showed up around 1:30pm on a Friday for lunch. The owner greeted us and quickly took our orders. The Deluxe Meat Combo generously fed two men. Every dish on the injera was tasty, but our favorites were the Shewa Doro Tibs, Shewa Alicha Wot, Shewa Doro Wot, and Shewa Bozena Shiro. The portions are generous that we had to ask for more injera. The space is no-frills, but comes with a few small tables. Street parking is nearby.

TLDR: Big yum…read more FOOD: Schmoop and I shared the family meat and veggie. It was tasty and very filling. Food came out quite fast. SERVICE: Good! No complaints. AMBIANCE: Casual, chill. There are TVs, which was ideal because we came right before the World Cup finals. OVERALL: Solid Ethiopian food!

Dinner was delicious. Service was below average…read more Deeply disappointed by the fact that a 20% gratuity was automatically added for our party of three. No mention anywhere that this was to be expected. If it's printed in the menu, I wouldn't have been able to tell because we had to scan a QR code and look at it on our phones. On top of which, the printed receipt was the "standard" one that provides space for gratuity, with pre-calculated 15/18/20/22% numbers. And no indication that this would be "additional".

I think it's a decent choice for Ethiopian food in the area, but not my favorite. The restaurant is…read moremore like a night lounge, but that is because they do have hookah and are open late. The food comes out slow and the servers are nice. We got the 6 item veggie plate and mushroom tibs. I thought the lentils and salad were great. The string beans, shiro, and collard greens were cooked well but a bit bland. I also was not the impressed with the mushroom tibs, they were not seasoned but cooked well with the rosemary. The spiced tea was okay. The injera tasted authentic.

As I was walking through the H Street Festival browsing the many food vendors available, I knew I…read morewanted to try something unique that I can't get everywhere. I stumbled across Ethio Vegan, which I came to find out had just opened its doors this week. I haven't had Ethiopian food before, so I was excited to try something new. The staff were very welcoming, and the waitress who helped me went over their menu in great detail for me. Inside is very sleek and stylish, and I look forward to visiting at night to catch a game or relax in their lounge. As far as the food, the beef couldn't have been any more tender or well-seasoned. The thought of having leftovers for dinner later quickly evaporated, as I finished the beef, rice, and salad that came with it. The rice had a similar taste and texture to quinoa, even being long-grained. The only part that was a mission for me was the bread. I took one bite and realized it wasn't for me. This is absolutely a restaurant I'd come back to and recommend to anyone and everyone if they want authentic Ethiopian food and hospitality.

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!

This place was great. It was my first time to eat Ethiopian cuisine. My friend and I shared a…read moredinner for two. The food took a while to arrive to the table but it was very good. We also tried an Ethiopian lager which was good. The portion was large for two. The server was efficient and friendly. Four stars only because there were some gnats flying around and the bathroom was kind of dirty. Otherwise Highly recommend for the food.

I can't help but love this place. Last night I wandered in alone and had the combination platter…read morefrom one, as I've always gotten. It never changes. It's absolutely fantastic, it's very good pricing, and everyone is always so very kind. They make the food with such care, it always comes out tender and warm and delicious. The lounge upstairs is a great place to hang out. This is above, by far, the best Ethiopian restaurant in town.

I had not had the privilege of trying Ethiopian Cuisine before this experience. Gursha was…read moreabsolutely 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.

I've been on an Ethiopian kick and have been trying different spots in the area. This really…read moredidn'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.

Mimi's food is absolutely amazing! The homemade, delicious, healthy food is always incredible-…read moretruly unique and amazing! The flavors and spices are so tasty ... her food is truly mouth watering! She and her team are such lovely special people. It is always so special to see them and to eat her delicious food!

3.25 stars. From a pure flavor standpoint, Meski is actually quite good. Unfortunately, the Meski…read moreexperience is balanced out by a number of flaws. Foe example, while the people who work at Meski are super friendly, the service is painstakingly slow. Furthermore, they were out of 1/2 their veggie menu, and the brown rice they advertised as an alternative to injera bread was unavailable. From a purely vegetarian standpoint, the selection was rather limited. Also, they don't give you numbers so you really need to pay attention to your order. The whole experience is really unsettling, and it's confusing enough that I almost parted with someone else's order multiple times. To the people who are saying this is a healthy experience, you have got to be kidding me. Sure, the board contains some vegetarian options, but all of the items I ordered were absolutely drenched in either oil (cabbage, spicy lentils) or salad dressing (salad). At least one item was heavily salted (spicy lentils). I get that they provide a salad option and a brown rice option, but let's not get carried away here and pretend this is super healthy. In fact, I would say it's borderline unhealthy, but at least you are getting a solid amount of vegetarian food. Basically, if you are vegetarian for religious/spiritual reasons, this is definitely a good truck to visit. If you are vegetarian for health reasons, not so much. Overall, I like their food, but I feel some of the positive reviews are the result of being misled that the customer is eating healthy food. Having said that, if they fix their service issues, this would likely be a 4 star review.

The best chai latte in the DMV! The owner is really friendly and always a smile. Great for getting…read morea chai and go for a walk by the Mall or around DC. Highly recommend!

This is a fun place in a book store to enjoy Ethiopian food and coffee. People seem to love the…read morecoffee. I had a veggie platter- it was delicious and fresh. Plenty of well-cooked veggies and injera for a good price. And the people who work here are very nice!