One of my favorite places in a city filled with amazing restaurants. One draw back is that Washington does not allow raw beef, so the kitfo is lightly cooked. But it is also spiced to perfection.
This place is bussin bussin. Went on my birthday and I got free food. I am now mad thick of food and I will be rolling home full of some top notch food. This food is great for sustaining a happy mood. I also had sprite with my food. 5 stars
A delicious and abundant meal, not a bad wait even at peak time on a Saturday. Best meats were kitfo and derek tibs, best vegetables were red lentils and yellow lentils. Also loved the sambusas, flavorful and wonderfully crispy. When I go to DC, Ethiopian is what I want to eat, and this place hit all the spots.
My husband and I stopped in for dinner. We both enjoyed our meals very much, but the ribs on my husband’s meat choice with his meal was really just bone. My vegetarian option was good & the portions were average for the price. The house white wine was a pleasant surprise. The house red, not so much. Service was a bit slow but there seemed to not be enough staff to cover everything. Overall, nice dinner.
Delightful! I came on a weekday late at night and had no trouble getting a table. I tried to come on a Saturday night before and it was WAY too busy- so try to either get a reservation or come on the weekdays.For an appetizer, I ordered a sambusa- which was perfectly crisp and the lentils inside were so flavorful- great herbs and a slight hint of spice. I actually thought it was meat at first. It comes with a very tasty sauce that I could’ve eaten everything with! I would’ve been just fine eating like 3 of those for my meal because they were so good.I also ordered their Ethiopian Habesha gold pale ale lager which paired perfectly with the sambusa.For an entree, I got the lamb derek tibs which came with injera (fermented tangy spongy flatbread) and two veggie choices. I chose the chickpeas and the split peas and enjoyed them. It was surprisingly filling- I could only eat half the portion!FYI- they don’t supply utensils- that’s all part of the Ethiopian experience! You use your hands and the injera to pick up and eat your meal.Overall- a fun and tasty experience. :)
If you've never indulged in Ethiopian cuisine, one of DC's most vital ethnic dining delights, start with Zenebech. You'll mix and match various meats and veggies all served atop a pillowy bread called injera. The food is excellent and the experience of sharing food and eating with your hands is just as fun and memorable.
Great place. Amazing food. Good prices and excellent service ???Will be coming back a lot!
Bruhhhh... This is SO good. I haven't had Ethiopian food in a while. Im so glad I chose this place although doordash. Damn near doubles the price. Super spicy and flavorful. Nice portions.
I had the four vegetable platter, which was good enough. I was happy to get collards in the Ethiopian restaurant. The waitress was very nice.
I came here with a friend on a Friday night for an early dinner and sat outside, which was nice. We shared the meat and veggies combo, and it was quite delicious. The injera wasn't too sour and it was light, well complimented the dishes. The meats and veggies were all flavorful but not too heavy. I definitely enjoyed the meal, and it wasn't too costly either at around $26 total post-tax.