Awash

I'm not going to lie, I was a little apprehensive about trying Ethiopian food. In fact, I've turned down a few invites in the past. The unknown is always uncomfortable, but it was finally time. I'm glad I decidedly stopped putting it off because it was such an enjoyable experience. First, the staff was indescribably friendly and welcoming. They gave us recs on what to get and even did a little demonstration on how to eat the injera (flatbread) with the other dishes. The sambusa appetizer (pastry shells filled with spiced mixed vegetables) was my favorite. I liked it so much that the tiny portion I had was not enough! I thought it was going to be something like a stuffed shell (Italian style) based on the description but no, it was even better. It was more like a crispy spring roll, and I love spring rolls. For the mains, we got three combo platters, of which you can choose the portion size. Since we had 7 people, we decided to get the 2-person portion size for each of the 3 different combos. We still had 30% of food leftover at the end, so I think we could've definitely went with a single portion size for one of them. I can't quite remember but I think we got the vegan sampler, BK Special, and Meat combo. I really liked the split pea dish that was on one of the platters and the guys really liked the dish that was like meat tartare. We just kept eating and eating, and the injera kept coming. Heads up; you should eat with your hands when wrapping the dishes in the injera. The injera was slightly tangy with a soft, stretchy crepe like texture. I wasn't too big of a fan of the injera, but you don't really taste it when the other dishes overpower it. After a while, I didn't want to fill my stomach with any more injera so I began just eating the dishes with a fork, which is probably not something I should say out loud, but at least I tried eating the traditional way too! You won't regret coming here!

Misir, the Arabic name for Egypt, has been adopted as the name of multiple grains/legumes that perhaps originated from the region. In Turkey, misir means corn, and I learned yesterday evening that in Amharic it means lentils, giving the famous lentil stew "misir wot" its name. Awash is one of the old staples of Ethiopian cooking in New York. I've been to its Upper West Side location on multiple occasions, but this was my first time visiting the Cobble Hill outpost. We tried all of the vegetarian offerings, and the surprise hit of the night was the fasolia (of the same etymological origin as Turkish "fasulye"), a sauteed string bean dish with onions. Similar to fasulye, you go into a bite of fasolia with low expectations that are quite often exceeded.

This was my first visit to any African restaurant and I'm happy Awash was my introduction to this beautiful continent. Service was warm and friendly, the decor is calm and gives the African vibe with it's beautiful art and plants. The food was great, we ordered the meat combo, it serves two people and it's served on one large tray. We chose red lentils, yellow split peas and collard greens. The meats were chicken and beef. It came with the Ethiopian flat bread. Delicious. We also tried the honey wine and I had the Negest cocktail. Excellent. I would happily dine here again.

Eaten at this establishment several times. Their take out portions are some what diminutive in size. But food quality & flavour is consistent. I get almost always the same thing everytime; Tofu Berbere, Gomen, & the Yellow lentils with Injera. I'm not sure if the Injera is vegan but everything else is. Service is attentive. Almost never crowded.

Came with a big group so we got several combo platters to share. Pretty good! And can make a reservation by phone if you have a lot of people in your party.

Decided to give Brooklyn a try for Ethiopian cuisine. I vouch this eatery is better than most uptown spots I've dined. The staff are professional and I like the plants/photography decor. Ordered the bk special and vegetarian sambusa appetizer. The sambusas were different from my experience. It was light with fresh veggies and ots was a slightly spicy spread. Then the bk special with chicken and beef tips with assorted veggies was decent. I've had spicier red lentils and most of the veggie's were lightly seasoned. The meat mildly flavored in sauces and spices authentic to the cuisine. All served with injera bread, classic. I will return here to try more dishes. Lastly, the WC are in the rear of restaurant, there's bar seating as well if dining is full. I didn't try the drinks but a friend had a margarita that he enjoyed. This isn't the best Ethiopian cuisine I've had but definitely better than most Manhattan locations I've dined.

I'm not an Ethiopian food enthusiast to begin with so could be biased here, but my friend raved about so thought I'd give it a try. Felt like in the end I was just eating mush with flavorless, spongey bread. Everything mixed together and had the exact same taste no matter the platter. The portions are generous for two which is great, but wouldn't come back or recommend.

I went on a Saturday afternoon with a friend, and the restaurant was pretty empty, so we were seated immediately. The staff were friendly, the service was quick, and the dishes were well seasoned. That said, the injera was not as sour and fermenty as I prefer, and it's on the pricier side compared to most Ethiopian spots I've been to.

My first venture into Ethiopian! I am all for using your hands when eating, so this was right up my alley. The workers were so quick at first, giving us no time to fully look at the menu before coming right back again. We got the Meat Combo ($43), which says it's for 2 people, but could honestly feed 3. The portions may not look like a lot at full glance, but I was burping through the night after! Good thing they gave us plenty of time to eat this! I learned last minute the injera, or Ethiopian flatbread, was actually sour. It was like a little sponge, with a pancake softness. The taste is interesting at first, with its fermented vinegar-like taste added to every bite when you wrap it around each stewed meat or greens. Each dish had so much flavor, from spicy to super saucy. The chickpeas were probably my favorite for not being overly heavy. Once you're done with the 2 injera rolls, you move onto the big one that is used to place all the ingredients. This made it very soggy, and soggy and sour does not mix well for me. So I never got to wipe this plate clean. For my first experience, this might not be a new favorite, but this was so fun to try and share with someone! I'd love to try out other spots with different toppings to see how they compare!

We stopped by on a Saturday night for an early dinner at 6pm and there was some seating available for walk-ins. Two of us shared one of the combinations platters - 2 for $50. It was large enough for two very hungry people or three people. They constantly replenished our table with injera and we also tried the honey wine, which tastes exactly like it sounds. Everything tasted great. Service was excellent, very attentive and kind. The ambiance is nice and homey.

Wonderful spot in Carroll Gardens! Walked in on a Wed night, was seated quickly, and ordered a BK special for 2. Meat was tender and plentiful and I think it was just the right amount of food to share. I was stuffed! They also saw our injera was running low and brought over some without us having to ask! Space is lovely and well decorated with vines and lighting tracks. Expansive and gorgeous bar area. They are able to seat larger groups and have tables they can push together. They also have outdoor seating. Would recommend if you'd like a casual and filling dinner!

So friendly people's! We had BK Special with injera bread. I love trying food I've never known about and we had this here.

I ordered the brooklyn special for one (I think that was the name) and I was less than impressed. It was a chicken, beef wot, collard green and beans and lentils combo. The chicken dish is super funny to say the least. We don't have an ethiopian dish similar to that. I don't know the purpose of this nasty addition. They could have other veggies instead. The entire meal had SO MUCH salt in it. It wasn't delicious either. Coffee was so bad too. It was like coffee ground just missed with water and served without even being brewed. It was also served with the sludge, not to mention how it tasted like a washed up left over . Giving 3 stars just for the customer service and the plants decorating the restaurant.

We visited Awash on a weekday evening and the atmosphere was great. Quiet but with good music playing. The staff were attentive and helpful with the menu. The food and drinks were great in taste and portion size.

**I will make no comment on the customer service or factor it into the review. There were two ppl working a completely filled restaurant, everyone's short staffed, they did the best they could This was my second time eating here, first time sit down eating, and I'm just as amazed with it as I was the first time. My friend and I split the kitfo special combo for two and we ordered two extra servings of injera and still managed to have stews left on our plate and be completely full. The kitfo was INCREDIBLE, even when I was completely stuffed I was still cramming it into my mouth. It was so fresh and spicy and flavorful and just a delight to experience. A smile creeps across my face just thinking about it. That was the highlight of the meal. The other stews were nice too, but that was a show stopper I also tried an Ethiopian pale ale that was actually pretty refreshing and I hate beer. I would like to try more of the menu but I'm always too full to ever get to that. All in all, this was my favorite Ethiopian experience of all my experiences. They play the hottest afrobeat music, loud enough to enjoy but low enough to still have a conversation. I would enjoy a bit more of a kick in the stews, maybe the option to make a stew a little spicier would help me to enjoy the veggies a little bit more but I will continue to recommend and visit this place

Marge Simpson said it best when she proudly exclaimed, "Holy casserole-y, that's good gloop!" That is if you are open minded and are willing to give this a chance. In my opinion, this is slightly better than Ghenet, for one reason only, the Injera is better and fresher. I was able to polish off 95% of this meal, and if it were not for the beets, all of it. Just like Ghenet, you can get more Injera if you run out. Simply ask. I checked my bill and I am certain I was not charged extra for more servings. I also found the food to be more palate friendly. I got their BK special and it was perfect for me. The Awash Chicken, albeit a bit dry, had good flavor overall. Without getting into too much detail, the vegetarian dishes hold up well and have great flavor as well. The Tibs is fantastic. I could eat this all day and never tire of it. This would be a five star review, except for two things. -The T'ej drink I ordered is simply okay. I could do without this. -Forks in Ethiopian cuisine are unheard of. While I understand this is America, and eating with our hands is mostly inappropriate, it took away from the authentic experience. However, I am nitpicking. This is a minor complaint. For the most part I received a great meal for a great price and would highly recommend this spot for a fun dinner for one, or however many are in your party. In the words of Bart Simpson, "Grab a pancake and slurp some slop!"

Such a wonderful place to visit and try a wide selection of great flavors. The combinations are a must, no matter what. The gomen was the best vegetarian collard greens ever had. They have a selection of imported beers, depending on the time. Service was peaceful and kind.

FAVORITE Ethiopian spot in the city!!! My husband who is Ethiopian and also a picky eater also loves this spot. We come here all the time with friends and it's always consistent. Also they have gluten free injera which is amazing. MUST TRY!

Love Awash! A true Ethiopian staple for NYC. This was my first time at the BK location and the food is always top notch. Friendly service, casual inviting ambiance. Perfect for small or bigger parties, and kids too! Flavorful, rich yet hearty and nutrient dense food. Vegetarians and vegan friendly as well! Started with beef sambusas and then shared the BK special combo with two. It comes with chicken doro and beef tibs. Also has the veg dishes I crave featuring collard greens, lentils, squash, carrots, onions and more. Total meal with tip under $90z Will be back for sure!

Awash was good! Nestled in Park Slope, the ambiance was busy and full of locals on a Monday night. The food was good and the service was great, but I didn't feel that the flavors were differentiated enough. It felt that at some points I didn't really know what I was eating because it all tasted the same. We had two bottles of wine with dinner at $40 each, and it was nice and chilled!

Came here on a Saturday for a party of 2 around 5:30 PM. We were seated immediately. The ambience was very nice cozy and had very nice decorations. The staff were very nice and helped explain the menu to us. The staff were REALLY good with filling up our waters! For appetizer we ordered the vegetable sambusa and for the main course we ordered the meat combo. The sambusa was very delicious. It had a good texture, (flaky like a croissant) and the inside was very creamy, and had almost like an eggplant taste. For our main course (meat combo), I would say that out of all the choices given only the special tibs, and the Miser (lentils) were very delicious. They both had a good flavor and texture. Everything else was ok. The collard greens and split peas had no flavor, and the split peas were not cooked enough (they were still a little hard). The Dora wat (the chicken) and Tibs wat were in a dark sauce that had no balance with any other flavor. It almost tasted like they used a dark chipotle seasoning or smoked paprika. The lamb had too much of an earthy flavor, which made it hard to eat. The cheese given was good. It was almost like cottage cheese, but a little sweeter and the Injera bread is very delicious. We came to the conclusion that they don't give too much food and the injera is what fills you up but overall everything was tasty and we would go back and give it another try but just get other dishes.

Great food- easy to share, super tasty. We got the combo platter. Nothing was not delicious

It was my first time trying Ethiopian food but definitely won't be my last! My gf and I really enjoyed the decor, lot of plants (fake I think though? ) Portion is huge even though we ordered the special for two. We had a good amount left over. Service was a little bit slow hence the 4 stars.

Tasty food with good portions. Helpful and friendly staff in a cheerful, spacious setting.

The food was pretty yummy. I expected more spice and more meat for the price. The food was saltier than expected.

Very cute little space. Great food. Had the meat combo. It's more than enough food and shares easy and comes out to about $25 each. Don't get me started on the honey wine. Service was polite and down to business. Will come back.

One of my to go Ethiopian place. Their injera is so good and they just keep serving it as long as you ask. Their beef was very flavorful and not dry at all. We were surprised at how delicious it was. The typical chicken and pork option were good too. They have happy hour on beer till 7 pm. Definitely worth a try if you haven't had Ethiopian food.

Unfortunately I can't comment on the food because I never had the chance to order. I have had this place saved for some time and had my eyes set on a veggie option. When I called to place an order for pickup and said that it was my first time ordering, I was told the restaurant was very busy and that I should order online. As I began to explain that the website had no online ordering option for Cobble Hill,I was hung up on and no one answered the phone on a redial 5 minutes later. I again returned to the website where there is no option to order from Cobble Hill. While could tell that the restaurant was busy in the background I am incredibly disappointed in the lack an attempt at customer service. My call log for the dial + interaction is all of 22 seconds. Hopefully I will have more success if I try again at a future date.

Absolutely great service. Food is amazing per usual. Really good idea for a date & it's also in a nice area.

I mean I'm going to go ahead and give this place all four if the five stars first and foremost for their impeccable service. Out of all the places (including restaurants and venues) that I've been too, they definitely held it down. The food overall, I'll give about a 3.5/5 not because it was not good or anything because it was indeed fresh and had an array of spices and was served at a great temperature and everything. For me, I personally didn't like the "bread-type-doughy" stuff and the food was a little too flavorful. As for the restaurant itself, it was very very clean and the reason I know is because we quite literally shut the place down. A party of six, we were there until they closed...to the point that they were wiping down tables, mopping and sweeping. They were super friendly and did not kick us out. So again, I'll say--great service.

I really enjoyed my dining experience at Awash! A friend and I walked in on a Thursday evening and were able to get seated without a wait. Service was kind and quick and the food was very flavorful. I ordered chicken and a few sides as well. Portions were quite large and I had enough to bring back as leftovers. The menu has lots of great options for both meat eaters and vegetarians / vegans as well.

I can count the number of Ethiopian restaurants I've been to on one hand. Ghenet in Gowanus cured my initial aversion to injera, but I'd heard great things about Awash and decided to give it a try. Right off the bat, I wanted to order their blackberry honey wine, but apparently they no longer serve it (something about the distributors/creators no longer making it or wanting to partner with Awash), and they were out of honey wine for the week. Ugh. Luckily, our dishes made up for that disappointment. My friend and I started with the chicken sambusas, which were crispy and tasty, especially with the hot sauce on the side. We then split the meat sampler combo, which consisted of doro wat (chicken simmered in berbere sauce; it was missing the boiled egg), Special Tibs (spicy beef cubes with onions, tomatoes, and jalapeños), and gomen besega (lamb cubes and collard greens) with four vegetables on the side: yater kik (yellow split peas), key sir (beets and carrots), yatakilt alicha (cabbage and carrots), and missir (spicy split red lentil stew cooked in berbere sauce). We also got a generous dollop of ayib, a fluffy Ethiopian cheese similar to ricotta, and it had a great creamy flavor. The vegetables really stood out. While none of the meat dishes wowed me per se, I still enjoyed them. Our waitress was very friendly and kept loading us up with extra injera, which was both a blessing and a curse for my greedy stomach. While I enjoy Ghenet more, this is also a great choice for Ethiopian food.

Flavor for days! I love Ethiopian food so I came here on my birthday with some friends. One of my friends who came was vegan and they easily found foods they can eat. I shared the veggie combo and the spicy beef patter with everyone and was not disappointed. I really loved all the spicy dishes at this place because of the depth of flavor and probably also the combination of the injera and the spicy sauces and oil from spicy beef.

Really lovely energy here. I came on a Sunday on a whim -- I happened to be in the area and was so excited to see that there was an Ethiopian restaurant on this street. Their hours online and on their door indicated that they were closed, but their lights were on so I gathered some bravery and poked my head in to ask. They were open, and I was ecstatic. The service was excellent; the woman working was very warm and the food was quick! I dined alone but I somehow still felt like I had good company. I ordered the vegan sampler and beef tibs. Pretty solid flavors -- definitely one of the better spots I've found in New York. The tibs I've had in the past have been less saucy and more herby, so they weren't quite what I was expecting, but I was still quite happy with them. The injera is perfect here, though, and kept really well for leftovers!

Had a wonderful Christmas Eve dinner at Awash Brooklyn with my wife. We started with something new to is the kategna which was fried/toasted injera spread with cheese. We usually just get Tim Tim fit fit but changed it up and we are sure happy we did. Came out piping hot and had just enough spice to make you feel it without feeling like the spice overpowers the flavor. We then had our main course which was served promptly. We had the vegetarian combo for two and the lamb cooked in butter sauce. For the vegetarian combo we ordered all the lentil dishes with gomen and string beans. The gomen was sufficient but the string beans and lentils were amazing. The lamb is served on the bone so please be aware of this before ordering but the meat just dropped off as you ate it. The service here was amazing. Very attentive and continued to fill our water as it needed and provided injera before we asked for more. The restaurant is beautiful with a great ambiance. Beautiful photos around the restaurant and a beautiful full bar. A+ food with great service and very nice atmosphere makes this a winner even if you never had Ethiopian food before. This is definitely the place to try it. And if you love it this is the place to eat it in Brooklyn. It is now our new favorite Ethiopian spot in New York.

This was a wonderful introduction to Ethiopian cuisine. I came here with a group of Yelp Elites and we had a fantastic deal of one entree, along with unlimited drinks (non-alcoholic for me) for a total of $30. The restaurant is airy and spacious with plenty of natural lighting from the massive window in the front. There is a fully stocked bar with wooden tables and colorful paper straws, cool paintings throughout, hanging plants, and a back area with bright lights, where a traditional coffee ceremony was set up. Thanks to the lovely and friendly owners, the ambiance was very inviting and welcoming. I tried 2 different drinks. The first was called Spris which is a beautiful, layered concoction of papaya, mango and avocado juices in smoothie form. Served in a glass mason jar and orange, green, yellow in color, it looks like sunset. The taste is bursting with fresh fruit flavor and I loved how thick it was. However, it is extremely filling so I had to save it for after my meal. During my meal, I enjoyed a mocktail that was prettily pink and delightfully sweet. For an appetizer, we ordered sambusa which is a large deep fried rectangular pocket filled with chicken and veggies. This was soo tasty and the outer shell was perfectly crispy. For the entree, I shared a combination platter so that we could sample more items from the menu. Out of the meat, we selected Awash chicken, special tibs and lamb shank. Just as I was about to list the vegetables we wanted with it, our waiter said he would bring us all of them! The combination platter was served on a huge plate on top of inerja (their version of bread), along with extra inerja on the sides. The inerja was quite spongy, soft and tasteless so I didn't have much of it. I understand that the idea is to wrap it around the food and eat with your hands, but I didn't feel comfortable doing that so I requested utensils. The lamb shank was in the center and there were 4 different types of vegetables surrounding the 2 other meats. The lamb shank was huge and the meat was so tender it fell off the bone. The sauce was slow cooked with onions, garlic, ginger, turmeric and the restaurant's homemade butter. The combination of seasoning in the sauce was really good. I also loved Awash chicken which was marinated in garlic and ginger then cooked with tomatoes, celery and jalapeños. The chicken was incredibly juicy and flavorful. Then there was the special tibs, which were beef cubes marinated in spicy sauce but I didn't find it to be spicy at all. The beef was nicely succulent, but wasn't as well seasoned as the other meats. I thought I would like the beef more, but it didn't really wow me. Even though the waiter mentioned he would let us try all the vegetables, that wasn't the case. There were a couple that I would have preferred over the ones we were given, but overall it was still a good variety. Collared greens, beets, chickpeas and yellow split peas were the ones I tried. Out of these, I liked the collared greens best, but all of them had great seasoning and herbs which were yummy and mouthwatering. My favorite vegetable side was the cabbage, carrots and potatoes which was actually not on my plate. This was seasoned with garlic, ginger, onions and turmeric. The vegetables were all cooked to the exact consistency I like - Soft, yet still firm and there was a ton of flavor in each bite. There were only a couple of desserts and we had the tiramisu, which I thought was interesting since it is Italian. I would've liked to try a traditional Ethiopian dessert. Also, I am not a huge fan of tiramisu but I was pleasantly surprised by it. Served in a round bowl on top of a long plate, there was an outline of a fork on the plate which was super cute. The cake was light, fluffy, moist and soaked with strong espresso and rum, while the top part was creamy, velvety smooth and delicious! After our meal, we were privy to a traditional coffee making ceremony which was a real treat. There is a lot of time and care that goes into roasting the coffee beans and preparing everything. We got to taste a small cup-full and it was amazing! Full bodied, pure, robust flavor, with a hint of licorice and not bitter at all, it didn't need much sugar or any milk. The service was top notch. The husband and wife team is warm, personable and very knowledgeable about the menu. My friends and I spent the whole afternoon there and they were eager to please and easy to talk with throughout. They ensured we were always taken care of with drinks and everything requested. I would definitely come back to try more of the menu!

The service is great as soon as you walk in the door even on a slow weekday evening. I've been disappointed by restaurants that claim to be Ethiopian in the past, but this food was absolutely delicious and there was a nice vibe. Highly recommended.

Tried Awash on a Friday evening and was told wait time would be 45 mins-1 hour. There's no specific host when you enter who takes your name down so we told the waitress to please text us once a table is ready. We saw the party before us do this and followed suit. We didn't mind the wait and went to some near by bars. Fast forward to 1 hr+ and there was no call unfortunately. We decided to still go back and came across some angry ppl on line who were told there may be no injera left?! LOL we still waited a few mins while the others left and we're finally seated. That was 1.5 hrs later! I was upset at first but the food was well worth it and our waitress was kind. There was certainly injera left for our meal as well =)

Can't love this place more than I do! The last time I visited Ethiopia was in 1997 and then again in 2011. A beautiful country with the most gracious people and incredible food. Sadly what we are shown in the media about Ethiopia is NOT the whole sum of or even a fraction of what is Ethiopia! This gem of a place is beautifully decorated and inviting. The owners are bar tending and greeting guests as they arrive and visiting each table, making sure everything is to their liking as they sit and eat. The rest of the staff are also super attentive and warm too! Forgo the forks and do as the natives do and eat with nature's utensils, your fingers! Totally vegetarian friendly and hugely a carnivores delight and for this omnivore it was pure nirvana :) Order the meat combo that comes with 2 meat selections and 3-4 veg as well. You get to try a bit of everything and for the price you get sooo much! If you plan to share it, there is a $9 additional charge, which I think is very fair. Their steak tartare (special kitfo) is well balanced in flavor and spice and so silky in texture. The Doro wat, their signature braised dark meat bone in spicy chicken dish is a must order, succulent and spicy! The lamb yebeg tibs was perfectly cooked where the meat was not stringy or tough. The vegetarian options were so nicely seasoned and flavorful, we could not get enough! Try the Key sir (beets & carrots), Gomen (chopped collards), Yatakilt Alicha (braised cabbage & spices), Yater Kik (braised yellow split peas), all so good!

We walked in on a Sunday and were seated immediately. The server was awesome--she brought waters over immediately and gave us her suggestions on what to order. We ordered 2 appetizers and 1 combo meal. The appetizers were amazing. I can't remember the name of both but the one with the cheese was nice and spicy. The main course was delicious--my one comment is that there didn't seem to be a good ratio between the vegetables and lentils and the injerah so the injerah tasted dry and didn't absorb too much of the flavor. Overall, I'm really glad we walked by this place and gave it a try!

Dined indoors on a Sunday evening. While food and spiced tea always meets expectation, the condition of the restrooms is surprisingly appalling. Dimmed light fixtures, no mirror at sink and overall bathroom condition brings down the overall appeal of this restaurant. Changing light bulbs and placing a sign for light switch would do wonders for creepy un-kept bathrooms.

It took us a second to get a feel for the menu but what we ordered was so delicious. My friend is a part time vegetarian so she got a shared dish with me and they were able to set it up so that it was 2/3 veggie and 1/3 meat. I also got to try African tea and the cocktail menu is really great.

As someone who has eaten Ethiopian food at many different locations, both in NY and outside of NY, this one is by far the worst from both a food quality perspective and a customer service perspective. Customer service: A joke. They overcharged my card on an order by $7, and when I told them that it was the wrong price and requested a refund, they told me that they were not allowed to issue refunds, even if they wrongfully charged. After this, I told them that I would just contact my card company and request a chargeback for the amount which was wrongfully charged ($7), then they began to berate me about how I don't support small businesses and how I'm the reason why it's so hard for businesses to be successful. Remember, they overcharged me, refused to refund me the money they overcharged, and then accuse me of preventing their businesses to thrive because I wanted them to fix their error. Food quality: Almost as disappointing as the way I was treated by them. THE FOOD WAS NOT AUTHENTIC! There was no traditional flavoring or quality present which every other Ethiopian restaurant has had where I ate from. There are definitely better options out there.

This is my first time having Ethiopian food so I honestly didn't know what to expect. My thoughts: 1. I like the overall vibes of the restaurant. The painting on the walls were amazing and the lighting was awesome. Creates a nice laid back relaxing mood with great afro music playing in the background. 2. The waiters were attentive and friendly and give some good recommendations. 3. I had the honey wine which had a sweet taste but not too overpowering. But this drink is a creeper! I recommend it. 4. The injera. Very interesting taste of a spongy type of bread. I enjoyed using my hands to eat it with my meal. 5. They are very friendly to vegans! 6. They have good combos as well for groups or if sharing food. Which is a plus! I would definitely try them again. I enjoyed my first Ethiopian gastronomic experience!

Five years later, I'm still not sure that Ethiopian food is really my thing...but you know what is, increasingly? Awash. Here are some things I like about Awash: 1. The injera. As a caveman at heart, I love the practice of eating everything with my hands/this spongy flatbread, and Awash's injera is as good as it gets. Also, I love the idea of getting a whole host of colorful and flavorful items atop an edible plate. 2. Giving out gurshas left and right. A gursha is when you scoop up a portion of food and place it in the mouth of someone at the table. It's an act of friendship and unity, and I've found that it's better to let someone know before you give them a gursha otherwise you could just be mashing food into someone's face. Also fun, but not an act of unity if it's my wife. 3. It's so vegetarian/vegan friendly. It is probably a sign of personal growth, but I am no longer horrified by people that consume nothing but poor defenseless plants. I've even made some vegan friends, and Awash is a great place to take them. 4. Broadly, the combos. All I ever want is to eat all the things, and they give you all the things. 5. Specifically, the Awash chicken (I've found the beef to be dry on occasion, the chicken is better), the sambussas, and especially the Bunna martini they make with coffee and Kahlua. That thing is tasty as hell, if not the manliest thing to drink. Here is one thing I didn't love about my last visit to Awash. 1. There was a lady using the men's room when I went to go, so I had to wait. And honestly, I'm totally fine with that. They are single use bathrooms and there's no reason not to use the free one if the other is occupied. And lady, I don't even care if you have to poop in the men's room. But for the love of Pete, at least flush properly. Here are some things are still true: If you are particularly enamored of Ethiopian cuisine, you'll love Awash. If you've never had it, Awash is a great introduction. If you don't really like Ethiopian food, you probably shouldn't go, and you probably should've stopped reading this review a while back. But then again, I didn't really like Ethiopian food at first, and now I like Awash, so give it a try.

AMAZING! Vibrant and delicious food, beautiful presentation, extremely friendly and attentive staff. Great drinks, too. Overall 10/10, can't wait to eat here again.

2 waiters and it took an hour and a half to bring my food out.. this restaurant is THE WORST to get food from. You have to remind them to even bring your drinks out

I came in maybe an hour before they were closing. Small intimate spot, candle lite, friendly staff. I sat at the bar next to a pretty obnoxious guy who wanted to learn the language of the staff but they were kind and apparently he was a frequent flier. Aside of his non-sense. The food was fresh, a little cleaner than the Ethiopian foods I've had in the past. I had a Mesob for one and a beautiful cocktail. I would most definitely recommend this place for a one or a beautiful date nite.

Sunday, November 21, 2021 @ 5 p.m. Party of 2. Warmly welcomed and checked for ID and Vaxx Card We were seated toward the back. We ordered a Spicy Ginger Beer and The Meat Sampler. Spicy Ginger Beer is exactly as it is named. TASTY and STRONG. The meat platter was plentyfull...to say the least. It had multiple meat options as well as veggie options. Each item was well seasoned and had lots of flavor. The injera bread was warm, moist and delicious. And our beautiful server brought us more before we even asked. Service is very attentive, friendly, and courteous. Prices are very reasonable. Location is perfect because after that hearty meal you really need to walk some of it off. I highly recommend this place and will have to out it into out at least once a month rotation.