Enjera Restaurant

Eritrean restaurant · Crystal City

Enjera Restaurant

Eritrean restaurant · Crystal City

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549 23rd St S, Arlington, VA 22202

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Ethiopian & Eritrean classics are given a modern twist in a comfortable setting with a patio.  

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549 23rd St S, Arlington, VA 22202 Get directions

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549 23rd St S, Arlington, VA 22202 Get directions

+1 703 271 6040
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"Vegans, vegetarians, and carnivores all have plenty to choose from at this local restaurant specializing in Eritrean and Ethiopian cuisines. Along with traditional offerings including raw kitfo and seasoned tibs, the restaurant serves vegan “chicken” strips, and berbere-spiced injera bread. —Lenore Atkins" - Lenore Adkins, Missy Frederick

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Philip Bradford

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I love Enjera. I’ve been multiple times and the service and quality of the food has been consistently good. I eat meat but I’ve only had vegan or vegetarian dishes here aside from the beef sambusa which is delicious. I will return to try some meat entrees soon because they also look good, but all that being said I highly recommend the vegetarian and vegan platters. Many of the most iconic Ethiopian dishes are meatless so if it’s your first time having it I highly recommend ordering one meat dish or meat sampler and one vegetarian. Also try the honey wine and the Ethiopian beer is good too.

Mahjabeen Rahman

Google
This African restaurant offers an exceptional dining experience for those seeking authentic Ethiopian/Eritrean cuisine. The decor beautifully blends modern elements with traditional Ethiopian touches. The walls are adorned with vibrant artwork that adds to the African cultural experience. The service & staff at Enjera are incredibly welcoming and attentive too! The highlight of Enjera is, without a doubt, the food. We tried the Injera and Meat Lovers Combo for 4. The combo included 4 beef items, 1 chicken item, and 1 egg item, served atop the traditional injera flatbread. Each beef item was distinct and flavorful, showcasing the rich spices and cooking techniques typical of Ethiopian cuisine. The chicken was delicious, though a bit spicy for my Bangladeshi tastebuds. However, we still enjoyed it immensely, appreciating the robust and complex flavors. The injera was soft and spongy, perfectly complementing the rich and spicy stews and meats. Portions are generous, and prices are quite ok. In fact, we felt combo for 2 would be enough for 4 of us! So, whether you're a seasoned fan of Ethiopian food or trying it for the first time, Enjera is sure to leave you impressed & eager to return.

Piash Debnath

Google
2nd time ever having Ethiopian food. First time I was really traumatized by how bad it was. But this restaurant has really changed my mind. Food was very flavorful and delicious. The veggie options were a little bland for me. But the chicken was great! Prices are also reasonable

Travis Truong

Google
Overall, the food was good but spicy which was authentic. The portions were huge that I got full even when I was very hungry from the meat lovers platter (beef signi, beef alicha, zigni derho, tibsi, and awaze tibsi) since it was very delicious. The veggie sambusa was also delicious.

Zarin B

Google
TLDR; I'm so fortunate I live nearby. Long story: Boyfriend and I stopped in for dinner, starving. We ordered the sambusa, veggie platter for 1, and meat platter for 1. The sambusa order came with two pieces. They were tasty, crispy, filled with potato, and came with a smoky chili sauce that was delicious and yet not too spicy. The platters were LOADED. They are not stingy with the amount they give you here. Everything was so flavorful. We ate until we needed to roll out of there and we still didn't finish half of everything. The owner also treats everyone like family. Pssssst to whomever needs to hear... This place deserves a Michelin star! ⭐

Algetta Belay

Google
The Best food and service in the Metro Area. Higly recommended. Ask for Betty for Private Events. She is outstanding, period😍

Ethan De Cohen

Google
The food here is Gourmet Ethiopian. I've had less than gourmet Ethiopian before, and honestly, this place is amazing and is top of the charts and is very, very delicious. I recommend it. The only thing I will say was odd was the mandatory tip for a party of 2 people. The waitresses are obliged to make you spend more because it will get them more money. I was already going to tip 20%, but tips are compulsory 20%, which is a sort of abuse of trust. The service was great, but let me decide how I tip. It's just looks very bad.

Harshit Mahajan

Google
Finally! Had been on our list for a while and an turned out be the best impromptu weekend food plan. The place and ambiance is very unassuming and simple. The service was a bit slow but could just be because it was a long weekend and they were just under staffed. However, the flavors and the amazing preparations made up for all of it. Habeesha, the original beer was light, crisp and refreshing for a summer afternoon. We tried a mix of their main course meals Chicken Spris, Zigniderho, and Enjera Special with sides of spiced lentils, lentils and carrot and cabbage vegetable. I would recommend these place for all wanting to try some good authentic Ethiopian meal.