Tsehay Ethiopian Restaurant And Bar
Ethiopian restaurant · Adams Morgan
2429 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Highlights
Flavorful Ethiopian cuisine with vegan options & creative cocktails
Flavorful Ethiopian cuisine with vegan options & creative cocktails
"A rising addition to D.C.’s Ethiopian restaurant scene, Tsehay has earned a reputation for fresh and deeply flavorful cuisine rooted in East African home cooking. Co-owner Salem Gossa and her sister Sara make 100-percent teff injera daily. Their mother’s love and recipes inspire the select menu. The vegan combination platter lets customers sample six dishes at once, and the tibs are not to be missed." - Tierney Plumb
"Tsehay Restaurant & Bar is a solid option for Ethiopian food in the neighborhood. The restaurant, originally a beloved staple in Parkview, reopened in Adams Morgan to the delight of pretty much everyone. The absolute best thing here, hands down, is their shiro. It's made with a special blend that's thicker and more flavorful than other chickpea stews we’ve had. If you're dining with a big group, start with the $25 Vegan sampler. But consider treating yourself to extra shiro on the side and bypass the finger fights for the last bite." - omnia saed, mekita rivas
"This cozy Adams Morgan restaurant prepares doro wat only for special occasions like Ethiopian Christmas and Easter, when the co-owner cooks a massive, 24-hour batch using 10 whole chickens and pounds of shallots; she breaks down each chicken into the traditional 12 pieces and serves the stew with homemade ayeb (crumbly cheese) to tame the spice. The communal, bustling service often includes a waiter portioning plates for guests, and the dish has been offered at no cost as a service to the community." - ByLenore T. Adkins
"Tsehay Restaurant & Bar is a solid option for Ethiopian food in Adams Morgan. The Ethiopian spot, originally a beloved staple in Parkview, reopened on 18th Street to the delight of pretty much everyone. The absolute best thing here, hands down, is their shiro. It's made with a special blend that's thicker and more flavorful than other chickpea stews we’ve had. If you're dining with a big group, start with the $25 vegan sampler. But consider treating yourself to extra shiro on the side and bypass the finger fights for the last bite." - Omnia Saed
"D.C. residents flock to Tsehay for its compact menu, which encompasses Ethiopian classics that cater to all tastes. Served with spongy injera, each dish, from vegetarian options to tibs, captivates diners with authenticity and flavor. Tear strips of injera to dip into fragrant delights like yebeg we't or shiro we't, creating a symphony of textures and tastes." - Ty Gaskins
