Axum Ethiopian Restaurant

Great food! Walked in & Shewit & Yordanos were very welcoming. They allowed me to substitute the injera bread with rice on one order. They allowed me to choose which meats I have on my Axum Platter rather than forcing me to have the menu options. The food was excellent! Fresh, made to order, tasty. Not too spicy and they gave me extra spicy sauce in containers on the side. They also offered me a complimentary cup of traditionally brewed coffee while waiting for my food. Definitely coming back because it’s refreshing to get that kind of service coupled with food that does not disappointment. Good job, Axum Restaurant.

Vegetarian options: Ethiopians forego meat and dairy during their lent periods. Thus, all the veg options are actually vegan.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Veggie Combo and Axum Special, TIBS, Kitfo, Yebeg Alicha, Gored Gored, Veggie Combo, Kitfo Special

Delicious food late at night. The service was great. We got the Axum special, more than enough food for two people. And kettle corn for dessert.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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Service: 1

10/10!!

Amazing food, service, and great prices for DC! Idk what time their kitchen closes, but I walked in at 11pm on a Thursday and they were happy to serve me. They were super attentive and gave me everything I asked for. I will definitely be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Love this little place. Owner and server were so kind and nice. We live in NJ from Peru and Ukraine. They explain all food , nice experience. Price not bad at all. Loved the Ethiopian beer.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Came for dinner with friends and everything we had was scrumptious. Will be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Ethiopian Injera, Veggie Combo

Axum has the most delicious Ethiopian food. They serve good sized portions and the staff are very attentive. There are lots of Ethiopian restaurants in DC. Axum is the best.

Vegetarian options: The vegetarian special offers a great variety of different vegetables and legumes

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Veggie Combo and Axum Special, Ethiopian Injera

The food was delicious and the service was great.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We wanted to experience authentic Ethiopian cuisine. This restaurant did not disappoint! We were welcomed with open arms and the gentleman was very nice and helpful in helping us decide what to order.We tried the axum special which was steak (well done) and the fish dish. They served both our meals on the same plate which was a nice experience to share and eat together. Of course this was full experience, eating with our hands. Nice!!We will definitely visit again!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great service nice ambience, excellent management.. food is very tasty

Vegetarian options: All fresh

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Veggie Combo and Axum Special, TIBS, Kitfo

best restaurant with Ethiopian hospitality and delicious sauces, they have best vegan foods with very good customer service.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

The best geba weta tibs in the DMV area!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Obviously people outside the habesha culture don't know what good habesha food taste like smh. I once fell victim to it assuming it was (food) all the same.Thanks to Helen, my co worker a native from Ethiopia educated me on habesha culture/Food .That's like saying Olive Garden is the best Italian restaurant. Axum is equivalent to a Chinese carryout opposed to fine dining ethiopian restaurant. Here's a great suggestion to try. Cher Cher on 9th Street Northwest you will not be disappointed thank me later.....

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 1

Can't wait to get this kind of food into my belly again!

Delicious and filling. Such a good place to go

Vegetarian options: Veggie combo is fire

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Injera