Ethiopian Restaurants in Silver Spring, MD

“Absolutely! Excellent food and continuous service.“

“I really enjoyed my meal at Seb Seb! The injera was so soft and fluffy, and it paired perfectly with the savory, flavorful doro wot. The mango juice was also delicious and so refreshing. Everything tasted fresh and comforting, and I left feeling really satisfied. I’d definitely come back for another meal!“

“The food was excellent. We tried several different dishes and loved all of them. Nice ambience with jazz playing in the background Our waiter was delightful and helped us think through our decisions. Only one of the three of us had eaten Ethiopian food before. Will definitely go back again and I live in Annapolis.“

“Learned customs I was unaware of. Wonderful! Rahwa & Ella servers very helpful to a neophyte“

“Cozy Place...Good Food & drink👍“

“Had the Awaze Tibes. Very succulent and tasty. Came with a side of corn meal I think it was and lots of Injera bread. Everything cooked to perfection. The owner and cook was very pleasant and accomodating. Hope to be back soon.“

“Their food is so delicious ♥️“

“Enjoyed a great dinner at Beteseb Restaurant when we came into town for the funeral of a dear Ethiopian friend. The food was excellent and the owner/chef and her brother (who was our server) were very kind, helpful, and welcoming. I highly highly recommend this place, especially for their kitfo!“

“I usually stop by Adulis Ethiopian Cafe when I’m getting my hair done because they’re right next door. Their coffee is so good, hot or iced, and the spaghetti is a must-try! It has such a unique, delicious flavor, and the portions are HUGE! I can literally get three meals out of one order. They also have really good pastries. Definitely worth checking out!“

“its a very cozy business that gives you a very intimate and familiar feeling. the food is bomb and served fresh and hot. the service was very good. felt taken care of.

Kid-friendliness: not much alcohol sold here and the restaurant is brightly lit so it’s comfortable for children

Parking: street parking and a parking lot behind the building

Wheelchair accessibility: there are table seats that can be removed and replaced by wheel chairs and there are no stairs

Dietary restrictions: vegan, gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian.“

“Thank you for the delicious food, the wonderful hospitality and for your kindness.The servers were very polite, checked us out every 10 or so minutes and were professional in every manner!I'd definitely recommend the place to have a nice dinner and drinks.“

“My first time being to this restaurant although I have been experienced in Ethiopian food many times before and my family is also from there , when I first sat down, I wanted a beef sambusa but was guided to chicken wings instead and I did feel a bit offended as a black woman, it seemed as though the server (who I assume is her daughter) just assumed maybe I didn’t know anything about their food but I still thought it was a little rude but kept dining in.

Everything in terms of food was delicious, I had to ask for my sambusa again and a spoon and fork which I felt should be on the table anyway because not everyone will eat the whole thing with their hands but for the most part I understood and enjoyed the experience

I didn’t like how it wasn’t mentioned gratuity was included within the check so my meal was a lot more than what I had planned for but thankfully I had enough. I asked her about it (the younger one, assuming she’s the other woman I mentioned daughter) and she couldn’t even explain to me what gratuity was. I’m not trying to be offensive but I just feel if that is the policy it should be stated because otherwise it’ll leave you feeling scammed. I did feel a little taken advantage of given they possibly never seen me around but again if it has always been that they include gratuity, I have no issues, I just wish it was mentioned“

“I had the derek tibs with injera- it was excellent. I never had injera; it was just ok by itself but combined with the meat it was excellent. The derek tibs reminded me of fajita filling.Of note, I've tried the online ordering on their website multiple times over multiple days and it fails every single time. GrubHub works, and they have Door Dash as well. The woman at the counter had very broken English so I would imagine phone ordering would be difficult.If you've never had Ethiopian food, give it a try- you'll be pleasantly surprised.“

“We eat here all the time. When we are here, we are with family. We love you Lishan, you have a heart of gold!“

“As an woman who loves Ethiopian music, nostalgia, and the comfort of familiar songs, it can be hard to find a place where you can go by yourself, enjoy live music, and still feel safe, welcomed, and at home. That is exactly where Mulushewa in Silver Spring stands out.

I became familiar with Mulushewa about a year and a half ago. I don’t remember exactly what my first show was, but I remember the feeling clearly: I walked in and felt at home. Over time, it has become more than just a restaurant or live music spot for me. It has become my go-to place, almost like family.

The live band, the singers, and the overall atmosphere bring so much warmth and joy. The music carries that special Ethiopian nostalgia — the kind that reminds you of home, memories, culture, and community. Mulushewa has also become a home for incredible Ethiopian artists, including Abegazu Shiota, Yohannes Tonha, Abdu Kiar and many other talented singers and musicians.

I highly recommend Mulushewa to any Ethiopian woman, or anyone who loves Ethiopian music, who wants to go out, enjoy live music, feel safe, and experience the beauty of our culture in a welcoming space. It is truly a special place in Silver Spring.“

“Great food, friendly service, lovely atmosphere“

“ሥጋ ጥብሱ በጣም ነው የሚጣፍጠው ሁሌም እንደ ቤት አስበው የሚዝናኑበተ ነው“

“food was great and drinks came quickly“

“This was my first visit, and it didn't disappoint. The staff was friendly and accommodating, and the atmosphere has a great family-oriented vibe. Highly recommend checking it out; I'm already planning my next trip back to try other dishes.“

“We came with a big group of 20+people on June 13, 2026 for Lunch on Saturday. The food was amazing Kitfo, Tibs, Ethiopian Injera. Our table ordered macchiatos, waters, soda, Perrier, cake and many other Ethiopian dishes. We visited from out of state the serving staff was amazing and worked really hard. At this Langano location the restaurant is big and there are many servers working. The servers paid attention to detail and always made sure to check on each guest. The owner and the wife were amazing great and welcoming people my family really enjoyed their time at Langano. Thank you Langano and I appreciate all your warm hospitality and amazing food. I would recommend Langano to go and visit in Maryland.“

“Wow! We ate here as a family, party of 9. It was my fathers first time eating Ethiopian food. This was by far THE BEST ETHIOPIAN food we have had in the DMV! From the moment we walked in we were welcomed with amazing service, accommodated for our large party and assisting my father with handicapped access. They served us delicious homemade chips and the food was mouth watering. We ordered two larger platters and every bite was well seasoned and perfectly cooked. Very fresh food and my dad was very impressed with his experience. We topped off our meal with yummy desserts! We will be back soon, I highly recommend eating here.“