Awash Ethiopian Restaurant

We've eaten at various Ethiopian restaurants around the country. Awash rates high among them.

Very kind, understands people and respects

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Awash was recommended by my Ethiopian friend as the best place to try their food. The welcome was warm and the service was friendly. We were five and initially wanted to order samplers with other items from the menu but the food sharing fee is a very unusual and alogical rule and we had to change our mind. Finally, we ordered individually different food from the menu. I tried beef and lentil Sambusa and beef Siga Tibs. The food was delicious, I really enjoyed Sambusa.
Overall, we enjoyed the evening but considering numerous factors we decided that it was worth trying but doubt to return shortly.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Beef TIBS, TIBS, Sambusa

My first time trying Ethiopian. Food was amazing especially the red lentils. Meat was so so . I had beg tibs

Would surely come back again here. Service needs to be more attentive

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 1

Delicious food! Just came back from a month in Ethiopia and really enjoyed the food here

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 3

Superb meal, staff, atmosphere. I can’t wait to come back. ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great food.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Meat Sampler

They make people pay 16-20$ to share food. That is a very weird rule for an Ethiopian restaurant, where the whole food culture is about sharing. I'd recommend you try a different Ethiopian restaurant.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 1

Recommended dishes: Meat Sampler

Came here on a Sunday afternoon, and ordered a Doro Wat (Ethiopian Chicken Stew), with a side of salad and Shiro. The food was great! Also loved the ambience!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Doro Wat, Injera, Special Kitfo

I love Ethiopian food, and this place is among my favorite in the city. There’s a pleasant atmosphere and it’s consistently great. The UWS is lucky to have it! My only criticism is that every time I go there they are playing the radio and I really don’t want to listen to commercials while I’m eating the wonderful food.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 4

I come here for the food, but it’s inconsistent. Seems like some cooks are better than others. As an example, sometimes the lentils are heavenly and other times they’re crunchy. Service is always friendly and helpful.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Atkilt Alicha, Doro Wat, Injera, Gomen Besiga, Shiro

Nice place to come with family, intimate space so also for dates

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Meat Sampler

I had dinner here and it was amazing. Great atmosphere and service

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Injera, Meat Sampler, Sambusa

Delicious tofu tibs. I just wish it could be added to the sampler platter. Lovely atmosphere here as well. A beautiful restaurant. I'd suggest coming for dinner rather than lunch though. They sometimes open late.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Our go-to Ethiopian restaurant and comfort food spot! We’ve ordered takeout multiple times and it’s always very flavorful and spicy! The portions are large, so we always have leftovers. Love this place so much!!!

Food: 5

Recommended dishes: Meat Combo, Injera