I've been to dozens of Ethiopian restaurants in the DMV, Balagger is one of the best you will find. They serve you frosty ice cold glasses, with delicious fresh draft beer. All the beef Tips are fantastic, especially the Zil & Awaze. The fried fish is fantastic. The vibe is great, and the service is friendly and first class. The music is great, and the restaurant is extremely clean and inviting. I highly recommend Balagger, and my compliments to the owner and the chefs of this wonderful restaurant!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Scrambled Egg, Kitfo & Veggie Platter, Salmon TIBS, Special TIBS, Lega TIBS, Gored Gored, Gomen Besiga Special, Whole Fish and Kikil, Quanta Firfir, Dullet, Geba Wetta, Kitfo, Injera, Kikel, Bozena Shiro, Kurt, Boild Egg Firfir, Special Veggie Combo, Veggie Combo, Special Gored Gored
Arsenal Fan
We ordered the fasting and everything came out of the fridge very cold and we all told you the family was sick with diarrhea so eat elsewhere until the end of the fast
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Kikel, Special Veggie Combo
leoul tariku
The food is amusing, all customers services specially Mr eshetu(the owner),he is very kind, polite and respectful person. I definitely recommend to go to this amusing restaurant and you will have a good time. I appreciate all of you guys for your service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Himanot Kasaw
It’s great Ethiopian restaurant, I love their food and their customer service!! Definitely I will go again !!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
abun habte
Great food best habesha place on DMV
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
tes Dres
I had great time last night we are three people . as soon as we get in friendly staff member greet us. give us table bring us water. we order lega tibs and bottle wine . the only problem is they don't have drink menu but i double check with the owner i had bad experience another location.This time i make sure i don't get over charge again so the owner give me the price which is my budget we order bottle wine we enjoy the night i will be regular specially one of the server she so nice and very caring.she make our night very memorable. she dance with us we like it a lot.keep up for good work
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Lega TIBS
Sonya
Best veggie combo I've ever tried. And I've tried it from a lot of restaurants.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kyla Jones
Fantastic Ethiopian food at a great price. I got the house special which was all absolutely delicious, and the waitress is very sweet and provides excellent service. Wonderful meal!
gmen betana
You are a thief, don't take it or leave it without receiving it. Let me tell you what happened to me. I ordered fish from a restaurant, gave a tip, and left. Next day, when I checked my bank, I found that they charged twice the amount I paid and they are garbage. Don't do the work that is being thrown at you and they will punish you with money. I will talk to those I know, whether it rains gold or not, and I will report your case on the social media.
Melanie J.
The service was on point when refilling our drinks and checking in. The food was cooked perfectly, the awaze tibs and firfir meat was not over cooked or chewy. It was really delicious and the portions were huge. Although packed, the space itself was relaxing especially with the music. Wish they had green beans and carrots but either than that it was a great experience.
It is a wonderful restaurant that often has events. A great place to bring loved ones or just go by yourself. Very authentic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Injera, Veggie Combo
Oxana R.
Delicious food! We will definitely be back. The atmosphere is casual and I appreciate that you never feel rushed.
Karen Cavanaugh
This place has delicious vegetarian food, great prices and great service. Will definitely be going back!Vegetarian options: Great to find a variety of delicious vegetarian options.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Veggie Combo
Dejene Negash
We ate one vegetarian and one "derek tips" for three both were delicious. The service was great.Vegetarian options: You get many varieties in veggies!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Kitfo
Yohannes Teferi
It is a good restaurant in DMV.nice service,delicious chikna tibs.
I've been to dozens of Ethiopian restaurants in the DMV, Balagger is one of the best you will find. They serve you frosty ice cold glasses, with delicious fresh draft beer. All the beef Tips are fantastic, especially the Zil & Awaze. The fried fish is fantastic. The vibe is great, and the service is friendly and first class. The music is great, and the restaurant is extremely clean and inviting. I highly recommend Balagger, and my compliments to the owner and the chefs of this wonderful restaurant!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Scrambled Egg, Kitfo & Veggie Platter, Salmon TIBS, Special TIBS, Lega TIBS, Gored Gored, Gomen Besiga Special, Whole Fish and Kikil, Quanta Firfir, Dullet, Geba Wetta, Kitfo, Injera, Kikel, Bozena Shiro, Kurt, Boild Egg Firfir, Special Veggie Combo, Veggie Combo, Special Gored Gored
We ordered the fasting and everything came out of the fridge very cold and we all told you the family was sick with diarrhea so eat elsewhere until the end of the fast
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Kikel, Special Veggie Combo
The food is amusing, all customers services specially Mr eshetu(the owner),he is very kind, polite and respectful person. I definitely recommend to go to this amusing restaurant and you will have a good time. I appreciate all of you guys for your service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It’s great Ethiopian restaurant, I love their food and their customer service!! Definitely I will go again !!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food best habesha place on DMV
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had great time last night we are three people . as soon as we get in friendly staff member greet us. give us table bring us water. we order lega tibs and bottle wine . the only problem is they don't have drink menu but i double check with the owner i had bad experience another location.This time i make sure i don't get over charge again so the owner give me the price which is my budget we order bottle wine we enjoy the night i will be regular specially one of the server she so nice and very caring.she make our night very memorable. she dance with us we like it a lot.keep up for good work
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Lega TIBS
Best veggie combo I've ever tried. And I've tried it from a lot of restaurants.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantastic Ethiopian food at a great price. I got the house special which was all absolutely delicious, and the waitress is very sweet and provides excellent service. Wonderful meal!
You are a thief, don't take it or leave it without receiving it. Let me tell you what happened to me. I ordered fish from a restaurant, gave a tip, and left. Next day, when I checked my bank, I found that they charged twice the amount I paid and they are garbage. Don't do the work that is being thrown at you and they will punish you with money. I will talk to those I know, whether it rains gold or not, and I will report your case on the social media.
The service was on point when refilling our drinks and checking in. The food was cooked perfectly, the awaze tibs and firfir meat was not over cooked or chewy. It was really delicious and the portions were huge. Although packed, the space itself was relaxing especially with the music. Wish they had green beans and carrots but either than that it was a great experience.
Restaurantji Recommends
It is a wonderful restaurant that often has events. A great place to bring loved ones or just go by yourself. Very authentic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Injera, Veggie Combo
Delicious food! We will definitely be back. The atmosphere is casual and I appreciate that you never feel rushed.
This place has delicious vegetarian food, great prices and great service. Will definitely be going back!Vegetarian options: Great to find a variety of delicious vegetarian options.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Veggie Combo
We ate one vegetarian and one "derek tips" for three both were delicious. The service was great.Vegetarian options: You get many varieties in veggies!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Kitfo
It is a good restaurant in DMV.nice service,delicious chikna tibs.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5