Ethiopian Food in Washington, DC

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Permalink Reply by Jason Novak (WAMU 88.5) on March 14, 2008 at 1:48pm

(Oh, and for the record, my two most favorites no longer exist: Addis Ababa in Adams Morgan closed about a year or so ago, and Fasika's -- also in Adams Morgan -- shut down after a fire...and since reopened as Gran Central). So, now I tend to go to Meskerem (yes, also in Adams Morgan).

Permalink Reply by Brendan Sweeney (WAMU 88.5) on March 19, 2008 at 5:19pm

I like Meskerem. But I find that too often Ethiopian food hits my belly very heavily.

That said, I love any culinary tradition that carves out a spot for vegetarians.

Permalink Reply by Jason Novak (WAMU 88.5) on March 20, 2008 at 9:26am

I know what you mean -- I think it's the bread. Mmm...injera!

FYI, I don't know if you heard the MC segment I mentioned above, but if you're looking for vegetarian friendly, apparently Queen Makeda is extra-friendly for vegans.

Permalink Reply by Mark McDonald WAMU 88.5 on March 20, 2008 at 10:43am

I'd like David Furst to do a feature on why there are so few decent INDIAN restaurants in the District at affordable prices.

Permalink Reply by William Griscom on March 26, 2008 at 4:24pm

Agreed. The Indian food here is sorely lacking -- although I've had good experiences with Haandi in Bethesda. As for Ethiopian food, I have to admit I haven't yet figured out how to tell good Ethiopian food from bad, as it's all still pretty new to me.

Permalink Reply by Michael Martinez (WAMU 88.5) on May 30, 2008 at 10:40am

Jason -- I've always been partial to Dukem on U St. NW. I know that's a very predictable suggestion. But I think that restaurant gets so much ink for a reason -- it's just really good at what it does.

MM

Permalink Reply by Jason Novak (WAMU 88.5) on May 30, 2008 at 10:45am

Thanks for the tip! Dukem is on my list of places to check out...as is another a few doors down from there, Madjet. (Not sure if that's the correct spelling...)

Permalink Reply by Tess on May 30, 2008 at 12:54pm

There is one called Addis Ababa in Silver Spring - I think on Fenton. We haven't tried it yet but have been meaning to.

Permalink Reply by csdiego on May 30, 2008 at 1:32pm

I'm partial to Langano in Silver Spring: the place is sort of a hole-in-the-wall, but the food is good.

Permalink Reply by John Antonelli on June 5, 2008 at 7:29am

There is a very good one on Columbia Pike in Arlignton, can't recall the name (labella something I think). Where the old Cocoas Casa Mia was. It is decent Italian food that you can't find here.