Just like homemade Ethiopian. Had the veggie platter and asked for some spicy (mitmita) with a…read morecold beer - perfect. Fun vibe with music playing and lots of folks enjoying each other's company.

Nazrawi was the perfect choice…read more I decided to pop in for a meal after arriving really early for a nearby event. I settled into a seat at the bar, and right away the intimate vibe won me over -- cozy and genuinely warm. The fish dish was absolutely delicious -- flavorful, perfectly seasoned, and clearly made with care. The yellow lentils were rich and comforting, and the injera? It was the ideal vehicle for everything on the plate. I enjoyed every single bite. The service matched the food -- sweet, attentive, and unhurried. The kind of warmth that reminds you a real family is behind this place. It was a cold one outside, so on my way out I ordered a spiced tea to-go. The perfect ending. Nazrawi doesn't just feed you -- it sends you off right. Highly recommend. This one's going in the regular rotation.

Definitely my favorite Ethiopian restaurant in the area! The meat and two veggie combo is just the…read moreright amount of food for two people and the price is fantastic. I prefer the spicy tibs, but the crispy tibs are also quite good. My favorite side is the lentils and salad. My wife loves the cabbage and carrots. I like adding the extra chicken leg as well. I only wish they had a full chicken meal and some spicier sauces. We come here at least once a month and always enjoy ourselves. It has become quite popular and there are a lot of white customers these days... I hope the food maintains its quality and flavor. The service is always friendly and I like the Ethiopian beer.

I've been coming here quite a lot lately because the ethio food is not only second to none…read more(especially if you're a meat eater), but the place has pretty decent ambiance as far as your hole-in-the-wall ethio spots go. I always get the veggie combo, and I probably always will. Their tomato lettuce salad is perfection, not an afterthought, and I wouldn't mind if they gave me a whole bowls worth to grab in every bite! I've sampled bits of the meat off my partner's platters, and it far exceeds any we've ever tasted around here from an ethiopian restaurant. Back to the ambiance. I recently brought two good friends here because the space is bright and decent. That said, reservations are a MUST if you are bringing a party of larger than 2, due to how tiny the space is, and for a group, you really need to get spots either by the window or maybe their dark nook in the back. (you'll know when you visit). So so good... I'm not sure I want to go anywhere else at this point for my ethio fix!

I found this place on Yelp and decided to give them a try tonight…read more I placed my order online, however the online system I guess was down because I had to reorder when I arrived... But it was all good. One person was in front of me waiting on his order while I walked around, taking in the sights of this restaurant...I was honestly expecting the restaurant to be bigger...fancier but it was quit small and intimate...the coffee ceremony set up was lovely. One of these days I'm going to convince my hunnie to create this space in our home. I just LOVE an Ethiopian coffee experience. Anyhoo, there was one lady working...cooking and manning the spot. I was empresses by her doing all of this alone! The restaurant was clean...there was plenty seating if you want to dine in...an Ethiopian playlist going...made me weskista for a sec...hahahaaa!! IYKYK... Anyhoo, for dinner I ordered 4 lentil sambousas, (my mouth is watering just thinking about them), the veggie platter with 8 veggies....ohhhh BOY!!! & fish tibs for me and spicy beef tibs for my hunnie. My fish tibs were delicious! Flavorful and savory...the veg plater I didn't really care for but the boo thang loved them. My sambousa was also delicious. One of them had meat which my husband enjoyed! However I did ask for all lentils... I'm sure we'll probably venture back here one of these days... Happy Yelping!

I am not sure how this place reached 5 stars on Yelp but I'm here to provide some perspective. I…read morelove Ethiopian food, live in DC and have it regularly. This place should be UberEats/Carryout only. The service is HORRIBLE. When you walk in it looks like a small ethnic restaurant. Nothing special but plenty of spacious booths so you imagine that there will be... service. Alas. We sat at our table for over 5 minutes before I got up and went to the counter to order. No water was offered. No beverages at all, in fact, were offered. We ordered 4 chicken sambusas because the kids were hungry and we hoped they'd be quick. Wrong. 29 minutes later: 3/10. They mince the chicken and it is VERY loose so it falls out after every bite. It is flavorful if very mildly seasoned, but typically when I've had them the sauce is heftier so it makes less of a mess. They also provide 1oz of dipping sauce, which makes for fun when sharing with a crowd. The kids each got two dots of sauce and it was done. She never came back to ask if we needed anything. No small plates. We poached napkins from the surrounding tables. The food took FOREVER. I ordered my favorite veggie plate with Gomen and misir wot and they were BLAND and tasteless. After waiting almost an hour for the food I was immediately angry. The lamb tibs were fatty and bland, which may be my fault since I ordered them mild (I did specifically say medium just not too spicy though) and they don't have any small plates. While I regularly eat and enjoy Ethiopian food, sharing with small kids at back to school time is not my idea of a good time. They gave hefty portions of fresh and enjoyable injeera but the food, aside from the tilapia, which I don't usually eat and was DEFINITELY SPICY, was just meh. Between the meat and veggies I'll give it a 6/10 which is generous given how abominably bland the gomen was. I was absolutely outraged. I can say honestly I won't be back, but not just because of the service and the food; we just have amazing spots in Silver Spring and DC. Maybe if you speak Amharic and can request things done a certain way it would be better. The ladies were nice BUT there was definitely a language barrier. The bathroom was hanging on by a thread. It was cleanish but everything was broken and there was no soap. Overall rating 3/10

Hidden gem! Food:…read moredelicious! Tried the sambusa as an app, and when I was undecided between the two options, owner suggested to get one of each since dish comes with two; preferred beef over lentils, but both good; spicy sauce on plate was delightful! As an entree, had the Sheba combo with spicy beef, spicy lamb, eggplant, cabbage with carrots; served with house salad and fresh injera; all delicious, meats were tender and nicely portioned so easy to eat with bites of injera. Ambiance: low frills, clean tables and clean bathrooms Service: friendly and fast; owner recommended the iced Ethiopian tea mixed half and half with lemonade which was refreshing and not too sweet.

I love Ethiopian food and I was in the area so decided to give Sheba a try. I came in not really…read moreknowing what I wanted, but the gentleman who helped me was patient and made recommendations. I got the veggie platter with cabbage, collard greens, potatoes, red lentils, and yellow peas. Everything was absolutely delicious. But even more than the amazing food, I appreciated the warm and intentional service that I received. I will definitely be back.

Seeing a lot of Ethiopian influence in the area, I knew I had to give their cuisine a try! I…read moreordered online and got to the restaurant a bit early. The owner and her family greeted me with a smile and despite a language barrier and broken English, helped guide me as to what I would be eating! The food was unique, with a heat I was unfamiliar with and the flatbread helped as I was told this food needs to be eaten with your hands!

Almaz was absolutely amazing -- truly the highlight of our visit. She was incredibly kind, checked…read moreon us often, and when she noticed my wife wasn't eating the fish goulash because it was too spicy, she immediately offered to cook something else. That level of care really stood out. The restaurant has cozy, homey vibes, and on a busy Friday night we were lucky to snag the last table. I always order the veggie combo and kitfo when trying a new Ethiopian spot, and while the flavors were good, the food itself wasn't especially memorable -- though that may be because we're spoiled in the DMV with so many excellent Ethiopian restaurants. That said, the service alone would keep me coming back. Warm, attentive, and welcoming -- if hospitality counted as a main dish, this place would be a regular for me.

Ok, so I'm mixed about review stars, but am giving 5. We ordered take out as we have for years…read moresince the sit down restaurant closed. I always orfer same thing as well as my husband. It is like someone either changed the recipe & maybe cut back on the stew ingredients like molasses, pomegranate & walnuts. Its not as savory as years past. Sad!! My mixed thoughts are specifically on my ultimate FAVORITE & ONLY dish I go specifically to Yekta for, Fesenjan. I have ordered and had this for at least 20 years, but later night was 1st time in either 1 or 2 years & I was truly disappointed. It tasted less spectacular, chicken cubes, only found literally 3 cubes for an $18 meal were very dry, tough & had NO flavor of the sauce, so they obviously were thrown in, not simmered for hours in the stew which usually they are & absorb all the wonderful flavors. I may not return much to my husband's dismay. Hubby had 1 of his usuals and LOVED it, Kabob special, both beef & chicken skewers. All rice as side with pita. Ww forgot to ask for salad but he had plenty to eat without. Everyone was friendly, place is well managed. Sorry no pics, got too excited to eat instead.

Yekta Market & Kabob Counter is a neat place. I was in the area getting my car serviced and stopped…read moreby for lunch. There is an area to get made to order sandwiches and bowls. The store itself has many goodies, including Turkish delight. Prices are fair, and there is plenty of parking.

This is another branches of restaurants I enjoy. This is in The Hillandale Shopping Center . Its…read moreof the interstate I 495 and New Hampsbire . This place has three location areas near Redlands, Maryland, Silver Spring, Maryland and the new one in Hillandale in Silver Spring, Maryland. This is a place of a new Culture Traditions and Legacy and more . This place has a huge parking area.that can be seen from New Hampshire Avenue. As you go inside to the right you see the dining area , To the left , They have an ialse to go get take out . Far down the restaurant area yoy see the barista cashier area wirh great cashier staff and Ooe concept kitchen where they perform their magic to make your best foods you could ever want or ever find anywhere else . I hadn't been back in 7 years since the pandemic. This was my first time back . I handed in my resume to get the csshierand food runner position there . This place has their huge menus sign abive the barista when ordering inside or people can call in from ordering through the internet website QR CODE. MY Favorite things there are baklava , Spinalcopuda , Little Lamb Giro and more . This is a place where others tgat come there can be a part of something much bigger than themselves exploring and encountering a new Culture language and heritage. I hooe to come back here again sometime soon to have a new Job in Uganda the management will give me a chance prove myself what I can do as cashier and food runner . This place is a good place to come too to kick back and relax and have a great time . Please all Americans , Let's come back together there to boost business in . Thats why im writing this review on yelp to help the business . They desperately need our attention ro regain business . What happened during the Covid Pandemic it was unlawful inexcusable unprofessional Reprehensible irresponsible, Cruel , And down right wrong. We have a chance to prove we are the better men. This is our time to prove it once again. The food and the staff and customer service are fantastic here . This is a great Restaurant ti fone too in the hillandale Shopping Center. Come and enjoy yourself . If you love this place as I do, This place is for you. We all look forward to seeing you all there very soon.

Great food! We got a couple of skewer platers with a variety of sides, and even my picky eater…read moregobbled hers up. Each platter comes with a small Greek salad too! Very flavorful. Even the rice, which is usually just unflavored at most places, was delicious. We also tried the fries, steamed veggies, green beans, and orzo. The ambiance was a bit lacking, but who cares when your tummy is full and happy?

Came with two other people Wednesday evening and ordered the Sambusa Lentils as an appetizer,…read morefollowed by Large Vegetarian Sampler and Awaze tips. The Sambusa (triangle pastry) was very good. Filled with lentils with a little spicy kick. Accompanied with a diced hot pepper relish, which was very good. We enjoyed the Awaze tips, beef tips sautéed in a spicy sauce. The vegetarian platter also was good. A couple of the items were less impressive than the others (I really liked the greens and green beans), but overall a solid platter. Plenty to eat for the three of us - we couldn't finish everything. The injera bread was legit. And we were served a good serving of them with our platter. We were there the evening before Thanksgiving, and there were no other eat-in customers. While we were there, two take-out orders were picked up. The restaurant is a bit dark. Decent music playing through the sound system - not too loud.

Lamb Tibs and Kitfo are delicious. Very kind folks offering food. Very big portions and dishes are…read moremade fresh to order. We get this everytime our friends are in town! Very chill vibes and table service is prompt.