Beautiful food! But there is a lot. We ordered the BK platter for two and it fed three people! Bear in mind that all three people are strong hardy eaters in this ozempicalypse and we couldn't finish it!! They also give you lots of Injera (the bread) when you run out instead of just hoping you raw-dog it, like some of the other Ethiopian restaurants I've been to. The waiters and waitresses were very friendly and food came out very quickly! They also give free peppermints and hand wipes at the end of the meal which is a special treat you don't see in a lot of restaurants anymore. You can walk out happy and minty fresh! Great place to visit. read more

4.5 stars rounding down to 4. Got the vegan sampler with the lamb collared greens and they were all good. The Malbec we had was good too and the service was nice read more

Awash Brooklyn - Veggie Combo lamb - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Amazing Ethiopian spot in Carroll Gardens. We ordered the vegan sampler, special tibs, and lamb, and everything was delicious. Definitely recommend if you're looking for great Ethiopian food in the area. read more

Awash Brooklyn - Vegan sampler and lamb - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Lovely intimate atmosphere in the evening with soft lighting and ambiance. Wasn't sure if we should go for the vegan combo or two vegan dishes and we landed on two vegan dishes. Haven't compared portion size to the combo and not sure if the collard greens were supposed to be the salad mentioned on the menu or if it was a chef chosen side- so that was a slight confusion that never quite got sorted out. Plenty of Injera spongy bread was available and this was a filling meal for two. Flavors and freshness were still excellent and the Ginger Soda paired well with the Ethiopian seasonings. Even though I'm used to having Ethiopian with hands, fork and knife were provided as well. We weren't asked if we wanted dessert, but we would have considered it if we had been! read more

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The veggie combo is my default. I'm spoiled to have two very good Ethiopian options in close distance with Ras Planted being the alternate option. Awash has its own take and slightly toned down heat/spice, which depending on how you are feeling, isn't a bad thing, and why I'm glad there are two great options. Take out and dine in are both great. I hope they are in business for a long time. read more

Misir, the Arabic name for Egypt, has been adopted as the name of multiple grains/legumes that perhaps originated from the region. In Turkey, misir means corn, and I learned yesterday evening that in Amharic it means lentils, giving the famous lentil stew "misir wot" its name. Awash is one of the old staples of Ethiopian cooking in New York. I've been to its Upper West Side location on multiple occasions, but this was my first time visiting the Cobble Hill outpost. We tried all of the vegetarian offerings, and the surprise hit of the night was the fasolia (of the same etymological origin as Turkish "fasulye"), a sauteed string bean dish with onions. Similar to fasulye, you go into a bite of fasolia with low expectations that are quite often exceeded. read more

Awash Brooklyn - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The cutest little restaurant with ambient lighting and intimate seating. Came here with a group of friends to share a vegan sampler plate. Twas big and generous. We are stuffed. Everything was incredible, definitely recommend trying it out. The service was great too. Highly enjoyed! read more

Awash Brooklyn - Veggie Combo - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Had a great meal here. Almost as good as Cher Cher in Washington DC. Overall it was a great experience. I had the vegetable combo and the Kitfo special and two Appatizers Kategna (excellent) and Avocado Salad (delicious) read more

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I'm not going to lie, I was a little apprehensive about trying Ethiopian food. In fact, I've turned down a few invites in the past. The unknown is always uncomfortable, but it was finally time. I'm glad I decidedly stopped putting it off because it was such an enjoyable experience. First, the staff was indescribably friendly and welcoming. They gave us recs on what to get and even did a little demonstration on how to eat the injera (flatbread) with the other dishes. The sambusa appetizer (pastry shells filled with spiced mixed vegetables) was my favorite. I liked it so much that the tiny portion I had was not enough! I thought it was going to be something like a stuffed shell (Italian style) based on the description but no, it was even better. It was more like a crispy spring roll, and I love spring rolls. For the mains, we got three combo platters, of which you can choose the portion size. Since we had 7 people, we decided to get the 2-person portion size for each of the 3 different combos. We still had 30% of food leftover at the end, so I think we could've definitely went with a single portion size for one of them. I can't quite remember but I think we got the vegan sampler, BK Special, and Meat combo. I really liked the split pea dish that was on one of the platters and the guys really liked the dish that was like meat tartare. We just kept eating and eating, and the injera kept coming. Heads up; you should eat with your hands when wrapping the dishes in the injera. The injera was slightly tangy with a soft, stretchy crepe like texture. I wasn't too big of a fan of the injera, but you don't really taste it when the other dishes overpower it. After a while, I didn't want to fill my stomach with any more injera so I began just eating the dishes with a fork, which is probably not something I should say out loud, but at least I tried eating the traditional way too! You won't regret coming here! read more

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There's nothing more to say than just go eat here. ...Just saying! This spot is good! In fact, I have a joint in the Bay Area -- Oakland -- that's right on par with Awash. So, I feel a little guilty for saying this spot was a little better...shhh, don't let the Bay Area joint know I cheated on her, . Anyway, the service was excellent. The ambiance was perfect, and of course, the food was amazing. Bottom line -- go eat here! If you like Ethiopian food, you'll love this spot. If you've never had it, you'll convert instantly! read more

This was my first visit to any African restaurant and I'm happy Awash was my introduction to this beautiful continent. Service was warm and friendly, the decor is calm and gives the African vibe with it's beautiful art and plants. The food was great, we ordered the meat combo, it serves two people and it's served on one large tray. We chose red lentils, yellow split peas and collard greens. The meats were chicken and beef. It came with the Ethiopian flat bread. Delicious. We also tried the honey wine and I had the Negest cocktail. Excellent. I would happily dine here again. read more

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Truly amazing food and service! Love the warm and vibrant atmosphere, super kind friendly and attentive service, and delicious food! The honey wine is AMAZING! We would definitely come back here - perfect for friends hanging out or date night :) read more

Decided to give Brooklyn a try for Ethiopian cuisine. I vouch this eatery is better than most uptown spots I've dined. The staff are professional and I like the plants/photography decor. Ordered the bk special and vegetarian sambusa appetizer. The sambusas were different from my experience. It was light with fresh veggies and ots was a slightly spicy spread. Then the bk special with chicken and beef tips with assorted veggies was decent. I've had spicier red lentils and most of the veggie's were lightly seasoned. The meat mildly flavored in sauces and spices authentic to the cuisine. All served with injera bread, classic. I will return here to try more dishes. Lastly, the WC are in the rear of restaurant, there's bar seating as well if dining is full. I didn't try the drinks but a friend had a margarita that he enjoyed. This isn't the best Ethiopian cuisine I've had but definitely better than most Manhattan locations I've dined. read more

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Eaten at this establishment several times. Their take out portions are some what diminutive in size. But food quality & flavour is consistent. I get almost always the same thing everytime; Tofu Berbere, Gomen, & the Yellow lentils with Injera. I'm not sure if the Injera is vegan but everything else is. Service is attentive. Almost never crowded. read more

Awash Brooklyn - The Full Bar. - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Came with a big group so we got several combo platters to share. Pretty good! And can make a reservation by phone if you have a lot of people in your party. read more

Never had Ethiopian food before and this place was great!! Had the BK special and we definitely be will be returning! The staff were super friendly and gave us recs and gluten free injera too! The plants and decor was very pretty as well. Will be recommending this place to everyone I know! Definitely worth it!!! read more

Awash Brooklyn - BK special - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

**I will make no comment on the customer service or factor it into the review. There were two ppl working a completely filled restaurant, everyone's short staffed, they did the best they could This was my second time eating here, first time sit down eating, and I'm just as amazed with it as I was the first time. My friend and I split the kitfo special combo for two and we ordered two extra servings of injera and still managed to have stews left on our plate and be completely full. The kitfo was INCREDIBLE, even when I was completely stuffed I was still cramming it into my mouth. It was so fresh and spicy and flavorful and just a delight to experience. A smile creeps across my face just thinking about it. That was the highlight of the meal. The other stews were nice too, but that was a show stopper I also tried an Ethiopian pale ale that was actually pretty refreshing and I hate beer. I would like to try more of the menu but I'm always too full to ever get to that. All in all, this was my favorite Ethiopian experience of all my experiences. They play the hottest afrobeat music, loud enough to enjoy but low enough to still have a conversation. I would enjoy a bit more of a kick in the stews, maybe the option to make a stew a little spicier would help me to enjoy the veggies a little bit more but I will continue to recommend and visit this place read more

Awash Brooklyn - Seasonal authentic pale ale - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Marge Simpson said it best when she proudly exclaimed, "Holy casserole-y, that's good gloop!" That is if you are open minded and are willing to give this a chance. In my opinion, this is slightly better than Ghenet, for one reason only, the Injera is better and fresher. I was able to polish off 95% of this meal, and if it were not for the beets, all of it. Just like Ghenet, you can get more Injera if you run out. Simply ask. I checked my bill and I am certain I was not charged extra for more servings. I also found the food to be more palate friendly. I got their BK special and it was perfect for me. The Awash Chicken, albeit a bit dry, had good flavor overall. Without getting into too much detail, the vegetarian dishes hold up well and have great flavor as well. The Tibs is fantastic. I could eat this all day and never tire of it. This would be a five star review, except for two things. -The T'ej drink I ordered is simply okay. I could do without this. -Forks in Ethiopian cuisine are unheard of. While I understand this is America, and eating with our hands is mostly inappropriate, it took away from the authentic experience. However, I am nitpicking. This is a minor complaint. For the most part I received a great meal for a great price and would highly recommend this spot for a fun dinner for one, or however many are in your party. In the words of Bart Simpson, "Grab a pancake and slurp some slop!" read more

Awash Brooklyn - BK Special. - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I'm not an Ethiopian food enthusiast to begin with so could be biased here, but my friend raved about so thought I'd give it a try. Felt like in the end I was just eating mush with flavorless, spongey bread. Everything mixed together and had the exact same taste no matter the platter. The portions are generous for two which is great, but wouldn't come back or recommend. read more

My first venture into Ethiopian! I am all for using your hands when eating, so this was right up my alley. The workers were so quick at first, giving us no time to fully look at the menu before coming right back again. We got the Meat Combo ($43), which says it's for 2 people, but could honestly feed 3. The portions may not look like a lot at full glance, but I was burping through the night after! Good thing they gave us plenty of time to eat this! I learned last minute the injera, or Ethiopian flatbread, was actually sour. It was like a little sponge, with a pancake softness. The taste is interesting at first, with its fermented vinegar-like taste added to every bite when you wrap it around each stewed meat or greens. Each dish had so much flavor, from spicy to super saucy. The chickpeas were probably my favorite for not being overly heavy. Once you're done with the 2 injera rolls, you move onto the big one that is used to place all the ingredients. This made it very soggy, and soggy and sour does not mix well for me. So I never got to wipe this plate clean. For my first experience, this might not be a new favorite, but this was so fun to try and share with someone! I'd love to try out other spots with different toppings to see how they compare! read more

Awash Brooklyn - Meat Combo ($43) - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Every menu item I've tried exceeds expectations. Extraordinary employee experience. This restaurant delivers quality both on plates and in service. The quantity provided satisfies at prices that work. You can rely on quality here. read more

Wonderful spot in Carroll Gardens! Walked in on a Wed night, was seated quickly, and ordered a BK special for 2. Meat was tender and plentiful and I think it was just the right amount of food to share. I was stuffed! They also saw our injera was running low and brought over some without us having to ask! Space is lovely and well decorated with vines and lighting tracks. Expansive and gorgeous bar area. They are able to seat larger groups and have tables they can push together. They also have outdoor seating. Would recommend if you'd like a casual and filling dinner! read more

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So friendly people's! We had BK Special with injera bread. I love trying food I've never known about and we had this here. read more

Awash Brooklyn - Demolished - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Really lovely energy here. I came on a Sunday on a whim -- I happened to be in the area and was so excited to see that there was an Ethiopian restaurant on this street. Their hours online and on their door indicated that they were closed, but their lights were on so I gathered some bravery and poked my head in to ask. They were open, and I was ecstatic. The service was excellent; the woman working was very warm and the food was quick! I dined alone but I somehow still felt like I had good company. I ordered the vegan sampler and beef tibs. Pretty solid flavors -- definitely one of the better spots I've found in New York. The tibs I've had in the past have been less saucy and more herby, so they weren't quite what I was expecting, but I was still quite happy with them. The injera is perfect here, though, and kept really well for leftovers! read more

Awash Brooklyn - Vegan sampler (exterior) and beef tibs (center) - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Ordered the vegan platter and was surpirsed because some of the items were not a stew / pureed but rather were whole vegetables (i.e. beets,

We stopped by on a Saturday night for an early dinner at 6pm and there was some seating available for walk-ins. Two of us shared one of the combinations platters - 2 for $50. It was large enough for two very hungry people or three people. They constantly replenished our table with injera and we also tried the honey wine, which tastes exactly like it sounds. Everything tasted great. Service was excellent, very attentive and kind. The ambiance is nice and homey. read more

Awash Brooklyn - Awash Special original - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Such a wonderful place to visit and try a wide selection of great flavors. The combinations are a must, no matter what. The gomen was the best vegetarian collard greens ever had. They have a selection of imported beers, depending on the time. Service was peaceful and kind. read more

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Awash was good! Nestled in Park Slope, the ambiance was busy and full of locals on a Monday night. The food was good and the service was great, but I didn't feel that the flavors were differentiated enough. It felt that at some points I didn't really know what I was eating because it all tasted the same. We had two bottles of wine with dinner at $40 each, and it was nice and chilled! read more

Awash Brooklyn - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

We visited Awash on a weekday evening and the atmosphere was great. Quiet but with good music playing. The staff were attentive and helpful with the menu. The food and drinks were great in taste and portion size. read more

Awash Brooklyn - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

It was my first time trying Ethiopian food but definitely won't be my last! My gf and I really enjoyed the decor, lot of plants (fake I think though? ) Portion is huge even though we ordered the special for two. We had a good amount left over. Service was a little bit slow hence the 4 stars. read more

Awash Brooklyn - Awash Special - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I can count the number of Ethiopian restaurants I've been to on one hand. Ghenet in Gowanus cured my initial aversion to injera, but I'd heard great things about Awash and decided to give it a try. Right off the bat, I wanted to order their blackberry honey wine, but apparently they no longer serve it (something about the distributors/creators no longer making it or wanting to partner with Awash), and they were out of honey wine for the week. Ugh. Luckily, our dishes made up for that disappointment. My friend and I started with the chicken sambusas, which were crispy and tasty, especially with the hot sauce on the side. We then split the meat sampler combo, which consisted of doro wat (chicken simmered in berbere sauce; it was missing the boiled egg), Special Tibs (spicy beef cubes with onions, tomatoes, and jalapeños), and gomen besega (lamb cubes and collard greens) with four vegetables on the side: yater kik (yellow split peas), key sir (beets and carrots), yatakilt alicha (cabbage and carrots), and missir (spicy split red lentil stew cooked in berbere sauce). We also got a generous dollop of ayib, a fluffy Ethiopian cheese similar to ricotta, and it had a great creamy flavor. The vegetables really stood out. While none of the meat dishes wowed me per se, I still enjoyed them. Our waitress was very friendly and kept loading us up with extra injera, which was both a blessing and a curse for my greedy stomach. While I enjoy Ghenet more, this is also a great choice for Ethiopian food. read more

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One of my to go Ethiopian place. Their injera is so good and they just keep serving it as long as you ask. Their beef was very flavorful and not dry at all. We were surprised at how delicious it was. The typical chicken and pork option were good too. They have happy hour on beer till 7 pm. Definitely worth a try if you haven't had Ethiopian food. read more

Awash Brooklyn - Bk special for 1 - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Unfortunately I can't comment on the food because I never had the chance to order. I have had this place saved for some time and had my eyes set on a veggie option. When I called to place an order for pickup and said that it was my first time ordering, I was told the restaurant was very busy and that I should order online. As I began to explain that the website had no online ordering option for Cobble Hill,I was hung up on and no one answered the phone on a redial 5 minutes later. I again returned to the website where there is no option to order from Cobble Hill. While could tell that the restaurant was busy in the background I am incredibly disappointed in the lack an attempt at customer service. My call log for the dial + interaction is all of 22 seconds. Hopefully I will have more success if I try again at a future date. read more

Awash Brooklyn - No online order option for Cobble Hill - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I went on a Saturday afternoon with a friend, and the restaurant was pretty empty, so we were seated immediately. The staff were friendly, the service was quick, and the dishes were well seasoned. That said, the injera was not as sour and fermenty as I prefer, and it's on the pricier side compared to most Ethiopian spots I've been to. read more

I mean I'm going to go ahead and give this place all four if the five stars first and foremost for their impeccable service. Out of all the places (including restaurants and venues) that I've been too, they definitely held it down. The food overall, I'll give about a 3.5/5 not because it was not good or anything because it was indeed fresh and had an array of spices and was served at a great temperature and everything. For me, I personally didn't like the "bread-type-doughy" stuff and the food was a little too flavorful. As for the restaurant itself, it was very very clean and the reason I know is because we quite literally shut the place down. A party of six, we were there until they closed...to the point that they were wiping down tables, mopping and sweeping. They were super friendly and did not kick us out. So again, I'll say--great service. read more

I ordered the brooklyn special for one (I think that was the name) and I was less than impressed. It was a chicken, beef wot, collard green and beans and lentils combo. The chicken dish is super funny to say the least. We don't have an ethiopian dish similar to that. I don't know the purpose of this nasty addition. They could have other veggies instead. The entire meal had SO MUCH salt in it. It wasn't delicious either. Coffee was so bad too. It was like coffee ground just missed with water and served without even being brewed. It was also served with the sludge, not to mention how it tasted like a washed up left over . Giving 3 stars just for the customer service and the plants decorating the restaurant. read more

Awash Brooklyn - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Love Awash! A true Ethiopian staple for NYC. This was my first time at the BK location and the food is always top notch. Friendly service, casual inviting ambiance. Perfect for small or bigger parties, and kids too! Flavorful, rich yet hearty and nutrient dense food. Vegetarians and vegan friendly as well! Started with beef sambusas and then shared the BK special combo with two. It comes with chicken doro and beef tibs. Also has the veg dishes I crave featuring collard greens, lentils, squash, carrots, onions and more. Total meal with tip under $90z Will be back for sure! read more

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FAVORITE Ethiopian spot in the city!!! My husband who is Ethiopian and also a picky eater also loves this spot. We come here all the time with friends and it's always consistent. Also they have gluten free injera which is amazing. MUST TRY! read more

I came in maybe an hour before they were closing. Small intimate spot, candle lite, friendly staff. I sat at the bar next to a pretty obnoxious guy who wanted to learn the language of the staff but they were kind and apparently he was a frequent flier. Aside of his non-sense. The food was fresh, a little cleaner than the Ethiopian foods I've had in the past. I had a Mesob for one and a beautiful cocktail. I would most definitely recommend this place for a one or a beautiful date nite. read more

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This was a wonderful introduction to Ethiopian cuisine. I came here with a group of Yelp Elites and we had a fantastic deal of one entree, along with unlimited drinks (non-alcoholic for me) for a total of $30. The restaurant is airy and spacious with plenty of natural lighting from the massive window in the front. There is a fully stocked bar with wooden tables and colorful paper straws, cool paintings throughout, hanging plants, and a back area with bright lights, where a traditional coffee ceremony was set up. Thanks to the lovely and friendly owners, the ambiance was very inviting and welcoming. I tried 2 different drinks. The first was called Spris which is a beautiful, layered concoction of papaya, mango and avocado juices in smoothie form. Served in a glass mason jar and orange, green, yellow in color, it looks like sunset. The taste is bursting with fresh fruit flavor and I loved how thick it was. However, it is extremely filling so I had to save it for after my meal. During my meal, I enjoyed a mocktail that was prettily pink and delightfully sweet. For an appetizer, we ordered sambusa which is a large deep fried rectangular pocket filled with chicken and veggies. This was soo tasty and the outer shell was perfectly crispy. For the entree, I shared a combination platter so that we could sample more items from the menu. Out of the meat, we selected Awash chicken, special tibs and lamb shank. Just as I was about to list the vegetables we wanted with it, our waiter said he would bring us all of them! The combination platter was served on a huge plate on top of inerja (their version of bread), along with extra inerja on the sides. The inerja was quite spongy, soft and tasteless so I didn't have much of it. I understand that the idea is to wrap it around the food and eat with your hands, but I didn't feel comfortable doing that so I requested utensils. The lamb shank was in the center and there were 4 different types of vegetables surrounding the 2 other meats. The lamb shank was huge and the meat was so tender it fell off the bone. The sauce was slow cooked with onions, garlic, ginger, turmeric and the restaurant's homemade butter. The combination of seasoning in the sauce was really good. I also loved Awash chicken which was marinated in garlic and ginger then cooked with tomatoes, celery and jalapeños. The chicken was incredibly juicy and flavorful. Then there was the special tibs, which were beef cubes marinated in spicy sauce but I didn't find it to be spicy at all. The beef was nicely succulent, but wasn't as well seasoned as the other meats. I thought I would like the beef more, but it didn't really wow me. Even though the waiter mentioned he would let us try all the vegetables, that wasn't the case. There were a couple that I would have preferred over the ones we were given, but overall it was still a good variety. Collared greens, beets, chickpeas and yellow split peas were the ones I tried. Out of these, I liked the collared greens best, but all of them had great seasoning and herbs which were yummy and mouthwatering. My favorite vegetable side was the cabbage, carrots and potatoes which was actually not on my plate. This was seasoned with garlic, ginger, onions and turmeric. The vegetables were all cooked to the exact consistency I like - Soft, yet still firm and there was a ton of flavor in each bite. There were only a couple of desserts and we had the tiramisu, which I thought was interesting since it is Italian. I would've liked to try a traditional Ethiopian dessert. Also, I am not a huge fan of tiramisu but I was pleasantly surprised by it. Served in a round bowl on top of a long plate, there was an outline of a fork on the plate which was super cute. The cake was light, fluffy, moist and soaked with strong espresso and rum, while the top part was creamy, velvety smooth and delicious! After our meal, we were privy to a traditional coffee making ceremony which was a real treat. There is a lot of time and care that goes into roasting the coffee beans and preparing everything. We got to taste a small cup-full and it was amazing! Full bodied, pure, robust flavor, with a hint of licorice and not bitter at all, it didn't need much sugar or any milk. The service was top notch. The husband and wife team is warm, personable and very knowledgeable about the menu. My friends and I spent the whole afternoon there and they were eager to please and easy to talk with throughout. They ensured we were always taken care of with drinks and everything requested. I would definitely come back to try more of the menu! read more

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