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We tried the chicken, which was very flavorful, but my personal favorite was the lamb. I also really liked the bread--it had a slightly sour taste that was very unique. Overall, it was really exciting to try a different and interesting cuisine here!
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
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!
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.
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!
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)
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!!!
**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
3 months ago
I love Injera bread and Ethiopian food. Awash has multiple locations in NYC - I've had mostly excellent food from their upper west side location. This weekend I ordered dinner from the Cobble Hill location. Awash offers both vegetarian and non vegetarian options. I picked the BK special combination meal. The special came with two meat items - the special tibs and awash chicken plus red lentils, gomen and a cabbage dish resembling Yatakilt Alicha. Everything was delicious and not too spicy. Definitely toned down to suit a wide audience. The special tibs was a little on the dry side, could have used more sauce, but it was also light and not greasy. The chicken dish was also lightly seasoned. Each entry was generously divided and tasty. The entree arrived wrapped in a large portion of spongy fresh injera bread. Excellent variety and overall value. read more
13 days ago
I wanted to try an African meal for my birthday trip dinner so I selected this restaurant due to its proximity to where we were staying in downtown Brooklyn. Everyone in the party thought the food was OK. It was edible. It was not seasoned very well. In my opinion. I expected more seasoning. I asked for extra hot sauce. The waitress didn't seem to know what I was talking about. She brought me some powder seasoning and charged me three dollars extra which I thought was a bit crazy. I will not be returning, but the experience was OK. read more
21 days ago
We tried the chicken, which was very flavorful, but my personal favorite was the lamb. I also really liked the bread--it had a slightly sour taste that was very unique. Overall, it was really exciting to try a different and interesting cuisine here! read more
3 months ago
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
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
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
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
1 year ago
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
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
4 months ago
11 months ago
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
2 years ago
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
7 months ago
2 years ago
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
2 years ago
2 years ago
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
4 years ago
**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
4 years ago
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
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
1 year ago
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
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
2 years ago
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
3 years ago
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
1 year ago
3 years ago
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
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
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
2 years ago
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
4 years ago
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
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
4 years ago
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
2 years ago
3 years ago
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
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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Does the Brooklyn location accept reservations?
If I order lamb tibs do I get to pick a vegetable?
Hi there, so sorry. We are just now receiving this message. All entrees are served with a complimentary side of the chefs choice as well as a salad. We have a very small kitchen and in order to be efficient we do not allow customers to choose sides.…
Is there gluten free bread?
Yes. You have to order it ahead of time. I’m not sure how far ahead though.
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