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    Awash Brooklyn

    4.2 (270 reviews)
    ModerateEthiopian, African
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Curt B.

    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)

    Melody C.

    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!

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    Paula J.

    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.

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    Me 2.

    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.

    BK special

    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!!!

    Vincent W.

    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.

    Seasonal authentic pale ale
    Monique M.

    **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

    BK Special.
    Matthew S.

    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!"

    Meat Combo ($43)
    Sandy D.

    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!

    Alicia C.

    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!

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    Lynn J.

    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.

    Vegan sampler (exterior) and beef tibs (center)
    Donna L.

    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!

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    Jessica A.

    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.

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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,

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    Ask the Community - Awash Brooklyn

    Does the Brooklyn location accept reservations?

    When is the coffee ceremony usually done?

    It's done by advance request.

    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.… Read more

    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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    AKWAABA RESTAURANT

    4.2(49 reviews)
    3.0 miProspect Lefferts Gardens, Flatbush
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    Cash only! I must mention this first. No delivery either and…read morethis place is strictly take out. Saw locals coming and going so I am excited to enjoy this! 1. Waakye and stew with spaghetti with meat 2. Jollof and vegetable with fish 3. Peanut soup/okra soup 4. Fufu and Banku Service was great. I will phone it in next time to shorten the wait time. Quiet ambiance will lots of love and care going on in the kitchen!

    Aunthetic Ghanaian food that's conveniently located in Flatbush, which is lucky for me. It's a bit…read morestrange for the area, since the neighborhood is predominantly Carribean, but thankfully Akwaaba graces us (the name itself means, "Welcome", in Twi). I was told you know it's a legit place since inside, there's hanging one of the most common Ghanaian house decorations, the wall mat with the famous woman smiling from ear to ear, holding a vessel and a large bowl. This place is definitely a hole in the wall, resembling more of a closet on the side of a building than an actual eatery. It's cash only, be prepared, and also you might have to ring the doorbell since the guy isn't always there attentive waiting at the door. Prices were fair for what they were offering. We got the Banku with okra soup and Waakye with goat meat. Both were legit, according to my friend, and reminded him of home so much that he closed his eyes. He said we definitely need to go back.

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    Akara House

    4.8(39 reviews)
    2.4 miCrown Heights

    I came on a rainy day right at 11:30am when they open, and the owner was still getting things ready…read morebut kindly offered to rush my veggie sandwich order. Unfortunately that meant the bread got the microwave treatment instead of proper defrosting and toasting. If you've ever tried microwaved frozen bread, you know the texture I'm describing. The crispy honey bean (akara) burger itself was quite tasty. The patty had a crispy exterior and creamy bean paste interior, dressed up with vegan cheese, mayo, lettuce, tomato, and pickles. It's a nice alternative for vegetarians who dislike fake meat substitutes. They don't purport the beans taste like anything but beans. The jollof rice completed the meal. It had a rich tomato base with great depth of flavor that made everything feel more substantial. The owner was genuinely sweet about the whole rushed situation, and based on reviews, I know this is the kind of place that shines under normal circumstances. This is primarily a takeout spot with a few high-top tables by the window if you want to eat in. I'd definitely give it another shot during regular operating hours when they're not scrambling to accommodate early birds.

    STEPH JUDGEMENT: A unique vegan fast food experience…read more I'd read about them in the New Yorker and was intrigued. A vegan Nigerian fast food joint in Brooklyn? Why not! We'd never had Nigerian food but were game to try. We took a bus to a decidedly unglamorous part of town, to a humble storefront with a couple of small outdoor tables. Inside was very small, with just some bar seating by the window and a bench. We were a bit early for the lunch rush, so had the place to ourselves. The nice owner came out to greet us and take our order. The hubby ordered the Classic Akara Burger, which was their signature deep fried honey bean fritter patty on a bun with tomato, lettuce, cucumbers and vegan mayo. It was good but a bit bland. My Oyster Mushroom Wrap with bean fritter pieces and veggies had more zip, courtesy of their Nigerian red sauce, and was quite sizable--I really enjoyed it. It was a very hot day and they had no AC inside (just fans) so we opted to eat at one the outside tables, which turned out to be much cooler and quite pleasant. If you're vegan/vegetarian or just curious about what Nigerian flavors are like, I'd say it's very much worth a try.

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    Ghenet Brooklyn

    Ghenet Brooklyn

    4.0(571 reviews)
    0.8 miGowanus, Park Slope
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    It's been awhile since I've tried Ghenet. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality and quantity…read morethis past week. The injera bread was very fresh and delicious. I always get a combination dinner. This time I tried the Siga Wett beef stew with Ethiopian spices - very delicious! Spicy but not too spicy. Ethiopian food can be addictive, years ago I was definitely into eating a lot of Ethiopian. New York City has some great Ethiopian. If I were a tourist here, it would be on my list under "things to try." Or at least to try once ! I also had 2 vegetarian dishes - the Shiro Wett and the Messir Wett. The Shiro was made with beans. The Mesir was made with lentils. I've had the Shiro and Mesir Watt many times before - both at Ghenet as well as other Ethiopian restaurants (Awash Ethiopian on the upper west side). I think Ghenet has some of the most flavorful dishes in the city. They don't overdo it - just the right amount of spicy hotness. Overall, my favorite dish from the combination platter was the Shiro Wett. It had a light touch of smokiness that went really well with the beans. Very filling and delicious with the injera. I wish they offered fitfit salad - the menu has Ethiopian tomato salad but there are no photos of it on the online menu. There are photos of some of the other menu items but not all. I think they'd sell more stuff if there were photos since not everyone is familiar with all of the various dishes. Just a thought.

    they serve ethiopian beer & have happy hours! ask about the specials!…read more great spot, HUGE portions. keep that in mind, please share with your guests. everything is reasonably priced too. good service. for an app we got the chicken Sambusa. this was good, but i wanted more! spice level - be careful. they also give plenty of Injera for the table to share, besides what your food is served on. end or begin your meal with one of the teas. they will not disaapoint.

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    Ghenet Brooklyn - Veggie platter for 3. More than enough and amazingly delcicious.  Outstanding injera.

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    Veggie platter for 3. More than enough and amazingly delcicious. Outstanding injera.

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    Cafe Rue Dix

    4.0(483 reviews)
    2.3 miCrown Heights
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    I ordered take out from here and the Senagalese flavors did not disappoint. I ordered the thiebou…read morejen which is my favorite Senegalese fish and it was really good. I also got a side of the onion confit which is typically served with the yassa and it was also really good on the jollof rice. I got it delivered and it was hot and as ordered. I'll definitely make sure to get food from here whenever Im in the area since I cant regularly get Senagalese food at home.

    The good: - food is INCREDIBLY delicious, like out of this…read moreworld good. We tried the beef empanadas and mushroom croquettes for apps, dibi senegal (grilled lamb chops with rice and plantains) and the mafe (peanut stew with beef)-- nothing was left on our plates at the end. The things that can be improved: - the service was quite chaotic- we had made this reservation days in advance and were seated and had already placed our order for appetizers (or so we thought) when the waiter regretted to inform us that we'd have to be moved to a different table. The table we were moved to was right in the middle of the restaurant but by the door and it felt like we were being bumped into all night - as it turns out, the waiter moved us but never did place our appetizer order. So we waited, and waited, and no food came. They even served a table who came in after us! We did find it super strange but figured maybe our food was taking longer? Anyway eventually the waiter realized what happened and came over to take our order for the apps and also our entree (as at this point we had been seated closer to 45 mins). He also offered us each a free drink "on the house" if we wanted as an apology for the wait. Two of the three of us took him up on the offer and ordered two mocktails. As it turns out, at the end of the night when we got the bill, both of these mocktails were added on to our bill, despite what we were told that they'd be "on the house" - my friend ordered a dish to go - which she wanted to take for her mom- and they forgot to add it to the bill or place the order so at the end of the night my friend had to leave empty handed and disappoint her mom who was very excited to try the dish. Overall: The food is phenomenal. The service can be significantly improved.

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    Buka - Goat Stew, Egusi, Pounded Yams. Soooooo delicioussssss

    Buka

    3.0(307 reviews)
    2.0 miClinton Hill, Bedford Stuyvesant
    $$

    The food I ordered was ok !! I love the agusi but the mixed meat was a bit under cook for me ..read more

    DO NOT EAT HERE! I wish I could give this place 0 stars! I ordered the ​family deal , Egusi ​and…read moreginger juice. The food is nasty, undercooked and flavorless! First thing- The family deal states that it feeds a family of 4 (which is a complete lie because it feeds 1 person!) and comes with all of these things. My order was missing the jollof rice, suya, puff puff, and the 2 sides of spinach! Second thing- They lied and said that the fish is Tilapia fish but it is NOT!!! The fish that they used is cheap and nasty Swai fish. It has a completely different taste from Tilapia fish as it is fishy tasting with a really soft soft texture. The "Tilapia ​" was disgusting! It was flavorless and barely cooked. Third thing- The ​Egusi was the worst that I ever had in my life! It did not even taste like egusi! There was no maggi, crayfish, or flavors added and it was drenched in palm oil. They also did not cook the Egusi all the way through and it had huge huge chunks in it. Fourth thing- The sauce or "stew" that they put on this fish was also terrible as well! I completely wasted $70 on this restaurant! I would NOT recommend ever buying anything from this restaurant. They lied about the portion size and what came with the meal and the food is gross! I don't know how this restaurant is in operation. I'm not even sure if the people who made this food is Nigerian because none of this food tasted right! DO NOT ORDER FROM HERE! You've been warned!!!! BTW - I threw everything in the trash! Disgusting I made this purchase on Uber

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    Buka - Mixed Meat with Egusi & Pounded yam

    Mixed Meat with Egusi & Pounded yam

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    Awash Brooklyn - ethiopian - Updated May 2026

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