Came here on a Saturday for a party of 2 around 5:30 PM. We were seated immediately. The ambience was very nice cozy and had very nice decorations. The staff were very nice and helped explain the menu to us. The staff were REALLY good with filling up our waters! For appetizer we ordered the vegetable sambusa and for the main course we ordered the meat combo. The sambusa was very delicious. It had a good texture, (flaky like a croissant) and the inside was very creamy, and had almost like an eggplant taste. For our main course (meat combo), I would say that out of all the choices given only the special tibs, and the Miser (lentils) were very delicious. They both had a good flavor and texture. Everything else was ok. The collard greens and split peas had no flavor, and the split peas were not cooked enough (they were still a little hard). The Dora wat (the chicken) and Tibs wat were in a dark sauce that had no balance with any other flavor. It almost tasted like they used a dark chipotle seasoning or smoked paprika. The lamb had too much of an earthy flavor, which made it hard to eat. The cheese given was good. It was almost like cottage cheese, but a little sweeter and the Injera bread is very delicious. We came to the conclusion that they don't give too much food and the injera is what fills you up but overall everything was tasty and we would go back and give it another try but just get other dishes. read more

This is my first time having Ethiopian food so I honestly didn't know what to expect. My thoughts: 1. I like the overall vibes of the restaurant. The painting on the walls were amazing and the lighting was awesome. Creates a nice laid back relaxing mood with great afro music playing in the background. 2. The waiters were attentive and friendly and give some good recommendations. 3. I had the honey wine which had a sweet taste but not too overpowering. But this drink is a creeper! I recommend it. 4. The injera. Very interesting taste of a spongy type of bread. I enjoyed using my hands to eat it with my meal. 5. They are very friendly to vegans! 6. They have good combos as well for groups or if sharing food. Which is a plus! I would definitely try them again. I enjoyed my first Ethiopian gastronomic experience! read more

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Great food- easy to share, super tasty. We got the combo platter. Nothing was not delicious

Five years later, I'm still not sure that Ethiopian food is really my thing...but you know what is, increasingly? Awash. Here are some things I like about Awash: 1. The injera. As a caveman at heart, I love the practice of eating everything with my hands/this spongy flatbread, and Awash's injera is as good as it gets. Also, I love the idea of getting a whole host of colorful and flavorful items atop an edible plate. 2. Giving out gurshas left and right. A gursha is when you scoop up a portion of food and place it in the mouth of someone at the table. It's an act of friendship and unity, and I've found that it's better to let someone know before you give them a gursha otherwise you could just be mashing food into someone's face. Also fun, but not an act of unity if it's my wife. 3. It's so vegetarian/vegan friendly. It is probably a sign of personal growth, but I am no longer horrified by people that consume nothing but poor defenseless plants. I've even made some vegan friends, and Awash is a great place to take them. 4. Broadly, the combos. All I ever want is to eat all the things, and they give you all the things. 5. Specifically, the Awash chicken (I've found the beef to be dry on occasion, the chicken is better), the sambussas, and especially the Bunna martini they make with coffee and Kahlua. That thing is tasty as hell, if not the manliest thing to drink. Here is one thing I didn't love about my last visit to Awash. 1. There was a lady using the men's room when I went to go, so I had to wait. And honestly, I'm totally fine with that. They are single use bathrooms and there's no reason not to use the free one if the other is occupied. And lady, I don't even care if you have to poop in the men's room. But for the love of Pete, at least flush properly. Here are some things are still true: If you are particularly enamored of Ethiopian cuisine, you'll love Awash. If you've never had it, Awash is a great introduction. If you don't really like Ethiopian food, you probably shouldn't go, and you probably should've stopped reading this review a while back. But then again, I didn't really like Ethiopian food at first, and now I like Awash, so give it a try. read more

Tasty food with good portions. Helpful and friendly staff in a cheerful, spacious setting.

Very cute little space. Great food. Had the meat combo. It's more than enough food and shares easy and comes out to about $25 each. Don't get me started on the honey wine. Service was polite and down to business. Will come back. read more

We walked in on a Sunday and were seated immediately. The server was awesome--she brought waters over immediately and gave us her suggestions on what to order. We ordered 2 appetizers and 1 combo meal. The appetizers were amazing. I can't remember the name of both but the one with the cheese was nice and spicy. The main course was delicious--my one comment is that there didn't seem to be a good ratio between the vegetables and lentils and the injerah so the injerah tasted dry and didn't absorb too much of the flavor. Overall, I'm really glad we walked by this place and gave it a try! read more

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Absolutely great service. Food is amazing per usual. Really good idea for a date & it's also in a nice area.

As someone who has eaten Ethiopian food at many different locations, both in NY and outside of NY, this one is by far the worst from both a food quality perspective and a customer service perspective. Customer service: A joke. They overcharged my card on an order by $7, and when I told them that it was the wrong price and requested a refund, they told me that they were not allowed to issue refunds, even if they wrongfully charged. After this, I told them that I would just contact my card company and request a chargeback for the amount which was wrongfully charged ($7), then they began to berate me about how I don't support small businesses and how I'm the reason why it's so hard for businesses to be successful. Remember, they overcharged me, refused to refund me the money they overcharged, and then accuse me of preventing their businesses to thrive because I wanted them to fix their error. Food quality: Almost as disappointing as the way I was treated by them. THE FOOD WAS NOT AUTHENTIC! There was no traditional flavoring or quality present which every other Ethiopian restaurant has had where I ate from. There are definitely better options out there. read more

Finally dropped in after their B heath rating was overturned for an A. I really wanted to love this place - it's always packed, seems to attract regular locals, and the decor is beautiful. We shared a veggie platter, which was great (though some of it was cold) - however, 2 hours later, both of us were sick :( Might give this place another try when my stomach's ready again. read more

The service is great as soon as you walk in the door even on a slow weekday evening. I've been disappointed by restaurants that claim to be Ethiopian in the past, but this food was absolutely delicious and there was a nice vibe. Highly recommended. read more

Sunday, November 21, 2021 @ 5 p.m. Party of 2. Warmly welcomed and checked for ID and Vaxx Card We were seated toward the back. We ordered a Spicy Ginger Beer and The Meat Sampler. Spicy Ginger Beer is exactly as it is named. TASTY and STRONG. The meat platter was plentyfull...to say the least. It had multiple meat options as well as veggie options. Each item was well seasoned and had lots of flavor. The injera bread was warm, moist and delicious. And our beautiful server brought us more before we even asked. Service is very attentive, friendly, and courteous. Prices are very reasonable. Location is perfect because after that hearty meal you really need to walk some of it off. I highly recommend this place and will have to out it into out at least once a month rotation. read more

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Amazing Galentines day brunch experience at Awash. I was very happy to had such a lovely food experience with all my girlfriends. The ambience was super chill and our host was very friendly and helpful. We each ordered their spiced tea to begin with, and it was super flavorful and delicious. Smelled like Fall, so you can just imagine the beautiful aromas of the cinnamon and cloves and other spices in the tea. For our appetizer we ordered the veggie and the meat Sambusas. They were super delicious and flaky. Just perfectly seasoned and not too spicy. For our entree we ordered the 4 person combination platter, which was a mix of different veggies and we chose the chicken and lamb as our meat combinations to go with it. Because we had two pescatarians with us, we asked our host, if he could separate the meat from the veggies, and he did so very kindly. The food was divine and we are very happy to say that we will definitely be coming back to try more food there! Honestly I was very surprised at the B rating the restaurant has, because everything seemed very clean and neat to me. One thing that stood out to me was the beautiful paintings they had all around the restaurant. Overall a very fun time. Great food, drink, company, service and ambience, which for me is 5 stars read more

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Second time coming here, already looking forward to my next. We ordered the meat sampler for 2, which came with 1 beef dish, 1 lamb dish, and a huge chicken drumstick. The vegeterian sides included collard greens, a smoky lentil stew, and a small portion of stewed carrot and potatoes. I really enjoyed all the meat dishes but the chicken drumstick was a standout. Growing up I would eat a lot of homecooked drumsticks, but this is probably the first time I've had it at a restaurant outside of fried chicken. The sauce was very rich and reminded me of mole, and the meat was tender and flavorful. The beef tibs were stewed with tomatoes and very addicting. The lamb was mild but paired very well with injera. Overall the food and service were both excellent. I'm excited to come back and try more dishes. read more

Awash Brooklyn - beef tibs and yogurt dip (meat sampler) - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Came here for an early dinner and so glad we did. The ambiance is so nice with a modern Brooklyn yet traditional Ethiopian vibe. I got the spiced tea without sugar and it was perfect for a cool evening. We shared the vegetarian Ethiopian combo platter and while it was filling, we felt it was a little bland for us. We asked for the hot pepper spice and once we sprinkled that over it was perfect. The service is great and so glad it's in the neighborhood. read more

Awash Brooklyn - Veggie Combo for 2 - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Tried Awash on a Friday evening and was told wait time would be 45 mins-1 hour. There's no specific host when you enter who takes your name down so we told the waitress to please text us once a table is ready. We saw the party before us do this and followed suit. We didn't mind the wait and went to some near by bars. Fast forward to 1 hr+ and there was no call unfortunately. We decided to still go back and came across some angry ppl on line who were told there may be no injera left?! LOL we still waited a few mins while the others left and we're finally seated. That was 1.5 hrs later! I was upset at first but the food was well worth it and our waitress was kind. There was certainly injera left for our meal as well =) read more

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

So I had a great time a Awash. The vibes are amazing and the people cool. I went for an event so I didn't get to try all I wanted. I def be back to try the other things in the menu. I loved the Sambusa with chicken... it's great fried flaky-ness... on point. Other than that I tried the collard greens wrapped in Injera. I didn't like it.... This was my 1st Ethiopian food experience so I didn't know it would be cold. It was such a surprise lol The next two Injera wrapped items I were great! Lentils and beets (I think it was beets) by then I gotta we prepared for cold. The avocado snack was the perfect starter Looking forward to going back and trying the food the way it was meant to be eaten. And the other options like the Lamb read more

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Dined indoors on a Sunday evening. While food and spiced tea always meets expectation, the condition of the restrooms is surprisingly appalling. Dimmed light fixtures, no mirror at sink and overall bathroom condition brings down the overall appeal of this restaurant. Changing light bulbs and placing a sign for light switch would do wonders for creepy un-kept bathrooms. read more

Went here to celebrate a birthday and to try a new cuisine; the restaurant is pretty and the servers are attentive. The vegetarian curries are delicious and they are thin in terms of consistency but they are what I enjoyed most - lots of flavor. The sourdough bread injera was not for me and my boyfriend, the sour taste did not mesh well with the curries or by itself and was just not for our tastebuds. The meat curries are slightly sweet which was not expected, but they taste good, not better than the vegetarian ones however. I personally like the lentils the most. The combo platter was more than enough for two people and it was truly delicious. I would absolutely try more from this restaurant, but I know now what I like and dislike about it. Fair prices and definitely worth trying. read more

Awash Brooklyn - Create Your Own Combo platter for 2 - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I've had lots of Ethiopian food over time, and although I'm west African, I definitely know good Ethiopian food. I ended up getting the combination platter with tibs (sautéed beef), yatakilt alicha (cabbage, carrots, potato), key sir (beet stew), misir wot (lentils), and doro wat (chicken stew). I think the tibs were the best part of my meal. They were very tender and flavorful. The doro wat was great as well, and I was pleased to have a nice piece of juicy chicken. All of the other vegetarian stews were okay, they were just lacking in flavor. They did run out of fasolia (green beans, carrots) and I was pretty disappointed about that since it's one of my favorite vegan Ethiopian dishes. I also tried the authentic honey wine for the first time, which I thought was really good! I wish there was an option to add the kitfo to the combination platter because I was really feeling adventurous that day and ready to try the raw beef, but maybe next time I'll try it! The service was great - the waitresses were very attentive and always checked in on us. If I could, I would rate this restaurant a 4.5/5. Not too bad of a place at all! read more

Awash Brooklyn - Combination platter for 1 - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

A perfect place to eat when your appetite is low in the summer. So light and delicious. I like to order the vegan sampler because I get to try different flavors at the same time. They now have a nice outdoor seating too, which makes me feel safer eating out. I was very happy to be able to come back to this spot after the long period of not eating out last year due to the pandemic. read more

Awash Brooklyn - Veggie Combo for 2 people - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

don't really think Ethiopian food is my thing so don't think its really fair of me to make any assessment of the food, but oh well just a quick disclaimer i guess, my opinion shouldn't really matter. stepped in and was taken aback by the hip and cool vibe that this place had, scattered along the restaurant were these really cool african art pieces while still giving a uber hipster brooklyn vibe off, really nice spot for a chill night out. that being said food was just okay, i ordered the injera bread to start as an appetizer, bread was too sour and spoungy for my taste and the chilli and spices they used to fill the bread tasted incredibly earthy and minerally, basically it was bread with spices that really did not appeal to my palate. for the main dish i got the meat combo, which again was just okay, the same spice they used for the injera bread they used again for some of the meat and lentils on the plate and with the vegetables they mixed it up some, but overall just nothing here really stood out to me. hate that this was my first ethopian experience........really wish there was an expert to guide me on what to order based on my palate.....but oh well can't win them all....this is still a really nice place for dinner and drinks read more

Awash Brooklyn - Injera bread app - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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My first time having Ethiopian food was a pleasant one. Got the meat platter and dug right in. Drinks were really good too. Also they have a really nice and intimate set up read more

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

Love love Awash and this review is for deliveey though dining-in has wonderful service and clean stylish ambience. Awash delivery was quick and my order was for a veggie combo and meat combo. The veggies included atkilt wot, gomen, mesir wot, kik alicha, and beet salad. Our meat was a bold and flavorful beef tibs that was still tender and perfectly seasoned. Taste and flavor are excellent here and every dish was cooked with ideal texture without sacrificing the vegetable. For instance akilt wot had soft cabbage and soft firm carrots and weren't disintegrated to mush. The only one star minor thought is that they didn't fill the containers of each vegetable or meat. The delivery portion did seem less than usual dine in experience and of course, I want more of their food because it's ultimately delicious and satisfying. My partner and I decided two combos weren't enough for two people, so this trick has now worked and might make us buy more for next time! lol. read more

Great service and I was seated very quickly. It's got darker lighting at night which lends itself to being a nice spot to grab dinner with friends or a date before heading out for a night of drinks and fun! It was my first time having Ethiopian food and I wasn't disappointed at all! The portions are generous and chances are you'll have a bit to take home if you want! The meats are seasoned very well and have a very rich taste to them which is balanced out by soft and fluffy injera-- which are also amazing for soaking up all those tasty bits at the end! read more

Awash Brooklyn - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

2 waiters and it took an hour and a half to bring my food out.. this restaurant is THE WORST to get food from. You have to remind them to even bring your drinks out read more

Had a wonderful Christmas Eve dinner at Awash Brooklyn with my wife. We started with something new to is the kategna which was fried/toasted injera spread with cheese. We usually just get Tim Tim fit fit but changed it up and we are sure happy we did. Came out piping hot and had just enough spice to make you feel it without feeling like the spice overpowers the flavor. We then had our main course which was served promptly. We had the vegetarian combo for two and the lamb cooked in butter sauce. For the vegetarian combo we ordered all the lentil dishes with gomen and string beans. The gomen was sufficient but the string beans and lentils were amazing. The lamb is served on the bone so please be aware of this before ordering but the meat just dropped off as you ate it. The service here was amazing. Very attentive and continued to fill our water as it needed and provided injera before we asked for more. The restaurant is beautiful with a great ambiance. Beautiful photos around the restaurant and a beautiful full bar. A+ food with great service and very nice atmosphere makes this a winner even if you never had Ethiopian food before. This is definitely the place to try it. And if you love it this is the place to eat it in Brooklyn. It is now our new favorite Ethiopian spot in New York. read more

Off the hook! Prior to Awash, I've never had Ethiopian food. In fact, I didn't even have an idea about it. But now I understand what I've been missing for so many years. It's kind of hard to explain the food. It's simple and complex, it's sweet and spicy, it's soft and firm. It's all of that and it's delicious. We ordered a lot. And it was all good. The Sambusa was hot, crispy and flakey. The Doro Wat was the perfect blend of flavor and heat. The Awash chicken was delicious. But the star of the meal was the Goden Tips (shouts to the staff for the recommendation). It was just perfect; and if there is one thing to get there, then this was it. As a side note, I was surprised by how many of the ingredients were similar to what people in Eastern Europe would be familiar with (Beets, cabbage, potatoes). Anyways, broaden your horizons. Check this place out. read more

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SO GOOD! My roommate and I shared the vegetarian platter for two and had leftover for days after. The beer and cocktail selection was great and the overall ambiance of the location is very inviting. The real star of the show for us was the Sambusa appetizer - sooo delicious. read more

Awash Brooklyn - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This is one of my favorite restaurants. I go there all the time. There is something calm and wonderful about the atmosphere. They have a bar as well. You just can't help but feel good when you eat here. The owners, Romeo and Milka, are one of the most wonderful couples I have ever known. They are such a genuinely good people and it shows in the environment that they created. The food is also a reflection of the love that they put into this place. This is one of my three main go to restaurants when I want to bring someone to a place that will truly impress them. It is the only one of them in Brooklyn. I am vegetarian, so I order the vegetarian combo. I also adore the vegetable sambusa with its lovely spicy sauce, like an interesting and superior interpretation of a samosa. This was also one of my mothers favorite restaurants. I often took her there, and she loved the food, but loved the owners even more. Try the avocado salad, which is outstanding. The Katrina is another favorite of mine, bread rolled in spicy sauce, clears out the sinuses while tingling the tongue, a double win. If you haven't gone there, you absolutely must. They just opened a vegan version on Franklin Avenue called Ras, and I cannot wait to go. read more

After craving Ethiopian food for a few months, I am in a position a lot of 1st generation Habesha (Ethiopian/Eritrean) people find themselves in. Our parents make the authentic thing at home but we were not taught how to make it for ourselves, so there you have it. I have been in NY for half a year and away from the home cooked meals (insert sad face with tears here...and a tiny violin). So I ventured on Yelp to find a place with good food, good portions and good service, especially from trustworthy Yelpers (a lot of reviews, friends and pictures). This is where my dear search left me. Auto correct insisted I call it a "dear search" go figure. The place looks just like it does on the photos, very beautiful. Great location because it is right across the street from Cobble Cinemas and looks like a lot of nice places to explore in this area. My waiter was the best! He was Indian...his name sounded something like Query or Keeri (sorry for botching it up). I came with my daughter who just turned 5 and LOoooOoves attention. He was excellent in keeping her happy that I had to grab her from following him to the other tables lol. I was very impressed with how quickly he took my order and how quickly the food came out. I ordered the veggie combo so I was able to try five veggies! The food tasted great! Veggies were properly seasoned with the right textured injera to complement each flavor. I ate until I was stuffed and was looking forward to eating the rest for lunch the next day. I asked for the bill and a to go box but he didn't hear me ask for the box and it was already tossed. I was super sad so he offered to recreate what I had and I felt super relieved and happy. The epitome of excellent customer service. The busboy was awesome, joking with the little one about her obsession with the wet napkins and cleaning the chairs with them for her entertainment lol. Every interaction with everyone was positive. To sum it up, I highly recommend you give it a try. And yes, you can trust my review (Yelp Elite stamp). read more

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I've been to a few Ethiopian spots in BK and the city as well as the Awash in Harlem and this one never disappoints. Food is tasty, service is very good and it's a cute spot. Tip: their lemonade is yummy! They don't take reservations for small parties so be mindful. read more

Good Ethiopian food but not the best we have had. The ambiance was nice and friendly staff.

This place is literally my safe space. Come here if you want your life CHANGED. This place is a MUST EAT. I've been here 4x so far and can't wait to come back!!! read more

Awash Brooklyn - Special for 2 - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Been here so many times it's about time I wrote a review. One of my favorite spots in Brooklyn. When I don't know where to go, I go here and I know it will always be good. The staff will always be welcoming and the food always will be flavorful and healthy. I love the meat combos and the veggie combos. Lots of options here for vegetarians.Sambusas are really great too. Also highly recommend the mushroom tibs and beef tibs. Their Injera is the perfect consistency. Light fluffy yet substantial. The perfect carrier for all their lovely sauces and stews. Spice levels are perfect for my taste but can be made milder or spicier upon request. This place is great for sharing and introducing your friends to Ethiopian food. read more

Went here for outdoor dining with a few friends to celebrate the Ethiopian New Year. We ordered the doro wat, awash tibs, yebeg tibs, veggie sampler and a bunch of cocktails. The food was really good and the portion was large! We were five of us and all of us were stuffed and waltzing into a food coma by the end of it. Service was great too! Would definitely recommend! read more

Awash Brooklyn - Doro wat, awash tibs, yebeg tibs, and veggie sampler. - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Enjoying Ethiopian cuisine was the perfect way to finish a date that started with the amazing Black Panther movie. But fortunately you don't have to take a plane to Wakanda to experience incredible African culture. The mango drink my date ordered was refreshing and beautifully presented. The spiced tea's aromatic blend of cinnamon, cardamom and other spices was unexpectedly special. The Vegan Combo for two gave us a generous assortment of classic Ethiopian staples (berbere lentil stew, greens, potatoes and cabbage, etc) with the classic injere which makes everything better! We'll be back to enjoy being AWASH in friendly service and flavorfully satisfying dishes again! read more

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I've been to Awash a number of times. When it's good, it's great. For the price point, the food is excellent, the drinks are great, and the atmosphere is nice. So on a good night, it's a 5/5. The problem is when it's bad. I had the most infuriating dining experience of my life at Awash. On a Friday night with a restaurant empty except for three other patrons, it took 20 minutes for our drinks to be served (most of that 20 minutes watching the bartenders chat and use their phones, right in front of us, and showing no urgency until we complained about the lack of drinks). Bartenders and wait staff were rude and chose not to communicate. At the end of our dinner, we waited another 20 minutes to get our check, and asked three times in a row for our check... at which point the manager came out to tell us, finally, that (1) their computer POS system was down for the entire dinner service and they could take cash only, and (2) their ATM was out of cash. I had go to four different bodegas to find a working ATM five blocks away. And when I got back, they still hadn't given a check. They finally gave us a scrap of paper with our total jotted down in Sharpie. If I could, I'd give this experience a 0/5. Again, every time I had gone to Awash before, it had been great. But this one visit destroyed almost all good will I had for the restaurant before, and I'm very hesitant to ever go again. read more

I have always gone to the Upper West side location but decided to try this location since I had a Groupon. I have to say the food here its just as good. As appetizer I had the vegetable sambusa and the mushroom tibs. Both were really good but watch out for the spicy peppers in the mushroom tibs in case you are cant handle heat. My friend and I shared a combo which consist of Doro Wat chicken, beef tibs, Shiro (mushed chick peas) , yatakilt Alicha (potatoes with cabbage) and Gome (collard greens) The beef tibs, yatakilt alicha and Shiro were my favorites. I didn't like the Doro Wat had a weird medicine taste to it. read more

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I was meeting my daughter's boyfriend's mother for the first time. Where to go that we ALL could agree is good?? Here! It was here!! We all love Ethiopian and 4 out of the 5 at the dinner are vegan/vegetarian so this is the most obvious option. I had not been here yet, but my daughter and her BF love it. The food was absolutely fan-tas-tic!! We ordered Kategna to start off with and I ended up polite fighting with my son-in-law for the last pieces. I love him, but it was so flippin' delicious.... Then we ordered two vegan combos for the table (they feed 2 people each, so it was definitely enough for the 5 of us after appetizers). It was SO GOOD. Plus the owners are so incredibly sweet!! I cannot wait to go back! It was worth braving the arctic weather (thanks Lyft!!) to come here. read more