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Enjera Restaurant

4.3 (653 reviews)
ModerateEthiopian, Eritrean
Closed • 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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Moderate noise
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Veggie Combo  Meat Lovers Combo
Tasnia H.

This is my second time trying Ethiopian food in the DMV and I will say this has probably been the best restaurant experience by far. The first restaurant I went to was in Admo while the food was good the portion sizes were laughable. Enjera in comparison will have you in all with how much food they provide. Not only is the food amazing the portion sizes are easily more than enough and it leaves you with a hefty take away box! There's ambient space upstairs where you're seated either by the window area or inside by the tables - when we went around noon on a Sunday it was easy to get seated! I will be revisiting this restaurant more frequently and doing a shared platter between the veggie platter and the meat platter. For a brunch with two combo shared between us and take a home plate it was around 35 per person !

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Mike R.

One of the best things about coming to the DC area is great Ethiopian food. I started with Katanga, and the Kibe used just gives it such a layer of fatty flavor to offset the Berbere spice and the beef. The Kitfo, cooked Medium Rare / Rare, was spectacular. The sour of the enjera and the spice of the lentils were a great pairing. I love great Ethiopian... and this is great ethiopian in a quaint little local restaurant with more than enough seating that you shouldn't ever really have a long wait.

Veggie Combo For 2 Zigni D Erho
Sofia Y.

Enjera was nothing short of an amazing experience! I love a restaurant that can mimic my mother's authentic cooking! We ordered the veggie platter and it was so flavorful and fresh. I really appreciated that they let you order sides of different wot (which most Ethiopian spots don't offer) such a nice touch! The portions were super generous too. We had leftovers for two days!

Meat Lovers Combo and Veggie Combo For 1
Caroline K.

WOWWWW does food get any better than this. I came here with a girlfriend, and we did the meat lovers for one and the veggie lovers for one, and this was plenty of food for 3-4 people! Each portion of the dish was so delicious! So flavorful and fresh. I am honestly amazed at how they make every single bit taste so good! The staff was attentive and friendly, and the restaurant had plenty of seating. The second you walk inside, you can smell just how good the food is going to be! Highly recommend coming here.

Injera
Sabrina C.

Whenever I'm in the DMV area I make my way to Enjera! Quick service, good flavors and an assortment of options. The staff are so attentive and kind ... parking is convenient and depending what you're up for, there are plenty of other spots close by to grab coffee, check out a local diner or live music.

Meat and veggie combos (all on same plate)
Vicky M.

Delicious food, friendly service, excellent overall! We had the meat combo and veggie combo (1 each) and it was enough for the 4 of us with a couple sambusas. We also really enjoyed the honey wine as well. Will definitely be back next time we are in town!

Vegan Sampler

Literally my favorite Ethiopian spot in the area. The veggie combo is always incredible and the service is quick!

Mixed meat and veggie platter
Jeff H.

I wanted to try this Ethiopian restaurant a couple of nights ago but was pretty full, but I'm glad I came back tonight! I asked for a meat lover platter with a veggie lovers platter mixed in. The food flavours and textures were astonishingly good, every bite was a taste explosion in a good way, I could tell what all the veggies were but they were excelllent! The margarita was spectacular as well.

Veggie Combo Platter for Two
Michael C.

Without a doubt, our favorite Ethiopian restaurant in all of Northern Virginia. We've been here dozens of times, but this is our first review to share news of this exceptional place. Decorated in culturally significant art and artifacts, it is a pleasant environment to enjoy and appreciate the food to come. While we typically mix-up our entrees the Veggie Combo is our go-to everytime we're here. Served on a bed of Injera (for those unfamiliar, it is sour fermented pancake-like flatbread with a spongy texture, made with teff flour), and accompanied by sides of rolled up Injera, the Combo for two has alicia (split pea stew seasoned with turmeric and ginger sauce), spicy lentils, collard greens, green beans and yellow split peas. This is a wonderful dish, and the Combo for two is quite filling. On our most recent trip we also added the Awaze Tibsi, which are very tender cubes of beef marinated with rosemary and adorned with onions, tomatoes and jalapenos. Spicy but amazing!

Teff Enjera (namesake bread)
Sergio F.

I joined some coworkers at Enjera for a quick dinner before returning home. Located in Arlington's Restaurant Row (and a quick walk from my hotel), the space looks like it was an old house converted to a restaurant. As a design professional, I like this adaptive reuse. In addition to a delicious meal, my dinner was actually an educational experience as this was my first time enjoying Eritrean cuisine. For the uninitiated, as I was myself, traditional Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisine is eaten essentially with your hand or rather with the Injera bread (the restaurant's namesake. In consistency and looks, it's almost like a pancake with a spongy & slightly sour texture. A lot of the dishes tend to be stews, and this bread is placed both on the bottom of the plate with the meat and stew on it as well as on the side where you pick your food. Thankfully for this first timer, they did provide utensils. as it were, embarrassingly for me, when I saw the plate of the Enjera bread first served, I thought that it was the napkin that I would put on my lap. Besides the bread, my chicken dish consisted of boiled eggs and chicken drumsticks covered with a deliciously spicy hot stew. This is what I started picking on first thinking it was shredded chicken. I appreciate my coworkers for pointing out where the chicken was lol this spicy marinade , gave my dish a deliciously well seasoned and spicy flavor. I did have to use the utensils for the chicken and the the egg. My portion was very generously served, and I loved the combination of flavors. I did love the cuisine to the point that I'll be keeping an eye out for this dish in Miami.

Veggie Combo For 2 with gluten free injera
Sophia M.

The veggie combo for two is cost effective and you get to try so many amazing things! All the veggie options are gluten free, so if you ask for gluten free injera, it's totally safe. Note: you will get the gluten free upcharge TWICE, $4 for the side and $4 for the injera on the plate. The server told us we ordered the last gluten free injera they had and it was only 6:30 pm, so note that it's possible they could run out. I tried calling earlier in the day but the call didn't go through. In terms of ambiance, it's a simple restaurant, not super cute but looks nice!

Meat Lovers Combo
Tan P.

I was really hoping for a memorable and delicious Ethiopian dinner, but my experience fell short of expectations. I visited on a Tuesday evening and did not have to wait for a table (no other customers present). The waitress was friendly and served us quickly. The restaurant was quiet, cozy, and dark. The food was okay, just a little too much heat (spice) and oil in the meal. The serving for 1 for the Meat Lovers combo was too much food for one person, wish they could offer a smaller sampler dinner entree.

Veggie Combo for 2 and Tibsi
Kathiana L.

Truly can't get enough of this place! From the service to the meal everything is top notch. Their doro wot, tibs, and veggie platters are 10/10. The next time you'd like to get Ethiopian in NoVA check out Enjra

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