Mimi's food is absolutely amazing! The homemade, delicious, healthy food is always incredible- truly unique and amazing! The flavors and spices are so tasty ... her food is truly mouth watering! She and her team are such lovely special people. It is always so special to see them and to eat her delicious food! read more

3.25 stars. From a pure flavor standpoint, Meski is actually quite good. Unfortunately, the Meski experience is balanced out by a number of flaws. Foe example, while the people who work at Meski are super friendly, the service is painstakingly slow. Furthermore, they were out of 1/2 their veggie menu, and the brown rice they advertised as an alternative to injera bread was unavailable. From a purely vegetarian standpoint, the selection was rather limited. Also, they don't give you numbers so you really need to pay attention to your order. The whole experience is really unsettling, and it's confusing enough that I almost parted with someone else's order multiple times. To the people who are saying this is a healthy experience, you have got to be kidding me. Sure, the board contains some vegetarian options, but all of the items I ordered were absolutely drenched in either oil (cabbage, spicy lentils) or salad dressing (salad). At least one item was heavily salted (spicy lentils). I get that they provide a salad option and a brown rice option, but let's not get carried away here and pretend this is super healthy. In fact, I would say it's borderline unhealthy, but at least you are getting a solid amount of vegetarian food. Basically, if you are vegetarian for religious/spiritual reasons, this is definitely a good truck to visit. If you are vegetarian for health reasons, not so much. Overall, I like their food, but I feel some of the positive reviews are the result of being misled that the customer is eating healthy food. Having said that, if they fix their service issues, this would likely be a 4 star review. read more

Today Meski did what my mother has failed at for the past 30+ years - got me to eat mushrooms. Portabellas, to be specific. The wonderful woman (owner, I think) convinced me to take a sample of their special along with my spicy lentils. It was fantastic. I still have issues with mushroom consistency, but these were delicious. Since my first review I've had the cabbage, spicy lentils, chickpeas, and now the mushrooms. It's all been amazing. One of these days I'm going to get the beef tibs, but it's hard to make that decision when the veggies are SO GOOD! read more

When I started working in Friendship Heights, I tweeted that we needed Ethiopian food. Meski's truck magically showed up. And I am happy she did. This is as close as you can get to restaurant-style Ethiopian food without the restaurant. I'm a huge fan of the doro tibs and miser wot (chicken and spicy lentil stew). And while the wait is often a few minutes, this is a smaller family operation without the glitz and marketing fanfare that the other trucks enjoy. They have a hand-written sign daily, limited quantity and while that might limit their availability, it also means that you don't get yesterday's food today. Yet, the food is flavorful but not Ethiopian-grade spicy and as a truck that sports "Ethiopia With A Twist," the twist is salad, less spice but still an authentic Ethiopian flavor experience. Meski loves her food too but is customer-focused. I've chatted with her about items I didn't like and she's listened. Most of her customers aren't Ethiopian, they're mostly white people so she has to find a balance (note: this happens at most Ethiopian restaurants). Ethiopian food is healthier than most American food but Ethiopians do use a lot of "niter kibbeh" butter in their meals (still healthier than McDonalds). And while I'm not a fan of the extra oil in the food from time to time, there's a reason. Keeping wot moist without the oil is nearly impossible (yes, I've cooked a few dishes at home and messed up many because they were too dry). At the end of the day, Meski is the highlight of my week and it makes me happy that an entrepreneurial Ethiopian saw my Tweet and delivered great food. I've eaten there every week since. And I know my food, I've been to Ethiopia three times and eaten the food of many regions. Meski's portions are massive and nothing like I got in Ethiopia. For $10-12, I get two meals. One for me and one for my Ethiopian-born daughter who knows Meski in name but loves her meal each week. That makes two of us thankful. read more

I love Ethiopian food, and while other Ethiopian trucks have impressed me before, none have impressed me like this one. As a person trying to live a healthy, balanced lifestyle, just the name of this truck really appealed to me. They live up to their name! I had the vegetarian combo with spicy lentils and the portobello mushrooms with spinach, which were both amazing. I am not usually a fan of mushrooms, but have been trying them more lately. These were delicious! They were perfectly cooked and seasoned, and tasted great with the spinach, onions, and peppers. With a vegetarian combo, you get your choice of 2 veggie entrees, complete with a delicious, fresh salad and the perfect portion of injera. I finished my lunch feeling satisfied and nourished. Other Ethiopian trucks will sometimes cook with too much oil and give you a lot of injera, which leaves me with a heavy feeling. Probably because the spongy bread soaked up all the oil and expanded in my stomach. Just a theory. I will definitely be back again to try the other dishes, vegetarian and otherwise. :) read more

This review is for the food truck. Love the concept - a modern take on Ethiopian food. Food is delicious and I wish the truck came round my office more often. One of my favorite DC food trucks... read more

Just had the chickpeas with rice and salad and it was incredible. Couldn't tear myself away... The flavor is so full but not spicy, great for someone like me. And they were just the nicest people, eager to share their delicious food. Try the cabbage as well, it's to die for! read more

Meski - Halfway through my meal. Utter perfection. And all vegan! - Food Trucks Near Me

Meski is now open in Tastemakers food hall in Brookland. I stumbled upon them today, and will surely be back. The famous food truck now has a brick and mortar stall. I have eaten quite a bit of Ethiopian food, and really enjoyed these flavors. The ground beef berbere stew with potatoes with the homemade injera was perfect. I can't wait to try some more of their dishes. Thanks for the great conversation Mimi! read more

I had my second experience eating at the Meski food truck this week and is was even better than the last. I'm thrilled to have a new locally owned food truck in Friendship Heights that has some character and fantastic food. It is especially good that all meals are prepared preservative free, free of artificial color, additives, and without hydrogenated oils. Not only is everything on the menu incredible, especially the doro tibs (chicken) and all the vegetables (cabbage, carrots, mushrooms, collards, spinach, other greens) but the service is impeccable. The Worku's, the owners take so much pride in her food and wants to make sure her customers are happy. She will even let you try any of the dishes you are considering. I try to avoid starchy foods and she was very happy to substitute rice for more salad. The salad dressing is also wonderful!! I haven't had a single entree or side dish that I haven't enjoyed. I look forward to going back soon and trying something else new. If you see this truck, trust me and give it a try. If you like ethnic food with real flavones and taste, you will be set! read more

Get the tibs. End of story. Beef is delicious, onions are perfect. Today there were green beans that were also very tasty. Service is awesome. read more

Meski's goes beyond the standard selection of Ethiopian food and nails it. They have traditional steak tibs and lentils, but then mix it up with a kale dish and vegetarian portobello tibs (those were my favorite). Also, their portions are large enough to share, and their people are super friendly. read more

I'm always happy when this truck comes by Friendship Heights. It means I'm going to get a good lunch. I usually get the Beef Tibs from them. I especially love the fact that they have the injera is little bit size squares just perfect for use with the food. Add a side and a salad for $12.00 and you have yourself a pretty filling meal. read more

I work in southwest Washington's lunch desert and until recently had resorted to bike-sharing across the mall for decent options. Fortunately, the Meski Ethiopian food truck sets up twice a week among the indistinguishable greasy fried chicken purveyors on E St between 3rd and 4th. I like Ethiopian a lot, but would ordinarily avoid it at lunch because it's usually very heavy. Meski, however, makes several great dishes that are light and flavorful and don't send me into a food coma. My favorite is the shiro, which is tangy and rich, with a slight tartness to it that I really enjoy. The red lentils are also very good. Each meal comes with a salad that's actually decent (ie not dry iceberg lettuce like most food trucks give you) and is topped with tomatoes that taste like tomatoes (imagine that!). Also, the folks who serve you are really kind, and I never wait more than a minute or two for my food. Mimi, the proprietress, is especially welcoming and appreciative of her clients. I'm generally skeptical of food trucks because the value is never quite there (someone needs to explain to me why trucks charge more than brick and mortar restaurants that have to pay rent). But Meski is definitely a deal. The vegetable platters are $7 ($8 for a combo), which is half of what you pay on ninth street for food of similar quality. I'm always grateful when I see Meski's white truck on E St and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a tasty, healthy meal. read more

Meski blew me away with the wonderful selection of food and fine dining quality in freshness, flavor and service. This Food Truck is a great addition to the Food Truck community in DC. I'm just glad that they often setup near my office in the Mall and SW area. A must visit when looking for other choices than the usual Food Truck cuisine! read more

Delicious Ethiopian and continental food. We are lucky to have Meski catering almost every day at our offices - it's delicious, healthy, and family-run. The women who run Meski are extremely professional and are amazing cooks - in addition to great Ethiopian food, they also make wonderful soups, pastas, and rice/vegetables/meats that they cater. I really cannot recommend Meski highly enough! read more

Wow. Amazing food truck fare and fantastic Ethiopian food. The cabbage was creamy without the usual acidic tang of your typical cabbage dish, and the lentils had such flavor that I've not had in better Indians restaurants. The injera, compared to my limited exposure, made me love injera for the first time. I can't wait for them to come back up to Friendship Heights. read more

Even though I love food trucks I rarely go to them because I feel like they have limited 'healthy' options. Today I did not have lunch packed though and saw that MeskiHealthy2Go was going to be by my office; the name alone sounded promising. I looked at their menu and the spicy lentils and chickpeas sounded right up my alley. I also liked that all meals were served with salad and rice or ijnera (Ethiopian flat bread). Well I gave it a try and was not disappointed, they even have a veggie combo plate that is two vegetarian entrees, salad and rice. The spicy lentils were the perfect spice and with some rice...yum! The salad was mixed up fresh when I ordered and was exactly what I wanted. The chickpeas were my least favorite but just because they didn't have the same flair as the lentils, still very tasty and fresh! $9 for everything and I am stuffed. Highly recommend you try Meski out if your looking for something healthy, fresh and filling. read more

Meski - Veggie combo with spicy lentils, chickpeas, rice and salad. Nom nom nom. - Food Trucks Near Me

We got catered lunch from Meski and it was great! The employees were very kind and the food was delicious! I think the bread freaked everyone out a bit (ha, it is basically a sponge with a sourdough taste. not bad, just different) but everything else was devoured. I was happy to have tried something new but probably won't have it again soon (maybe in a few months). It's also very vegan friendly! read more

We are lucky enough to have Meski catering our office cafeteria. Best Ethiopian in DC -- I don't go out for it any more!

I am having one of the best lunches I've had in a long time! I'd take a picture but it is almost gone. The fresh spinach and mushrooms was fantastic and so was the chickpeas. One of the ladies let me sample a taste of their chicken tibs and it was so very tasty. The ladies were super nice too. Great food, quick turn around and pleasant customer service. You can't ask for more than that. Can't wait to have their food again! Hope to see you guys around Friendship Heights more often!! read more

Wow !! The best food truck that parks in Friendship Heights . I usually pick up two vegi combo ( normally I am not a vegetarian, but they know how to infuse something as plain as cabbage with great flavor) and my biggest headache what veggies to choose. I especially look forward to spicy lentils and cabbage. The collard greens with huge chunks of mushrooms is my second. True fact , I even taught myself to cook lentils after trying them at the truck. read more

There are lots of good cooks, but every once in a while we find someone who has been gifted by the Gods, and that is Mimi, Mimi and her family prepare the Ethiopian food that they offer with such love and skill, that the result is astoundingly good. When I eat the food at MeskiHealthy2Go, I always ask, HOW does she do it? The flavor, and the variety are just so appealing and memorable. And this kind of food will never weigh you down. Love it! read more

I was delighted to learn that there was a new booth in Tastemakers that served Ethiopian food and I definitely wasn't disappointed when I tried Meski! The owner was also extremely nice and accommodating with my order (vegan platter with tofu added) and the meal was absolutely delicious - if you haven't tried Meski yet, you should! read more

The best Ethiopian food ever -- truck or not. Seriously, I love this food. I get so excited when this truck is outside my office. There are plenty of yummy Ethiopian restaurants and trucks in DC, but this one really is a step above. The vegetable dishes are very fresh and flavorful and really stand apart from the usual fare. The food is not overly heavy and comes with a salad, which is nice. The service is a delight. Check it out, you will see what I mean! read more

Meski is unbelievable! Not just the food, which was delicious in every single aspect, but also the service. The family feel is felt from the second you walk up to the truck until you leave. I work in a restaurant near to where they had parked one day and they bought my lunch for me! I don't know exactly why, but whatever the reason, I've never heard of anything like that done before by a food truck! OR restaurant for that matter... I truly get the vibe that they are an incredible family that knows how to make amazing food and are using this forum to get their food out to as many people as possible while showing the kids of the family a thing or two about hard work and working passionately about something you care about a lot. All in all a 5 star experience with 5 star food! read more

I have been following this truck over a year now and I am always amazed at the absolutely delicious home cooking from Mimi. Her dishes have a wonderful flavor that sets it above the rest. I know she puts a lot of love into what she does. I am a vegetarian but they also have delicious meat options. I've eaten from a lot of other trucks and she is definitely my favorite! Once you taste it, you will see it is of a much higher standard. It feels home cooked, very fresh and tasty. I have to say it is not only the best Ethiopian food but the best vegetarian food in my opinion and yes, I am picky about what I eat! And she does it all at a great price point! I highly recommend the Meski Healthy2go food truck! read more

Wow! The best testing fresh food with distinct flavor and excellent service I will definitely eat again and I highly recommend MesikiHealty2go. read more

Please excuse my spelling, I'm not Ethiopian...the injera was soft and had just the right springiness to it! What a great compliment to the fresh kale (looks like dinosaur kale to me) that was spiced well--strong enough to enjoy the spice, but it didn't overwhelm the kale. I switched my order from the lentils to the mushrooms after being given a sample. I'm not sure if it was the mild garlic or the hint of cardemom, but there is no doubt these mushrooms are fabulous. Served with a fresh sprightly little salad using dark greens I enjoyed the palate cleanser going back and forth between kale and the mushrooms. The enthusiasm for fresh food from this truck is catching and I'm sure I'll be back. read more

I don't post reviews often, but this was so good, I feel obligated. Vegan, healthy, not oily, and delicious. I had the spicy lentils and the chickpeas (with side salad). Appropriate portion size, and very friendly service. Worth the walk in the cold rain! read more

I am so glad to see this food truck getting good reviews on Yelp, they are definitely one of my favorites! The spicy lentils and beef tibs never leave me wanting, the injera is first-rate and the service is always great. I was surprised to hear that they don't even have a brick and mortar establishment, I just couldn't believe that delectable food came from a truck. read more

Not just good Ethiopian food from a truck -- good Ethiopian food period. I had tibs, lentils, and collard greens. Everything was well seasoned and delicious. They also give you the right balance of meat, vegetables, and injera (there are tons of vegetarian only options too). I hope this truck comes back to Gallery Place more often. read more

I ordered the spicy lentils and chickpeas with injera. I was extremely excited to try this truck given the reviews and because I love Ethiopian food. However, both dishes were drenched in oil. The oil actually covered my hands by the time I walked my food back to the office and was all over my salad. This is NOT healthy Ethiopian food and the amount of oil really took away from the flavor of the food. For the flavor, the spicy lentils overall were pretty good (except oily) and the chickpeas were fair. In short, I really miss fojols Ethiopian truck... read more

Feeling like I needed to eat more vegetables, I recently tried this truck. I got the veggie combo with lentils and chickpeas and chose the injera over the rice. Every component (including the salad) was delicious, and the quantity was generous. The price compares favorably to other food trucks, and the people are friendly and efficient. Since then, I've returned multiple times per week. The green beans and cabbage are good as well, but I like the lentils and chickpeas the best. read more

Food was good, but price was high given the small quantity. The injera was cut into small pieces which made it a little hard to eat.

My favorite! Meski's is not only the best Ethiopian food truck, it's the best food truck period! It might even be one of the better restaurants in the area. The food is delicious and healthy (and not oily), with plenty of options for vegans and vegetarians. My favorites are the spicy lentils, chickpeas, and the mushrooms with spinach. The injera, kale, and spicy mushrooms are also very good. The people (especially the woman who owns it) are super nice. She will offer you samples of anything and make sure you leave satisfied. High quality, fresh, and a good value. Don't miss it!! read more

I've gotten to know the food trucks frequenting Friendship Heights very well, and there are many that have great food, friendly, and hardworking folks, but Meski Healthy 2Go is the singe best food truck I've ever eaten at. Their ingredients are completely fresh. Everything that comes in the box is tasty, from the salad to the bread. Many trucks have side dishes that are kind of through aways-- just filler-- but their salads have fresh green lettuce and tasty dressing. The main dishes are just delicious. And the prices are quite reasonable. I don't know why these friendly ladies with such good values and good food aren't getting more business in their truck, but do yourself a favor and be really nourished by what they do. read more

Meski's food is divine. It is fresh and made with top quality ingredients. It is wonderfully and delicately spiced. I highly recommend her chickpeas and her lentils. I love Ethiopian food and have eaten at most of the restaurants in this area and can say hands down that Meski's is the best Ethiopian food in Washington, DC. read more

My favorite Ethiopian food truck by far. I eat a fair amount of Ethiopian and these guys have some of the better misir wot and habesha gomen I've had. I love when they have the portabello mushroom tibs although they don't always and they seem to sell out of them quickly. The injera is a very mild version, without a lot of tang. I wish more Ethiopian places in the area carried all teff versions, which are gluten free. read more

Mimi aims to pleased with her very good Ethiopian food. Highly recommended

Just the best, authentic ethiopian food truck out there. Great flavor, not burn-your-mouth-off spicy (yet spicy enough), great portions, and really customer focused. I asked about a particular dish that wasn't on the menu (curried chick peas), and she actually made it for me! She told me to come back in a few minutes, and voila. Now that's service! read more