One of many wonderful Ethiopian restaurants in the area. I do not remember dining here in person but have gotten delivery a few times and loved it. read more

I visited for the first time with a friend who's a fan on Ethiopian food. We both enjoyed the food, the staff was super kind and patient. I look forward to visiting again. read more

Rohobot Ethiopian Restaurant - Ethiopian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I used to work in the area and ate here often. The food was always packed with flavor, and I'm happy to say it still is! Veggie combo is fantastic, as are the tibs with awaze sauce, and when eaten together it's a truly magical experience. Tastiest Ethiopian food in Silver Spring, and believe me the competition is fierce. I've never had a bad meal here! Service is always friendly, although you might have to shout back if nobody is at the counter. The space is a bit narrow and cramped, the decor isn't the most elaborate, and the drinks are all bottled/canned, but honestly who cares given how delicious the food is. Maybe someday I'll remember to take pictures before I inhale the platter.... read more

Their Lamb is absolutely out of this world! Very tender and the side dishes were very good also

While Silver Spring has several Ethiopian restaurants, I decided to try here for dinner after reading several reviews about good pick-up orders. As the restaurant was quiet with a simple outdoor sign, I a little bit wondered whether this was the right place or opening. Anyway, my order was ready on time and still warm when eating it home. We got a veggie and beef combo, and the stews and toppings were wrapped with a lot of injera. The flavors of each item were pretty solid. The yellow peas and spicy lentils had great texture and went well with injera. It was my first time trying injera, which looked like spongy crape and tasted like sour bread. Tomato salad and collard greens were simple but refreshing. The biggest surprise was the portion, which was huge and could be easily shared with two people. read more

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Delicious - the veggie plate feels like 10 pounds. It's family owned and operated so what more could you really want. The man running the shop on that day was so kind and laughed when he gave me the plate - I really didn't expect the plate to have so much weight lol Ambiance is so so - but it feels like a safe haven for anyone who eats a good meal and a quiet moment enjoying Ethiopian solo or with friends or family. I would go back for sure! *will update with picture on my next visit* read more

Ordered a veggie combo for delivery, came with a generous portion size including an ample amount of extra njera. All items were great, my favorite was the spicy lentils but definitely not for those who can't tolerate spice. Beets, spinach and yellow lentils were more mild, and the dishes all complemented each other well in terms of flavor and taste. A tad salty for me and felt bloated afterwards, if you're OK with higher sodium content I'd take it up from 4 stars to 5... read more

Rohobot Ethiopian Restaurant - 4. Veggie Combo 5 items - Ethiopian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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It's a solid Ethopian food restaurant. The spicy stuff has some good heat and you get tons of food and tons of injera. I really enjoyed the tibs. I would order from here again. read more

Amazing food. Great portions. Friendly service. Highly recommend the lamb tibs and doro wot.

I've ordered delivery (through doordash) twice from here now and both times the food was great. The items are always packed well. The food is so flavorful and yummy. They give plenty of injera bread too. I've gotten the yawaze tibs, which are delicious. I've also gotten the side of lentil sambusa which is also super flavorful and yummy. My boyfriend has gotten dullet and loved it. He liked it so much that the first time he ordered it he told me to make sure we remember this place so he can keep getting it. You also get a lot of food. I don't know how in person service is, but for delivery my experience has consistently been good. You also get a free can drink with meals, which isn't even stated on doordash, so that was a pleasant surprise. read more

Rohobot Ethiopian Restaurant - The 11. Lentil Sambusao - Ethiopian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I've been coming to Rohobot Ethiopian Restaurant every Sunday for the past 3 months, and it has become my favorite spot! Today I tried the special kitfo, and it was absolutely amazing so fresh, flavorful, and authentic. Every visit has been consistent and enjoyable. Highly recommend this place to anyone who loves true Ethiopian food! read more

Delicious traditional Ethiopian fare with generous portions! With such a modest storefront, you would look past stopping by this great local family-run small business. BUTTTT, please be advised to not do so.....because you would be missing out on some of the best Ethiopian cuisine and meals in the entire DMV! Rohobot Ethiopian Restaurant is a gem. The food here is so fresh, flavorful, well-balanced in spices and simply put....Delicious!! I've been here twice now and have not experience a bad meal yet. The owners and chef are very friendly and are eager to help cater a meal or tone down the spices to your liking. My go to here is no doubt...the Beef Tibs (#21. Yawaze Tibs). This dish is full of flavor and the portions are generous. Definitely enough to share or spare for another day as leftovers. Tender cuts of beef are cooked in clarified herb butter, then simmered-down and stewed in onions, tomato, garlic, berbere spices & jalapeño. It is served with a generous portion of injera and a side of tomato salad. No fork needed....You just break off a piece of injera and it's an all hands, stuff your face, lick your fingers experience from there. The veggie combo entree is another favorite at this restaurant for me...and a winner! The balanced, affordable platter is a blessing to those who have difficulty deciding what to order, and to others who want to sample a good fraction of an unfamiliar menu. It's made up of a mix of vegan curries, lentils, greens, chopped and stewed vegetables served on a plate of injera. The colors of fresh veggies and brightness almost make you not want to eat it because it looks like a piece of art. :) They serve many other variations of Ethiopian cuisine and veggie dishes, but it's the Tibs for me. Haven't had Tibs better anywhere else than this place around the DMV. In all great food and friendly service. Great price point and portions as well, compared to some of the neighboring Ethiopian restaurants in the same vicinity. Give this place a try, when craving some good authentic Ethiopian cooking! You will not be disappointed. read more

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Got a veggie combo via Grub Hub delivery last night and two things earn my five star review: the portions! This was the largest portioned veg platter I've ever received from an ethio place and I've been to a few! Also, the food did not seem overly oily. The flavor was a bit more mild than other places, but I appreciated it nonetheless. I'll be back when I'm famished and able to eat for two... read more

Food was great!! I got Yawaze Tibs which are listed as spicy but the spice is quite mild. While I feel like more meat should have been included in the takeout box, the food was flavorful and very delicious, would order again. The service was somewhat slow so definitely anticipate a wait whether your dining in or taking out. The environment of the restaurant was very relaxed. read more

Rohobot Ethiopian Restaurant - 1. Yawaze Tibs - Ethiopian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I have never written a negative review of a restaurant before, but this was quite honestly the worst veggie combo I've ever had. It's 8:30, I haven't eaten all day, and I was looking forward to this meal. At this point the only silver lining I can find is being able to spare someone else this horrible experience. Literally every component was off: the injera was extremely sour and undercooked. the cabbage was undercooked, unseasoned, and swimming in oil. The beets were undercooked, unseasoned, and swimming in oil. The kik alicha (yellow lentils)? You guessed it...undercooked, unseasoned, swimming in oil. The greens were unseasoned and swimming in oil but, for a refreshing change, overcooked to an oily paste. The only non-oily component was the misir wot (red lentils), which were pretty much raw but seemed to have been seasoned with pure chili and salt, not berbere. Just so we're clear, I am not a picky eater--I can pretty much always find something to appreciate about a meal. And I love Ethiopian food. In my life, I've eaten many things that weren't to my taste out of politeness, but I couldn't eat more than a couple mouthfuls of each component of this combo because the greasiness made it challenging to want to swallow. The one component I did eat more of (the non-greasy misir wot) gave me stomach cramps...because the lentils were raw. Genuinely, what a shame. I don't want to tear down a local business, so please, go support local businesses by going to any other Ethiopian restaurant. Every other one I've frequented does an excellent veggie combo, and I truly cannot imagine any of the ones I haven't tried could be worse than this. read more

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*Updated review* I just want to say how much I love this place! I found them initially from Yelp and I'm so happy that I did! I previously gave a 4 star rating but after having been here several times since that review, they deserve 5 stars across the board, hence this updated review! They seem to be thriving even during this pandemic. Still no dining in, but they have many loyal customers (other than me) coming for take-out orders. They are very friendly and the food is amazing! The portions are generous! I place my order in ahead of time. I usually request the lega tibs (no onions) and they always honor my request. Also, I request extra injera and I get an entire container filled with injera and they barely charge anything extra! Thank you Rohobot! read more

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Ordered online. It was made fresh to order, came out steaming hot. The owner was so nice she offered a complimentary drink. I had ask in my order to include the spicy powder. She made sure to mention it as I picked it up. They gave plenty of injera as well, as you can see in the photo. HOWEVER, upon my second visit, read my con. Pros: -fresh -delious food -huge portions Cons: -miss or hit with customer service 3.5/5 overall rating -came back a second time. They were rude to customers waiting. Not addressing people who ordered online. A guy had to yell at him to get him to come out he kitchen. If I hadnt pre-ordered and came a little later than my selected time I would have waited behind 3-4 angry customers read more

Rohobot Ethiopian Restaurant - 27. Dereq Tibs - Ethiopian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This is so amazing best Ethiopian food in downtown silver spring I recommend you to come here

[Coronavirus review] The stay at home order-which allows you to leave home if you're going out to get food-inspired me to do something I don't normally do: Ethiopian takeout. I was concerned that it was the sort of cuisine not amenable to takeout, simply because the variety of stews and soft breads would likely turn into a muddled mess. I wasn't entirely wrong about that, but it was nonetheless a good experience that got me a flavor mix I can't make at home. This place was removed from downtown Silver Spring, just on the Maryland side of Eastern Avenue, and seemed well-prepared to do takeout business. It didn't look like much on the inside, but everyone was gloved and masked and I got my takeout order having paid online without having to touch anything. The good news about getting their veggie combo to go is the mentality is clearly to pack as much into a takeout container as it will hold without breaking. A pile of rolled injera sat dry atop the selection of lentils and vegetables, a pile I wasn't quite able to finish, perhaps because I also ordered a lentil sambusa, which was tasty. The veggie combo gave a real variety of tastes: a strong ginger note in the sautéed cabbage, a heavy dose of chili powder in one lentil preparation, and the heat of fresh jalapeños in the salad. The bottom injera did get rather soggy, but overall it was what I'd hoped for, both in convenience and taste. read more

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WOW WOW WOW!! When I can impress my brother from another mother living on the other side of the world - it deserves the WOW! So I think I ordered their fish gullash 6-7 times so far (in the span of 1 month). It comes with so much injera (the "spongy bread") and I love that you can just DIG IN - NO utensils needed because you just pick it all up with the injera!! The veggie platter is also a sure bet - there are SO many varieties of veggies in that platter! And they include beets - I really like beets. But if I had to pick one, it would be the fish gullash. I do have a palate that is super partial toward spicy and sour - it has a little bit of that, but it's my favorite thing here. I've also had the yawaze tibs and the lamb (for the group) - both really knocked it out of the park. If you get one thing: get the fish gullash If you want diversity: veggie platter/combo Beef tibs seems to always be quite the safe bet You get a lot of food!! One of these trays is 2 meals (AT LEAST) for me. And you get a drink with your order (it's a canned soda or bottle of water). Order on the phone ahead has worked really nicely for me - I always do try to give them 10-15 min more than what they quote you. But it's like their sign - fast food ain't good, and good food ain't fast. Be patient and your belly will thank you for it. read more

My favourite! The food is absolutely delicious. I have celiac disease and cannot eat out most places. The Teff gluten-free injera is the best! I have never gotten cross contaminated eating here, and truly loved every meal. I highly recommend for everyone, but especially those with allergies, or food intolerance. Thank you so much. read more

Excellent flavors on the meat dishes! The spices on the ground meat were tasty and interesting. I'll have to try their veggie items next time. read more

Rohobot Ethiopian Restaurant - Ethiopian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I had terrible terrible yawaze ribs yesterday , no sauce , dry , inedibly chewy, and made my stomach upset. I used to come here every so once in a while , and this is the second flop. I ended up having to throw away yesterdays food so paying was just a donation , smh, never coming here again read more

Definitely a take-out sorta place, but great food. I stopped in here randomly for dinner, and couldn't have been happier with the food. The food was delicious (easily some of the best in the DMV), and we got a LOT for our money - you will definitely leave here full. The caveat: this place really doesn't seem to be made for eat-in, even though it has tables inside. The server was nice but clearly had an extremely limited understanding of English, which made ordering a bit tough. Table service was nonexistent - our waters were just kinda bottles of water, and we were more or less on our own the entire time. Moreover, our bill came, and it was DOUBLE what it should have been - an innocent mistake (I hope), but still kinda a bad look. read more

Delicious food and generous portions for a reasonable price--we absolutely will keep going back! I got the timatim fitfit (surprisingly addicting and refreshing), the large veggie combo (everything was cooked perfectly), the misir watt (deliciously spicy), and a lentil sambusa. Everything was ready for pick-up quickly, and was flavorful, well-spiced, and delicious. We'll go back again and again! read more

I just got an online order from this place and I'm truly impressed. I was on a hunt to find a good yetsom megib around the dmv area and honestly couldn't find one that I actually like . But this is my new favorite Ethiopian restaurant around the dmv. I got a 5 veggie combo and everything was good, the quantity was great and the food was not too spicy or too mild . It was perfect. read more

Solid food delivery partnership between Grubhub and this restaurant. I ordered the Lega tibs, boiled eggs, lentil sambusao, and mango juice. All excellent pairings and prepared well. Food came on time, and was still warm. read more

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The Lega tibs meal is amazing, the food is fresh and the injera was soooo good and tomatoes everything was 10/10!!!!

We've been faithful customers of Rohobot for quite some time. Which makes it difficult and disappointing to write this review. Our order tonight was off in every way possible. First and foremost, the containers were inappropriately packed with way more injera than the actual dishes which gives the impression of a dishonest business practice. Secondly, the injera was unusually sour/tart, it appears that they've swapped out most of the lamb dishes for beef (e.g. Alicia Wot), and have seemingly decreased the portions quite a bit (hence the increase in injera, I suspect). Not sure what's going on or the cause behind the sudden decrease in both quality and quantity yet increase in price but this is incredibly disappointing as Rohobot was our favorite Ethiopian restaurant. Now we'll have to return to Habesha Market or look elsewhere. read more

I love Ethiopian food, and this is my first time eating at this particular establishment. First, I ordered thru the Yelp app and it was delivered through Grubhub. Very smooth process. I ordered the vegetable platter (spicy red lentils, chickpeas, tomato salad, greens, and there were beets on the side, I didn't know I was getting beets haha.) and a vegetable sambusao to go on the side. The food was DELICIOUS. Very hot , order was accurate and arrived in a timely fashion. Everything was flavorful and colorful. I want one day to go and dine in so I can have the full dining experience, but just based off the flavors of the meal, you'll love it! If you're in the silver spring area, definitely give this place a try. read more

Rohobot Ethiopian Restaurant - 39. Veggie Combo - Ethiopian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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OMG! I was craving Tibs and this hit the spot! The flavor is sooooo good! I'm not really a fan of injera because it tastes slightly bitter to me but there's is t bitter at all. I ordered a side of rice because I eat mine with rice, you know, because I don't like injera but the rice was good too! And an nice portion! There's definitely enough food for me to eat twice! And the random can of ginger ale really made my day! I wasn't even expecting it! I'm happy and will order again for sure! read more

Rohobot Ethiopian Restaurant - 23. Lega Tibs - Ethiopian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I love Rohobot so much! Every time we travel to the area, we make sure to grab food from them. One time, we took about an hour detour (with traffic) on the way from Syracuse, NY, to Southern Virgina just to get their food. My favorite thing there is their beets and tomato salad. I always get the veggie combo with the beets. This time, we tried the Misto, and it was delicious as well. If I had to choose one of the meats from the Misto, it would be the Key Wot. Thank you for taking such great care of us, Rohobot! We look forward to ordering food from you guys again whenever we are in the area! P.S. I normally don't like beets, but their beets are to die for! read more

Love love love this restaurant. Great quality and generous portions for a reasonable price. Will definitely be eating here again soon. 10/10 highly recommend. read more

I absolutely love this place! This was the best Ethiopian food I have ever had and I have had a lot! I heard about this place from an article in the WaPo and I am glad I ordered from here. The Yawaze tibs were out if this world! It's the only time I've gotten any tibs and they've been in their own sauce. Normally they are like the Lega tibs which are seasoned but you would have to add sauce to it for extra flavor. Honestly, both tibs I mentioned were excellent but the Awaze was by far the favorite. The spicy lentils were also fantastic! We also really enjoyed the yellow peas and the carrots with cabbage. The whole meal was awesome and they even give you a spicy berbere sauce and powder to add flavor. Just make sure you also order extra injera because you will need it! read more

Everything was good including the presentation. The only criticism I have is that the injera was a little dry and the food was slightly under seasoned. read more

This is the best Ethiopian restaurant in/around Silver Spring. I can never eat at another Ethiopian restaurant because I have such undying loyalty to Rohobot. That said, I don't think I'd ever eat there in-person -- I've only ever gotten takeout and when I've been in the restaurant to pick it up it does not have the greatest ambience. But do not let that stop you! Go pick up or order out Rohobot! You will not find better. read more

Favorite most consistent Ethiopian restaurant and BEST injera in the DMV. Love the awaze tibbs and a great mix of vegetable sides. Rice with veggies also has the best seasoning, ask for spicy. Always have great service as well, very welcoming atmosphere and vibe. read more

Rohobot Ethiopian Restaurant - Awaze tibs and spicy veggie rice - Ethiopian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Delicious, flavorful, spicy, rich, amazingly satisfying Ethiopian food. The derek tibs and veggie platter are out of this world fantastic, and more than enough food for two--or even three!--people. We order delivery and it always arrives perfectly packaged (in recyclable containers, no less) and piping hot. They even throw in a few sodas, which is cute. If you're wondering if you need an extra order of injera, you do not--there is copious amounts provided with each dish, plus everything wrapped in injera, so you'll be in great shape for an entire meal. Fabulous food and definitely one of the best Ethiopian spots in the area. read more

What has happened to Rohobot??!!! Is it under new management? The food was always dependably hot and delicious, but my last two orders... Perhaps SOMEONE ELSE is doing the cooking. I'm going to be looking for another go to Ethiopian restaurant. The food was barely warm and (unbelievably) injera is extra $$. read more

Dined with a friend for lunch on a Saturday. The operation appeared to be a one man show. Although it took 45-60 minutes to get our food, when it did come out was absolutely delicious. The food tasted very fresh and spiced nicely - worth the wait. Most of the orders appeared to be going out the door via DoorDash, but the place was nice for dine in, if you have the time. On the positive side, my friend and I got to catch up without feeling rushed. read more