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Zenebech Injera
(Now Closed)Ethiopian Restaurant$$$$
U-Street, Washington
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Kaz K.October 25, 2015The "goden tibs" are beef short ribs that are baked where they almost seem fried, comes with the bone. Almost tastes like Chinese food. Delicious with the tomato salad and injera and sauce with it.
AnitaDecember 28, 2014Gorad-gorad is delicious, as is mixture of meat w/njera- great tomato salad too. Delicious, cheap, nice & quick service. Hole-in-the-wall. Get the Amber Beer!
Cameron WentkerMarch 2, 2015I came in around 4 PM on a Monday, hardly anybody there. Very quiet place, and big portions for the price. Try the Mehaberawi dish; 4 different vegetarian options and 4 meat options all in one.
Annie MDJune 2, 2015Wonderful spice, great portions and the owner told us when he thought we were ordering more than we could eat and spending too much money! I love honest places.- Amelia FriedmanSeptember 1, 2015Get the vegetable platter— super cheap and enough food for two. The Ethiopian beers are also really good and wonderfully inexpensive.
Gizem KJuly 31, 2015Great food and so filling. Get the chicken dish on the menu if you love spicy food
Erin HagartyJune 24, 2016The vegetarian combo is delicious. We supplemented with two meat dishes and had more than enough for 4 people.
Benjamin DoyleJune 10, 2015portions are very large. id recommend for 4 ppl getting 3 entrees - some are made with some bread inside them, so they fill you up
Boris ZilbermanAugust 16, 2013Best Ethiopian joint in town. Tiff injera the real deal. Kitfo and Gored Gored best in town as are the lamb tibs!
John StevensonMay 15, 2016This is my favorite Ethiopian place in DC. Sadly always crowded. Kitfo is amazing.
Awesome everything. Dont let the decor fool you, this might be the best ethiopian food in the city
Jon DaviesSeptember 17, 2016Vegetarian Combo is fantastic. Add a couple lentil sambusas and share with a friend
Vegetarian plate is super awesome. Enough food to split for two. And (at time of writing) only $11! Less oily like other Ethiopian places.
Matt SadlerMay 1, 2012While I've enjoyed friendly conversation with the staff, I've become a fan of takeout especially since they've finished the garden out front.
MichaelApril 28, 2012Incredible injera (best I've ever had) but the vegetarian combo could have been hotter in both temperature and spice.
Elisabeth NyangJuly 5, 2013Service is excellent and portions are generous. The kitfo is one of the best in DC.
Brian JengFebruary 15, 2015Popular Ethiopian eats, good veggie options. Fish dulet a surprising find
David RubinMarch 17, 2013Awaze ribs FTW. Wash it down with the Honey wine- definitely worth the price.
Sir Apollo TidmoreJanuary 30, 2012Vegetarian combo is heavenly. So warm and flavorful. Order two if you are a party of two or more.
Sebastian RiveraJanuary 30, 2012Amazing food! The vegetarian dish and spicy lab are outstanding!!! Great quality meal.
Marie Claire AMay 4, 2012For a super fun night. Order the honey wine! Tej. And say "amasaganlo" - thank u in Amharic!
hands down the best injera in the city and the best bang for your buck ethiopian
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- Mon–Sun
- 8:00 AM–11:00 PM
(202) 667-4700
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- 8.0
"The meat sampler plate is great to share! It comes with two vegetable sides and lots of injera. The home made spice tea was a welcome addition. Everything is made to order and service is great!"
Lucia Theresa - 7.2
"Enjoy the special beef tibs and the combination vegetarian platter for the full experience. Great place to go if you're new to Ethiopian food. Friendly, accommodating wait staff."
Pat Russo - 6.9
"We got veggie combo, lamb & fish as toppings. The bread, toppings (esp.fish!!) and overall experience we had was great! Don't forget to wash your hands before/afterwards ☝️"
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