Salome

Posted on 2006/04/14 by .

Salome, 900 U Street NW, Washington, DC, 202-518-5493 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window)
They are known for their home-made injera, or bread. Right now it is under reconstruction.

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Etete

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Etete, 1942 9th Street NW, Washington, DC, 202-232-7600 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Washingtonian | WaPo | City Paper | food-plan | Don Rockwell | Hill Rag]
By far the “nicest” and most upscale of the 9th Street places. This is where you should bring your mother. They also have a few pastas on the menu. Excellent vegetarian dishes.

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Abiti

Posted on 2006/04/14 by .

Abiti, 1909 9th Street NW, Washington, DC, 202-328-2223 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [WaPo | City Paper]
CLOSED
Another from 9th Street. The lentils or split peas (Shiro) are the specialty. In fact they are the best I have ever had, anywhere, in any cuisine. The kitfo is first-rate as well. This is perhaps not the most versatile Ethiopian place, but it is one of the best. Note that all the seats are low-lying, and require you to bend over your food. I don’t mind but some might.

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Queen Makeda

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Queen Makeda, web site, 1917 9th Street NW, Washington DC, 202-232-5665 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [WaPo | City Paper | Don Rockwell]
Matt Yglesias likes this one. They are well-known for their catering.

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Axum

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Axum, 1936 9th Street NW, Washington, DC, 202-387-0765 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [WaPo | City Paper | Yelp]
Another good pick on the 9th Street row.

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Sodere – Closed

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Sodere, web site, 1930 9th St NW, Washington, DC, just north of T Street, 202-234-2425 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Don Rockwell]
Closed. A Taste of Carolina, serving southern food, is there now: web site. See the Ethiopian category for other suggestions.
An excellent Ethiopian restaurant in the 9th St. row, just south of T. This corner is the center of the Ethiopian community. Competition is stiff, but this is perhaps the best all-purpose place, even if not my favorite in any particular area. Their sauces are especially good.

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Dukem Ethiopian Market

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Dukem Ethiopian Market, web site, 1114 U Street NW, Washington, DC, south side of the street, looks like a Deli or a food mart. (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Washingtonian | WaPo | City Paper | Don Rockwell | openlist | Yelp ]
Formerly the best Ethiopian food around, but their larger size has made them shakier (go to Rome for the very best). It remains good, but is no longer just mama’s home cooking. Get the Foul (pronounced “fool”) for breakfast (crushed fava beans, garnished with fresh onion, jalapeno pepper, sour cream, and fresh tomatoes). I love the fish too. Good tripe.

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Meskerem

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Meskerem, web site, 2434 18th Street NW, Washington, DC, 202-462-4100 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Washingtonian | WaPo | City Paper | food-plan | Don Rockwell | openlist | Yelp | Gayot]
The best known Ethiopian place in the area, but there is no longer any reason to go here.
Washington is very strong in the area of Ethiopian food, so most of the places are recommended. The less refined places tend to have spicier food, and I prefer those to Meskerem; you can pretty much pick one randomly. But Meskerem is where most of us started.

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Reston Kabob

Posted on 2006/04/12 by .

Reston Kabob, web site, 11844 Sunrise Valley Drive, # A, Reston, VA, 20191 703-390-9070, near the International Center (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Yelp]
Maybe this is not even Egyptian, but they have kabobs, recommended by a reader.

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Sphinx Cafe

Posted on 2006/04/12 by .

Sphinx Cafe, 137 Spring Street, Herndon, VA, Sunset Park industrial strip mall, 703-464-0001 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Observer Online | Times Community | Yelp | Gayot]
This is a good strip mall, so this place has potential. I have yet to go. They have Persian and Lebanese dishes as well.

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