Abi Ethiopian - Washington DC

The food was outstanding, and the service was excellent. I highly recommend visiting this restaurant if you want to experience Ethiopian cuisine.

My family ordered six dishes, along with extra injera and dessert. The portions were generous, and the food was flavorful, fresh, and utterly delicious. We actually didn't need the extra injera because the main courses came with plenty. Although the wait was a bit longer than we anticipated, the owner kindly offered me a sambusa with sauce while I waited. He mentioned that he has been in business for 8-9 years in the DMV area, starting with a food truck on the National Mall, then moving to a storefront in Maryland, and now operating in DC for the past year. Shewa is definitely going to be our family's go-to spot for Ethiopian food in the neighborhood!

This is a small, unassuming place, but the Ethiopian cuisine is as good as many other Ethiopian restaurants in the city and is among the top fast casual options in the area. The owners are incredibly warm and friendly. Although the exterior may not be impressive, don't hesitate to try the food—it’s worth it!

I actually had never heard of this restaurant before. It was lunch time and we were famished and we googled to see if we can find an Ethiopian restaurant in the area. Shewa was only 7 minutes away! When we got there Ephrem greeted us with such warmth and sat us at our table.We looked at the menu and ordered the Fish Tibs and veggie combo and shiro, which was cooked and seasoned to perfection. Ephrem was so kind he even brought us complimentary sambusas to hold us up until our food came. the first thing we told him when we got there was how hungry we were):)The food was freshly made to order. It was delicious andthe portions were very generous.We felt so welcomed and cared for which made our dining experience even more enjoyable.We most definitely will go back, and we will bring friends and family to experience this hidden jem of a place and its delicious food.I almost forgot the deliciousComplimentary Ethiopian style spiced hot tea at the end of our meal.I wish I can give them a thousand stars.Vegetarian options: We tried shiro, gomen, alicha kik, which were all delicious

The staff was lovely. The food was delicious and reasonably priced. The perfect place to go for a wonderful leisurely meal. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! Highly recommend if you are not in a hurry.