Update: I wanted to update my rating because they responded very well to my review! I’m going to try again soon! My husband and I had the pleasure of eating here last night and we were extremely excited. We started out with lentil and beef sambusas (prefer lentil). It was so good and that sauce is very very well made with it, I’d buy that from a jar! Then we were conflicted and just decided to share the special which was a sampler of two meats and three vegetable dishes. Again, we preferred the lentils. The reason why we didn’t give all stars is because the beef in the Awaze Tibs was way too tough (my teeth are tender so I had to stop eating it and just ate everything around it) also the chicken also wasn’t as tender of the Doro Wat, also be careful of small bones in the sauce it comes with. Also we love the fermented bread of injura and we’ve eaten different kinds in D.C, Chicago and Atlanta - we felt it was too sour for us or tangy if that makes sense. It started to overtake everything you ate after a while. Still good but not our preference. I believe they are new and with some certain adjustments they will be amazing! Service was very good, she memorized everything. Also the atmosphere is quaint and just right! They have a sink just to wash your hands for your convenience. Pricing was adequate and the special is very inexpensive. We had no other issues! We will eat there again but maybe hesitant and just do their non-meat dishes. We’ve eaten at Goorsha, we don’t like them as much. We felt it a bit pricey for what they offer and also a bit pretentious. Give Abol a go this is obviously very subjective!
Abol Ethiopian Restaurant
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Update: I wanted to update my rating because they responded very well to my review! I’m going to try again soon! My husband and I had the pleasure of eating here last night and we were extremely excited. We started out with lentil and beef sambusas (prefer lentil). It was so good and that sauce is very very well made with it, I’d buy that from a jar! Then we were conflicted and just decided to share the special which was a sampler of two meats and three vegetable dishes. Again, we preferred the lentils. The reason why we didn’t give all stars is because the beef in the Awaze Tibs was way too tough (my teeth are tender so I had to stop eating it and just ate everything around it) also the chicken also wasn’t as tender of the Doro Wat, also be careful of small bones in the sauce it comes with. Also we love the fermented bread of injura and we’ve eaten different kinds in D.C, Chicago and Atlanta - we felt it was too sour for us or tangy if that makes sense. It started to overtake everything you ate after a while. Still good but not our preference. I believe they are new and with some certain adjustments they will be amazing! Service was very good, she memorized everything. Also the atmosphere is quaint and just right! They have a sink just to wash your hands for your convenience. Pricing was adequate and the special is very inexpensive. We had no other issues! We will eat there again but maybe hesitant and just do their non-meat dishes. We’ve eaten at Goorsha, we don’t like them as much. We felt it a bit pricey for what they offer and also a bit pretentious. Give Abol a go this is obviously very subjective!
Abol Ethiopian Restaurant: The Taste of True Ethiopia Wow, just wow. I had to write this review immediately because my experience at Abol Ethiopian Restaurant was genuinely incredible. The food is so delicious it’s unbelievable! I have tried Ethiopian food before, but this was the first time I felt like I was eating the real deal. This restaurant sets the standard for authenticity. Every dish, from the deeply flavorful stews to the fresh, tangy injera, felt crafted with passion and traditional expertise. I especially loved the sheer depth of flavor in the Key Wat (spicy beef stew) and the creamy, perfectly spiced texture of the Misir Wot (red lentils). The whole platter was a colorful, aromatic feast. If you are looking for an authentic culinary experience and crave truly delicious, complex flavors, you must visit Abol Ethiopian Restaurant. Stop searching—you've found the real Ethiopian food you've been hoping for! I can't wait to go back.
Abol Ethiopian Restaurant: The Taste of True Ethiopia Wow, just wow. I had to write this review immediately because my experience at Abol Ethiopian Restaurant was genuinely incredible. The food is so delicious it’s unbelievable! I have tried Ethiopian food before, but this was the first time I felt like I was eating the real deal. This restaurant sets the standard for authenticity. Every dish, from the deeply flavorful stews to the fresh, tangy injera, felt crafted with passion and traditional expertise. I especially loved the sheer depth of flavor in the Key Wat (spicy beef stew) and the creamy, perfectly spiced texture of the Misir Wot (red lentils). The whole platter was a colorful, aromatic feast. If you are looking for an authentic culinary experience and crave truly delicious, complex flavors, you must visit Abol Ethiopian Restaurant. Stop searching—you've found the real Ethiopian food you've been hoping for! I can't wait to go back.
I was visiting family from out of town and had a craving for Ethiopian food, so gave this place a try. It was sooo yummy and flavorful! We got the meat and veggie combo, which allows you to taste a bit of everything. The meat portions were big too, so we had some leftovers to take home. Each item tasted unique and nothing was overly spicy. My favorite was the lega tibs! This is a legit hidden gem and I would recommend it to both Ethiopian food lovers and people interested in trying the cuisine — the combo is easily shared among 4 people.