Das Ethiopian Cuisine – Ethiopian
Das Ethiopian Cuisine invites guests into a vibrant space where the air is thick with the warm, complex aroma of berbere spice and sautéed aromatics. Diners gather around colorful communal platters of spongy injera topped with everything from tender strips of beef zilzil tibs and savory mushroom ingudai to delicate portions of mild kaisa cheese and bright, citrusy potato salads. Every bite of spice-kissed fish or crispy sambusa offers a soulful journey through the rich, layered flavors of East Africa, creating a dining experience that is as much about connection as it is about cuisine.
1201, 28th Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20007 +12023334710 https://dasethiopian.com/0Cuisine: Ethiopian
Price range: $$
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Vegetarian Sambusa: Crispy pastry filled with spiced lentils, onions, and herbs, served with house dipping sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Mushroom (Ingudai Tibs): Sautéed mushrooms, onions, special sauce with a touch of bell pepper. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan
- Beef Zilzil Tibs: Beef strips with chef’s special red chili pepper sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Shrimp Tibs: Sautéed shrimp with onions, red pepper and fresh garlic sauce, bell pepper. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Mild Ethiopian Cheese (Kaisa): Dried curds of Ethiopian-style cottage cheese, purified butter, sun dried powdered collard greens and red pepper. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating
Salads
- House Salad: Beets, string beans, onions, bell peppers in lemon and olive oil dressing. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Ethiopian Potato Salad: Diced potatoes, bell peppers in fresh garlic, lemon and olive oil dressing. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Tomato Salad: Chopped tomatoes, onions, bell peppers in a lemon and olive oil dressing. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
House Specials
- Fish (Asa): Ethiopian-style fish served with awaze (Ethiopian red pepper). Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC
- Fish Dulet: Freshly minced Tilapia fish sautéed in a special blend of house spices, onion, pepper, mitmita, and olive oil. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Steak Tartare Kitfo: Ethiopian steak tartar – freshly minced extra lean beef, seasoned with Mitmita (spiced chili powder) – traditionally served raw or medium rare. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, Raw-Food, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Das Chicken and Beef Combination Sampler: Includes Chicken Doro Wat, Beef Kay Wat, Beef Alicha and Beef cubes. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Das Combination Vegetarian Entree Sampler: Includes shiro wat, split peas, collard greens, red lentil, cabbage with carrots, and eggplants and carrot wat. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Ethiopian Style Short Ribs (Godn Tibs): Short ribs served with awaze sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins
- Lamb Tibs: Tender fine lamb sautéed in a special blend of house spices, onions, tomato, pepper, and Ethiopian spiced butter. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating
- Beef Gored Gored: Extra lean chunks of beef lightly sautéed in house sauce. Traditionally served raw or lightly heated. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Candida
- Flax Seed (Telba) Wat: Puree or roasted flax seed cooked in spicy sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
Main Entrees
- Chicken Doro Kay Wat: Tender chicken, red pepper sauce, spices served with hard boiled egg. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Detox, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Chicken Doro Alicha Wat: Tender chicken in purified butter, flavored with curry and tamarind served with hard boiled egg. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating, Candida
- Chicken Infillay: Strips of tender chicken sautéed with onions and awaze. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach
- Special Chicken Tibs: Extra lean cubes of chicken marinated in our chef's special sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Atkins, South-Beach
- Beef Kay Wat: Cubes of beef simmered in Ethiopian red pepper sauce, flavored with spice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Beef Alicha Wat: Cubes of beef prepared in purified butter and flavored with curry and tamarind. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Special Beef Tibs: Extra lean cubes of beef marinated in our chef’s special sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Atkins
- Beef Awaze Fitfit: Pieces of injera soaked in spiced red pepper sauce with beef. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
Vegetarian Entrees
- Ethiopian Harvest Vegetable Specialty: Cauliflower, string beans and carrots simmered in stewed tomatoes. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Shiro Wat: Seasoned chickpea flour cooked in a mild sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Split Peas (Kik Alicha): Puree of yellow split peas mixed with onions and garlic. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Collard Greens (Gomen): Collard greens mixed with onions and garlic. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Red Lentil (Miser Wat): Red lentils spiced with berbere (red pepper) sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Cabbage with Carrots in Sauce (Tikil Gomen): Cabbage, potatoes and carrots flavored with ginger and garlic. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Pegan, Candida
- Eggplant and Carrot Wat: Eggplant and bits of carrot stewed in tomato sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
Desserts
- Profiterole Pyramid: Cream puffs filled with Chantilly cream and rolled in chocolate, piled high. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Torta Della Nonna (Grandmother Cake): Pastry cream with a hint of lemon on a base of shortcrust pastry, covered with pine nuts, almonds, and powdered sugar. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Temptation: Layers of chocolate cake made with cocoa from Ecuador, filled with chocolate and hazelnut creams and a hazelnut crunch, covered with a chocolate glaze. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Pyramid: Chocolate mousse on a chocolate sponge cake base with a crunchy gianduia center, dusted with cocoa powder and decorated with white chocolate drops. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Spumoni Bomba: Strawberry, pistachio, and chocolate gelato all coated with chocolate and drizzled with white chocolate. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian
- Baba Rhum: A traditional Neapolitan rum-soaked cake. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Limoncello Mascarpone Cake: Alternating layers of sponge cake and lemon-infused mascarpone cream, decorated with Limoncello sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Lemon Ripieno: A refreshing lemon sorbetto made with lemons from Sicily, served in the natural fruit shell. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Lectin-Free
- Monterosa: A creamy mix of mascarpone and ricotta cheese, divided by a delicate layer of sponge cake, topped with wild strawberries. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Gelato: Chocolate or French Vanilla. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Coffee
- Espresso
- Cappuccino
- Macchiato: Espresso with steamed milk.
- Tea
- Milk
- Sparkling Mineral Water
- Still Water
- Soft Drinks
- Juices
- Ethiopian Beers: Ask Server for available selection.