Ethiopic Restaurant – Ethiopian
Ethiopic Restaurant invites diners into a world of communal warmth and vibrant color, where the tangy aroma of fresh injera sets the stage for a shared culinary journey. Rich, slow-simmered stews like the spicy Doro Key Wot and tender Yebeg Alethcha Wot are artfully arranged alongside zesty salads and sizzling tibs, creating a tapestry of bold, aromatic flavors meant to be savored by hand.
401, H Street Northeast, DC 20002 +12026752066 https://www.ethiopicrestaurant.com/0Cuisine: Ethiopian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Ethiopic Restaurant
Dairy-Free at Ethiopic Restaurant
Ethiopic Restaurant in Washington has 12 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Dinich Wot, Miser Wot and Timatim. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Ethiopic Restaurant
Ethiopic Restaurant in Washington has 8 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Dinich Wot, Timatim and Vegetarian Sampler For One with Fish. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Ethiopic Restaurant
Ethiopic Restaurant in Washington has 20 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Dinich Wot, Shimbra Asa Wot and Vegetarian Sampler For One. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Ethiopic Restaurant
Ethiopic Restaurant in Washington has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Awaze Tibs. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Ethiopic Restaurant
Ethiopic Restaurant in Washington has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sega Key Wot, Doro Key Wot and Awaze Tibs. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Ethiopic Restaurant
Ethiopic Restaurant in Washington has 11 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Dinich Wot, Miser Wot and Timatim. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Ethiopic Restaurant
Ethiopic Restaurant in Washington has 18 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Dinich Wot, Vegetarian Sampler For One and Miser Wot. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Ethiopic Restaurant
Ethiopic Restaurant in Washington has 11 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Miser Wot, Tikile Gomen and Timatim. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Ethiopic Restaurant
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Key Sir | 3.6 g | 43.9 g |
| Miser Wot | 43.2 g | 17.7 g |
| Sega Key Wot | 0 g | 15.8 g |
| Awaze Tibs | 4.8 g | 14 g |
| Doro Key Wot | 0.4 g | 13.3 g |
| Doro Aletcha Wot | 0.4 g | 13.3 g |
| Timatim | 20.3 g | 12.1 g |
| Shimbra Asa Wot | 6.9 g | 10.1 g |
| Ethiopic Signature Tibs | 27.7 g | 6.8 g |
| Dinich Wot | 81 g | 6.1 g |
| Sorbet | 88.8 g | 6.1 g |
| Tikile Gomen | 6.4 g | 5.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Tuesday - Thursday
- 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Friday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Menu
Salad
- Timatim - $12: fresh diced tomatoes, onions, garlic, jalapeno pepper, olive oil, lemon juice & spice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Azifa - $12: lentil salad seasoned with red onions, garlic, jalapeno peppers, olive oil, lemon juice, herbs & spices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Butcha - $12: chickpeas pureed and chilled seasoned with red onions, garlic, jalapeno pepper, olive oil, lemon juice & spice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Key Sir - $12: cooked beets and potato seasoned with vegetable oil, carrots, tomatoes, onions, and jalapeno pepper Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Atkins, South-Beach, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Doro Key Wot - $22: two pieces of tender chicken legs simmered in spicy hot sauce, served with hard-boiled egg Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Doro Aletcha Wot - $22: two pieces of tender chicken legs simmered in mild sauce, served with hard-boiled egg Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ethiopic Signature Tibs - $24: tender boneless leg of lamb marinated & sauteed with red onions, garlic, jalapeno pepper, fresh tomato, rosemary, herbs & spices Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yebeg Alethcha Wot - $24: tender pieces of lamb simmered in mild curry sauce seasoned with spices and fresh herbs Available at: dinner, lunch
- Asa Tib - $22: fried Tilapia fish marinated with fresh herbs & spices and served with lemon Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Awaze Tibs - $23: cubed prime beef sauteed in berbere sauce Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sega Key Wot - $23: tender pieces of prime beef sauteed in butter, and simmered in hot sauce Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Minchet Abish Aletcha Wot - $22: finely chopped prime beef sauteed in butter, and simmered in mild sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ethiopic Signature Kitfo - $24: beef tartar seasoned with herbed butter sauce and spices served with cottage cheese and greens Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ethiopic Signature Bozena Shiro - $22: beef cubed simmered in puree of yellow split peas Available at: dinner, lunch
Vegetarian Entrees
- Gomen - $18: fresh collard green simmered in mild sauce seasoned with spice and herbs Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Miser Wot - $18: split lentils simmered in spicy hot sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fosolia - $18: fresh green beans & fresh carrots simmered in flavorful mild sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tikile Gomen - $18: cabbage and potatoes simmered in mild sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kik Aletcha - $18: yellow split peas simmered in a mild and flavorful onion and herb sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dinich Wot - $18: curried potato simmered with red onions, garlic, jalapeno peppers, olive oil, fresh herbs & spices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shimbra Asa Wot - $19: spicy chickpeas dumpling seasoned with red onions, garlic, red pepper, olive oil, and spices Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ethiopic Signature Shiro - $19: pureed split peas cooked with red onions and garlic served hot in a clay pot Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Samplers
- Vegetarian Sampler For One - $22: a sample of our 7 vegetarian dishes: gomen, miser wot, fosolia, tikile gomen, kik aletcha, dinich wot, shimbra asa wot Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Sampler For One with Fish - $26: 7 vegetarian dishes plus fish Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Sampler For Two - $42: a sample of our 7 vegetarian dishes: gomen, miser wot, fosolia, tikile gomen, kik aletcha, dinich wot, shimbra asa wot Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Sampler For Two with Fish - $48: 7 vegetarian dishes plus fish Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef & Chicken Wot Sampler - $26: minchet abish key wot, minchet abish aletcha wot, doro key wot, doro aletcha wot Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Sorbet - $8: fresh fruit of the week Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
- Chocolate Souffle - $10: delicious molten center and chocolaty decadence Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Creme Brûlée - $10: rich custard base topped with a layer of hard caramel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Honey-Nut Baklava - $9: layered phyllo pastry with pistachio nuts and honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions about Ethiopic Restaurant
- Is Ethiopic Restaurant dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Ethiopic Restaurant has 12 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Dinich Wot, Miser Wot and Timatim.
- What can I eat at Ethiopic Restaurant on a dairy-free diet?
- Dinich Wot, Miser Wot and Timatim carry the dairy-free tag, out of 12 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Ethiopic Restaurant have vegan options?
- Yes. 11 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Dinich Wot and Miser Wot.
- Is Ethiopic Restaurant gluten-free?
- 8 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Ethiopic Restaurant?
- Key Sir, at roughly 43.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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- Tiffany's Bar & Bistro — American
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