Habesha Market & Restaurant – Ethiopian
The air at Habesha Market & Restaurant is thick with the intoxicating aroma of toasted spices and rich coffee, drawing guests into a bustling, aromatic haven where the vibrant flavors of Ethiopia take center stage. Mornings unfold over communal plates of buttery, cracked-wheat kinche and savory fava bean foul, while the kitchen transforms hand-torn breads into soul-warming bowls of spicy quanta fir-fir and honey-kissed kita fir-fir. This lively market-meets-eatery offers a sensory journey through traditional staples, creating an authentic atmosphere that feels both deeply comforting and spirited.
1919, 9th Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20001-4107 +12022321919 https://habeshamarket.com/0Cuisine: Ethiopian
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, nut-free, high-protein, keto, low-carb, gluten-free, halal, mediterranean, pescatarian, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, sugar-free, whole30, paleo, diabetic, low-cholesterol, clean-eating, high-fiber, atkins, south-beach, anti-inflammatory, weight-watchers, tlc, volumetrics, detox, alkaline, raw-food, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, candida, macrobiotic, pegan
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Breakfast
- Kinche - $8.25: Cracked wheat blended with herbal butter or olive oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Special Kinche - $9.25: Cracked wheat blended with herbal butter or olive oil with, fresh tomatoes chopped onions & mitmita Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Foul - $8.75: Hearty chile like broad beans, smashed & spiced, then garnished with fresh diced tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, and onions, served hot with olive oil. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Special Foul - $10.75: Spicy hearty chile like broad beans smashed & spiced, then garnished & mixed with fresh diced tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, awaze and onions, served hot with dollop of yogurt & egg with a choice of olive oil. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Beef Stew Fir-Fir - $9.75: Spicy pieces of injera (traditional Ethiopian bread) soaked in segawat (spicy beef stew) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Breakfast Combo - $10.75: Choice of Two Items From, Beef stew fir fir, kinche and scrambled egg, served with two french bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Scrambled Egg - $7.5: Egg with tomatoes onions and jalapeno peppers served with two French bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Scrambled Egg with Beef - $9.25: Scrambled egg with beef, tomatoes, chopped onions, and jalapeno pepper, served with two French bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Quanta Fir-Fir - $11.25: Spiced beef jerky cooked with berbere sauce, then blended with strip of injera. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Kita Fir-Fir (Ch-Chee-Be-Sa) - $10.25: Smashed kita (Ethiopian bread, similar to pita bread) mixed with herbal butter and Mitmita Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Egg Sandwich - $6.25: One toasted French bread stuffed with two egg Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Kitfo Sandwich - $9.25: One toasted French bread stuffed with kitfo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: breakfast, lunch
- Jumbo Combo - $14.25: Beef stew fir fir, kinche, scrambled egg, and kita fir fir. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Dullet - $12.25: Lamb tripe mixed with lean red beef, diced onions, garlic, jalapeno, cardamom, mitmita and herbal butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins Available at: breakfast, brunch
Appetizers
- Sambusa - Lentils - $1.95: Crispy pastry triangled shaped filled with lentils spiced with onion, garlic and jalapeno pepper. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sambusa - Beef - $2.25: Crispy pastry triangled shaped filled with beef spiced with onion, garlic and jalapeno pepper. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Habesha Salad - $7.75: Romaine lettuce with onions, tomatoes and jalapeno pepper served with house vinaigrette dressing. Dietary tags: 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, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida Available at: dinner, lunch
- Timatim Fit-Fit - $10.75: Pieces of injera soaked into a juice of tomatoes, onions, and jalapeno pepper. Served cold. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
Vegetarian
- Regular Veggie Combo (4 Items) - $12.75: Spicy lentils, yellow peas, collard greens house salad. 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, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Special Veggie Combo (6 Items) - $15.75: Spicy lentils, yellow peas, collard greens, cabbage, shiro & house salad. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Deluxe Veggie Combo (10 Items) - $20.25: Spicy lentils, yellow peas, collard greens, cabbage, shiro, house salad, mild lentils, spicy potato, tomato salad and yemetad shiro. Dietary tags: High-Protein, 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, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kulet Fir-Fir - $15.25: Spicy vegetarian stew mixed with Injera Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta, Rice & Fish
- Pasta/Rice with Tomato Sauce - $11.45: Choice of pasta, macaroni or rice with tomato sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pasta/Rice with Fish Goulash - $14.45 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pasta/Rice with Meat Sauce - $13.45 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Dullet - $14.95: Boneless tilapia fish filet sauteed with onion, jalapeno, garlic, cardamom prepared with 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salad with Croaker Fish - $14.45 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics, Detox, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
Beef & Lamb Entrees
- Key Wot - $15.75: Spicy beef stew Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins Available at: dinner, lunch
- Alicha Wot - $16.75: Mild lamb stew Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating Available at: dinner, lunch
- Doro Wot - $17.75: Traditional chicken stew simmered in berbere sauce and herbal butter served with injera Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Habesha Tibs - Beef - $15.75: Tender beef sauteed with onion and jalapeno with a touch of fresh garlic, tomato and sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating Available at: dinner, lunch
- Habesha Tibs - Lamb - $17.25: Tender lamb sauteed with onion and jalapeno with a touch of fresh garlic, tomato and 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Goden Tibs - $24.95: Prime short ribs deep fried, then sauteed with herbal butter, onion, jalapeno, tomato and fresh garlic. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Atkins Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Baklava - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Cake - $5.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Can Soda - $1.95
- Coffee - $2.25
- Ethiopian Wine - $20.5
- Ethiopian Beer - $5.25
Sides
- Extra Injera - $1.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Extra Bread - $1.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
Restaurants near Habesha Market & Restaurant
- Elfegne — Ethiopian
- Family Ethiopian Restaurant — Ethiopian
- Dukem — Ethiopian
- Ghion Ethiopian Restaurant — Ethiopian
- Etete Ethiopian Cuisine — Ethiopian
- Ethiopic Restaurant — Ethiopian
- Heat da Spot — Ethiopian
- Das Ethiopian Cuisine — Ethiopian
- Warka Ethiopean Cuisine — Ethiopian
- Effoi Restaurant — Ethiopian
- Lewi Cafe — Ethiopian
- Shagga Ethiopian Cuisine — Ethiopian
