Awash

ambiance	100.0% positive	“The service was fine and the ambiance was relaxed enough so that we could really enjoy the meal.” “This is such a cute, homey spot good for romantic dining or getting together with” “Nice atmosphere, great service with beautiful waitress, delicious food !”
drinks	50.0% positive	“On the plus side, they gave my buddy a bottle of wine for his birthday (and as a consolation for bad service I'm sure).” “The honey wine is awesome!”
food quality	96.42999649047852% positive	“The service was fine and the ambiance was relaxed enough so that we could really enjoy the meal.” “think I can eat here everyday, that's how great the food is.” “amazing food, authentic and the waitstaff are helpful and friendly.” “The bread is nice and spongy and soaks up the various sauces beautifully.” “For those who love spicy food this is a must try.” “The food is fantastic, and everything is well priced.” “unique and delicious experience!” “The food is fantastic.” “good selectrion of food on the menu, and especially good value are the combination plates.” “great food” “Awesome food, service, great for people new to Ethiopian food.” “Best Ethiopian food I have ever had” “We went early enough so it wasn't crowded and our stunningly beautiful waitress could explain to us what the different dishes were.” “The food is fabulous, but I would never go back.” “Great food, galling service” “have had really excellent Ethiopian food so I'm just a bit biased.” “friends/family. The food is very good (especially if you like spicy food) and authentic.” “Amazing chicken doro dish!” “The beef and vegetable dishes were honestly the best I have ever had (and I've gone to Ethiopian places from both coasts).” “think as far as Ethiopian food goes, the food is not bad.” “Nice atmosphere, great service with beautiful waitress, delicious food !” “Too bad because lamb could be so good when fresh.” “Our waitress brought over a glass full of brightly colored plastic straws several times, but I would have greatly preferred a meal.” “The food here is fantastic and this is a great spot when you're in the mood for something different.” “The chicken doro is fabulous, as is the service from the sweet and attentive wait staff.” “Although we all enjoyed the food; as we were paying, the waitress actually had the gall to tell us that she was kicking us out.” “So, if you're a fan of eating mysterious slop in bread that has the consistency of wet underwear, you'll love the food.” “She made us promise to enjoy our food and to finish every bite.”
menu variety	100.0% positive	“good selectrion of food on the menu, and especially good value are the combination plates.”
overall	100.0% positive	“The staff is nice and cute (beyond cute, actually), but they have no business running a restaurant.”
return potential	50.0% positive	“However, the slow service is prohibitive and I'd never return to this spot.” “The food is fabulous, but I would never go back.”
service	75.0% positive	“Unique experience overlooks spotty service” “We went early enough so it wasn't crowded and our stunningly beautiful waitress could explain to us what the different dishes were.” “The problem is that it was the worst service I have ever had.” “Awesome food, service, great for people new to Ethiopian food.” “loved how it felt since there are no silverware involved and the staff is attentive.” “Our waitress brought over a glass full of brightly colored plastic straws several times, but I would have greatly preferred a meal.” “On the plus side, they gave my buddy a bottle of wine for his birthday (and as a consolation for bad service I'm sure).” “Great food, galling service” “The chicken doro is fabulous, as is the service from the sweet and attentive wait staff.” “Nice atmosphere, great service with beautiful waitress, delicious food !” “However, the slow service is prohibitive and I'd never return to this spot.” “Although we all enjoyed the food; as we were paying, the waitress actually had the gall to tell us that she was kicking us out.” “The service was fine and the ambiance was relaxed enough so that we could really enjoy the meal.” “amazing food, authentic and the waitstaff are helpful and friendly.” “Water glasses filled promptly and repeatedly, and friendly (and just attentive enough) service, in a restaurant at 75% capacity, was a pleasure.” “The staff is nice and cute (beyond cute, actually), but they have no business running a restaurant.”
value	100.0% positive	“good selectrion of food on the menu, and especially good value are the combination plates.” “Yeah, huge difference.”
wait time	0.0% positive	“However, the slow service is prohibitive and I'd never return to this spot.”

06/01/10

Mediocre Food

I have had really excellent Ethiopian food so I'm just a bit biased. But this place, while not terrible, was not memorable either. The dishes were bland, the injera was a bit too moist, and the interior is nothing at all really. But the food is cheap and filling. Nothing really stands out and thus there is nothing special to return for.

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09/26/08

A unique and delicious experience!

by goldbug

Awash provides the diner with a feast for the eyes, touch and taste, making it a wonderful dining experience. Every meat and vegetable dish I've tried thus far (and that's most of the menu) is wonderfully seasoned and unique. The bread is nice and spongy and soaks up the various sauces beautifully. For a treat try the honey wine which is to die for.

Pros: Unique food experience, friendly service
Cons: Slightly pricey

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09/19/08

I love this place

by caramelo23

I simply love this spot. I think I can eat here everyday, that's how great the food is. For those who love spicy food this is a must try. My family and I always enjoy coming here and leave with a full belly and a smile on our face.

Pros: Delicious
Cons: At times it can be a bit crowded

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08/05/08

Awesome food, service, great for people new to Ethiopian food. You Beauty.

by danielinns

I was very happy with this place. A good selectrion of food on the menu, and especially good value are the combination plates. For about $30 for two, we shared a plater of 6 differnet dishes off the menu. Spicy chicken, grilled beef, different vegetables, all served with plenty of the delicate, tender bread. The wine menu is not extravagant, but they stick to simple, low cost varieties.

Water glasses filled promptly and repeatedly, and friendly (and just attentive enough) service, in a restaurant at 75% capacity, was a pleasure.

Pros: almost everything
Cons: wine list

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07/14/08

Pleasant surprise

by nolanspice

This was my first time having Ethiopian food and I had no idea what to expect. The spongelike bread was neutral enough so that it did not take away from the taste of the wonderfully spiced food. We went early enough so it wasn't crowded and our stunningly beautiful waitress could explain to us what the different dishes were. The service was fine and the ambiance was relaxed enough so that we could really enjoy the meal. I will definitely be coming back with other friends. :)

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06/01/10

Mediocre Food

by gaiamcraft

09/26/08

A unique and delicious experience!

by goldbug

09/19/08

I love this place

by caramelo23

08/05/08

Awesome food, service, great for people new to Ethiopian food. You Beauty.

by danielinns

07/14/08

Pleasant surprise

by nolanspice

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