The 9 Best Ethiopian Restaurants Near Silver Spring
Updated: September 21, 2022
Hearty stews and veg platters with tangy injera are a few of the Ethiopian staples found at these Silver Spring spots. We analyzed the top blogs, restaurant review sites, and food blogs to find the best Ethiopian spots in town. So for the tastiest goat tibs and Doro watt in Silver Spring pay the spots below a visit.
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Beteseb Restaurant
African, $$, Silver SpringAfrican, $$Silver Spring
Chefs Share Their Favorite Ethiopian Restaurants in DC
Thrillist, 2021
Elilta Restaurant
African, $, Silver SpringAfrican, $Silver SpringSeb-Seb Restaurant and Bar
African, $$, Silver SpringAfrican, $$Silver SpringDebab Restaurant
African, $, Silver SpringAfrican, $Silver SpringRohobot Ethiopian Restaurant
African, $, Silver SpringAfrican, $Silver SpringFairland Ethiopian Restaurant
African, $, Silver SpringAfrican, $Silver SpringMeleket Restaurant
African, $, Silver SpringAfrican, $Silver SpringLesaac Ethiopian Cafe
African, $$, Silver SpringAfrican, $$Silver SpringIf you travel further
Dessie Ethiopian Restaurant & Market
African, $, WheatonAfrican, $WheatonHow was this list created?
Finding the right Ethiopian restaurant for you shouldn’t be so hard. We analyzed 518 lists and articles from top sources like Thrillist, 16302 Silver Spring restaurants’ ratings across Google and Yelp, and 823905 reviews – all with some boam magic to make sense of the madness. Don’t bother looking for Thrillist - Chefs Share Their Favorite Ethiopian Restaurants in DC – we’ve already done so for you and included all you need to know. Our engine uses real-time data to only show restaurants that are open and their available services, so you can stay safe on your terms. Since boam gets no payment for showing these restaurants, you can trust the restaurants in this list. We don’t recommend restaurants lightly, these 10 are really something special.
Frequently asked questions
Drink pairing tips
Pair Syrah with yebeg llicha
When considering what goes best with yebeg llicha, we recommend a glass of Syrah, it truly complements the dish as it marries the richness of the dish.
A next-level match for kifto
Experts recommend pairing a kifto with a glass of Chenin Blanc, a popular white wine.
Chardonnay and doro wat
Not sure what white wine to drink with your doro wat? Try Chardonnay. The oaked flavors will pair nicely with the food and complete the meal.
Factoids
Who made the first Arabica coffee?
The next time you bite into a deliciousArabica coffee remember to thank Ethiopia who are responsible for this tasty culinary invention.
A classic dish
If you’re ever in Ethiopia there is no way you can leave without having tried the wat. The wat features a mix of ingredients, like stewed lamb or goat. Make sure you try it!
Parking info
Parking in Silver Spring can be a challenge. To make the hunt for parking easier, we’ve partnered with a cutting-edge digital parking reservation system, Spothero, that enables you to book a spot in advance before you visit your chosen Ethiopian spot.
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