Awash Ethiopian Restaurant

4.4(624)

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Location & Hours

Address

947 Amsterdam Ave
New York, New York 10025
United States

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Hours

Closed • Opens Today at 2:00 PM

Monday2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Tuesday2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Wednesday2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Thursday2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Friday2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Saturday1:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Sunday1:30 PM - 10:00 PM

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Contact Information

(212) 961-1416

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About Awash Ethiopian Restaurant

Ethiopian fare, including rich stews, injera bread & vegan options served in warm surroundings.

Price range: moderately priced

Google-sourced data last fetched on April 17, 2025.

4.4/5

Based on 624 reviews

Recent Reviews

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David Chitanava

7 months ago

Awash was recommended by my Ethiopian friend as the best place to try their food. The welcome was warm and the service was friendly. We were five and initially wanted to order samplers with other item...

nathan anand

7 months ago

My first time trying Ethiopian. Food was amazing especially the red lentils. Meat was so so . I had beg tibs Would surely come back again here. Service needs to be more attentive

Michele Guttermuth

2 years ago

Loved loved this place. It was my first time getting Ethiopian food and I thought it was amazing. Got the veggie platter and the spices/seasoning was soo good. The combo together was delicious- really...

Alana Rogers

11 months ago

Our go-to Ethiopian restaurant and comfort food spot! We’ve ordered takeout multiple times and it’s always very flavorful and spicy! The portions are large, so we always have leftovers. Love this plac...

Mononito Goswami

9 months ago

Came here on a Sunday afternoon, and ordered a Doro Wat (Ethiopian Chicken Stew), with a side of salad and Shiro. The food was great! Also loved the ambience!

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

Diners generally have a very positive experience, with many finding the food delicious and satisfying. The restaurant seems to be a popular choice for both dine-in and takeout.

Customer Favorites

Doro Wat (Ethiopian Chicken Stew), veggie platter, and red lentils are frequently praised. Beef Siga Tibs and Sambusa are also mentioned positively.

Atmosphere & Service

The restaurant offers a warm welcome and pleasant ambiance. However, attentiveness of the service is one area that was mentioned as needing improvement.

Value & Quality

The restaurant provides large portions that often lead to leftovers, implying good value. The food is described as flavorful, spicy, and well-seasoned, suggesting high quality.

Areas for Improvement

One customer mentioned a food sharing fee as illogical. Also, the service was noted as needing to be more attentive.

Recent Trends

Recent reviews highlight the flavor and spice level of the food as well as the overall satisfaction with takeout orders. Several customers indicate they would return.