Awash Ethiopian Restaurant

"This classic Manhattan Valley spot blends white tablecloths and stunning paintings with a relaxed atmosphere and perfect sambusas, which is why it’s one of our favorite Ethiopian spots in NYC. It’s a great option for special occasion group dinners when you don’t want to spend hundreds of dollars on an outstanding meal, but still want to have a memorable night—though Awash is equally food for lowkey date nights or solo dates with an order of their outstanding kitfo. " - carina finn koeppicus, hannah albertine, nikko duren

"Awash makes our favorite sambusa we’ve had in NYC - theirs is a crispy triangle filled with ground beef and onions that’s been fried to golden perfection. You can get these sambusas at either of Awash’s two locations in Manhattan - one on the UWS and one in the East Village. Other than the appetizers, Awash has a more extensive range of lamb, fish, beef, chicken, and tofu options than most Ethiopian restaurants in the city. They also serve some crunchy steamed collards that have the ideal level of acid to go with all the spicy and savory flavors in the rest of the meal. If you don’t want to choose one dish, try the meat sampler combo with your choice of four Ethiopian stews for $20, or the vegetable sampler with your choice of five stews for the same price. The East Village location is open for in-person dining outside and inside, but they also offer takeout and delivery which happens to travel really well." - hannah albertine

"Awash makes our favorite sambusa we’ve had in NYC - theirs is a crispy triangle filled with ground beef and onions that’s been fried to golden perfection. You can get these sambusas at either of Awash’s two locations in Manhattan - one on the UWS and one in the East Village. Other than the appetizers, Awash has a more extensive range of lamb, fish, beef, chicken, and tofu options than most Ethiopian restaurants in the city. They also serve some crunchy steamed collards that have the ideal level of acid to go with all the spicy and savory flavors in the rest of the meal. If you don’t want to choose one dish, try the meat sampler combo with your choice of four Ethiopian stews for $20, or the vegetable sampler with your choice of five stews for the same price." - Hannah Albertine

my go to ethiopian spot - great combo meals that are v affordable and SO delicious