Cyrus A.
7/27/2025
Ethiopian cuisine is one of the most unique, and Awash is a great option for hearty dishes on delicious injera. We had the Awash special, which included kitfo and tibs, both staples of any...
Awash Ethiopian Restaurant
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947 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10025
When Awash opened its first restaurant in 1994, the idea was simple: show America what Ethiopia has to offer. Using traditional cooking techniques and motivated by the lack of Ethiopian representation in New York’s restaurant scene, we brought features from the realm of dining in Ethiopia to the busy streets of the Empire State. Over 25 years later, our devotion to introducing the rich history of Ethiopian cuisine remains at the core of our commitment to our fellow New Yorkers and visitors alike. And as we’ve grown, our mission has expanded to ensuring that better food is accessible to all of our neighbors, spanning out to Brooklyn.
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4.0562 reviews
Ava W.
5/27/2024
I would give Awash a solid 3.5-4 stars. I am leaning more on the 3 stars now because we are still currently trying to deal with the weird divide of the check. But lemme back track: I made a...
N. E. K.
9/23/2025
Terrible customer service. I ordered on GrubHub what I thought was a vegetarian meal. When it arrived it had meat and I don't eat meat. I called to get it fixed. Most restaurants will honor the...
Juan K.
7/25/2025
I went to this place twice with some friends. Best environment, tasty food, all around GREAT. The employees delivered exceptional service. The dishes deliver consistent pleasure. I expect to...
Patty J.
6/26/2025
So good! The interior feels special and thoughtful. Our server made good recommendations for spice level--"mild" was beautifully spicy. Rich flavor, not just heat. We shared a meat combo (lamb and...
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