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Etete Ethiopian Cuisine   

1942 9th St NW
Washington, DC 20001
202-232-7600
www.eteterestaurant.com/

Rating: 6 out of 5  (2 Ratings)   Read Reviews (2)    Rate and Write a Review

In an unassuming storefront on 9th St, the new Little Ethiopia, Etete is a welcoming, refined restaurant for those willing to try the East African cuisine. With small tables in a narrow space, it's best for couples or two friends who don't mind sharing the same plate, which for anyone who's familiar with Ethiopian food is a key part of the cozy, intimate experience. You and your companion will pass back and forth a basket of the spongey injera bread and use it to scoop up bites of the fragrant and spicy dishes like Yebeg Wat (bebere-spiced lamb), Yemisir Wat (savory red lentils) or the Ethiopian form of steak tartare served with subtle, crumbly cheese, Kifto. As you can expect from a mom-and-pop place, the service can be a little slow but that gives you time to savor the little piles of food spread out on your tray.

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Review rating 2 out of 5
$90 for two is not "cheap eats"
By KBOYLEMAIL on 09/05/2009
Just returned from previewing Etete's food for a potential party next week and, while the food was decent, this is NOT an inexpensive restaurant. One platter with several small scoops of meat and vegetables cost nearly $90. For just two people! We were charged as if each scoop was a whole entree. About half of the samples were good (the grilled beef, collared greens, cabbage and spicy chicken), but we were ripped off and now I'm not inclined to patronize Etete again.
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Review rating 5 out of 5
In a word....WOW
By smilinjes on 02/14/2008
A friend and I ate here a few weeks ago. No stranger to Ethiopian cuisine, I was expecting something pretty close to the average of what I've had elsewhere. Etete blew them all out of the water! The food was perfectly seasoned, and very tasty. Portions were extremely generous, and our overall experience was awesome. While we ate, the owner's father came to our table and asked about our experience. This place has the cozy feel of a family owned establishment and delicious food to keep you coming back. Bravo!