Awash Ethiopian - East Village - New York

Established in 1994. 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.

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ACCOLADES

“NYC’s 5 Best Ethiopian Restaurants”

CBS New York

2דBest pick: Best Ethiopian Restaurant in New York City”

Bestcovery

“Recommended”

2דCritic’s Pick”

Village Voice

“The Best Restaurants for Vegetarians in NYC”

Serious Eats

“Eat Out Awards: The TONY Top 100”

“Critics’ pick”

“The best Ethiopian restaurants in NYC”

Time Out New York