Menu - Etete
Menu
A comprehensive overview of all 45 courses and drinks can be found here on the menu of Etete from Washington, D.C..
Menu
Soft Drinks
Drinks
Sodascoke cola; diet coke; sprite; ginger ale; club soda
Buffet Breakfast
Hot Drinkstea; tea cinnamon; cardamom cloves; espresso; macchiato; latte; coffee; cappuccino
Breakfast
Duletlamb tripe; liver minced & seasoned + onions; mitmita (ground hot pepper); & cooked in spiced butter
Vegetarian Entrees
Yekik Alichaa sauce of cooked split peas delicately spiced
Special Vegetarian Combinationgomen collard greens; tekil gomen cabbage & carrot; yekik alicha split peas; yemisir kik wat red lentils; & yeataklit wat carrots; potato & string beans & salad. 2 choices
Yeataklit Watvegetable stew of onion; garlic; ginger; carrot; potato; string beans
Lina's Firfironion; fresh garlic; jalapeno; fresh tomato cooked into a sauce; mixed + injera shreds to serve
Popular Items
Gomen Besegaseasoned beef cooked + collard greens; onion & garlic
Doro Wat (Spicy Chicken Stew)legs cooked in onion; garlic; ginger; berbere ground hot pepper; spiced butter sauce. served + hard boiled eggs
Yemisir Watred lentils stew cooked in onion; spices; berbere (ground hot pepper) sauce
Vegetarian Dishes
Gomenfresh collard greens cooked in oil + onion; garlic; ginger; green pepper
Salads
House Saladlettuce; tomato; onion; garlic; jalapeno tossed w/our homemade dressing
Tomato Saladtomato; green pepper; onion; lemon
Entrées
Sambusatriangular pastry rolls filled + lentil; green pepper; jalapeno; onion
Beef Dishes
Zilzil Tibsmarinated strips of beef sauteed in onion; jalapeno; spiced butter
Side Orders
Azifaserved cold boiled whole brown lentils blended + onion; green pepper; garlic; lemon juice; ethiopian mustard
Vegetarian
Tekil Gomenfresh cabbage; carrot cooked in oil + onion; fresh garlic; jalapeno
Main Courses Lunch (Meat)
Bozena Shiropowdered chick peas & beef cooked into a sauce + onion; garlic; pepper; a touch of butter
Lamb (Entrees) Dishes
Lega Tibscubed pieces of marinated lamb sauteed in onion; jalapeno; spiced butter
Beef
Goden Tibsmarinated short beef ribs sauteed in onion; house seasoning; jalapeno; fresh garlic
Derek Tibsbeef sauteed until crisp in onion; chili; tomato
Vegetarian / Vegan
Tegabino Shiropowdered chick peas made into a sauce + onions; oil
Lunch Special
Yebeg Alicha (Mild Lamb Stew)seasoned & marinated strips of lamb sauteed in onion; garlic; fresh jalapeno; spiced butter sauce
Starters
Yekwanta Firfir (Spicy)seasoned sauce of beef jerky mixed + injera shreds to serve
Yebeg Wat (Spicy Lamb Stew)fresh & tender lamb cooked in onion; garlic; ginger; berbere ground hot pepper; spiced butter sauce
Yebeg Kikil (Mild)lamb chunks cooked in spiced butter mixed + fresh jalapeno; injera shreds
Yeawaze Tibs (Spicy)tender beef sauteed in awaze sauce ground hot pepper made into a sauce + onion; fresh tomato; fresh garlic; chili
Yefem Tibscharcoal broiled sliced prime tender beef + a touch of garlic & black pepper
Gored Gored (Spicy)fresh raw beef cubes seasoned + special ethiopian butter; spices; mitmita ground hot pepper
Teferi Tibsbeef + bones sauteed in onion; house seasoning; jalapeno; fresh garlic
Yetibs Fitfit (Spicy)beef sauteed in awaze sauce ground hot pepper made into a sauce; onion; garlic; chili; tomato mixed + injera shreds to serve
Tikul Etete's Specialmarinated ground beef cooked in spiced butter; mitmita (ground hot pepper)
Kitfo (Minced Beef Raw, Medium Or Well Done)lean beef minced; seasoned + mitmita ground hot pepper & mixed + spiced butter; served + seasoned cottage cheese & greens
Special Etete's Kitfo (Minced Beef Raw, Medium Or Well Done)lean beef minced; seasoned + mitmita ground hot pepper & mixed + spiced butter; served + three different varieties of seasoned cottage cheese & greens
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The service at this restaurant was outstanding and the atmosphere was very pleasant. Ethiopian cuisine is served family-style and traditionally eaten with injera bread. The bread was exceptional and the dishes were delicious. We began our meal with sambusas, a flavorful variation of samosas that were just the right amount of spicy. Our favorite entrees were the lamb alicha and the vegetarian sampler. We also tried the short ribs and the sirloin tips, which were tasty but a bit dry due to the lack of sauce (intentional). The servings were generous and reasonably priced. It is recommended to go with a group so you can try a variety of dishes. I have rated this restaurant 4 stars, as I have been to other Ethiopian restaurants that I consider 5-star quality. If I could, I would give it 4.5 stars. Overall, it is definitely worth a visit!
This restaurant is without a doubt my favorite. I absolutely love Ethiopian cuisine, and this place serves the best. I have tried Ethiopian food in various cities like NYC, Washington D.C., LA, Amsterdam, and San Diego, but nothing compares to this restaurant. Whether you are a vegetarian or a meat-eater, there is something for everyone to enjoy: Lamb, cabbage, carrots, potatoes, lentils, fish...I have tried it all and it's all delicious. It is a small, family-owned establishment that offers top-notch food, reasonable prices, excellent service, and a charming atmosphere. Whenever I am in Washington D.C., I always make sure to visit Etete, no matter what.
