Do you love Ethiopian food? If no, you’re wrong. If yes, me too! Also, perhaps you should marry it. Also, you should check out Das Ethiopian in Georgetown. As amazing as Ethiopian food is, it’s pretty much all the same, so I generally judge Ethiopian restaurants by the experience, and Das Ethiopian didn’t disappoint in that regard. I checked out a place called Meskerem a couple of weeks ago, and while the food was very good, the place was dirty, and the service was slow. Das Ethiopian clean, bright, and the service was great! I mean, we even had a psychic server! I ordered our appetizer and asked whether its “special sauce” contained dairy (it does not), then when I tried to tell our server our entrée order, she said “vegetarian sampler for two.” Chills. I don’t know how she knew, but I do know that she has a very special gift. Here’s what we had:

These are the Mushroom Inguday Tibs. This tasted very fresh, and were both heavy and light at the same time. Tons of flavor, and didn’t bog me down pre-entree.

Here you have your typical [incredibly delicious] vegetarian sampler for two.

There was no room for dessert, but next time we’re going to try the lemon sorbet.

(TripAdvisor Reviewer)

Our first experience of Ethiopian cuisine certainly won’t be our last after this delicious meal. We had the sampler for two which helpfully cut out the trepidation filled process of ordering from an unfamiliar menu, and we’re rewarded with a nicely balanced range of chicken, beef, vegetables, rice and bread (more like sponge, but perfect for mopping up the plate). All of this in a pleasant, old world, Georgetown dining room. 

Warnings: no cutlery offered, this is a hands on experience, and the dishes come spicy as standard.

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g28970-d537913-Reviews-DAS_Ethiopian_Restaurant-Washington_DC_District_of_Columbia.html

(OpenTable Reviewer)

“Das is a restaurant to dine at romantically or as a group. The ambience suits both occasions. The Staff are extremely attentive and it was impressive to see the owner talking to all the diners as he did on the only other occasion we have visited this restaurant. We so enjoyed the sampling platters the first time we went that we tried them again, we were not disappointed. The menu is varied and interesting, next time something different.”

Das Ethiopian Restaurant at 28th and M Streets held its Ethiopian coffee ceremony June 21 on the outside patio of the restaurant. Invited dinner guests sampled the Das Ethiopian Exclusive roasted Sidamo coffee, which was introduced to the group and is available for sale. Guests delighted in the unique coffee ceremony.  After all, coffee originated in Ethiopia.

http://www.georgetowner.com/articles/2014/jul/02/now-das-coffee-we-love/