Awash Ethiopian Restaurant

Reviews

• Biz M.

  star star star star star 4 June 2026

  Quintessential hole-in-the-wall serving solid Ethiopian food with familial coziness.
  The place is a total dive yet the effect is ironically cozy. We were joined by half a dozen fat houseflies lazily making a circuit from the front door to the kitchen, dazed perhaps by the pleasant aromas filling the tiny room. However, they were of polite relations - they seldom detoured to our table in any malicious way.
  The lone employee was very friendly and did us a favor by only asking if we were ok with "meat and veg." A simple yes and we were done ordering.
  About 10 minutes later we had a beautiful platter of 5 veggies surrounding a hearty portion of beef tibs.
  Everything was tasty. The food was too much for the two of us, light eaters as we are. Sans menus, we had no idea what this nice experience would cost, but we were shocked to pay only $26 inclusive of 2 bottles of water.  
  Sadly, the food was want to reappear in gaseous form hours later, but this was likely due to overindulgence.
  The best Ethiopian food we've had since D.C.

• Reginald W.

  star star star star star_border 31 May 2026

  Excellent, totally authentic Ethiopian food served by kind and caring people in a clean, cheerful and comfortable setting. Well worth a visit--and many repeat visits! The meats, in particular at flavorful, and complex in their use of spice. Split yellow peas the best I've ever had (and I've traveled in Ethiopia for three weeks).
  
  Some of the other vegetables were not quite as good as I've had them elsewhere--but I'm picky. I'll definitely return when I'm in Nashville, nonetheless.

• Holly M.

  star star star star star 30 May 2026

  This is, hands down, the best meal I have ever had. My fiance and I come here a couple of times a month when we need quality food that has been prepared with love. Zewditu is always happy to see us and makes sure that we eat until we're bursting at the seams.
  
  It's a hidden gem - definitely not in the tourist-heavy part of town - which makes it all the better.

• Anu D.

  star star star star star_border 18 May 2026

  Nice and great food. When we were initially served the food , it was cold. The chef was however kind enough to replace that when asked. The taste was amazing. Will definitely go again

• Larry C.

  star star star star star 18 May 2026

  Amazing customer service! When I showed up by 1145am, the restaurant wasn't open. The restaurant itself is in shady area of Nashville. So I tried calling, but call went unattended phone. I wasn't sure if restaurant is still in-business or moved...
  But the owner arrived just in time. She quickly asked if I eat meat or vegetarian. I also told her I have only some time left, especially due to waiting outside for searching the place.. On confirmation, she suggested meal will be ready in few minutes. I asked for menu, but she mentioned that she is preparing Chef's special. Turns out she quickly prepared traditional Ethiopian platter with multiple lentils, cabbage and potatoes. I had just few minutes, so I asked to pack and to-go. She also provided extra Anjera bread.