Lesaac Ethiopian Cafe

So I wandered in on my usual where should I eat. I thought I wanted Caribbean, but the spot was packed full of people and I don't enjoy my meals with a side of COVID. Found parking on Silver Spring and walked back to Fenton to see what was there and saw the patio. It was 9:45 and the kitchen was closing at 10:00 but the waitress kindly allowed me to order and sat me. Apparently the kitchen closes at 10 but the restaurant/bar is open til 11. Their bartender was gone but the waitress poured my scotch and for ME, their selection is amazing. Great liquors. If you like whiskey, scotch or bourbon they've got you covered. I will admit that I didn't even glance at the wines, and they don't have a mixed drink menu. Apparently when the bar keeper is there he can make what you want but I'm not sure how that works... They're Macallan not Johnnie Walker FYI and I had the 15 and it was good. I usually prefer the 12 sherry but they didn't have that.The restaurant was sparsely populated and social distancing was easy, I had the veggie platter and it is MASSIVE. Enough for 2 people with leftovers!! The injeera was delicious, but the food on the platter took the cake- 3 types of lentils- yellow, brown and black, gomen, atakilt wat, alecha wat (cabbage and carrots), beets which I usually hate but were delicious as well as cauliflower shiro (chickpea) and salad. It was all so good. They'd have to be given the number of Ethiopian restaurants in downtown SS but I think I've found MY spot!

Really great Ethiopian Restaurant in Downtown Silver Spring. I've been to many Ethiopian restaurants for vegan food within the DMV and this spot really was one of the best I've had. The variety of vegan options offered is impressive versus other restaurants for the price. Nice location and friendly staff. They also serve great coffee and pastries as well. I would highly recommend!

This is one of many many choices in downtown Silver Spring for Ethiopian food. So why would you go here? I don't know why you would go, but I know why I liked it. Everyone inside was clearly happy about the lovely evening music. The waitress was very helpful when ordering, but she didn't come back to check on our water needs.Anyhow, I only eat the 'real' gluten free injera, and here, it is solid. It isn't dry and crumbly and bland. It holds its own and is moist and pliable. The platter is also covered in the gluten free injera, so, yes, thank you! It's really tasty! It may be my favorite yet! They do charge for the traditional injera- $3 for the base and $3 for the extra basket.Also, all of the veg entree dishes or wots/ stews are vegan. You don't have to ask. It just is vegan. So, all of my concerns for my diet at an Ethiopian restaurant are gone. So, now I can consider what to order. I guess that's the problem. There are, as always, many dishes to choose from. Somewhere around 8-10, I believe. You have the fosolia, the yellow split peas, the salad, the fit fit x2, the green lentils, the Berbere lentils, the chickpea balls, the collards/ gomen, the cabbage gomen, the beets and the shiro. So... really, when ordering veg Ethiopian what is the right choice? A combination platter! Yes! They have 2 smaller combinations and one with what seems like all the dishes. Whatever you order you'll enjoy.The food is not overly salted by any measure of my tastebuds. So, that's awesome! Then I don't need extra injera to sop up the salt. Also there isn't excessive oil to make my fingers extra messy. However, I will say that I would've liked a little more flavor to the green lentils and less to the chickpea balls, but other than that, it was a solid meal of which I should've split in half... oh well. Happy belly!The place is a little small, but there is a little bit of outdoor seating too. That's nice if it's a lovely night for being outside!

Came back and it seems like they've gotten new chairs. I didnt like how they had a fan blowing inside while we eat. It dried my eyes out. Just like my prior visit the food was delicious. It came out in a reasonable time however the waiters are a little slow at getting us water, menus and checking us out.

The food is delish and the staff so sweet. I love it here. Veggie platter is the bomb!!

On my 3rd and 4th stop, definite improvements on food quality!! Service is excellent. I noticed they've had the same staff for 2yrs now and that's always a beaming sign of harmony :)

Hands down best Ethiopian food in the DMV area! Love the food and the vibe of the place. Do yourself a favor and try the combination platters so you can have a little bit of everything.

Limited options for Uber eats so I suggest you check it out in person. They are currently remodeling but don't let that stop you from going as there is a brand new area in the back that's open. Also this is a great place to watch soccer games.

I don't the business owner doesn't care about the way that he talks with customers he's very rude.Looks at his appearance at the window.It's wrong it's not $9.99 it's $18.

If I could give 0 stars I would!! Deplorable customer service. Ordered online. I received an email from yelp saying it would be ready in 15-35, after waiting an hour for good measure, i went to pick up my order and it still wasn't ready. HOW SWAY?!?Immediately requested a refund, the guy helping rudely started doing other things and helping a young lady with the espresso machine. When I called him out on it, he was attentive. The manager came out and told me to request a refund through yelp, but she did not even apologize even though she acknowledged it was their error. who gives their money to these people?!?!i won't be back. went to bete ethiopian cuisine instead, where the customer service was exceptional and the food was delicious!