Zene's Deli & World Market

This spot is located on Fenton off the main row of Ethiopian restaurants on Georgia Ave. One of a relative's favorite spots so our first time. We met for lunch on a Sunday.We loved the coffee prep area where the Etan (traditional burning incense) scent fills the air and you can view the Buna (coffee) being made. Complimentary Ethiopian Bread delivered personally from table to table was also a nice touch.We ordered Special Kitfo which includes the cheese (Ayeb) side, Shint (filet) Tibs and veggie combo. We had 4 in our party so just right portions. Tibs was tender and seasoned perfectly as well Kitfo. The Veggie combo was delicious.We ended our meal with the freshly made Coffee. Black and No milk please. So good. Service was exceptional! Our server took great care of us. The owner arrived and immediately started to visit tables greeting customers and offering more complimentary bread.We felt like we were visiting family, friends.From the market, we picked up a freshly baked loaf of bread as well Injera from Ethiopia.Our only regret is not discovering Zene's earlier. Serving up exceptional food with above and beyond service-not to be missed!

This place is so welcoming! They make you feel at home as soon as you walk in the door. The owner, Zene greets you and offers homemade bread! The smell of the coffee is so inviting! My friend saw them on IG and I added it to my list. I figured they must be new because surely I've heard of all the Ethiopian spots in downtown Silver Spring! Wrong! There's just that many!We had lunch here this past weekend. My friend got some vegan options. I got the awaze tibs - they warned me it would be spicy. It was perfect and to my liking. If you can't handle heat, then stay away from that one. It was an adequate amount of meat. I ended up needing extra injera and they were so nice in getting more for the table. This place is unique in that it's not jut a restaurant. It's a market with food items and clothing. I love that! My friend ended up getting some injera to go! They could do better with the signage as the name isn't clearly seen from the street but maybe that was by design! If you know, you know! I would definitely come here again!

My favorite!!!!!!!!The Goden is the special. Also Artale is my favorite hangover food. The owner is ALWAYS super nice

We walked in and were seated at this beautiful table. The manager greeted us and was so kind. She gave us Ethiopian bread for free. We ordered a big plate of food and it was so good! We enjoyed the food and our plate was enough for all three of us. We would come back again! Thank you

Want an authentic Ethiopian food with a southern hospitality then you are at the right place. Love coming here and feeling like I'm going to my aunts house to have dinner or lunch. Love it here

Their food is SOOOOOO good. I had it once earlier this year with a friend and couldn't remember the name of the restaurant so when I tried to go back I went to the wrong place. Recently I rediscovered the name and ordered takeout and it's literally the best Ethiopian food I've ever had. I got the Lamb Tibs, Spicy Lentils and Collard Greens.

Delicious food, gracious staff, and a fabulous scene. I ate at Zene's yesterday and enjoyed a delicious ribeye platter.The food was fresh, the meat was perfectly cooked, and the general setting was relaxed yet lively.Ms. Zene personally visited my table and even gave me a free coffee!FYI, Ms. Zene's mother was roasting fresh coffee right there in the establishment! It was one of the best tasting coffees I have ever had.

So delicious and everyone was so helpful!! I was doing a happy dance in here. It seems like the neighborhood spot and my boyfriend loved watching soccer here

The owner, Zene is a wonderful person and her food is equally as great!I moved downtown a couple of months ago and I made a comment to the waitress that this is the best Ethiopian food I've found in DTSS. Before I knew it, I was chatting with the owner and just had an all-around great experience.I ordered the 50/50, which came with Derek Tibs and Kitfo. I loved the way the kitfo was seasoned and the tibs were made using high quality beef, not cheap, gristly beef.Zene's is a must stop if you're ever in the area and want amazing Ethiopian food.

I ordered food for a pick, unfortunately when I arrived, they handed over my order to another person & I left. I found this act simply unprofessional.