Elfegne Ethiopian Cuisine

Elfegne is so, so good! There are many Ethiopian restaurants in Adams Morgan, of which I've tried a couple, and I would definitely come back to Elfegne. It is homey and cozy, with great booth seating for larger parties and a buzzing but not cramped dining room. Definitely try their honey wine, and get a huge vegetarian combo platter to share. They have a great selection of vegetarian dishes, which all have a distinct flavor, and excellent injera. One major thing I appreciate about this place is how generous they are with the injera. I feel like I frequently run out of injera at other Ethiopian restaurants, and being left with more food with no injera to eat it with is no fun. That did not happen here!Service is quick and efficient, prices are great for the value. Highly recommend.

Elfenge DC - 4.4/5Elfenge, formerly known as Zenebech, is a fantastic Ethiopian spot in Adams Morgan and our go-to for sharing Ethiopian cuisine with friends and family. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming, with friendly service that adds to the warm experience.The value here is excellent--you get generous portions with vibrant flavors. We typically go for the chicken and beef tibs along with a variety of lentils and vegetables. Each dish is spiced to perfection, making for a flavorful, communal dining experience that's as fun as it is delicious.If you go, definitely try the honey wine--it's a standout that complements the meal beautifully.

I really love coming here. The portions are highly generous, the service has always been wonderful and the food is amazing at affordable prices. I am Eritrean and grew up eating Ethiopian food, even though I was born in the US. I have the most serious.....I mean seeèeeriousss cravings for Ethiopian food!This has been my main go-to place to meet that dire need. I really like that they have a wide variety of seated options, whether you want a booth, table or bar...even nice outside tables. They also have spacious and clean bathrooms, which is important. There's a lot of places to check out where they are located on 18th Street, even with a new Ethiopian restaurant in close proximity along with one that's only a little further down. I will continue to come here because I like the comfort of their consistency.

I loved pretty much everything I have had, ranging from the Azifa to mesir to ater to kitfo. There were a lot of elements that I was obsessed with, to the point that I even asked for a lot more when I was running out of one small item on the Mehaberawi.My favorites on the Mehaberawi were mesir, ater, kitfo, key wot, and alicha wot. They were all very tasty and the injera was infused with their flavor in very pleasant ways. My least favorite was shiro, which was surprising because I am a big chickpea lover. Regardless, there was definitely something for everybody.They are also very reasonably priced, as the Mehaberawi was $35 which was very affordable for the quantity that was given. The lentils sambusa was $4 for each, and as much as it contained my favorite combination, I didn't think one was worth that much, especially if one is eating with others, it would easily mean $4 times however many people are there.With that said, I would highly recommend this spot for Ethiopian food in D.C. along with all of the wonderful Ethiopian food restaurants in the city. It is also located in the vibrant Adams Morgan neighborhood, which is another big plus.

We got a huge veggie platter to share for our group of 4, and added a couple meats to it as well. We were all stuffed by the end of it! The flavors were great. favorite parts were the red lentils and the beef tibs. Service was very friendly and answered any questions we had about the menu.

The BEST ETHIOPIAN FOOD IN DC! 10/10! There is something for everyone here. We drive all the way here from Maryland almost every week for our feel of delicious traditionally prepared Ethiopian food.I don't eat meat so I opt for the vegetarian platter, always AMAZING. My partner is a meat eater and he always gets the Goden Tibs. He says it's tender and always very WELL SEASONED. The samosas are crispy and delicious as well.The customer service is spectacular, they make us feel not like customers, but like family. Look no further and do not think twice! Elfegne is THE BEST!!

Ethiopian food is probably one of my top fave cuisines and Elfegne is a great option in DC! Portions are big and feed quite a few people. For 32 dollars we got the 4 veggie, 4 meat and it fed three of us- very great price for DC.I've had a few different things and they are always great. So many meat options and so many veggies. The shiro and the ater are my fave veggies to get and any of the ribs are always a hit for the table.

We read that Washington DC has the best Ethiopian food in the US, and Elfegne was listed as the best of the best. I am not a connoisser of Ethiopian cuisine, but I definitely thought it was delicious!We got two entrees which included a meat item and 2 veggies. I loved what I ordered (except the collard greens, which I should not have even ordered because I don't like collard greens) so you should choose the same if you are confused by the menu options:- Alicha wot (Beef stew) with tikel gomen (cabbage, carrots, potato stew), and gomen (collard greens)- Lamb tibs with Ater (split peas), shiro (chickpea puree)Both our orders were poured onto a giant injera covered platter. Don't forget to eat this injera, it soaked up all the delicious flavors of the meats and veggies poured onto it. We likely did a faux pax of asking for utensils. But we were covered in bug spray and sunblock that seemed to coat our skin despite multiple hand washings, so we weren't taking any chances with touching the food directly. There were some flies inside, despite the somewhat heavy incense (I thought smoke was supposed to keep away insects?), so I had to stay vigilant and swat them away from the delicious food. I think this was mentioned in some prior reviews. That being said, I actually have no idea how restaurants keep flies from coming inside. I would want to use the same technique on my own home.

Aw man! I was really excited to try this Michelin-recognized Ethiopian, and the experience fell short for me. The interior was dirty--there were bugs hovering over and on our food. Service was nice but not very responsive. The food was tasty! I was underwhelmed by the doro wot, but I loved the sambusas. Maybe they were just having an off day! It certainly satisfied my Ethiopian craving, I was just hoping for more. Maybe next time!

Wow! The food was good, fresh, and filling without feeling overfed. I like that they have Ineja that is gluten free but they also have an American wheat based version. Service was fine, ambiance is super casual. Good time was had.