Awash Ethiopian Restaurant — Restaurant in Miami Gardens

Once again everything was delicious. I have been here for at least five times. Although food does take a bit to be ready it is worth the wait. The food is full of flavor and some of the dishes are spicy. They have vegetarian options that are super good as well.

This time we ordered the Doro Wet (the one with a white ball in it) if you are looking for a meaty option this might not be your best choice. Although is full of flavor the dish only comes with one boiled egg and one small chicken leg. It has cheese on the side as well and if you eat it with the injera (the spongy like pancake) you might be satisfied. I honestly always ordered something else. We also ordered the special Tibbs (the one with the tomatoes and Serrano peppers) this dish is spicy and meaty. The fresh tomatoes, serranos and rosemary mixed with the stewed like meat is delicious. It comes with a side of mitmita which is the powder you see next to it in a little plate. This is a mix of Ethiopian spices but be careful it is very spicy! If you are used to eat spicy food, you might enjoy adding it to all of your dish but if you are not but are adventurous just add a little bit at a time. The mitmita will add a punch of heat to your meal. The last dish we ordered was the taste of Awash. (The round tray with many samples) I highly recommend you to try this one if this is your first time. It has a mix of vegetarian dishes and some meaty ones. That way you try a bit of everything and next time you might probably order the one dish you liked the most.

I saw some reviews about the prices being high for small portions. I don’t think the portions are necessarily small but we tend to eat a lot so we order more than one dish. The dishes I described (Taste of Awash, Doro Wet, and Special Tibbs) were for my husband and I. We took some leftover food home though. We paid about $70. This is something we can’t do every week but every now and then we like to treat ourselves with some good food. I have been in other restaurants at Coral Gables and paid a bit more than that for food that in my opinion was not as good as this one.

The waitresses are very friendly and they have lively conversations about their culture. I highly recommend this place. If you come with your loved one it is an Ethiopian custom to feed each other. You...

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Awash Ethiopian Restaurant in Miami Gardens, and it was an experience that stands out amongst my culinary adventures. From the moment I stepped in, the relaxed atmosphere enveloped me, complemented beautifully by the gentle strains of authentic Ethiopian music that played in the background.

One of the highlights of my visit was Leah, our engaging server, who added a personal touch to the meal with her warm, friendly demeanor. Her insights and recommendations made our dining experience even more enjoyable and memorable, as she legit knew the menu like the back of her hand.

I indulged in a dish aptly named the Taste of Awash, which was nothing short of spectacular. Each bite was a celebration of freshness and vibrant flavors, leaving me feeling full, content, and remarkably nourished. It was as if the food spoke a universal language, one that resonated deeply with my palate and soul, making me feel like I was always meant to enjoy such a feast.

The coffee at Awash is an experience unto itself. Its earthy, rich, and original flavor profile made it an easy challenger to the finest Latin American coffees. I've never tasted anything quite like it, and it is truly sublime.

Even the bread at Awash is noteworthy. The traditional injera, with its unique taste and texture, pairs perfectly with the dishes, while their version of more familiar Western-style bread is equally delicious. Injera is the spongy bread you use to eat everything with, and it’s good for you!

I wholeheartedly recommend everyone visit Awash Ethiopian Restaurant to embark on a culinary journey like no other. This gem in Miami Gardens is a must-visit, and I sincerely wish there were more places of such high caliber and authenticity scattered across...

I'm not really sure why this place has such high reviews. I was very excited to try this place as it came highly recommended from a friend. The service was very slow and the primary reason for a low rating...one server took our drink order..5 minutes later another came to take our drink order, not realizing the first had taken our order already, but just not brought our drinks. After finishing our beers, we asked for water. Had just gotten food when we asked, were finished by the time we got the water...and for whatever reason only 1 water was brought to the table for 2 people...When trying to pay, they had our credit cards for over 10 minutes before finally deciding to bring them back...was quite annoyed. I thought the food was actually good for the most part. The sambusa was very tasty, but unfortunately was served so hot that it burned my mouth really bad on the inside. I can still feel where it was burned almost 5 days later. The duck and chicken dishes however were very good. Well cooked and seasoned. On the other hand, they serve there dishes with this nasty spongy feeling bread that is supposed to be used more so as a wrap for the main meat dish...it was not good. I literally thought at first this spongy thing was a place mat... this place is not overly expensive for a dinner out, however for the price, the portions are very small and I left quite unsatisfied. The decor was quite nice and very authentic. If they would simply dim the lights, it would set a much better mood to the place. They had a band as well as well which was cool. They had almost an island feel to them but were playing throwback songs to the 60s and 70s...almost seemed this band was out of place. Overall this was just an OK experience...very unlikely to return...