What can I say about Awaze Ethiopian Eritrean Cuisine? Amazing food. This was my first time eating Ethiopian food, and I was blown away. From the minute I entered the restaurant, a friendly waitress greeted me; she was extremely friendly and answered all my questions. I ordered a meat sampler and was amazed at how well the dish tasted. The spicy sauces blended exceptionally well. I also ordered the Lamb Awaze tips. The lamb was incredibly tender. It's hands down the best food I’ve tried in NC. Take it from me: do yourself a favor and give this restaurant a shot.
John Longa
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April 11, 2024
The experience has been wonderful every time I visited. The food has been phenomenal. The first visit, I ordered the kitfo. It was prepared clean, and the injera accompanied and complemented it perfectly. It was my very first exposure to Ethiopian food when I had first went, and I did not know what to expect. However, after the first visit, I was very impressed and I came a second time - which is the time of writing my current review.
It’s safe to say, there was a reason I went back. I am glad I did. The service is wonderful, and they do not rush you. The presentation, as showcased in my photos, are dreamy.
I highly recommend Awaze and I am planning on coming back again!
Bob T
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August 16, 2024
This small, local restaurant has some deliciously authentic West African cuisine. The service was marvelous, being friendly and quite tolerant of a boisterous group of diners. Starting with the Veggie Sambussa, a delicately fried phyllo style pastry dough filled with finely shredded veggies and spices. It is very reminiscent of Greek Spanakopita, but with different veggie/spice flavors. The injera bread tasted fresh with a thin spongy consistency and slight sour tang that provides an excellent compliment to the other dishes. If used, as intended as your eating utensil, it will definitely help you fill up fast. The Meat Sampler: Kay Wot (beef), Doro Wot (chicken), and Alecha (Beef) all have nice distinct flavors with slight varieties of spiciness. It was all very tender and the paprika herb sauce really tied it all together. Awaz'e Tibs (beef) has beef with onions, rosemary, and garlic sautéed in a delicious tomato-type sauce with just a hint of heat. The Nech Tibs is cubed beef in a more broth-like sauce that has a light beef stew flavor and consistency.
Washing it down with the spiced iced coffee and spiced iced tea polish off the meal well.
garljr
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July 13, 2024
I have had foods from different cultures and backgrounds from Indian, Peru, Dominican, Latin, Mexican, Asian etc. African/Etheopean food is just not for me. This was my 4th time trying simular restaurants. Dont get me wrong, the food and quality is there.
I got the meat sampler and the raw meat kifto special. The meat samplers are pretty good and even the raw meat except I couldn’t handle it as much as I wanted to. The meat samplers tasted like a tomato/onion puree style sauce. The raw meat reminds me of the slim jim taste. I have had raw Thai beef larb so that’s one reason I wanted to try this dish. Not for the weak I have to say even I myself couldn’t handle it fully. Overall, food is good but its not for me, give it a try!
Saurabh Desai
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April 08, 2024
I’ve been here twice around 400pm on a weekday. Before the dinner rush. The photos are of two side dishes. Injera with tofu and potatoes and simmered yellow lentils. Great restaurant. Will be back for a third time.
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What can I say about Awaze Ethiopian Eritrean Cuisine? Amazing food. This was my first time eating Ethiopian food, and I was blown away. From the minute I entered the restaurant, a friendly waitress greeted me; she was extremely friendly and answered all my questions. I ordered a meat sampler and was amazed at how well the dish tasted. The spicy sauces blended exceptionally well. I also ordered the Lamb Awaze tips. The lamb was incredibly tender. It's hands down the best food I’ve tried in NC. Take it from me: do yourself a favor and give this restaurant a shot.
The experience has been wonderful every time I visited. The food has been phenomenal. The first visit, I ordered the kitfo. It was prepared clean, and the injera accompanied and complemented it perfectly. It was my very first exposure to Ethiopian food when I had first went, and I did not know what to expect. However, after the first visit, I was very impressed and I came a second time - which is the time of writing my current review. It’s safe to say, there was a reason I went back. I am glad I did. The service is wonderful, and they do not rush you. The presentation, as showcased in my photos, are dreamy. I highly recommend Awaze and I am planning on coming back again!
This small, local restaurant has some deliciously authentic West African cuisine. The service was marvelous, being friendly and quite tolerant of a boisterous group of diners. Starting with the Veggie Sambussa, a delicately fried phyllo style pastry dough filled with finely shredded veggies and spices. It is very reminiscent of Greek Spanakopita, but with different veggie/spice flavors. The injera bread tasted fresh with a thin spongy consistency and slight sour tang that provides an excellent compliment to the other dishes. If used, as intended as your eating utensil, it will definitely help you fill up fast. The Meat Sampler: Kay Wot (beef), Doro Wot (chicken), and Alecha (Beef) all have nice distinct flavors with slight varieties of spiciness. It was all very tender and the paprika herb sauce really tied it all together. Awaz'e Tibs (beef) has beef with onions, rosemary, and garlic sautéed in a delicious tomato-type sauce with just a hint of heat. The Nech Tibs is cubed beef in a more broth-like sauce that has a light beef stew flavor and consistency. Washing it down with the spiced iced coffee and spiced iced tea polish off the meal well.
I have had foods from different cultures and backgrounds from Indian, Peru, Dominican, Latin, Mexican, Asian etc. African/Etheopean food is just not for me. This was my 4th time trying simular restaurants. Dont get me wrong, the food and quality is there. I got the meat sampler and the raw meat kifto special. The meat samplers are pretty good and even the raw meat except I couldn’t handle it as much as I wanted to. The meat samplers tasted like a tomato/onion puree style sauce. The raw meat reminds me of the slim jim taste. I have had raw Thai beef larb so that’s one reason I wanted to try this dish. Not for the weak I have to say even I myself couldn’t handle it fully. Overall, food is good but its not for me, give it a try!
I’ve been here twice around 400pm on a weekday. Before the dinner rush. The photos are of two side dishes. Injera with tofu and potatoes and simmered yellow lentils. Great restaurant. Will be back for a third time.