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Tsehay Ethiopian Restaurant And Bar

Restaurant · 4.6 (412 reviews)

Tsehay Ethiopian Restaurant and Bar is at 2429 18th St NW in Adams Morgan. Its Google listing describes traditional Ethiopian food eaten by hand from a shared plate, and says the name means sun in Amharic. The listing also says the restaurant offers doro wat free to guests on Ethiopian Christmas and Easter.

The vegan sampler and vegan platter are the most-mentioned dishes in reviews, followed by beef tibs, red lamb stew and honey wine, and cocktails and happy hour also come up often. Reviewers frequently describe warm, friendly service and portions big enough to share. Criticisms are minor: one reviewer found the tibs dry, another thought portions were small for the price, and some note slower food on busy nights. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating across 412 reviews.

It is closed Monday, opens at 4 PM Tuesday through Friday, at noon on Saturday and at 5 PM on Sunday. Outdoor seating is mentioned in reviews.

2429 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

+1202-808-8952

tsehaydc.com

  • Sunday: 5 PM–10 PM
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 4 PM–10 PM
  • Wednesday: 4 PM–10 PM
  • Thursday: 4 PM–10 PM
  • Friday: 4 PM–10 PM
  • Saturday: 12 PM–10 PM

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What are Tsehay's hours?

Closed Monday, Tuesday–Friday 4 PM–10 PM, Saturday 12 PM–10 PM, Sunday 5 PM–10 PM (per Google, October 2026).

Does Tsehay have vegan options?

Yes. Google lists it as a vegan restaurant, and the vegan sampler and vegan platter are the dishes reviewers mention most.

What should I order at Tsehay?

Reviewers most often mention the vegan sampler, beef tibs, red lamb stew and honey wine.

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