Temesghen Ghidei
I had the pleasure of dining at Effoi Restaurant in Maryland on three separate occasions, and each visit was truly exceptional. The service was warm and attentive, making every meal feel special. The food was not only delicious but also beautifully crafted, a perfect blend of authentic Ethiopian flavors and creative presentation. The friendly ambiance added to the charm, making it an inviting place to relax and enjoy. The highlight for me was the traditional Ethiopian coffee, freshly brewed in-house to perfection; rich, aromatic, and the ideal way to end a meal. A five-star experience all around!
… moreKayla C
10/10 experience! I’m fairly new to Ethiopian food so this was one of the first places I trued. I LOVE it! The food is amazing, it’s fresh, and the ambiance is very welcoming. Everyone was kind when I went and they give you a lot of food. I came here for the first time on a Friday and came right back on Sunday. On Friday Ella was my waitress and she was very kind and attentive. She explained some of the food items and made sure we had everything we needed. I had the veggie combo and doro wot. Both were great! The second time I went I ordered the veggie combo again.
… moreKartik Sheth
Overall a fantastic experience for my birthday! The food was exceptional. As a vegan, Ethiopian food is always a great choice but Effoi surprised me with additional atypical dishes like the sunflower dish callef Suf! We got the special veggie combo and honestly it is more than enough for two people!
… moreYulia Leontieva
This was my ever first experience with Ethiopian food, and I will say my meal was DELICIOUS! My server was welcoming and explained the menu well. I got the azawe tibs and the injera bread. It was so so good, 5 stars. The dish did take a while to prepare (about 30-35 minutes from when I ordered to when it was served), but it was wholeheartedly worth it!
… moreCourtney Corcoran
I come here whenever I pass through Silver Spring and have no interest in trying any other restaurant. The vegetarian sampler is delicious and the staff are always so kind and clearly proud of the restaurant and their imported authentic Ethiopian ingredients. This is the only restaurant I’ve ever been to that has vegetarian collard greens and they’re so good. Most places the misir wot is my favorite but the shiro here is SO GOOD. We happened to be the first customers of the day this time and got to enjoy the smell of fresh roasted coffee beans right near out table
… moreNahom Abayneh
Effoi is a gem. The food was amazing!! the customer service was outstanding. Ella took great care of us and was incredibly kind and attentive throughout the meal. You can tell they actually care about the experience, not just the food. Highly recommend.
… moreJason Toner
Large group of us went in and were easily accommodated. Sitting inside was nice, the people were super inviting and someone was burning fresh incense stuff so the place smelled incredible. Now the food- great. Veggie combo was flavorful and full of food, and the tofu tibs were great- saucy and the tofu was crunchy, which I did not expect but absolutely enjoyed. Can’t wait to go back!
… moreMaya Phillips
SO GOOD. Loved the food and the amazing service. Hard to find places that still prioritize having good service post covid. Also super positive learning experience as someone who doesn’t eat this super often. Would come back.
… moreYonas Jeza
I Had a great experience at Effoi Restaurant, and Ella made it even better. She was very kind, attentive, and welcoming from start to finish. She made sure we were taken care of and helped create such a warm and comfortable dining experience. The food was delicious, flavorful, and felt very authentic. Everything came out great, and the overall atmosphere was amazing. Highly recommend Effoi Restaurant for others, come try it out.
… moreAnderson Spratt
Incredible food and service. The presentation was beautiful and the food was so well seasoned and delicious. Rahwt and Saba were our servers. They were so kind and attentive. We can’t wait to come back
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