Habesha Market
16 people recommendvia r/washingtondc16 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Habesha is a budget-friendly Ethiopian spot near U Street that many diners recommend, especially for takeout and quick meals. One diner says nothing compares to its takeout, another praises the Taste of Habesha combo with fried croaker, and the vegan platters and filling sambusas also get nods. The tradeoff is the setting: commenters describe it as very casual, more cafeteria than restaurant, so it is better suited to grabbing food than a sit-down dining experience.
Address
Habesha Market Carry Out & Restaurant, 1919 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
At a glance
- Price
- Budget
- Signature dishes
- Taste of Habesha combo with fried croaker, Vegan platters, Sambusas
- Best for
- Budget, Vegetarian
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/BoogerPresley in r/washingtondc · May 2024
Commenter recommends Habesha for takeout.
- Recommendsu/martinselig in r/washingtondc · May 2024
Names Habesha when asked for Ethiopian restaurant recommendations.
- Recommendsu/dirtypinksweatshirt in r/washingtondc · May 2024portion
Veggie combo is excellent with plenty of food for two plus leftovers.
- Recommendsu/jadedlens00 in r/washingtondc · May 2024
Commenter says Ethiopic and Habesha are the best.
- Recommendsu/Upbeat_Echo341 in r/washingtondc · May 2024taste
Great food here, though the vibe is very casual rather than a full dining experience.
- Recommendsu/Get_Low in r/washingtondc · May 2024
Commenter lists Habesha among places that are all good.
- Recommendsu/crepesquiavancent in r/washingtondc · Dec 2025taste
Calls Ethiopian vegan platters amazing and names Habesha Market as solid.
- Recommendsu/HImainland in r/washingtondc · May 2024ambience
Commenter's current favorite is Habesha on 9, though it's more cafeteria-like.
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- Recommendsu/lalalalaasdf in r/washingtondc · Feb 2024
Calls Habesha their favorite among unfussy Ethiopian places.
- Recommendsu/Michelle_xoxo in r/washingtondc · Aug 2024price
Cheap Ethiopian food near U Street.
- Recommendsu/mikki_154 in r/washingtondc · May 2024taste
Commenter loves takeout from Habesha Market and says nothing compares.
- Recommendsu/nermelson in r/washingtondc · May 2024
Commenter adds to the Habesha chorus, calling it so good.
- Recommendsu/HMNFNQ in r/washingtondc · May 2024
Commenter recommends Habesha for a quick meal.
- Recommendsu/ISDM27 in r/washingtondc · May 2024taste
Commenter thirds Habesha and recommends the combo with fried croaker.
- Recommendsu/cracking in r/washingtondc · May 2024
Commenter agrees repeatedly that Habesha is a great spot.
- Recommendsu/MammothBobcat251 in r/washingtondc · May 2024
Commenter's long-time resident neighbors really like Habesha Market.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.