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Elfegne

Ethiopian, Vegan Veggie Samplers

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Top tips

Ask about: uncertain ingredients

  • Try the veggie sampler over injera; a reviewer described four sides for $18, including shiro, gomen, and tikel gomen.
  • Good to know: Ask which vegetarian dishes are prepared without animal ingredients, since several menu items are not confirmed vegan.
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  • The platter for two was reported to include 10 types of vegetables.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention veggie sampler, ater and gomen.

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Also mesir wot, shiro and tikel gomen.

Good for

The vibe: groups

Praised for attentive service, fast service and friendly service.

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Also praised for generous portions, good value and affordable.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Outdoor seating
  • Lunch, dinner, takeout
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Elfegne serves Ethiopian meat dishes alongside veggie samplers, including a four-side platter over injera reported at $18. Reviews call out spicy mesir wot and sides such as shiro, gomen, and tikel gomen; the restaurant also has an injera bakery and gluten-free injera options listed by HappyCow.

Vegan menu

No dishes listed yet.

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2420 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

Opening hours

Monday
17:00–22:00
Tuesday
17:00–22:00
Wednesday
17:00–22:00
Thursday
17:00–22:00
Friday
12:00–22:00
Saturday
12:00–22:00
Sunday
12:00–22:00

the food

4.6 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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4.5 210 reviews Read on Google Maps
HappyCow
3.7 6 reviews Read on HappyCow
How we rank

eating vegan

Good vegan options

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Basic understanding
protein
lentils, chickpeas, split peas

Ask about: Staff aren't always sure about ingredients.

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