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Awaze

EthiopianNew Yorkmoderate

Awaze is one of the best ethiopian restaurants in New York for group dinner, especially if you want a strong option in New York.

Awaze arrives in New York with a focused ambition: to bring Ethiopian cooking to a mid-price audience without flattening its edges.

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Taste Score 7.9/10
Rating (Google) 9.4
149 reviews
New York
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7.9/10
Taste Score
Google 9.4 from 149 reviews
Best for
group dinner and dinner
Price and pace
moderate
Neighborhood
New York | 2288 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York, NY 10027, USA
Price
moderate
Taste Score
7.9/10
Phone
(917) 639-3112
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Menu and ordering

Awaze menu: what to order

Start with the dishes below, drawn from the restaurant details and TastyPals notes available on this page. Awaze is listed in the moderate price range. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.

The Silk Awaze Tibs
Doro Wat
Fente Fire Doro Tibs
Kitfo
Sambusas
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Why go

What makes Awaze worth the move

Awaze is a strong ethiopian option in New York when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Sambusas and Tomato Salad also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 149 Google reviews.

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Public rating
9.4 from 149 Google reviews
Best for
group dinner and dinner
Style
Ethiopian in New York
Spend
moderate

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Google rating: 9.4 from 149 reviews
Price point: moderate
Popular dishes: Sambusas, Tomato Salad, The Silk Awaze Tibs
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9.4 from 149 reviews
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Frequently asked questions

What cuisine does Awaze serve?

Awaze is a Ethiopian restaurant located in New York, New York. Awaze arrives in New York with a focused ambition: to bring Ethiopian cooking to a mid-price audience without flattening its edges.

What is Awaze best for?

Awaze is best for group dinner, dinner, local. Awaze is a strong ethiopian option in New York when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Sambusas and Tomato Salad also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 149 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Awaze?

Awaze is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 9.4 from 149 reviews

What should I order at Awaze?

Start with The Silk Awaze Tibs, Doro Wat, Fente Fire Doro Tibs and Kitfo. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Awaze worth visiting?

Awaze holds a 9.4 Google rating from 149 reviews. Awaze is a strong ethiopian option in New York when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Sambusas and Tomato Salad also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 149 Google reviews.

Where is Awaze located?

Awaze is located at 2288 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York, NY 10027, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

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