Authentic Ethiopian Cuisine
Experience the exotic flavors of Ethiopia at Awaze Restaurant
What is Awaze?
Awaze (also spelled awaze) is a spicy and flavorful Ethiopian condiment or sauce commonly used in Ethiopian cuisine. It is made by blending together ingredients such as berbere (a traditional Ethiopian spice blend that includes chili peppers, onion, garlic, ginger, and various spices) oil (often niter kibbeh, which is clarified butter infused with spices), and sometimes vinegar or lemon juice
The consistency of awaze can vary from a thick paste to a thinner sauce, depending on the specific recipe and intended use. It is often used as a dipping sauce for injera (traditional Ethiopian flatbread), as a marinade for meats, or as a flavoring agent in various dishes such as tibs (sauteed meat) or kitfo (minced raw meat dish).
Awaze adds both heat and depth of flavor to Ethiopian dishes, contributing to the distinctive and rich flavors characteristic of Ethiopian cuisine. It is an essential component in many traditional Ethiopian recipes and plays a significant role in enhancing the overall dining experience.
About Us
Awaze Restaurant is an Ethiopian caterer in New York, specializing in social events
Dining
Awaze Restaurant offers a warm atmosphere and authentic Ethiopian cuisine made with fresh ingredients and spices from Ethiopia. Experienced or new foodies can enjoy a guided dining experience and explore Ethiopian culinary traditions
Social Events
We specialize in catering for social events, offering a wide range of authentic Ethiopian dishes to make your event memorable.
Private Functions
From intimate private functions to grand celebrations, our team will work with you to create a customized menu that suits your taste and preferences.
Special Occasions
Make your special occasions even more special with our exquisite Ethiopian cuisine. Our team will ensure that every detail is taken care of.
Try the vegetarian platter, highly recommended for vegans and vegetarians!
Meat lovers can try our Awaze meat combo!
Chef's Recommendation
Awaze Menu
APPETIZERS
MEAT LOVERS
Tomato Salad $10
Chopped tomatoes, onion, jalapeno mixed with olive oil.
Beef Awaze Special Tibs (spicy) $22
Tender beef cubes marinated in spicy awaze sauce and sautéed with fresh tomatoes, onion, jalapeno.
Gomen $17
Finley chopped collard greens cooked with onion, olive oil, and fresh garlic and ginger.
Beef Lega Tibs (mild) $ 20
Tender beef cubes stir fried with fresh onion and jalapeno.
Kik Alicha $16
Yellow split peas cooked with finely chopped onion, garlic and oil with a touch of turmeric.
Tikil Gomen (cabbage) $16
Cabbage cooked with potatoes, olive oil, fresh garlic and ginger.
Atiklit Wot (string beans) $17
String beans and carrots cooked with onion, ginger and garlic with a touch of turmeric.
Shiro $17
Chickpea flour mixed with onion, oil, garlic, ginger and cooked.
Special Kitfo $23
Freshly minced extra lean cut of beef seasoned in traditionally clarified butter and mitmita (chili powder) flavored with onion and jalapeno.
Kitfo $21
Freshly minced extra lean cut of beef seasoned in clarified butter, traditionally served raw 'stake tartar" style but can be cooked to your liking - medium or well-done.
Gored Gored $22
Spicy chunks of beef simmered in awaze sauce (best served rare).
Tibs Wot (beef stew spicy) $21
Delicately simmered beef stew with berbere spices and onions.
Ye sgia Alcha (beef stew mild) $20
Beef stew seasoned with turmeric and onion.
Tibs Firfir $19
Fried beef cubes sautéed with house spices, oil, butter, berbere sauce and mixed with pieces of injera.
Gomen Besiga $22
Collard green and beef cubes cooked with onion and and mix of Ethiopian spices.
Bozena Shiro $22
Cubes of lean beef cooked in chickpea stew and berbere.
Awaze Lamb Special Tibs (spicy) $23
Strip of lamb legs marinated in awaze and sautéed with onion and fresh tomatoes and jalapeno.
Lamb Special Lega Tibs (mild) $24
Tender cubes from the shoulder of lamb are rubbed with chef's blend of Ethiopian seasonings and butter, then stir fried with onion, tomatoes and jalapeno.
Lamb Derek Tibs (dry) $24
Cubes of lamb stir fried with onion and jalapeno.
Beetroots $18
Fresh beetroot cooked with onion, garlic, ginger and oil.
Veggie Combo (for one) $22
String beans, red lentils, collard green, chickpeas, cabbage, and split peas.
Awaze Veggie Combo (for one) $23
String beans, red lentils, collard green, chickpeas, cabbage, split peas and beetroot
Veggie Combo (for two) $40
String beans, red lentils, collard green, chickpeas, cabbage, and split peas.
Awaze Veggie Combo (for two) $44
String beans, red lentils, collard green, chickpeas, cabbage, split peas and beetroot.
Doro Wot (chicken stew spicy) $21
Two chicken drumsticks stewed with spicy berbere (chili paper), onion, garlic, ginger and served with boiled egg.
Doro Tibs (chicken sautéed) $20
Boneless chicken breast marinated with spicy awaze sauce or mild and sautéed with onion, garlic, tomatoes and ginger.
Meat Combo (for one) $23
Doro wot(spicy chicken stew), Tibs (spicy beef stew), yesiga alicha (mild beef stew), and two side vegies.
Meat Combo (for two) $44
Doro wot(spicy chicken stew), Tibs (spicy beef stew), yesiga alicha (mild beef stew), and 2 side vegies.
Vegan and Vegetarian Menu
Misir Wot $18
Split red lentils cooked with onion, garlic, ginger and berbere.
All our dishes are served with injera
Injera is a traditional Ethiopian and Eritrean flatbread made from teff flour, which is a type of grain native to the region. It has a spongy texture and is slightly tangy due to the fermentation process involved in its preparation. Injera is a staple food in these countries and is often used as both a serving base and an eating utensil. It is typically served with various stews, vegetables, and meats placed on top of it, and diners tear off pieces of injera to scoop up the accompanying dishes. This bread is central to the cuisine and culture of Ethiopia and Eritrea, and it is enjoyed in various forms and preparations across the region.
Generally injera made of teff (native grain) is gluten free. But, we generally serve non gluten free injera. Let us know if you choose gluten free and gluten free injera costs $5 extra
Meat Awaze Combo (for two) $25
Doro wot(spicy chicken stew), tibs wot( spicy beef stew), yesiga alicha (mild beef stew), hard-boiled egg and 3 side vegies - Gomen, kik alicha & cabbage.
Meat Awaze Combo (for two) $48
Doro wot(chicken stew spicy), tibs wot(spicy beef stew), yesiga alicha (mild beef stew), hard-boiled eggs and 3 side of vegies - Gomen, kik alicha & cabbage.
Tomato Fitfit $10
Tomatoes, onion, jalapeno, chickpeas flour withed with injera and seasoned with olive oil and lime.
Avocado salad $12
Chopped avocado, tomatoes, onion, jalapeno mixed with house dressing.
Awaze salad $12
Lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, red onion, jalapeno, black pepper mixed with lemon and olive oil.
Vegie Sambusa (lentil) $10
3 pieces per order (pastry shell filled with whole lentils, onion and jalapeno).
Meat Sambusa (lentil) $10
3 pieces per order (pastry shell filled ground beef, onion and jalapeno).
Kid's Dishes
Doro Tibs (chicken sautéed) $17
chicken breast marinated with mild sauce and sautéed with onion and fresh tomatoes
Alicha Shiro(non-spicy chickpeas) $14
Kik Alich (non-spicy split peas) $10
Tikil Gomen (cabbage) $14
Spaghetti (with tomatoes sauce ) $15
Fish Dishes
Served with two side veggies of your choose!!
Awaze Assa $22
Tilapia seasoned with Ethiopian herbs and spices.
Assa Dulet $24
Stir fried pieces of tilapia seasoned with garlic, red onion, jalapeno and Ethiopian herbs.
Dessert
Baklava $7
Pastry made in layers of filo filled with chopped nuts and sweetened with syrup
Tiramisu $6
Milk, sugar, coffee, syrup
Side Orders
Gomen/collard Green $7
Misir/ split red $7 Shiro/chickpeas $7
Kik Alicha/Split peas $7
Tikil Gomen(cabbage) $7
Boiled egg $1
Atikilt Wot(String beans)$7
Rice (plain) $5
Vegan and Veggie Combos
Meat Combos
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Address
2288 Frederic Douglas Blvd, New York, NY 10027
Opening Hours
Mon-Sun 12-10pm
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