Ras Dashen Menu

thick and creamy homemade Lentil soup with a richness of Ethiopian spices

lightly fried pastry dough filled with lenti (vegan), spinach (vegan), chickpeas (vegan) or beef

caramelized shallots, tomatoes, jalapeno, a touch of vinegar and Zenash's special dressing

daily mix of fresh greens topped with a light, tangy dressing

fresh pickles and red onions marinated topped w/ Zenash's dressing

fresh warm injera spread with kibe, garlic and karya, rolled and sliced into bite size pieces, with olive oil for vegans**

Lentil soup with Ethiopian spices

Lentil (Vegan), Spinach (Vegan), Shimbera (Vegan) or Beef wrapped in pastry and lightly fried

Flavored with carmelized shallots, tomatoes, jalapeño and a touch of vinegar and Zenash's special dressing

Yellow beets, fruit, walnuts, a touch of vinegar and Zenash's special dressing

Daily mix of our freshest greens and vegetables with a light, tangy dressing

Fresh pickles and red onions marinated in Zenash's special dressing

Fresh warm injera spread with kibe, garlic and karya rolled into finger food

diced cucumber, tomato, onion and jalapeno salad

romaine lettuce, green onions, cucumbers, tomatoes and jalapenos

beet salad served chilled, topped with a tangy dressing

chilled lentils with red onions and bell peppers

mildly spiced cabbage, potato and carrot stew

freshly chopped kale cooked with mild spices

fresh spinach cooked with onions, garlic and Ehtiopian spices

green beans, potatoes, zucchini and carrots stewed in tomatoes

fresh made cheese with cultured buttermilk

pureed red lentils in a spicy berbere sauce*

pureed yellow split peas cooked with onions, garlic, ginger and green peppers

Ethiopian style cooked, sweet and sour red cabbage

diced cucumber, tomato, onion and jalapeño (spicy) salad

romaine lettuce, green onions, cucumbers, tomatoes and jalapeños (spicy)

beet salad served chilled with a tangy dressing

chilled lentils with red onions and colorful bell peppers

mildly spiced cabbage, potato and carrot stew

chopped greens slow cooked with mild spices. (Seasonal)

spinach cooked with onions, garlic and spices

green beans, potatoes, zucchini and carrots stewed with tomatoes

soft cheese made fresh daily with cultured buttermilk

puréed red lentils in a spicy berbere sauce (spicy)

yellow split peas cooked with onions, garlic, ginger and green peppers

sweet and sour red cabbage, Ethiopian style

A sampling of five veggie dishes

pureed chick peas, split peas and flaxseed in a dark berbere sauce*

okra and lentils in a dark berbere sauce

cold and tangy, injera based salad with tomatoes, garlic, red and green onions and jalapeno peppers

spicy Ethiopian ground chickpea stew

pumpkin in a tasty berbere stew

mushrooms, chickpeas and potatoes in a rich berbere stew*

chicken and a boiled egg cooked in a mild, tasty sauce of onions, garlic, ginger, and green peppers

Chicken and egg cooked in a spicy berbere sauce - the national dish of Ethiopia

Chicken and egg cooked in a mild, tasty sauce of onions, garlic, ginger, and green peppers

lamb lightly cooked with onions, jalapeno peppers and Ethiopian seasonings

lamb chunks pan fried with onions, garlic, peppers, jalapeno and rosemary

lamb stew in our dark berbere sauce

cooked lamb in mild alicha sauce, served with pieces of injera

Lamb lightly cooked with onions, green peppers and Ethiopian seasonings

Called simply "spicy juicy" by many of our regulars, this lamb stew has a tomato infused base with bold spices

Lamb tibs pan-fried with onions, garlic, green peppers and rosemary

Lamb stew in a spicy, dark berbere sauce

Lamb cooked in mild alicha sauce, served with pieces of injera

beef stew in our spicy berbere sauce

beef and injera pieces cooked in a spicy sauce with tomatoes and garlic

beef chunks lightly sautéed with onions, jalapeno, peppers and Ethiopian spices

Ethiopian steak tartar, seasoned with kibe (spiced butter) and mitmita (red pepper blend)

slightly cooked Kitfo Tere

strips of beef cooked in a tasty alicha sauce with onions, garlic and green peppers

premium pieces of steak, slow cooked in its own juices with shallots, garlic, ginger, berbere and spices

Ethiopian beef jerky cooked with pieces of injera in berbere sauce

tender beef brisket slightly cooked with shallots, spiced butter, garlic, awaze and a hint of cognac, served medium rare

strips of beef sauteed with peppers, in a special berbere sauce

Beef stew in a spicy, dark berbere sauce

Beef and injera cooked in a spicy sauce with tomatoes and garlic

Beef chunks lightly sautéed with onions, green peppers and spices

Ethiopian steak tartare seasoned with kibe (spiced butter) and mitmita (red pepper blend)

Kitfo Tere slightly cooked

Strips of beef in a tasty sauce with onions, garlic, green peppers

Premium steak cut into small pieces cooked with shallots, garlic, ginger, berbere (spicy) and spices

Tender beef brisket lightly cooked with shallots, spiced butter, garlic, awaze (spicy) and a splash of cognac, served medium rare

Strips of beef sauteed with peppers, served with special berbere sauce

tilapia fillet in a dark berbere sauce made from roasted, ground flaxseed

pan seared tilapia fillet with ginger and black pepper, served with fresh-cut sauteed vegetables

Boneless tilapia fillet in a dark berbere (spicy) sauce made from roasted, ground flax seed

Marinated, boneless tilapia fillet pan-seared in ginger and black pepper and served with fresh-cut sauteed vegetables

beef strips or lamb chops, grilled to perfection on an open flame with Zenash's hot sauce on the side

beef or lamb sautéed with carmelized onions in a lightly spicy awaze sauce

Lamb sauteed in mit mita sauce, onion, garlic and rosemary and spices, served with pieces of injera

Beef strips grilled on an open flame and served with salad and Zenash's hot sauce (spicy)

Beef tibs sautéed with onions in a spicy awaze sauce

black tea infused with Ethiopian spices

Ethiopian Iced tea

coke products, ginger ale, root beer, ginger beer

ask server for assortment

mango juice tea

made from freshly ground, Ethiopian coffee beans

Espresso and frothy steamed milk

Espresso layered with foamed milk

a shot of espresso with hot water added

two shots of espresso and hot water

three shots of espresso and hot water

Ethiopian coffee brewed in a clay pot over an open flame. Traditional in Ethiopian meal and a delight to the palate

Coke products, ginger ale, root beer, orange

Apple, Peach, Pear, Pineapple, Orange, Cranberry

black tea infused with Ethiopian spices

Ethiopian Iced Tea

made from freshly ground, Ethiopian coffee

espresso and frothy steamed milk

Ras Dashen style margarita with pear and ginger tones

tea, gin, lime juice and fresh mint leaves make this a pleasant cocktail all year round

Ras Dashen style vodka mojito

a fig old-fashioned, inspired by Ethiopian flavors

from brother Adane, amaretto and absolut citron

wonderfully refreshing with tanqueray, chambord, lime juice and ginger ale, built over ice

An Ethiopian oid-fashioned, muddled ginger and honey combined with hennessy, served over ice, topped with soda

lovely sweet white sangria, sauvignon blanc, cognac and peach schnapps, garnished with apples and oranges

Kevin's favorite American classic made with makers mark

Coffee martini made with our fresh roasted Ethiopian espresso, stoli vanilla, kahlua with bailey's served up

A spicy take on the classic margarita, jalapeno tequila and Cointreau

Maritu's special midori melon martini, absolut and pineapple served up

peach or pear nectar, cointreau and fresh limes, served up

bitters and a cube of sugar make this champagne cocktail a true celebration

a light rum cocktail with muddled ginger and honey, served over ice and topped with soda

hendricks gin, sweet vermouth and bitters, a lovely version of the classic martinez from which the martini originated

refreshing and slightly sweet, ripe apple cider

Aggressively hopped west Coast style IPA

unfiltered, dry-hopped with a lovely bitter edge

award winning IPA with an intense multi-hop kick

striking, robust porter full of warmth and chocolate malt

heavily dry hopped with aroma of pine and citrus

IPA and wheat beer lover's choice

robust stout, spiked with lactose, accentuates the bold Ethiopian flavors

golden sunrise Belgian style pale ale

crisp bitterness with floral and citrus aromas

densely populated with flavor and loaded with character

American brown ale with a portion aged in bourbon barrels

crisp savory ale, light in color, strong in flavor

Dutch pride pale lager

Kenyan lager with high quality barley and hops, with a bright finish

delicious Belgian Ale

Brazilian lager, dark and slightly fruity

Euro Pale lager style beer from Ethiopia

our Ethiopian lager and Amber beers

dark cherry, citrus. notes of plum with a warm oak finish

black fruit and cherry flavors, accented by herbal, mineral and spicy notes

berries and ripe fruit with touch of pepper and spices aromas

scents of pine nuts, cinnamon, clover and sweet plums, hints of vanilla and blackberry

fresh, light bodied with flavor of apple and citrus

apricot, kumquat, nectarine and lime leaves

pronounced aroma with floral and spicy notes, rich on flavor, slight smokiness and bright finish

fresh, crisp, tropical sweetness with herbaceous finish

estate grown fruit, elegant with lemon, apple and stone flavored finish

Ethiopian style honeywine made from honey and gesho

made and aged right here at Ras Dashen

South African fig aged wine

flavors of Blackberry, cassis and vanilla

rich blend w/ ripe fruit and good tannin structure

full flavors of ripe red fruit delicate spices and chocolate

full bodied with pepper spice, dark fruit and a hint of coffee

elegant cherry and berry nose

passion fruit and mango. Clean, mineral and zesty citrus finish

Similar to misser wat, but with whole lentils for a different texture

Ground chick peas imported from Ethiopia are the base of this spicy, pureed stew

Lentils and okra in a tasty berbere sauce (spicy)

Cold tangy salad of injera, vine-ripe tomatoes, garlic, red and green onion and green peppers

Pumpkin and potatoes in a tasty berbere sauce (spicy

Mushrooms and potatoes in a tasty berbere sauce (spicy)

All Entrée Dishes plus Any Two Sides