Looking for a yummy Ethiopian meal near you?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Ethiopian spots around Washington, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fill the bill.

Washington-area buyers historically spend more in November at restaurants than in most other months of the year, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a provider of customer relationship management software and marketing automation for small businesses. The average amount spent per customer transaction at Washington-area restaurants grew to $31 for the metro area in November of last year, second only to December with an average of $34, and 4% higher than the average for the rest of the year.

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1. Kokeb Restaurant & Bar

First on the list is Kokeb Restaurant & Bar. Located at 3013 Georgia Ave. NW in Park View, it is the highest-rated Ethiopian restaurant in Washington, boasting 4.5 stars out of 184 reviews on Yelp.

2. Zenebech Restaurant

Next up is Adams Morgan's Zenebech Restaurant, situated at 2420 18th St. NW. With 4.5 stars out of 506 reviews on Yelp, it has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Chercher

And Chercher, located at 1334 Ninth St. NW in Shaw, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the restaurant 4.5 stars out of 401 reviews.

4. Lalibela

Finally, Lalibela restaurant, also in Shaw, is another go-to, with four stars out of 276 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1608 Seventh St. NW to see for yourself.

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