Keren Restaurant & Coffee Shop in Dupont Circle, Washington, D.C.

Keren Restaurant & Coffee Shop is a hidden gem located in dupont circle. Unlike other good restaurants, it does not have a glamorous store front, no outside seating, and no fancy logos. From what appears from the outside, it seems like a simple take out place where people are desperate to get out. But! It is not what it appears to be. The waitresses were extremely friendly and attentive, as if you were visiting family friends.





They do have a small bar, but rarely does it have people sitting at the bar. People were definitely more eager to try their food rather than drinking.

There are a number of Ethiopian style restaurants located in the heart of DC, and Keren is one of them. Their Ful has very good ratings. This is actually my second time trying out Keren, and they do not disappoint me at all.





We tried the Keren Special, which portion is large enough for two people. It comes with either Chicken, or Beef, spicy or non-spicy. We went for Spicy chicken, which is the only hot side dish that goes with the Keren Special.



The food was superb. Chicken was spicy but not too overwhelming, potato and spinach side dishes were delicious as well. I would definitely recommend this place to people who are new in the city who are looking for a good affordable Ethiopian restaurant.