Comments on: Dining: Abol Ethiopian Cuisine

By: Brian

Brian — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 14:11:10 +0000

I ate at Abol last night with my girlfriend. We shared the veggie combo platter and a beef dish. We were very satisfied with the veggie platter and impressed with the beef dish which was very tender (I can’t remember which one we chose but it had carrots and was kinda sweet). I hope they can make it long-term and that more businesses will want to move in on that side of the street.

Editor’s note: Thanks for your comments, Brian. The northwest side of Colesville Road is drawing more tenants. Two restaurants, which will sit between Abol and Ray’s the Classic, are already in the works. And then there’s the Filmore. — JD (Dec 20, 2007)

By: Stewart

Stewart — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 19:19:19 +0000

I ate there last week and found the food to be really good. It is not served “traditionally”, where it is all together on a bed of injera, rather is served in a really cool tray that separates the dishes from one another and the injera is in a basket. You can then spoon out whatever you want onto your plate onto or next to your own piece of injera. This is kind of nice because although you are still eating with your hands, using the injera to pick up the food, you can eat off your own plate. This is not better or worse then eating it “traditionally”, just different and noteworthy for its uniqueness. The food was really good, very nicely prepared, good quality. The people are nice too!

By: Kate

Kate — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 17:58:24 +0000

My husband and I ate here the other night. We thought the food was pretty good. They have some different options than most Ethiopian restaurants and I actually thought the food was less greasy than some of the area standbys.

I do worry about their ability to stay open. The vegetarian combination for one is $12; for two, they just tack on $2 more!!! I never thought I would say this but they may need to raise their prices!

By: Springvale Roader

Springvale Roader — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 01:57:46 +0000

Tried Abol tonight and it was very good. The owner is a nice gentleman who has big plans for a quality restaurant, with outdoor seating and delivery service.

Better still, they seem to have a complete liquor license. In MoCo!

Hey Jennifer, when I told the proprietor about your positive review, he got very, very happy and excited. You made someone’s day.

By: b

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 18:35:06 +0000

Grease is a necessary food group. It lubes your innards so that the calories just slip on through. The only reason that it is not on the “food pyramid” is because it keeps slipping off. I ask MoCo, why transgender has rights and transfat hasn’t. Food for thought.

By: Jennifer Deseo

Jennifer Deseo — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 18:23:54 +0000

Thanks for your comment, Brent.

Regarding the county’s desire for restaurants to provide nutritional info, that rule (if approved) would apply only to chains.

The bill may never pass. This fall, a federal court denied New York City from enacting a similar law.

By: Brent

Brent — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 17:11:50 +0000

Here’s a question. If the food is greasy, should this restaurant be allowed in Silver Spring? One constant complaint against chains is that the food tends to be unhealthy And the county is even looking to force chains to disclose just how deadly their food is. Should the same apply to this restaurant? Or do they get a pass because they are locally owned, ethnic and small?

By: Springvale Road

Springvale Road — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 16:30:22 +0000

Thanks for the review, Jennifer. I’m very happy to hear that Abol’s food is good. And cheap!

I still fear for the place, given how every other restaurant there has failed, but the missus and I will do our part to help keep them going.

Question: What kind of food did RedStix serve, anyway?