Awaze Ethiopian & Eritrean Cuisine

Cary, NC

Address

904 NE Maynard Rd, Cary, NC, 27513

Phone

(919) 377-2599

Website

awazecuisine.com

About Awaze Ethiopian & Eritrean Cuisine

Awazé Ethiopian & Eritrean Cuisine was founded in February 2015 by Azeb Mekonnen as a small, family-owned restaurant in Cary, and it has served authentic Ethiopian and Eritrean dishes made with fresh ingredients ever since. The menu centers on traditional East African cooking, with signature dishes including Awaze Tibs, a spicy stew, Doro Wot, a drumstick simmered in paprika sauce, and preparations of minced raw beef, alongside "TONS of vegan options" for diners who don't eat meat. Dishes are served with "crispy Ethiopian fermented injera bread," the spongy flatbread that's central to Ethiopian and Eritrean dining and used to scoop up stews and other dishes rather than eating with utensils. Beyond the food itself, the restaurant emphasizes hospitality and personal connection with diners; customer reviews note that "the staff and chefs always come out for a chat," adding that "you'll feel right at home & truly nothing tastes better than food prepared with love." That combination of family ownership, made-from-scratch cooking, and a warm, personal dining room experience is central to how Awazé presents itself, rather than leaning on a fast-casual or chain-restaurant model. The restaurant also offers online ordering through Grubhub, DoorDash, and Uber Eats for customers who prefer delivery, along with table reservations, private party hosting, and full catering services for events, extending its family-style hospitality beyond the dining room itself.

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