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Ras Dashen


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#92 of 4,512 restaurants in Chicago
  • Cuisines: African, Ethiopian
  • Average price*: $ 20
  • Neighborhood: Uptown/Ravenswood

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4 of 5 stars
mrjustice   47 contributions
Chicago, Illinois
Sep 13, 2009

This was our second experience with Ethiopian Food, and it was even better than the first (at Queen of Sheba). Beginning with the ambiance, Ras Dashen's walls are decorated with interesting Ethiopian paintings, and a nice sound system plays pleasant Ethiopian folk music in the background. There are 4 or 5 'special' tables made of a large wicker basket which... more

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5 of 5 stars
serenityseekerFL   25 contributions
FL
Jul 31, 2008

As a lover of ethiopean cuisine, I seek out the "top rated" Ethiopean restaurants when I travel. Based on the Trip Advisor ratings, I chose Ras Dashen while recently visiting Chicago. I also brought two of my colleagues who had never eaten Ethiopean food. Ras Dashen did not disappoint. The menu had considerable variety of vegetarian and meat-based entrees and... more

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4 of 5 stars
AnthonyG   30 contributions
Ohio
Jul 6, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

We decided to take a break from eating at "The Taste of Chicago" but we still needed to find something to eat for our dinner. We wanted a change of cuisine so headed to experience some Ethiopian fare. This was a tottally new experience for both my wife and I as neither of us has ever had Ethiopian cuisine before.... more

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Jun 19, 2008

The bread and the manner of eating alone make this place worth a trip more

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Apr 11, 2008

Yummy ethiopian in a dark cozy space. Fav ethiopian in the city- my one complaint is that the service can be very slow. Also not the best honey wine (sorry that's two ;-) more

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Apr 9, 2008

First time I tried Ethiopian. Deliciously rare (or raw!) beef, outrageously rich coffee. more

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Jan 18, 2008

Great food, great atmosphere. more

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Jan 6, 2008

The place you want to take your date to. Good ambience, great food, and I believe they have live jazz during the weekday. Good restaurant for a small, not loud, group of friends. Staff is very helpful in explaining dishes and portions to you. more

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Nov 19, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

if you know to eat with your hands, can share your plate and have a thing for flavor, this is the place to go. Food is cheap its close to Green Mill for after dinner show. more

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5 of 5 stars
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Lake Bluff, Illinois
Oct 9, 2005
2/2 found this review helpful

My current first choice for Chicago Ethiopian. Expect authentic cuisine, the freshest "salata" and other ingredients, unbelievable prices (at most, leans toward one $ in the guides), cosey, and you won’t be disappointed. Chef was a member of the Ethiopian Jewish community, and has had restaurants in Africa before coming to the windy city. Standard approach here, as at all... more

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Ras Dashen Address

5846 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60660-3518
Tel: (773) 506-9601
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.