Sheba Ethiopian Restaurant Menu
Welcome to Sheba Ethiopian Restaurant, a gem nestled in Rockville, MD, where the vibrant flavors of Ethiopia come alive. The restaurant, located at 5071 Nicholson Ln, is beloved by locals for its warm ambiance and welcoming owners, Mimi and Mehari. Patrons rave about the mouthwatering dishes, from the spicy lamb combo to a variety of vegetarian and vegan options, making it accessible for everyone.
The menu showcases an expansive selection of traditional Ethiopian fare, characterized by its light, flavorful dishes that are seasoned to perfection. Many reviews highlight the generous portion sizes and the inviting atmosphere filled with lively conversation and soothing jazz music, creating a genuine sense of community.
Whether you’re a first-time diner or an Ethiopian cuisine enthusiast, Sheba offers a delightful culinary experience that keeps customers returning. Your taste buds will thank you as you savor every bite in this welcoming haven.
Appetizers
Sheba Sambusa (2 pc)
Prime ground beef or brown lentils tastefully seasoned then wrapped in pastry dough and lightly fried to golden perfection; served with 2 pieces and our housemade Awaze Sauce
Injera Crisp Dip
Locally acclaimed Injera Crisps from Tsiona Foods served with one of our housemade dips: Brown Lentil Dip, Spicy Red Lentil Dip, or Yellow Split Pea Dip
Ayib and Spinach Dip
Ayib, housemade farmers cheese, seasoned with Awaze and Ethiopian clarified butter next to sauteed spinach and served with injera crisps
Kaysir with Ayib (Beet Salad)
Beet wedges topped with red onions, cardamom, and our house vinaigrette dressing. Optional Topping: Ayib (Eye-b), our housemade farmers cheese
Spicy Steamed Broccoli
Steamed broccoli prepared with garlic, crushed peppers, and lemon
Veggie Combo
Choose 5 Veggie Items. Veggie Combo options are all Vegan except Egg Wot - Includes Injera and Serves 1. Options: Kay Misir (Red Lentils - Spicy), Ater Kik (Yellow Split Peas - Mild), Gomen (Collard Greens - Mild), Tikil Gomen (Cabbage and Carrots - Mild), Shiro (Chickpea Stew - Mild), Egg Wot (Boiled Egg in Spicy Stew - Spicy), Dinich Wot (Spicy Potato Stew), Dinich Wot (Mild Potato Stew) Difin Misir (Brown Lentils - Mild), Bedergan (Eggplant - Spicy), Fossolia (Green Beans, Potatoes, Carrots - Mild)
Beef Combo
Sheba Tibs (Beef Tibs), Tibs Kay Wot (Spicy Beef Stew), and Minchet Abish Alicha (Mild Ground Beef Stew). Includes a Veggie Side and Injera - Serves 1
Chicken Combo
Doro Wot (Chicken Leg w/ Spicy Stew Egg), Doro Alicha (Mild Chicken Stew), and Doro be Kosta (Chicken & Spinach - Mild). Includes a Veggie Side and Injera - Serves 1
Lamb Combo
Yebeg Tibs (Lamb), Yebeg Kay Wot (Spicy Lamb Stew), and Yebeg Alicha Wot (Mild Lamb Stew). Includes a Veggie Side and Injera - Serves 1
Beef and Chicken Combo
Doro Wot (Chicken Leg w/ Spicy Stew Egg), Tibs Kay Wot (Spicy Beef Stew), and Minchet Abish Alicha (Mild Ground Beef Stew). Includes a Veggie Side and Injera - Serves 1
Sheba Combo
Choose 2 Meat Dishes and 2 Veggie Sides; Includes Injera - Serves 1
Shifinfin
Our best beef dishes served with their complementary sides on our largest platter to create a classic Ethiopian feast - Serves 4-5
Sheba Combo Platters
Chicken
Doro Wot (Chicken Leg w/ Spicy Stew Egg)
One of Ethiopia's most famous chicken dishes. Tender chicken drumsticks marinated in lemon juice and ginger, slow cooked in our berberay stew; served with a hard boiled egg. Includes a Veggie Side and Injera - Serves 1. Halal Option: Cubed Chicken Breast
Doro Alicha (Mild Chicken Stew)
Cubed chicken breast simmered in onion, turmeric, garlic, ginger and coriander - Halal. Includes a Veggie Side and Injera - Serves 1
Doro Tibs
Lightly marinated cubed chicken breast sauteed with onion, fresh tomatoes, garlic, ginger, jalapeno pepper and other seasonings - Halal. Includes a Veggie Side and Injera - Serves 1
Doro be Kosta (Chicken & Spinach - Mild)
Cubed chicken breast mixed with chopped spinach tastefully seasoned with garlic, dash of awaze sauce - Halal. Includes a Veggie Side and Injera - Serves 1
Kitfo
Ethiopian style steak tartare, richly seasoned with our special blend of spices, clarified butter, and mitmita. Includes Ayib (Housemade Farmers Cheese) and Gomen - Serves 1
Kitfo Dulet
Ethiopian style steak tartare, richly seasoned with our special blend of spices, clarified butter, mitmita, finished with red onions and jalapenos. Includes Ayib (Housemade Farmers Cheese) and Gomen - Serves 1
Sheba Tibs
Beef tenderloin cubes sauteed with onions, fresh tomatoes, garlic, ginger, rosemary, jalapeno and other house spices in awaze sauce. Includes a Veggie Side and Injera - Serves 1
Tibs Kay Wot (Spicy Beef Stew)
Tender beef cubes in berberay stew of onions, garlic, ginger and traditional spices. Includes a Veggie Side and Injera - Serves 1
Tibs Fitfit
Tender beef cubes sauteed with onions, tomatoes, awaze and jalapenos then mixed with injera pieces. Includes a Veggie Side and Injera - Serves 1
Beef
Lamb
Yebeg Tibs
Tender lamb cubes sauteed with onions, fresh tomato, garlic, ginger root, rosemary, and other house spices - Halal. Includes a Veggie Side and Injera - Serves 1
Yebeg Kay Wot (Spicy Lamb Stew)
Lamb cubes in berberay stew, onions, garlic, ginger root and other spices - Halal. Includes a Veggie Side and Injera - Serves 1
Yebeg Alicha Wot (Mild Lamb Stew)
Lamb cubes stew in a flavorful stew of turmeric, onion, garlic, ginger and other spices - Halal. Includes a Veggie Side and Injera - Serves 1
Assa Dulet
Finely cut tilapia sauteed with onions, tomatoes, garlic, a hint of mitmita, and cardamom finished with diced red onions and jalapenos. Includes a Veggie Side and Injera - Serves 1
Assa Goulash
Cubed tilapia sauteed with onions, tomatoes, garlic, a hint of mitmita, and cardamom finished with diced red onions and jalapenos. Includes a Veggie Side and Injera - Serves 1
Sheba Salmon
Salmon sauteed with onion, fresh tomatoes, garlic, jalapeno and berberay. Includes a Veggie Side and Injera - Serves 1
Seafood
Vegan Entrees
Kay Misir (Red Lentils - Spicy)
Red Lentils slow cooked in flavored berberay stew with onion, tomatoes and a blend of traditional spices simmered to perfection. Includes a Veggie Side and Injera - Serves 1
Ater Kik (Yellow Split Peas - Mild)
Yellow Split Peas slow cooked in onion, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, and turmeric stew. Includes a Veggie Side and Injera - Serves 1
Gomen (Collard Greens - Mild)
Collard Greens steamed and tastefully cooked with onion, garlic, and ginger. Includes a Veggie Side and Injera - Serves 1
Tikil Gomen (Cabbage and Carrots - Mild)
Cabbage cooked with carrots and onions and deliciously seasoned with garlic, ginger and other spices. Includes a Veggie Side and Injera - Serves 1
Shiro (Chickpea Stew - Mild)
Chickpeas seasoned and cooked into a creamy stew with garlic, tomatoes, onion. Optional: Clarified Butter (Kibay) Topping. Includes a Veggie Side and Injera - Serves 1
Bedergan (Eggplant Stew - Spicy)
Eggplant slow cooked in a flavorful berberay stew with red onions and a blend of traditional spices. Includes a Veggie Side and Injera - Serves 1
Dinich Wot (Potato Stew - Spicy or Mild)
Potato Stew of onions, tomatoes, garlic and ginger; served with berberay or turmeric base. Includes a Veggie Side and Injera - Serves 1
Difin Misir (Brown Lentils - Mild)
Brown Lentils in a flavorful onion, tomatoes, garlic, ginger and turmeric stew with a blend of traditional spices. Includes a Veggie Side and Injera - Serves 1
Fossolia (Green Beans, Potatoes, Carrots - Mild)
Green Beans, Potatoes and Carrots steamed and cooked in onion, tomatoes, garlic and ginger stew. Includes a Veggie Side and Injera - Serves 1
Veggie Fitfit
Injera pieces mixed in a stew of sauteed onions, berberay, tomatoes, jalapeno and other spices. Includes a Veggie Side and Injera - Serves 1
Tofu Dulet
Tofu sauteed with onions, tomatoes, garlic, mitmita and cardamom topped with jalapenos. Includes a Veggie Side and Injera - Serves 1
Extra Injera (Sheet)
Teff Injera (Gluten Free)
100% Teff Injera imported from Ethiopia
Side: Ayib
Ethiopian farmers cheese made in-house
Side: Timatim Selata
Diced tomato salad with onions, jalapenos, olive oil, and lemon juice
Side: White Rice
Served as a side or substitution for injera
Side: Egg Wot
Hard Boiled Egg in spicy berberay stew
Side Veggie
Options include all Vegan Entrees except Veggie Fitfit and Tofu Dulet
Side Meat Dish
Choose one of the following options as a side: Tibs Kay Wot (Spicy Beef Stew), Yebeg Kay Wot (Spicy Lamb Stew), Yebeg Alicha Wot (Mild Lamb Stew), Doro Alicha (Mild Chicken Stew), Doro be Kosta (Chicken & Spinach - Mild), Doro Wot (Chicken Leg w/ Spicy Stew Egg), or Minchet Abish Alicha (Mild Ground Beef Stew)
Extras
Teas, Juices, and Bottled Drinks
Sheba Hot Tea
Cinnamon, Cardamom, and Cloves spice blend with a black tea bag to finish
Sheba Iced Tea
Cinnamon, Cardamom, and Cloves spice blend with a black tea bag to finish
Lemonade
Orange Juice
Mango Juice
Apple Juice
Perrier
Bottled Water
Coke
Diet Coke
Ginger-Ale
Fanta
Sprite
Shirley Temple
Soft Drinks
Lunch Specials
Lunch Sambusa Special (1 pc)
Prime ground beef or brown lentils tastefully seasoned then wrapped in pastry dough and lightly fried to golden perfection; served with 1 piece and our housemade Awaze Sauce
Lunch Veggie Combo
Choose 5 items. Veggie Combo options are all Vegan except Egg Wot - Includes Injera and Serves 1 - Options: Kay Misir (Red Lentils - Spicy), Ater Kik (Yellow Split Peas - Mild), Gomen (Collard Greens - Mild), Tikil Gomen (Cabbage and Carrots - Mild), Shiro (Chickpea Stew - Mild), Egg Wot (Boiled Egg in Spicy Stew - Spicy), Dinich Wot (Spicy Potato Stew), Dinich Wot (Mild Potato Stew)Difin Misir (Brown Lentils - Mild), Bedergan (Eggplant - Spicy), or Fossolia (Green Beans, Potatoes, Carrots - Mild)
Lunch Beef and Chicken Combo
Doro Wot (Chicken Leg w/ Spicy Stew Egg) and Tibs Kay Wot (Spicy Beef Stew). Includes a Veggie Side and Injera - Serves 1
Lunch Beef Combo
Tibs Kay Wot (Spicy Beef Stew) and Minchet Abish Alicha (Ground Beef Stew - Mild). Includes a Veggie Side and Injera - Serves 1
Lunch Doro Wot
One of Ethiopia's most famous chicken dishes. Tender chicken drumsticks marinated in lemon juice and ginger, slow cooked in our berberay stew; served with a hard boiled egg. Includes a Veggie Side and Injera - Serves 1. Halal Option: Cubed Chicken Breast
Lunch Yebeg Kay Wot (Spicy Lamb Stew)
Lamb cubes in berberay stew, onions, garlic, ginger root and other spices - Halal. Includes a Veggie Side and Injera - Serves 1
Lunch Yebeg Alicha Wot (Mild Lamb Stew)
Lamb cubes in turmeric stew of onion, garlic, ginger and other spices - Halal. Includes a Veggie Side and Injera - Serves 1
Lunch Tibs Kay Wot (Spicy Beef Stew)
Tender beef cubes in berberay stew of onions, garlic, ginger and traditional spices. Includes a Veggie Side and Injera - Serves 1
Lunch Tibs Fitfit
Tender beef cubes sauteed with onions, awaze, tomatoes and jalapenos then mixed with injera pieces. Includes a Veggie Side and Injera - Serves 1
Lunch Veggie Special
Choose any of the following veggie dishes as an entree. Options: Kay Misir (Red Lentils - Spicy), Ater Kik (Yellow Split Peas - Mild), Gomen (Collard Greens - Mild), Tikil Gomen (Cabbage and Carrots - Mild), Shiro (Chickpea Stew - Mild), Egg Wot (Boiled Egg in Spicy Stew - Spicy), Dinich Wot (Spicy Potato Stew), Dinich Wot (Mild Potato Stew)Difin Misir (Brown Lentils - Mild), Bedergan (Eggplant - Spicy), or Fossolia (Green Beans, Potatoes, Carrots - Mild). Includes a Veggie Side and Injera - Serves 1
Lunch Veggie Fitfit
Injera pieces mixed in a stew of sauteed onions, berberay, tomatoes, jalapeno and other spices. Includes a Veggie Side and Injera - Serves 1