Welcome to Sheba Ethiopian Restaurant

Real Ethiopian cooking from a family that has been feeding this neighborhood for years. Slow simmered stews, warm injera, and platters made for sharing in Rockville, MD. Order online for pickup or delivery.

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Sheba Ethiopian Restaurant dining room

All About Sheba Ethiopian Restaurant

Sheba is family owned, and it shows on every plate. The kitchen cooks from recipes passed down at home, with produce picked up at local farmers markets and stews simmered slowly the way Ethiopian food should be.

Address

5071 Nicholson Lane
Rockville, MD 20852

Hours

Mon: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tue: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wed: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thu: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Fri: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sat: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Phone

(301) 881-8882

Our Favorites

Doro Wot is the classic, a deep red chicken stew with a boiled egg. Beef Tibs come out sizzling, and Kitfo is for the adventurous. The vegetarian and vegan sampler platters are a Rockville favorite.

Sambusa

Sambusa

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

Injera Crisp Dip

Locally acclaimed Injera Crisps from Tsiona Foods served with one of our housemade dips:

Sheba Combo

Sheba Combo

Choose 2 Meat Dishes and 2 Veggie Sides. Serves 1

Doro Wot

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

Tibs Kay Wot

Tibs Kay Wot

Tender beef cubes in berberay stew of onions, garlic, ginger and traditional spices. Includes a Veggie Side and Injera - Serves 1

Lamb Alicha Wot

Lamb Alicha Wot

Lamb cubes stew in a flavorful stew of turmeric, onion, garlic, ginger and other spices - Halal. Includes a Veggie Side and Injera - Serves 1

What People Are Saying

"Enjoyed an incredible Ethiopian dinner tonight! The injera was light and spongy, and each dish had its own rich flavor. Warm vibes, amazing spices, and great service. Highly recommend!"

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Nancy M.

"Very impressed by the food. First time here and I tried the combo platter and iced tea with lemonade. I really like the beef tibs and carrot and cabbage. Very very good. Injera is not overly sour. And the owner is very friendly and gave me a sample peas to try."

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P. Z.

"A truly wonderful restaurant. Excellent food. You cannot go wrong with anything on the menu. I am always happy and satisfied when I come here. The owner and staff are all wonderful and friendly people. I highly recommend coming here. I have also tried other Ethiopian restaurants in the area, and I can confidently say Sheba is the best, by far!"

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Nate S.

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