Chercher Ethiopian Cuisine

Amazing experience. Food was fresh and very delicious!

I love Ethiopian food but this was decidedly not good. First off we ordered a large vegan dish and 4 meats. When they brought it to the table the meats were dumped on top of the vegetables - I could hardly eat anything since I don't eat meat. The vegetarian portions were small and not very good at all. Unfortunately the other Ethiopian place in Bethesda, Lucy is now closed. Their food was much, much better. I also ordered a vodka tonic which had neither vodka nor tonic - basically melted ice. So, not impressed. This is the second time I have given this restaurant a chance, but will not return.

Our favorite for Ethiopian food in the Silver Spring/Bethesda area. Very friendly staff, great food and great value.

Fantastic food and ambiance. Arguably one of the best Ethiopian restaurants in the DMV area. Every dish is unique in profile and is bursting with flavor. Portion sizes are very appropriate and the price for the experience is modest. It's one of the few places in Montgomery County that I and family make a habit of enjoying when back to visit.

A friend and I shared lunch at Chercher and really enjoyed the meal. The service was good, food fantastic, and ambiance was casual and nice. Would definitely recommend.

It was amazing and this is my favorite restaurant.

I have been a fan of Ethopian food for more that 55 years. Since moving back to the DC area in 2013, I have been to more than a score of Ethiopian restaurants. I was, therefore, enthusiastic try yet another. The first dish, the avocado salad, was very good because it was made with very fresh ingredients, the natiural textures and flavors of which were not overcome by the dressing. Unfortunately, the Yebeg Alecha Wet was a big disappointment because much of the lamb was still on the bone and there was a considerable amount of grisle. As more people came in, the slow service got slower and slower. After waiting almost 15 minutes for the espresso with which I hoped to finish the meal, I told the server that if I could not have it within five more minutes, I would ahave to cancel the order because I had to be somewhere else. I was told that wouldn't be possible. Then came an annoying wait for the check.
To end on a positive note, the two glasses of wine I had with the food (sauv blanc and malbec) were reasonable choices and reasonably priced.

Flies all over the walls. Served us cloudy warm water. We had to ask twice for utensils, plates, napkins. Really a terrible experience. I’ll be surprised if they last another month.

Great food.

Food was amazing!

first time at chercher. love the ambience. it's small, intimate. not noisy with a lot of people. we had a party of 9 for a birthday celebration. they set our table in the middle of the room. food was delicious, and service is attentive. will be back again!

Excellent :)

Interesting

We are thrilled that Chercher has opened a restaurant in Bethesda. The food is first rate, and I consider myself an Ethiopian cuisine foodie. Nice and spicy, although there of course are milder dishes. The vegan combination platter is a must complement to any group meal. The restaurant is small and intimate, with excellent service. Parking is always available in nearby Giant lot.

Service is a bit slow but excellent food compensates.

First time there. Nice setting. Small homey tasteful vibe.

We really enjoyed our lunch at Chercher. I;ve been to their downtown location, so was anxious to try Bethesda. They did not disappoint! The portions are very generous and the service welcoming. The Lamb Stew and House Special Tibs were excellent. I look forward to going back with a bigger group to try more things.

Great service, great food, clean. Really enjoyed

Lovely family feel

Try the sampler, which will feed two people easily. The chicken and the lamb dishes are well prepared. The spongy njera appears to be made from darker wheat, and is quite tasty. Nice to have Blue Moon and Samuel Adams on tap!

Exceptional food, nice ambiance, and cozy (Bethesda location). Food takes some time to arrive, but is well worth the wait. I highly recommend the 10-item Deluxe Vegetarian Combo; the beets are particularly good, and I've not seen them at other Ethiopian restaurants. And if you are a pescatarian, the Fish Dullet (chopped tilapia with olive oil, onion, garlic, lemon, and green pepper) is a spicy treat!

Had a wonderful dinner here last week when we decided to finally stopped in here after walking by many times. We started with a fresh salad with greens, bell peppers and avocado, plus a crispy lentil-filled pastry. As mains, my husband had sautéed strips of savory beef while I had a spicy Tilapia fish and vegetable dish, all delicious. The fish was a little spicier than I would have liked, something the waiter told me they can easily adjust if mentioned when ordering. The spices are a cross between Middle Eastern and Indian food, to me. They do serve the flat, spongy Ethiopian bread used to scoop food if you are eating the authentic way, I'm not a fan of it yet. Ethiopian food doesn't normally beckon us in, and it must have been over 15 years since the last time we had it. The ambiance here is upscale and very mainstream American, with standard tables and chairs, knife, fork & bread plate place settings. The waiter gives you the option of individual entrees or traditional communal-plate food presentation. There is also a reasonable wine list and full bar. Ethiopian decor is limited to a few wall hangings rather than the highly atmospheric immersion decor at other places. The staff is very sweet and solicitous, we will certainly be back!