Sheger Spring Cafe · Silver Spring, MD
Our Menu
Authentic Ethiopian flavors crafted with care — every dish a story, every bite a memory.
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
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House Specials
Our most celebrated dishes — made to be shared
Sheger Combination
መሀበራዊ
A choice of any three meats with one vegetable. The ultimate Sheger Spring experience.
Sheger Kebet
በአገልግል
Awaze, Derek Tibs, Gomen Besiga and Kitfo — a royal platter of our finest dishes.
Special Kitfo
ክትፎ
Ground lean beef mixed with butter and mitmita. Served raw, rare, or well done.
Chef's PickQuanta Firfir
ቁንጣ ፍርፍር
Dried beef strips slow-cooked in spiced berbere sauce, tossed with torn injera and topped with a soft-boiled egg. A bold, deeply satisfying Ethiopian classic.
Beef or Chicken with Vegetables
A hearty combination of tender meat and fresh seasonal vegetables, Ethiopian style.
Appetizers & Salads
Start your meal the Sheger way
Chicken Wings
Crispy, golden chicken wings seasoned with our house spice blend.
Timatim Fitfit / Tomato Salad
Fresh tomato salad tossed with herbs and a light Ethiopian dressing.
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Sambusa
StarterStuffed triangular pastries with your choice of filling — lentil, cabbage, or collard green. Fish, beef, or chicken add-ons available.
Chicken Salad
Crisp romaine topped with chicken breast and Italian dressing on the side. Served with toasted bread.
Tomato with Avocado Salad
Tomato, avocado, onion, and jalapeño. Served with toasted bread.
Tuna Salad
Lettuce, tomato, onion, and jalapeño — light, fresh, and satisfying.
Meat Dishes
Bold flavors, slow-cooked with love
Ribs / Godn
ጎድን
Short ribs with onion and jalapeños — rich, tender, and deeply satisfying.
Lega Tibs
Popularየበግ ወይም የበሬ ጥብስ
Special tender rib eye cubes of beef or lamb cooked with onion, jalapeño, and tomato.
Special Awaze Tibs
Chef's PickTender rib eye cubes of beef or lamb cooked with Awaze sauce, onion, jalapeño, and tomato.
Gored Gored
ጎረድ ጎረድ
Tender cut cubes of beef dipped in butter. Served raw, rare, or well done.
Dirkosh Bequanta with Egg
A traditional Ethiopian dish with crispy injera pieces and egg, seasoned to perfection.
Gomen Besiga
ጎመን በስጋ
Collard green and lamb meat cooked with seasoned oil, butter, and green pepper.
Kikil
A mild stew with lamb bones slowly cooked to draw out all the rich flavors. A comforting, nourishing bowl.
Bozena Shiro or Bozena Misir
Shiro or lentils cooked with meat — a hearty, deeply flavored Ethiopian classic.
Ribeye / Geba Weta
ገባ ወጣ
Spicy ribeye meat with onion and hot pepper — bold and satisfying.
Dinich Besga / Potato with Meat
A cozy, spicy Ethiopian dish with tender potatoes, onions, garlic, and ginger simmered in a rich berbere-spiced broth with meat.
Doro Wat
TraditionalEthiopia's beloved slow-cooked chicken stew in rich berbere sauce, crowned with a whole egg. Served on a bed of spongy injera.
Vegetarian
Vibrant, plant-based Ethiopian classics
Veggie Menu
Veganየፆም በያይነቱ
Five different vegetables mix served with salad. A colorful, satisfying spread.

Sheger Special Veggie Combo
VeganIncludes portions of all vegetarian entrees, Yetsom Firfir, and Shiro.
Misir Wot
Veganምስር ወጥ
Lentils with spicy Ethiopian berbere sauce — rich, hearty, and deeply satisfying.
Cabbage with Carrot
Veganጥቅል ጎመን
Chopped cabbage, carrot, and onion tossed with garlic and ginger.
Shiro Tegamino
VeganChickpea flour cooked with minced onions, garlic, chopped tomatoes, and chili peppers.
Dinich Wot / Potato Stew
VeganA cozy, spicy Ethiopian dish with tender potatoes, onions, garlic, and ginger simmered in a rich berbere-spiced broth.
Fish Dishes
Fresh tilapia prepared the Ethiopian way

Whole Tilapia Fish
FreshSeasoned fried tilapia fish served with salad.
Fish Gulash
ዓሳ
Pieces of tilapia cooked in lemon, garlic, onion, green pepper, and simmered in chef's special sauce.
Fish Dullet
ዓሳ ዱለት
Pieces of tilapia mixed with onion, green pepper, olive oil, and seasoned with mitmita (hot pepper).
Fish Cutlet
Tilapia fillet fried and served with lemon. One fillet with small salad or two fillets available.
Whole Fish with Rice
Seasoned fried tilapia served with a bowl of rice and salad.
Pasta & Rice
Ethiopian-inspired pasta and rice dishes
Pasta with Meat Sauce
Spaghetti or penne served with Ethiopian-style Bolognese sauce.
Rice with Beef, Fish, or Chicken
Herbed steamed rice with your choice of sauce — served with shallow fried tilapia fillet, beef tibs, or breaded chicken cutlet.
Pasta with Vegetarian / Tomato Sauce
VeganClassic pasta with a rich tomato or vegetarian sauce.
Pasta with Whole Tilapia
Pasta with tomato sauce and a whole fried tilapia.
Pasta with 2 Fish Cutlets
Pasta served with two golden fried tilapia cutlets.
Pasta with Chicken Fajita
Pasta topped with seasoned chicken fajita strips.
Extras & Add-ons
Perfect additions to complete your meal
Ethiopian Injera
እንጀራ
Extra traditional Ethiopian sourdough flatbread — soft, spongy, and perfect for scooping up every last bite.
Salad
Fresh side salad with house dressing.
Small Vegetables
A small portion of seasoned Ethiopian-style vegetables — a great addition to any meat dish.
Drinks & Beverages
Coffee, tea, fresh juices, and traditional Ethiopian favorites
Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony
Experienceቡና
The full ritual — freshly roasted beans, hand-ground and brewed in a clay jebena. Served with popcorn and incense. A true cultural experience.
Espresso
Rich, bold single or double shot of freshly brewed espresso.
Latte
PopularSmooth espresso with steamed milk and a light layer of foam. Available hot or iced.
Macchiato
Popularማኪያቶ
Ethiopian-style macchiato — espresso topped with a generous pour of steamed milk. A beloved daily ritual.
Caramel Macchiato
Espresso with steamed milk, vanilla, and a drizzle of rich caramel sauce. Hot or iced.
Caramel Latte
Creamy latte sweetened with house caramel syrup. A smooth, indulgent treat.
Cappuccino
Equal parts espresso, steamed milk, and thick foam. Classic and satisfying.
Americano
Espresso diluted with hot water for a clean, bold cup.
Hot Chocolate
Rich, creamy cocoa made with steamed milk and topped with whipped cream.
Tej / Honey Wine
ጠጅ
Traditional Ethiopian honey wine with a gentle sweetness and floral notes. Served chilled in a traditional berele glass.
Avocado Juice
PopularCreamy blended avocado with a touch of honey and milk. Rich, smooth, and uniquely Ethiopian.
Mango Juice
Fresh, smooth mango juice — naturally sweet and tropical.
Tamarind Juice
Freshly made tamarind juice — tangy, sweet, and deeply refreshing. A house favorite.
Spiced Chai
Warming black tea brewed with cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves. Served with a touch of honey.
Soft Drinks
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale, and more.
Water
Still or sparkling.
From Our Kitchen
A Taste of Sheger
Sheger Spring Cafe · 900 Silver Spring Ave, Suite B, Silver Spring MD 20910 · 301-844-5740
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