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Health and culture are at the root of Letena which means “for health” in Amharic, so to live up to the brand’s name, only natural and premium ingredients are used throughout its offerings. With special attention given to quality ingredients, vegetarians, vegans, meat lovers and adventurous diners alike are offered authentic Ethiopian and inspired original dishes that have won accolades from various publications and review platforms including Food Network, Washingtonian, Trip Advisor and Yelp.
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In The Press
Spotlight on Yamrot Ezineh, owner of Letena Ethiopian Restaurant.
GOOD MORNING WASHINGTON,(7 News) — National Women's Small Business Month celebrations continue.
Yamrot Ezineh recently appeared on Good Morning Washington to discuss all things food, business, and exciting new projects in the works.
The name Letena means “for health” in Amharic — a philosophy that defines the restaurant’s mission. “Health is something we stand for as a philosophy,” Ezineh explained. “We make everything from scratch and take special care in selecting clean ingredients and using healthy cooking methods.”
With its commitment to natural, premium ingredients and authentic Ethiopian flavors, Letena continues to set the standard for wholesome, culturally rich dining in the D.C. area.
LETENA WAS NAMED
100 VERY BEST RESTAURANT by the Washingtonian Magazine
“ Unique vegetarian dishes like sweet-savory carrot wat and deeply caramelized mushroom tibs are just a couple of reasons to tuck into this cozy Columbia Heights Ethiopian spot. We also keep coming back for the kay siga wat, a berbere-spiced beef stew, and garlicky yebeg wat with braised lamb. Order the meat sampler to try both, and stick around for fluffy tiramisu infused with walnut liqueur.”
PUBLISHED ON JANUARY 22, 2025