Bete Ethiopian Cuisine & Cafe Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to Bete Ethiopian Cuisine & Cafe, a hidden gem in Silver Spring, MD, specializing in gluten-free Ethiopian fare. Here, diners can explore a vibrant menu that celebrates traditional flavors with modern flair.

The appetizers include delightful options like Potato Sambussa and Veggie Sambusa, setting the stage for a memorable meal. The Tibs Corner offers a savory selection, from juicy Chicken Awaze Tibs to the rich Lamb Tibs, all served alongside authentic injera, the signature Ethiopian flatbread.

For vegetarians, the Veggie Corner features scrumptious combinations, particularly the Vegetarian Combo that lets you sample multiple dishes. Guests rave about the comforting flavors, especially the lentils, leaving each visitor fulfilled and eager for more. With cozy indoor seating and outdoor options, Bete pairs its delicious dishes with warm, welcoming service, making it the perfect spot for family dinners or casual outings.

Appetizers

Potato Sambussa

$6.00

Mea Sambusa

$8.00

Tomato Salad

$6.00

Veggie Sambusa

$6.00

Firfir Tomato

$17.95

Chicken Awaze Tibs

$17.95

Lamb Tibs

$19.95

Awaze Tibs

$19.95

Chicken Lega Tibs

$17.95

Yeshint Tibs

Savory beef sirloin sauteed with onions, jalapeno peppers and special seasoning and served on a special pan.

$17.95

Tibs Firfir

$17.95

Tibs Corner

Veggie Corner

Full Lentil

$12.95

Vegetarian Combo Regular 4 Kind

$17.95

Firfir Veggie

$14.95

Veggie Special Combination

$17.95

Meten Shiro

$15.95

Veggie Combonation Special 6 Kind

$17.95

One Veggie Item

$12.95

Gomen Besega

$21.95

Kornis

$39.95

Gored Gored

$15.95

Meat Combination

$39.00

Kitfo Dulet

$17.50

Kitfo

$17.50

Dulet

$17.95

Kitfo Special

$17.50

Special Corner

Stew Corner

Yetsom Dulet

$17.95

Misir Bozena

$17.95

Alicha Wot

$17.95

Tibs Wot

$16.50

Bozena Shiro

$17.95

Doro Wot

$18.95

Whole Fish

$19.95

Fish Dullet

$17.95

Seafood

Cold Beverages

Milk

$3.00

Soda To Go

$0.99

Ice Tea

$3.45

Bottled Coke

$4.50

Fanta

$3.50

Water

$1.95

Juice Mango

$3.50

Perrier

$3.50

Ambo Water

$4.50

Soda

$3.00

Habesha Beer

$8.95

Draft Pitcher

$15.95

Local Beer

$6.95

Imported Beer

$7.95

Beer

Wine

Glass Serving - Wine

$6.95

Bottle Wine

$35.00

1\2 Tiramisu

$40.00

Tiramisu Sheet

$85.00

Pound Cake

$3.50

Teramisu

$5.25

Baklava One Piece

$4.99

Baklava Box of two

$9.98

Napoleon Slice

$6.25

Napoleon Quarter Sheet

$35.00

Napoleon Half Sheet

$60.00

Desert

Hot Beverage

Ethiopian Coffe Ceromeny

$15.95

Macciato

$4.25

Espresso Double

$3.50

Espresso Single Shot

$0.00

Lattee

$4.95

Capacino

$4.95

Coffee

$3.99

Tea

$4.95

Kids Chicken

$7.99

Split Peas

$5.99

Kids Menu

Extra Side

Extra Injera

$1.50

Ethiopian Inlera

$4.50

Chateau Michelle

$35.00

Bottle White Wine

Bottle Red Wine

Bogle Merlo

$35.00

Alamos Malbec

$35.00

Bogle Cabernet Sauvignon

$35.00

Menage A Trois Blend

$35.00

Casamigos

$15.00

Tequilla

Gin

Tangarine

$14.00

Greygoos

$14.00

1/2 Bottle

$75.00

Bottle Absolute

$150.00

Absolute

$14.00

Volka

Whisky

Glenlivet

$15.00

Greens

$4.50

Yellow Split

$4.00

Lental

$4.00

Cabage

$4.00

Side Oder

Bottles Corc

Bottle Corc

$5.00

Manhattan

$14.00

Daiquiri

$14.00

Mojito

$14.00

Moscow Mule

$14.00

Bloody Mary

$14.00

Margarita

$14.00

Whiskey Sour

$14.00

Negroni

$14.00

Old Fashioned

$14.00

Mai Tai

$14.00

Cocktails

Set Price

Per Person

$25.00

Becardi Dark

$14.00

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