Eating Ethiopian in Washington D.C. | No Passport Required with Marcus Samuelsson | Full Episode

Chef Marcus Samuelsson dines, dances and dishes with the Ethiopian community in the nation’s capital. He enjoys staples like kifto and injera, and celebrates the culture through cooking, dance and a traditional coffee ceremony. [Originally aired 2018]
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No Passport Required with Marcus Samuelsson
Hosted by renowned chef Marcus Samuelsson, No Passport Required is a PBS/Eater series that takes viewers on an inspiring journey across the U.S. to explore and celebrate the wide-ranging diversity of immigrant traditions and cuisine woven into American food and culture. Each week Marcus - an immigrant himself - visits a new city to discover the dynamic and creative ways a particular community has made its mark. A vibrant portrait of America today, No Passport Required features musicians, poets, chefs, business owners, artists, community leaders and home cooks who have enhanced the nation’s culture and cuisine.

[@dstrtmali202]

As a native Washingtonian, I do no take it for granted that I live in a culturally rich bubble. We all LOVE Ethiopian food, culture, history and people!!

[@peerasak73]

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[@peerasak73]

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[@sharonrogers1190]

I am going to send this link to my friends Amy and Emy! They are Ethiopian. I am also going to share with my non-Ethiopian friends! I love the Ethiopian culture! Proud beautiful people.

[@fantastic1231]

Thanks 👍 a lot for your wonderful words ❤

[@THESURAFELB]

Emy and Amy??? I am also Ethiopian born but those names sound straoght from a sitcom.🤣🙏

[@GlacierDogg]

​@THESURAFELB 😂 some habeshas really take the saying "when in Rome,do as the Roman's do". Literally, they really change thier identity. Name n all😅

[@tizin24]

@@THESURAFELBAmy and Emy might be short for Amleset and Emebet 😂

[@AimForSuccess.S]

@@tizin24 That's what I was thinking 🏆

[@Kanderain]

As an Ivorian I must say that I really do adore East African culture with all of my being. I recently got a cookbook to learn Somali, Ethiopian, Eritrean, Kenyan, Tanzanian and more East African foods. Exposing myself to your cuisines by cooking it myself has singlehandedly brought back my love for cooking and makes me appreciate your culture dearly. I've made a few dishes so far and I consider this to be the first time I've truly cooked and enjoyed food for what it is. I'm 21 at the moment, so I'm starting to appreciate real food even more at a great and early age. I hope to truly master many different African recipes and expose those around me to it as well as time goes by. The online exposure to this community has blessed my soul so much that I'm thrilled to experience it in person, and authentically. Thank you for this video.

[@nikiyoussef55]

i have heard west African food is amazing ❤❤❤

[@Filiku]

Wow Ethiopia not being colonized in Africa is like Tonga not being colonized in the south pacific. And the coffee ceremony is like the kava ceremony. Thank for sharing!

[@AdayHiwet]

I thiught Toga was colonized by the British?

[@ኢትዮጵያዊነኝ-ተ3ዠ]

We are not colonized because we won the white people not just colonized like Tonga

[@sophiemicheal5059]

So do Ethiopian? By Italian for 5 years!

[@WisdomNectar_251]

@@sophiemicheal5059No, it was not a colony. We were under occupation for 5 years. We fought for 5 years and finally we won the battle at Adawa.

[@gellegrainja9805]

​@@WisdomNectar_251 -yup. även större städer under dessa ockupations år (5) var i konstant uppror. än mindre var det administrativa och militära kontrollen närvarande i landsbygden. ethiopia och eritrea har dräpt eller fördrivit många invasion aspiranter genom årtusenden.

[@nannersguyaners2745]

My family lived in Addis from ‘73 to ‘75 - what an adventure it was. My white American father, my mixed race Guyanese mom, myself and my brothers…my dad worked on aviation projects for the world bank - we lived with Ethiopians…an academic family next door, a goat herding family on the other side…it’s where I first fell in love with Ethiopian food…I live in the DMV and love all the Ethiopian food and culture that’s all around - my only complaint is that the injera we get here is not SOUR enough and the wats are never SPICY enough 😂 🇪🇹🇺🇸🇬🇾

[@Black-lioness]

Txs for sharing we had a lot of foreigners in Ethiopia in the HaileSelisa era. But after the 74 everything changed.

[@elsabetniguse8567]

😂🙌

[@davidharcot220]

I totally agree with you and that's what drive me mud plus they try to cheet

[@huldahaughton1898]

I am a Jamaican living in NYC. Kitfo is one of my favorite Ethiopian meal. Ras Ethiopian restaurant in Brooklyn is the place. Love you Marcus.

[@jennifersoriano778]

This video was a piece of art, and really a love letter, I think, from Marcus to his mom 🥺 you can see and feel how much he loves Ethiopian culture and Ethiopia, even though he grew up most of his life in Sweden, and I think it’s because of his love for his biological family 😭 Painfully Beautiful

[@kalkidangebrehiwot5510]

The piano notes played by Ato Hailu took me back to Ethiopia 😭. Such a powerful documentary that showcases the beauty of our culture.

[@endlesswave2685]

Me too!!! Emahoy Tsiges Classics 😔

[@africakalahari4477]

Ethiopia has such a rich culture that is expressed in their cuisine, one of the few African countries with a rich array of traditional culinary infusions of spices, grains and more... Fun fact; the Atlantic ocean was once called the Ethiopian Ocean...

[@nikiyoussef55]

west Africa has delicious food and rich food culture all Africans are amazing in their own way i am horn African but curious about west African food people who tried say it is heavenly

[@bellajane8742]

Would love to see Marcus and his wife do a food tour in Ethiopia!

[@thesamardahab]

They did something like that.

[@HKim0072]

They went on Anthony Bourdain's show: Parts Unknown.

[@BumbleBee77777]

Yup I agree but is Ethiopia ready? 🤦🏾‍♂️😂

[@THESURAFELB]

They already done that..🔔

[@ketty-x7t]

He came and tried his homosexual pronoun garbage and he got what he deserved

[@gregmuon]

Ethiopian food is like the best cuisine in the world that most people haven't heard about...

[@sophiegabe13]

I'm from Eritrea. And Ethiopia is my second home. ❤❤❤❤

[@misrakroyer234]

❤❤❤

[@Lemlem7682]

😅😅😅

[@zerayakobgedamu2901]

We share religion, food ,language, cloth, and so one when you mentione Ethiopia at the same you mean Eritrea.

[@dalac_93]

You can find Ethiopian food in Eritrea too

[@feruzaadem5456]

Yes but not all of them only those found in northern part of Ethiopia

[@ThatGirlAyAy]

A while ago my best friend and I walked into an Ethiopian restaurant on Ust, just randomly. We were literally like…let’s pick a random restaurant. We had never been to an Ethiopian restaurant and knew nothing about the food. We got the menu and I had no clue what to order lol. I somehow ordered chicken. When we got our food I thought the food was on a moist napkin 😭 and there weren’t any utensils. The waiter was so gracious and patient and guided us. Told us that the bread is what we use to eat. The food was great but I think we were so embarrassed we scarfed it down and quickly paid and left but it was nice to learn and I’ve always wanted to go back now that I’m more aware of what to expect. Just wanted to share. This episode was great.

[@nani-hi8de]

that's a nice story 😭 don't be embarassed, i inhale food the same way. glad you liked it!

[@Sebleh-t5b]

No need to be embarssed dear,it was just ur first time.Sending hugs.

[@___Truth___]

Never be embarressed about enjoying good food.

[@GHfamily2020]

Oh no, don’t be embarrassed, most Tourists make the same mistake…, but as 🇪🇷🇪🇹we are very sociable and open to teaching our culture

[@emekahfitness]

I grew up in Silver Spring and Wheaton, It is dope how you can go to many Ethiopian establishments within 1 block! very nice people. I learned a lot about their culture!

[@earlbruce3232]

Do you know the name of the restaurant owned by the woman who taught them how to make kitfu?

[@ተማሪ]

​​@@earlbruce3232፣ The name is I Amharic language, ቤተሰብ/Beteseb- ሬስቶራንት means Family Restaurants

[@ተማሪ]

​@@earlbruce3232 Beteseb Restaurant

[@piazzastudios4251]

Marcus always shades light on Ethiopia's unique cuisine & rich history whenever he gets the chance 🙇‍♂️. Dedicating a short segment on Eritrea was also appropriate & beautiful. Big up all my Ethiopians in D.C 💚💚❤️

[@conradmission729]

I love ethopian food. Just finding out out that I am 24 percent ethopian. On my DNA ❤

[@Jordan-xg4pn]

Your grandparent must have been Ethiopian 😊

[@dagi257]

Welcome to the Ethiopian family

[@የኛኢትዮጵያ]

Well come sister ❤❤❤

[@davidharcot220]

i will offer you 1% of me just to make it at least 25%😂😂😂

[@Demm24]

Even if it's only 1% we will claim you. U are ours.

[@educationmostly1847]

Many of my students in the District were Ethiopian. They hooked me to injera. It is wonderful. We had it at our cultural festival.

[@megeek727]

This video is a big Ethiopian love-fest. Marcus did an excellent job of presenting the vibrant Ethiopian culture in D.C. and showing how the Ethiopian diaspora has prospered and contributed to this country. I am a huge fan of Ethiopian cuisine which is like no other and D.C. has some of the best Ethiopian restaurants in the country. Injera, the flatbread, looks simple but it is very difficult to consistently make it properly with just water and Teff. There is something magical about eating a sourdough injera with a spicy wot or stew. The Ethiopians are truly spice masters. When the video displayed the steaming plate of grilled Tibs from the restaurant Checheho I almost took a bite out of the computer screen. I need to plan a trip to D.C.! ❤

[@Gg35114]

😁😁you're right the Tips looks yummy

[@Rekikiye]

I love to witness our Ethiopian dishes presented to the world ☺ We have authentic dishes and such a Beautiful culture, history and tradition 💖

[@jamillawebb3567]

This was a fantastic episode! ❤❤❤❤❤ I’m a DC native and didn’t learn about the rich Ethiopian culture in our city until I started high school. I love Ethiopian cuisine and I hope to visit the country one day.

[@Lemlem7682]

You will love it if you get a chance to visit Ethiopia 🇪🇹

[@SankofaNYC]

2:58 whoa… I did not know that about Marcus’ mother. She really gave her life for them. Powerful, beautiful, heart aching

[@bad3032]

I loved working as a chef in DC so many cultures working inside those kitchens, west Africans, Ethiopians, Guatemalan, salvadoreans and can't forget african Americans.

[@gezegeta923]

Ethiopians are extremely proud of Chef Marcus Samuelsson!!!!! Nice job!

[@davidharcot220]

He has a book called love of teff but he seems no idea about enjera😂😂😂

[@beatricedelima6677]

One of the reasons I love living in the DMV! The Ethiopian food here is sooo good!

[@matteoorion2719]

Love Ethiopia. It is on my top 5 African countries to visit!

[@yuliaaaaaaaaaaa]

proud to be ethiopian! :) also a huge fan of marcus samuelsson!

[@fantastic1231]

Thank you so much our beloved brother, Chef Marcus Samuelson, for showing our beloved ancient proud Ethiopia's 🇪🇹 delicious and unique foods in your show!! I have been a great 👍 fan of you, your family and your show for a long time now. We Ethiopians 🇪🇹 love ❤️ and admire you for representing our wonderful country internationally in such a great way!! Do keep up your great shows and restaurants please!!

[@maureenwm]

I loved this show, I'm Kenyan I lived in Maryland and I recall going to Adams Morgan many times to eat Ethiopian food.

[@DreamcastQ]

I grew up in DC & loved eating at our local Ethiopian restaurants

[@peachgumdrop8067]

I love the Ethiopian community so much!!

[@EmmeStAnne]

Marcus I am more excited than you are about this episode. I say this in absolute love and respect. 😂

[@BadgerBJJ]

I haven’t had Ethiopian food for years. It’s really so unique. My wife and I used to have dinner parties at a local Ethiopian restaurant. It’s so intimate eating with people in this manner.

[@evamero8172]

Well presented Brother Marcus. I am proud of you 👏 🥰 May God bless all Habsha 🇪🇹 🇪🇷This is US, reach culture and beautiful people ❤❤

[@ElevateAfrica]

Anjeera is as Somali as its Ethiopian. Great Stuff and beautiful Ethiopia culture and cuisine. Love from a Somali chef from Denmark ❤❤

[@jasmineali5699]

No our canjeero is not the same as theirs. They use teff. The taste is very different.

[@amdetsion3256]

"Anjaaro" is a corruption of the Amharic word Injera. They aren't the same flat bread. The Yemani Lahoh bread is what Soomaalis also call anjaaro/canjeero. While Habeshas call that type of bread a thin kita/kicha.

[@aledomer6805]

Lol. Yeah ok

[@jeffreymcdaniel6813]

A trip to D.C. is now on the agenda for me!!! Ethiopia town!!!

[@UserB1983]

Ethiopian people are so beautiful. I love their color skin.

[@amapparatistkwabena]

Fell in love with Ethiopian cuisine years ago-and moved to DC years back-heaven! There are 5 Ethiopian restaurants within 10-minutes on foot!❤

[@danieldavis2710]

Love you Marcus! You never forgotten where you came from. You never forgotten your people! You are amazing with blessed life stories I appreciate so much. You am “Ethiopian” We have millions of population in the USA and celebrate our culture here in the USA just like Ethiopia. You are a genuine Ethiopian that we should celebrate and appreciate you. You have a home in my heart! Ethiopia is in America, thanks to God!

[@gnosisisongoing574]

I love Dukem. I went to the one in Baltimore regularly when I lived there. Went in late one morning because there was a coffee sign in the window, I was walking by and wanted coffee. It smelled so good I had to go back later that night. I had one friend in particular who went with me at least a couple times a month, never disappointed. The people and their customers were great, I liked the chatty ones who would talk to you while they had their tea or coffee. I wish there was a larger Ethiopian community were I live so I could get it regularly. One of the most underrated cuisines as far as I'm concerned.

[@vwbrown1]

I am very happy that you got around to making this presentation. One of my favorite things about DC is Ethiopian/Eritrean food. I immersed myself in the culture. I danced the dances and drank the honey wine. Once, I was having a dance "battle" with an Eritrean gentleman and I was matching his moves, pretty well. A man approached me with tears in his eyes, as I left the dance floor. He was really proud that I cared about his culture. I had an Ethiopian girlfriend that was a singer. I have moved away. Thank you for taking me back. ❤

[@wk6899]

Thanks Marcus Samuelsson for this excellent documentary. It is hard to pack such rich and diverse Ethiopian culture and tradition in less than an hour but it's a great representation. Very proud to be an Ethiopian.

[@cdawg_sf]

What a great episode. Have loved Ethiopian food for so many years. So great to connect more stories and history to the cuisine.

[@ladysunshine9029]

I knew this episode would be something very special. I'm so happy for Marcus that he got to do this ☺️❤.

[@alwkw3783]

We have a local Ethiopian place here in Oregon. I ate there yesterday and it was incredibly flavorful!!

[@paddy6891]

I just got into Ethiopian Jazz thanks to this!!!

[@ylimeasil]

It’s amazing music, I’ve been lucky to see Mulatu Astatke twice!

[@hanonmera8092]

Marcus, thanks for your contribution to our culture 🙏

[@aileenviolet7779]

Marcus always does a great job, but this episode was particularly special 🥰

[@msdyamonddiva]

I love this series but this episode specifically was amazing. So much knowledge about the culture was learned. ❤

[@luvthetrinity]

I love this episode! So happy for Marcus to be able to connect with culture. May I add that his wife is absolutely beautiful!

[@melissas4874]

I went to a restaurant outside of DC named Enjera (in Crystal City) and it was very yummy. I loved the injera texture and taste - like a spongy sourdough. I wish there were more easily found Ethiopian restaurants in my area. I'm glad these 2 countries have found a peace together finally.

[@akaziaj]

Absolutely loved this episode. I love my adopted Eritrean family like they are my own blood. Will definitely try to visit some of these spots when I'm in the DMV.

[@beletetigist9830]

​@@milla411ሲንጋፓር 😅

[@jeffreymcdaniel6813]

I love Ethiopian food!!! So much!!

[@MakersTeleMark]

So thankful that Marcus shared a window into his birth culture. What an incredible rich history that continues. I will never ever not have berbere in my pantry. It's become a staple over the years, along with miso, and zatar, and garam masala. It's a part of what makes America amazing.

[@xxgo0kst3rxx]

It’s a beautiful thing watching Marcus reconnect with a part of himself that he missed.. most of his child hood.

[@sherefz9093]

Marcus is such a good storyteller. Natural and authentic. As an Ethiopian immigrant living in the DMV area, most of the scenes are familiar. Still, there were moments in these conversations which made me emotional to my surprise. Thank you, Marcus.

[@gelilat5379]

This is such an amazing video. Thank you all!

[@nikiyoussef55]

i have lived in Ethiopia love Ethiopian food and the country the memories of Adama makes me nostalgic

[@Lemlem7682]

Chef Marcus, please do more of Ethiopia 🇪🇹 video like this, and thank you so much, and we are very proud of you, Chef Marcus. may the Lord bless you more and your family..

[@welkaitswill3073]

The DMV area has the Best Ethiopian food.

[@totit_t1445]

Nope!! Atlanta does.😮

[@CacaoFlower]

Atlanta has like one good restaurant, dmv get real Ingredients frm the home land.

[@hahu3160]

Ya, Atlanta doesn’t offer much, needs to catch up fast, with the growing Ethiopian community

[@fevushkafeven133]

This is such a beautiful documentary Marcus… and seeing this now at a time where topics on our identities is tense.. due to the ethnic wars and genocides happening because of the ignorant leaders of Ethiopia…. Such a documentary reminds all of the richness we have in our culture how blessed it is.. what unifies us… but also OUR CULTURE IS SACRED ETHIOPIA AND ITS PEOPLE ARE SACRED PEOPLE.. Remember! It is the origin of mankind 💪🏽💚💛❤️🦁

[@peabody1976]

I've taken people visiting from out of town (out of country!) to Dukem and they've loved it. I have enjoyed getting to visit no fewer than five different Ethiopian restaurants in this area, and I love it so much! This is one of the highlights of living in the DC area.

[@msmae9]

Marcus has such a beautiful soul just like the colors he wears. Thank you for sharing.🙏❤️✝️

[@RolandBullock-ej8wl]

I grew up in Maryland....Addams Morgan was our party spot alot.....such a fun vibe...but also Georgetown and U street =) miss those days....Miami is a totally different vibe =)

[@bjdefilippo447]

Had my first Ethiopian food in DC at the Red Sea. I've been hooked on it for 30 years. Injera is delicious, and great if you can't have gluten.

[@2075vj]

Thank you Marcus for sharing this. I’ve been trying to learn as much as I can about Ethiopia you did it beautiful job.🙏🏽

[@selinaBARMAR2565]

I enjoyed the history, the food and the vibrant Ethiopian culture. I love injera!

[@donnajohn8857]

I enjoy watching this segment and have learned a lot about Ethiopia.

[@hahu3160]

You did a great job cover the culinary culture of Ethiopia from different perspectives. I like how you are personable with every one you meet. I enjoyed from beginning to end.

[@brendonesia2000]

Marcus is the best! Super cultural my man

[@ruthmaru5061]

Thank you Marcus for sharing our culture and identity to the world. I hope you will come to Ethiopia and do a tour in different regions of the country which have some distinct culture and food. Of course you find injera and wot and coffee ceremony in almost all parts of Ethiopia as common denominators :)

[@aprilbrown9994]

Thank you! I had no idea of the Ethiopian culture, the knowledge in this documentary is great 👍🏾.

[@missabyssinia2293]

ኢትዮጵያዬ! Thank you for showing our beautiful culture chef! I’ll definitely be sharing this!

[@missabyssinia2293]

We also eat Fuul and Kicha Fitfit (Chechebsa) for breakfast in Ethiopia.

[@Black-lioness]

😂😂😂nothing was special just a slight adjust on the name

[@crystalmason829]

I love the way the Ethiopian platters are set up. They are small portions but there’s variety there a bunch of flavors and mixing and eating with the 🙌 ❤❤❤I am searching for an Ethiopian restaurant near me I want to go to a restaurant and have the whole Ethiopian experience!

[@martinisovrene]

Beautifully done! Thank you for sharing. 🥂

[@tolaararssa2961]

It is good to Stood for your self who you are and where came from with your success in your life. Congrat . Always matters where came from and Ethiopia is the best identity to associate with.

[@APOLLOSTEES]

I can tell this one was special for Marcus. Love to see it 😊

[@gebrezemariam3846]

Thank you, Marcus, for sharing Ethiopian culture identity with the 🌎 🙏 💚💛❤️❤️

[@sarahporter9541]

Oh...this is making me yern for Ethiopia...and it's food! I grew up there for 18 years. The Best food ever.. I think I'd better come visit D.C. for some authentic Ethiopian food!

[@YanisJones-d4y]

This is not DC. This is silver spring md these people are at

[@kant9820]

Love this ❤ Ethiopia is very diverse and hopefully you’ll show more of it in the future 🟩🟨🟥

[@biendereviere]

Been waiting for this so long can’t wait to watch

[@anight8661]

Thank you so much for this episode, I am definitely going to try the Ethiopian restaurants here in Chicago. I see the Ethiopian influence on Asian culture by the main dish being shared and eating with your right hand.

[@koki2942]

This video is amazing! It beautifully showcases Ethiopian and Eritrean culture, especially the diaspora in Washington DC. As an Ethiopian in DC, it really captures who I am, my values, and what matters to me. Thank you, Chef Samuelson

[@3Sevenmedia]

Great piece!!!! The DMV is full of culture and it's something that you can't find in a lot of other cities.

[@Kamau2012]

Wow! I'm Kenyan in the UK but I need to research the Ethiopians locally. The culture looks amazing.

[@patriciamarshall4990]

So glad my nephew shared this with me. He had no idea that I’m going to take a dear friend into the city for Ethiopian food later this week. I love the culture and somewhere in my ancestry, I’m linked to Ethiopia.

[@philliplyn2692]

Loving this one thanks for sharing very information blessed love to all knowledge is power hopefully everyone pays attention keep up the good work 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@brightonheightsjavancreamh7211]

I truly enjoying watching all your shows on PBS💞💞💞 Thank you...

[@slow612bro5]

The episode we all been wait for! "On KZbin"

[@Deborah-so8mv]

First time eating Ethiopian food was in DC. Wonderful.

[@mimizerom3158]

Marcus l love how you present this episode.Bless you more!

[@m.theresa1385]

Yum! It’s been a while since I’ve had Ethiopian food. I had a friend who’d bring me wonderful spices whenever she went home. She’d also take me to restaurants and teach me about some of the foods and how to eat them. It was always a feast! She’s since moved a few times and sadly, we’ve lost touch.

[@aunties5798]

Thank you Marcus for this great documentary. I am Ugandan, but my Ancestors came from Ethiopia(Oromo valley).

[@annettecrossley2154]

I really enjoyed 😉 this segment on Ethiopia 🇪🇹 and their cuisine. I'm interested in learning more about Ethiopian spices since I'm a home chef.

[@daliyaberahi3654]

This is really enjoyable ❤ thank you Marcus for introducing our beautiful culture history and people that’s was so wonderful keep it up we’re really love to see next time

[@nranderson778]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful culture.

[@husniyajuhar1978]

You are an amazing human Markus, this show is illuminating and inspiring ❤️

[@Mom608]

Thank you all I’m so proud of our Ethiopian

[@Neeem-ew4qc]

I have never tried African food but will consider it.

[@now-we-cook]

what a documetary man, could say a history lesson and enjoyed it better than my hgh school history classes. this is by far the best video i've watched on this suject. keep doing what you're doing advertising cultures all over the world

[@jordaneriksson3624]

Tusen tack, Markus! Du fyller oss med glädje och stolthet varje gång du pratar om våra fantastiska länder och vår gemensamma kultur-tradition. Du fick nog det i modersmjölken - kärleken till landet som har gett dig som minst under uppväxten, men drar dig tillbaka lite magnetiskt gång på gång och fyller på underskottet i vuxen ålder. Njut av allt det goda 🎉❤

[@dinkg.mariam4279]

Hi Markes, I am proud of you. You did great on this. I follow you, show all you show, and keep a 👍 job ❤