Best Ethiopian Restaurant in Cary

Q: Where are you located?

We are located in Cary, NC at 904 NE Maynard Rd

Named after the spice paste that started it all

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Handmade from scratch, shared the way it was meant to be

Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisine in Cary, NC family-made, family-served.

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Azeb Mekonnen's kitchen, since 2015

Azeb Mekonnen opened Awaze in 2015, naming it after awazé — a bold paste of garlic, wine, and berbere at the heart of Ethiopian cooking. This is still her kitchen.

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Freshly roasted Ethiopian coffee

Every cup is prepared from freshly roasted beans in the ceremonial tradition of Ethiopian coffee culture. Order it — you won't regret it.

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Private events and catering

Birthdays, corporate gatherings, celebrations of all kinds — we handle every detail so you can just enjoy the moment.

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A family's table, open to all

Awaze Cuisine has been sharing the bold, soulful flavors of Ethiopian and Eritrean cooking from Cary, NC since 2015 — a family-owned kitchen where every guest is welcomed like one of their own.

Great food, wonderful service - will definitely eat here again. We shared two combo platters so we could get a taste of everything - highly recommend!

Laura B.

Came to Awaze from Greensboro because we were missing Ethiopian food. The experience didn’t disappoint. Food was delicious and service was great. Highly recommend other folks check them out. For anyone that is new to the cuisine I recommend getting the platters that way you can try a little bit of everything. We normally get a veggie platter and a meat entree.

Inga M.

Amazing place! My favorite to get Ethiopian cuisine in Cary. The staff are phenomenal, atmosphere is great and food is out of this world. Get the fresh roasted coffee - you won’t regret it! The baklava is amazing and the food is delicious. Highly recommend.

Jonathan S.

Food is amazing, been here twice with my girlfriend and we got different dishes and appetizers each time. Everything’s always tastes unique and delicious. The spiced iced coffee tastes amazing. I definitely recommend coming in on an empty stomach as the portions are filling. Will definitely be coming pack in the future

Renzo L.