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Mita Ethio-Japanese Cafe

Restaurant · 5 (736 reviews)

Mita Ethio-Japanese Cafe is at 703 Kennedy St NW in Brightwood Park, upper Northwest DC. Google lists it as a sushi, Japanese and Ethiopian restaurant, and reviewers describe a cafe with a small grocery or market section. It holds a 5-star Google rating across 736 reviews.

Reviewers are struck by how well it handles both cuisines. On the Japanese side they mention sushi rolls, salmon nigiri, baked salmon, beef gyudon and Japanese curry; on the Ethiopian side, veggie platters with soft injera and lentil sambusas. Drinks get attention too, including espresso and an iced dirty chai, and several reviewers call it a calm place to work or read. Staff are repeatedly described as kind and fast, and the space as small and intimate.

Google lists hours of 9 AM–7 PM Wednesday and Thursday, 8:30 AM–8 PM Friday and Saturday, 8 AM–7 PM Sunday, and closed Monday and Tuesday. It lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance, restroom and seating.

703 Kennedy St NW, Washington, DC 20011

(202) 291-2695

mitacafedc.com

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 9 AM–7 PM
  • Thursday: 9 AM–7 PM
  • Friday: 8:30 AM–8 PM
  • Saturday: 8:30 AM–8 PM
  • Sunday: 8 AM–7 PM

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What are Mita Ethio-Japanese Cafe's hours?

Wednesday–Thursday 9 AM–7 PM, Friday–Saturday 8:30 AM–8 PM, Sunday 8 AM–7 PM, closed Monday and Tuesday (per Google, October 2026).

Does Mita serve both Ethiopian and Japanese food?

Yes. Reviewers describe ordering sushi, gyudon and Japanese curry alongside Ethiopian veggie platters with injera and lentil sambusas.

Is Mita a good place to work or study?

Google's highlights and reviews describe it as a calm spot to work or read, with coffee and espresso drinks.

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