Ethiopian Restaurants near Tempe, AZ

“Good food, good service. My wife and our friend at both gluten-sensitive, so it was nice that they had gluten-free injera.“

“This was my first experience eating Ethiopian food, and it was fantastic! The menu offers extensive options for vegans and those who prefer healthy foods. My date ordered the vegan combo, and I particularly enjoyed the carrots in the atikilt wot—they were sweet in the best possible way. I ordered the Doro Wat, which was savory and spicy. The injera, a bread that is like a cross between a tortilla and a pancake, was unique and delicious. They serve a variety of drinks, including Mexican Fanta, Sprite, Diet Coke, Coke, and Pepsi. Their traditional tea with honey and ginger was also soothing and a perfect complement to the meal. There's a full-service bar as well. The atmosphere is relaxed and family-friendly, with entire tables of families chatting amongst each other. Every month, usually around an Ethiopian Holy Day, there is a buffet. If you're unsure of what Ethiopian food to try, I recommend starting with the buffet. I will definitely dine here again, especially for breakfast, which I just missed this time! Next time, I'll be ordering the kwanta firfir and scrambled eggs for breakfast—it has my name on it!“

“The food here is really good, and the people here are really nice. But it's a huge shame it's in such a sketchy area. The neighborhood is rough & I felt like I was in danger, being a small defenseless woman. But I love Ethiopian food, so I'm glad I gave it a chance.“

“Tried this place during our stay in Phoenix. The quality and portion size of food was top notch. The person serving us was very friendly and helped us with the details of Somali food that we were eating for the first time. When the food came out, it tasted just divine. Will visit again.“

“I visited Ethiopia last year and basically went through withdrawals when I came home because I missed the food so much. Gojo is as authentic as it gets, I’m so happy to say! There’s beautiful Ethiopian art all aver the dining room, the house made sourdough flatbread (injera) is fresh and flavorful, The tej (homemade honey wine) is a delicious addition to whatever you order, and eating family style with your fingers is just so fun. My husband is a serious meat and potatoes guy who doesn’t like anything too spicy, and he ordered the Shekla Tibs which is beef, onion, and peppers served in a miniature oven to keep it sizzling... and he ate every bite. I live in Prescott but I’d make the trip to Phoenix just to eat here in the future. There are countless vegan and vegetarian options as most Ethiopians are Orthodox Christians and spend a good deal of the year fasting (eating vegan), so they have perfected the art of being satisfied by hearty, flavorful vegetables and spices. Seriously amazing.“

“The food was excellent and so was the service (the woman said her name was AZ, like Arizona, not sure how to spell it but she was so nice!). I highly recommend the Abyssinia Signature so that you can try a little bit of everything (but its definitely made for 6+ people). I will definitely be back. Note - I think they actually close at 7pm and not 10pm.“