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(615) 332-0710
415 W Thompson Ln
Nashville,
TN
37211
36.111
-86.7468
Neighborhood: Radnor
08/01/09
Feels like you are a guest in someone's home...
by Raebeth01 at Citysearch
Don't let the exterior scare you; the dining room is beautifully and tastefully appointed and impeccably clean. The word "Gojo" translates as "home" in Ethiopia, and you are made to feel as through you are a guest from the moment you walk in by the genuinely friendly reception. The spiced Ethiopian tea is a refreshing treat; the spices used give it a unique flavor with a tangy aftertaste and isn't at all heavy or overpowering like most spice teas. The meat dishes (beef, lamb or chicken available) are served on a large piece of enjera bread (also spelled as injera...it is a large piece of flat, somewhat spongy bread and is gluten free) and a basket of several pieces of rolled enjera accompany the meal. In lieu of silverware (which is readily available for those who don't love eating with their fingers), a piece of enjera is used to scoop the food from the plate. Sides of lentils and squash were served with our order. I had the Qey W'et, a beef stew-type dish well seasoned with onion, garlic, and a seasoned butter and popping with flavor. My friend had the Yebeg Alicha, a lamb dish that leaves a mild taste of tumeric and ginger in your mouth. Because of the enjera, the food is very filling, and the serving sizes are generous for one person and would serve two if accompanied by a salad. The menu is easy to navigate and describes each dish in detail; in addition to the meat dishes, an impressive selection of vegetarian dishes is also offered. Ethiopian music playing quietly in the background lends to the exotic feel of the restaurant. The prices are very reasonable, especially in light of the amount of food served. Our tab for both entrees and two spiced teas (free refills on the tea) came to about $24. The lunch buffet, which I have not tried, is advertised at $6.99. I would recommend Gojo especially for large-group dining, as the central serving style easily lends itself to samping of multiple dishes...also perfect for leisurely weekend lunches or that tricky 3rd date spot.
- Pros: food is perfectly seasoned; inviting atmosphere, inexpensive
- Cons: no desserts shown on the menu
05/22/08
Cool experience
by ashcb at Citysearch
I'd never eaten Ethiopian before, so I was very excited to try Lalibela. It looks a little sketch on the outside, but the inside is very nice and there was a big tv to catch the Manchester/Chelsea game. The food was good. When they say "hot", they mean it...the food was spicy. The mild beef tips were delicious. My only advice is, don't go there unless you have a lot of time. The service was quite slow, which was a problem because the food was spicy and I needed extra water. Overall, a nice experience...I would go again.
- Pros: Food, Waiters cool about discussing food options
- Cons: Slow service
01/04/08
Amazing Ethiopian Food
by llaurenh at Citysearch
If you like ethiopian food, this is your restaurant. It is just a little hole in the wall on Thompson Lane, but excellent food, prices and service.
- Pros: Cheap and delicious.
- Cons: Definitely low on the ambience scale.
