Fantastic Ethiopian food. The chicken definitely won out over the beef in our taste test, but…read moreoverall the flavours were deliciously fresh and the bits of salad added a nice crunchy touch. A place I would brave the market crowds for.

From the owner: Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisine comprises of a variety of Meats such as:-…read more Doro-Wet:- well cooked Chicken with gravy and combination of Habesha (mild-chili Berbere) & Herbes. Sega Kulwa:- Chopped pieces of Beef cooked combination of Habesha (mild-chili Berbere) & Herbes. Vegetarian dishes those are also suitable for Vegan and Vegetarians. For example of our Vegan and Vegetarian dish includes:- Brown Lentils cooked with Tomato Sauce, Berbere (traditional Sauce) flavored with traditional Herbs. Spinach and mixed paper cooked with Garlic and Ginger in Turmeric powder and Herbs. Shiro powdered Split Peas simmered in Berbere, and a cobination Habesha Spices. Alicha(Mixed Veg) delicious curried vegetable stew made with Garlic, Ginger in Turmeric powder, Carrots, Cabbage, Potatoes, Peppers and Onions and also other dishes incorporate legumes such Okra simmered in a sauce containing unique traditional spices. All Served with a traditional bread(Injra), Rice or Couscous

I met friends of mine here, giving the place their highest recommendation, which was well placed:…read morethe food here was amazing! We got the House Favourite Vegan Selection (one of my friends is vegetarian), with tasteful selections served on a platter of injera. So yummy! Even better was the homemade tej (honey wine), which the owner herself makes. Honestly, the best tej I've ever had. The owner and staff were so friendly and accommodating! The restaurant is in Cumberland, which seems like it might be inconvenient if you're staying downtown. Don't be dissuaded! The 68 bus leaves from Euston regularly all day, and drops you off across the street. The return bus stop is right in front of the restaurant, so you can make your way there and back without hassle. Next time I'm in London, this place is definitely on my list of places to go for a meal!

This is the most delicious Ethiopian food I have had in my entire life. I could taste the layering…read moreof flavors, freshness of spices, and relished in the tenderness of meat. It was cooked slow, low, and long. Perfect. Service & ambience was as good as being home...like dining at a relative's home.

I am truly delighted to put this place on the [yelp] map. Everything about this little tucked away…read morebasement restaurant from the humble proprietors, delicious food, amazing prices to the cosy interior generates a wonderful atmosphere. I was brought here by a[n Ethiopian] friend who claims this is the most authentic food he's discovered in London, I cannot pretend to have done such extensive research myself but I certainly enjoyed everything we sampled here. Generally, I would always recommend sharing platters anyway as a way to try as many things as possible and at Gojo, for only £8 (!) they are an absolute steal (easily feed 3 people). They arrive with a splayed injera (pancake-like bread with a porous texture to absorb all the flavours and spices of the accompanying dishes), onto which various curried lentil, chickpea, spinach, green bean and cabbage stews are served. There is a vegetarian, meat and fish option, but extra or alternative dishes of any variety can be ordered to accompany the feast. Additional rolls of injera are used as edible utensils (and appear to be delivered from a bottomless supply), and the whole meal experience is enhanced by getting to scoop up large juicy morsels of food (dipped in chili powder if you're brave enough!) and eat everything with your hands. One of the most interesting dishes was a sort of minced, seasoned beef tartar, which, if you're a little squeamish about can be cooked longer to brown it up. My favourite was certainly the cold curried lentil salad served in the middle of the sharing platter. Our hostest was so generous with all the serving portions, and threw in some additional complementary salads, that embarrassingly we hugely over ordered so left with handsome take-out boxes stuffed to the brim for tomorrow's feedings... Also I have no idea how I have got his far into the review and not even mentioned that this amazing institution is also BYOB! WITHOUT, I repeat, WITHOUT a corkage fee. Absolutely fantastic. Be sure to round off your delectable feast with a coffee ceremony, or spiced tea. I truly recommend Gojo for small groups who want to try something different and experience a low-key, but certainly vibrant and hospitable evening.

I bought enjera (Ethiopia flat bread) for take away. When I opened it at home, I found all burnt…read moreand covered with black stuff. I had to through it away. What wast of £5 and pose great health risk.

This place is great! Good honest Eritrean food followed by classic italian desserts, good wine and…read morecheap prices. The staff are exceptionally lovely and this is a real south London gem! Absolutely reccomend!

A real gem in London, what a lovely spot, it feels like a special place, we chatted with the owner,…read morewho was so sweet and told us the whole story of her time in Eritrea and living all over the world. Food was fantastic, we will be coming back!!

Love this place. Ethiopian food is one of my favorites and here it is soo good! The is plenty of…read moreinjera, and the lentils have so much flavour. I usually go for okra and collards plus something of lentils and a random pick. I'm so glad I went for the whole Lentils but I wish I'd tried the split peas too! The cabbage and potato was super tasty. I wish I could've tried the whole menu! The only criticism I can think of is: Maybe the collard greens and okra could've had more flavour, in order to stand up to those other punchy dishes, but they were still good. What really blew me away was the Injera best I've ever had in London, the texture and flavour were amazing! I can't wait to go back.

We have been there for their traditional Ethiopian coffee which was only served in the weekend. It…read moreworths all the waiting time - coffee was a bit bitter and sour but tasted not bad at all. And it came with the whole Ethiopian ritual that the owner performed and we really enjoyed it!

Definitely the most unique in flavors experienced at a Michelin starred restaurant! The meal awakes…read moreyour senses and makes you question what's familiar trying to place what you connect as flavors recognized even if it's a spice you have never had. We liked the majority of the dishes but didn't love the final sweet treats. There was a mild smell of bleach on the fruit and I was unclear on what it was coming from.

It was my first time in London, and in my rushed planning, I made time for one fine dining…read moreexperience. London's vast food scene felt intimidating as a first-timer, but one name kept surfacing: Ikoyi. It defies easy classification, perhaps because there's nothing else like it. I managed to snag a week-of lunch reservation and opted for the condensed lunch tasting menu (though the full version is also offered midday). The progression of dishes grew steadily on me, and by the end, I was especially captivated with the desserts, where the interplay of heat and sweetness sang. The meal began with a rich gola pepper chicken broth. I skipped alcohol and chose a Da Hong Pao oolong, floral and earthy, which paired beautifully. I found the tempura-style turbot with bright crab salad to be a textural delight, and the aged beef rib with their signature smoked jollof rice and lobster custard met expectations. Pepper appeared in many forms and shown most for me in the dessert: Jasmine sorbet warmed with chili oil, peppercorn mousse over brown butter ice cream and ginger cake, and sweet melon offset with unexpected numbing spice. Service was warm and conversational, though timing between courses was noticeably slow. When I mentioned my plans to explore cocktail bars, a manager returned with a handwritten list of some favorites. I also loved the design of the space, it was sculptural yet comforting, reflecting the same balance of discipline and warmth that defined the food. Overall I enjoyed my experience, and though I wouldn't say I necessarily craved any dish afterward, the menu stretched my palate in ways few meals do. Ikoyi was inventive and quietly bold. Next time, I will opt for the full tasting menu.

I've had Ethiopian all over London and this place is the best food in town...it's the opposite of a…read moretourist trap, all locals in the dining room, fresh roasted beans for the coffee, flavourful food and really reasonable prices. I highly recommend stopping in here...you'll end up coming back...I've been six times this month!

5 star!!!!!!! their shirowot and meat tastes good! service is awesome because their food is great!…read morenot bad!

First time to eat at this resto and i loved it. Great price for the food, their type of bread is…read morereally unique and how you eat the food. People are really nice and the ambiance is really comforting