We had the Gojo platter. Meat sauces and lentils are fantastic and compare to others I've had (LA, Vegas, homemade by my Ethiopian friend). Cabbage needs improvement. Mushroom/onion sauce was one of the best things I've ever eaten. Service was horrible. A friend said this was her favorite Ethiopian place and that she brings a lot people and business clients there. She said she had seen the man who serves us before, but had never been served by him. We weren't sure of a particular sauce from our platter that we wanted to reorder and he was rude and unhelpful when we asked. He brought out the wrong thing and then acted like a 10 year old child asking "well what do you want". SIR I'm from CHICAGO. If I was from Ethiopia I'd know. Then he continues to huff and puff and sigh while he was going back and forth from our table to the kitchen. Seriously dude?!?! The food is good. But service is equally important. Haven't decided if I'll give this place my money again. So many other highly reviewed Ethiopian places to try in Phoenix. read more

Gojo is the best Ethiopian food I've found so far in Phoenix! I've had the Lentil Soup; Ethiopian Salad; Veggie Sambusa and Veggie Combo Plate with Injera. It's all delicious and the Manager/Owner is one of the nicest people I've met in Phoenix. Only take out for now due to COVID19 precautions. I love Gojo and will continue to go there every chance I get! read more

Good value good flavors, mediocre ambiance. In a unsuspecting old strip mall you will find and international mix of Chinese, Mexican and Ethiopian. Walk inside and the 1980's decore of glass block and an akward stage will greet you. Don't worry too much as the flavors are worth it. For veggie people the menu (maybe lunch menu?) had 7 options including the old stands like Mizir what and, tikki komen and a dish that was new to me a mushroom wot. I oped for the 4 item combo, 6.99 A real bargain considering it comes with enough anjera to feed an army and is presented on the same tray that one can feed 4 from. There were 4 decent sized scoops of the food on it. Each had great flavor and textures where appropriate. Service was a bit slow, however due to the slow lunch hour they staff accordingly. This did mean my drink was not refilled. read more

Fabulous mix of flavors and the place is so warm & inviting. First time having Ethiopian deliciousness for my husband, we will be coming back when we can sit down and dine in. The owner and staff were welcoming as soft-spoken. You got to try the spongy Injera bread! read more

Despite what others say- FOOD WAS AMAZING!!! Had the beef samosa as an appetizer and GOJO combo as a two person dinner. Flavor was spot on. Plus the 2 Ethiopian beers were a great add! We will definitely be back. Would have been 5 starts but service was a slow start- give it a break different culture! read more

Gojo - GOJO combo with Ethiopian beers! Delicious. - Ethiopian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Gojo is one of our favorite restaurants around town. The food is always delicious and filling. The veggie and meat combo is perfect for two and we really appreciate the service as they are always welcoming and friendly every time we stop by for takeout or dine-in (pre-COVID). read more

My family and I really liked this restaurant. Our first time visiting an Ethiopian establishment and we loved it. Very welcoming with the staff willing to explain what we might want to try based on the number of folks. We got the combination veggie and meat selection. It was really good. The meats were chicken, beef brisket, and lamb - nice and flavorful. The veggies- I don't know- cabbage, carrots, lentils, potato ... the first one I tasted was bland - creamy and most others made wonderful use of spices. Anyway, a good experience and a decent amount of fellow diners. Thank you. read more

We usually go to a different Ethiopian restaurant, and we were craving it but wanted to carry out due to Covid. We called our usual place, three times and no answer. But we need ethiopian!!! So we looked on yelp and called Gojo. Wow, just wow, the food was incredible. I think we now have a new favorite ethiopian restaurant in Phoenix! read more

the food took 2 minutes for take away because it was already made and was just there waiting for someone to buy it

A weekly visit for us! Everything tastes amazing. Typically order the veggie combo with salad. So flavorful, fresh and fast!

This place is a go to for my family. We love their veggie platter. The owners are very friendly and the food is consistently delicious.

Gojo wins! We've been to two other Ethiopian restaurants in the valley, and I think I've found my favorite. The plaza is unassuming, but don't let that fool you. The indoor decor leans into the culture and you'll be greeted by the kindest man on the planet. I chose to order the 4-choice veggie dish and my husband got the veggie combo platter. I loved every single item that came with both orders. The injera is incredibly spongy and they immediately bring out a couple extra rolls on top of what comes on the plate. The man working at the time was extremely friendly and attentive. It feels very relaxed and would be a great spot to come enjoy a meal and some beer with a group of friends. The prices are unbeatable and we ended our meal with leftovers to enjoy all over again. read more

Loved it! We got the veggie combo to go! It was delicious and fresh. Nice people as well.

Great Ethiopian food! Owners are very friendly and decorations inside give a nice vibe. I would def come back. My only complaint is that it took a while to prepare the foods. Also MUST order sambusa they are delicious read more

Favorite Ethiopian food in Phoenix! It's all good but the veggie combo is so filling and delicious

I adore this place. The staff is extremely kind and personable, and the place is very calm and quiet. And then there's the food: incredible, and authentically Ethiopian. I'll occasionally get cravings for their vegetable combo, and it never fails to satisfy. read more

I have just started the life to become a foodie :) So me and my cousin drove all the way to down town and looked for the place When we got there, it was 12:30 pm and no one was there! So the first thing I thought was, what in gods name did I got myself into :D The first thing I do is check the men's room, which to my surprise was pretty clean So we sit down, the place is clean, and there is indigenous music. We look at the menu and decide to go for the combo dish! Man o man it was good, especially the lamb! It was transcendent! So we ate the whole plate( which btw it is a lot of food for 2 people), and decided to have the indigenous coffee! It tasted different and new, and it was good! The only downfall was that they " accidentally" tried to over charge us! So definitely go there, but be careful with your check! Peace! read more

Gojo - Trying to eat the food with my hand! Which was a cool experience - Ethiopian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Goji was the second Ethiopian restaurant I visited since I moved to Arizona. The food was delicious and the owner was friendly. The price was very reasonable for the portion of food served. We had derek tibs and kitfo and both was good. The derek tibs was the best. The place is also spacious so if you have a big group you could be accommodated. I recommend this place read more

I've been coming to Gojo for several years and I really can't think of a better value out there! They can accommodate probably any dietary restriction, even me as a gluten free vegan! I always get the veggie platter which is $7.99 and it comes with 4 different items on injera bread. You eat everything here with your hands/injera bread, in case you don't know what you're getting into! Some of the items are spicy, which I personally love, so make sure to ask if you're sensitive to spice. Everything is so flavorful and even though a lot of dishes sound similar they all have their own distinct flavor. Try the cinnamon tea; it's delicious! The service can sometimes be slow when they are busy because there is normally only one server, but it's the type of environment that you don't rush anyway. Go to take your time, enjoy your company, and enjoy your meal and the experience. It's definitely a different and unique dining experience and everyone should try it at least once! read more

Food is pretty good. The food was flavorful and delicious. The meat sombossa was awesome and the gojo combo plater had a great variety of flavors and foods. Our first experience of Ethiopian food was looking up. Today the proprietor seemed to be in a rush and the only one working. After the meal we wanted to take the left overs home. So he came back with a. In and proceeded to shovel everything on top of each other. This made one item indistinguishable from another and he said that's how they do it cuz he had customers. I'm not sure what we were but if I want Ethiopian food I will search yelp for another place. read more

My review of this restaurant may not be wholly accurate of the general experience one night have at Gojo as I went with a large group and we had our own buffet that we each paid 20$ for. Regardless, I got to try many different dishes (I'm sure I wouldn't have had the variety with a smaller group), and they all were so good! We had a chicken dish, a lamb dish, yellow lentils, Brown lentils, potatoes, spicy greens, etc etc... Not a single bite was bad! The injera bread was perfect for eating all the different dishes. I would love to return to experience Gojo as a small group and plan to in the near future! read more

Ehtiopian cuisine can be summed up in a few simple words: flavorful stew on bread. The meat dishes are packed with savory spices such as "berbere" (Ethiopian spice mixture which includes chile pepper, garlic, ginger, cardamom, pepper) The dishes, referred to as 'Wat", begin with sauteeing onions, then adding berbere or a slew of varying degrees of spices (depending on level of heat in the dish), legumes such as split peas and lentils, and meats such as lamb and beef. Wats can be vegetarian, vegan, or entirely suited for carnivores. Vegans rest assured that majority of Ethiopian cooks have found many alternatives to cooking with animal fats due strict fasting periods where consumption of animals is forbidden. "Wat" is incredibly flavorful. In fact, there is hardly a dish at Gojo that isn't packed with toothsome ingredients. And to get the best representation I suggest the meat and veggie combo, which offers more than a half dozen "Wats", and costs only $13.99. Represented will be Doro Wot, Key Wot, and Alitcha Wot in the meat category. Doro Wot is the national dish of Ethiopia, a chicken stew using chicken legs where the meat falls off the bone, and is seasoned with "berbere", cumin, garlic,and many other dried herbs. Key Wot, the spicy beef stew, is one of my favorites. It tastes very similar to Hungarian Goulash, as along with the "berbere" there are strong flavors of paprika - along with cumin, turmeric, nutmeg, fenugreek, cloves, coriander, cinnamon, and more. I think this dish speaks to the allure of Ethiopian, as there is such a beautiful amalgam of flavors. Finally, Alitcha Wot delivers another truly unique flavor profile and texture with lamb, yellow split peas, garam masala, cayenne, and tomato paste. Misir Wot, the red lentils cooked with berbere deliver such a beautiful flavor and texture that you don't even realize it has no meat. I highly recommend this, and this generally comes on the combo plate. The lentil and split pea wats are in my opinion the best and most flavorful. Other items you will find on your combo plate are collard greens, cabbage, string bean, and carrot. All of them prepared in the "Wat" style, simmered in onions and garlic and seasoned with "berbere". It blows my mind that my dining partner and I had two beverages, the meat sambussas (pastry stuffed w/ a blend of minced beef, onions, scallions, peppers & herbs) and the meat/veggie combo, and the total came to $22. Highly recommend this experience, and indulging in these beautiful spices! read more

Best Ethiopian food I've ever eaten! After we were stuffed, I looked at my friend and said, "so, dinner here tomorrow?" It's very telling that she took me seriously and if she hadn't had other commitments, the answer would have been YES. Based on the recommendations of others, we got the Vegetarian and Meat Combo. So much food! It was all absolutely, unequivocally, delicious. The Ethiopian Iced Tea is lovely too. A word of warning, the service is not Americanized. They serve you, and then leave you alone for the most part. You can have anything you want, you just need to ask. Also, most countries don't drink the gallons of beverages that we Americans do, so don't expect refills of anything without needing to ask. It's a cultural thing. The big bummer is that I'm pretty sure unless we Yelpers spread the word, it's not going to survive. The interior is still the old Bacchanal restaurant, so that's going to turn people off, and their prices are crazy cheap., so they're not going to make enough money. We need to pack this place with people. The food is too good to lose. read more

I was ecstatic, when years ago, I discovered Blue Nile Cafe in Tempe. Yes, being out in Goodyear, it was a MAJOR pain to drive out there. But very good Ethiopian food in a city not exactly known for a variety of ethnic restaurants?! And so, I dealt with the drive. And then The Blue Nile closed and my heart sank ... until tonight. This restaurant has been open for more than a year and why I didn't go looking for it till now, I'll never know (but I'm glad I did). My partner and I had the large combo plate, which includes all their vegetarian selections and three meat dishes. At $13.99, it's a real bargain. Unfortunately, gluttonous as we are, we EACH had one. Okay, so we took some of it home (and, for those who know combo dishes, it will lose a lot of charm the next day, because you can't keep the individual dishes apart ... but really: who cares?). Unlike Blue Nile, the portions on the combo plate were big and spiced excellently. The bread was spongy and moist (yes, for those of you who don't know Ethiopian bread --- which resembles something like the chamois you use to dry your car --- this is exactly what you want to hear). Hands down, this food is much better than what the Blue Nile used to serve; and we used to drive the 35 miles each way once a week to partake in it. Now, here are the downsides: The restaurant is located in a non-residential and very commercial area, which means business is likely to be slower during off-business hours than it should be. It's also not the best of neighborhoods; but I'm betting one of the reasons for the property selection is lower rents than, say, in Tempe. But, unfortunately, location is everything and this restaurant deserves to be packed ALL the time. Given where it is, however, most students and yuppies, who would both enjoy eating here, won't be here in the evening (and they do have very extensive operating hours). The exterior of the restaurant is nice, but it's decorated to look like "wood". This makes the place seem unobtrusive during the day and very hard to see at night. This is the one time I would encourage some bright signage outside. Service is polite, efficient, friendly and fast. You are checked on to make sure everything is okay, but not in a way to make you feel like they bug you too much. I can't speak for the other dishes, because I didn't have them, but I suspect the combo plate would be a good representation of what there is to be had. If it is, don't walk, RUN to this restaurant. It fully deserves your support and there's really nothing of substance to complain about. read more

A sad end to a short, but passionate affair. A friend reviewed Gojo and inspired us to try it. We do a lot of take out, but not with a new spot. So we waited until we could dine in and finally tried this place a couple of months ago. They've been in business for two years and I am not sure if they repainted or redecorated since Bacchanal closed, but the murals seem to fit and it's a lot brighter inside now. Nothing fancy, but clean and welcoming. We dined in late on a Saturday night and they were rocking out to the Ethiopian music videos that were projected on the main wall (where Bacchanal's stage/dance floor was). And there was a group of young men (possibly just finished with football) at a larger table that were singing along and having a good time. Total, I think there were only 6 tables seated, including ours while we were there. And I think there was only one server, but she did a great job. She noticed an empty water glass and filled it without being asked and checked on us a couple of times. She also really seems to love her job and treated us like she knew us and was happy we were there. We ordered the veggie sambusa appetizer and two veggie combos and it was a lot of food. We loved it all! The Veggie Sambusa appetizer included 3 triangular fried pastries, stuffed with lentils. They were hot! After they cooled down, we tore them apart with our hands and dipped them in the sauce, which reminded me of salsa. They were pretty good. The Veggie Combo is served on a large platter and all of the items are on one large injera, which is like a spongy sourdough tortilla/pancake made out of teff (low gluten, in case you're not a glutton for gluten). A basket with 3 additional rolled up injera came with each of our platters. The sour flavor of the injera complements the salty-spicy flavors of the lentils, sweet yellow peas, greens, cabbage and potato, green beans and carrots, and another bean/grain dish(?). It was all so delicious and fun to eat with our hands. We were very happy to work Gojo into our nightly rotation and for the past 2 months we have eaten here once a week, mostly take out. Then it happened. There was a dice sized cube of meat in my food. If you eat meat, imagine biting into a cat's paw, cockroach, or a human finger and having to pull it out of your mouth to examine it and then imagine it cooking with the rest of your food, spreading its juices, fat, and flavors. For this vegetarian, that is a show stopper. I couldn't finish my food and didn't plan to keep the leftovers. My stomach felt off the rest of the night. Mr. H had devoured most of his food already, but was likewise hesitant to continue and we ended up dumping the rest of the food. Accidents happen, but for this type of food - stews cooked in separate pots - the thought of there being cross contamination is really gross. read more

Gojo - Veggie combo... Amazing! - Ethiopian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

My wife and I were big fans of Blue Nile Cafe in Tempe. When it closed, we were left with a big tasty void in our lives. The other Ethiopian restaurants we tried just didn't stack up but we pressed on and hoped for something better. Gojo is the new Blue Nile Cafe for us. We didn't see sambusa on the menu so we asked. Sure they'd make them for us. They were outstanding: bigger than Blue Nile's and smaller than Messob's (our reigning favorite Ethiopian in Los Angeles) and so flavorful. We had the Ethiopian iced tea and it was delightful. It's like regular iced tea but with Ethiopian spices. I'd highly recommend it as it's not intense at all. We ordered two of the meat and vegetable combos, but the waitress suggested we'd only need one since they're substantial. I appreciated that. The injera was perfect, the dishes were exemplary. If you like Ethiopian food, this is the place you need to try! read more

I was visiting from out of state, and this place was highly recommended. The food was awesome, and plentiful for the price. The lentils, and beef tebb were tender and very flavorful. This is a must for anyone looking for a unique dining experience. read more

Well priced, flavorful, vegetarian-friendly, ethnic food. I have gotten the big vegetarian platter twice and me and a friend could not finish it. Everything on it was tasty (and fairly healthy minus the oil) for $12.99. If you like ethnic (think middle eastern) food at an affordable price then you will like this place. read more

So I am only giving 1 star because I have to to write the review. I'd give - if possible. I ordered from them Friday night, on the way home from the airport after a long day out of state training for work. I ordered the Gojo Combo to go. I drove straight there from the airport and then home to Gilbert (30 min away) when I arrived home the tibs were ALL burnt beyond even close to edible. The Lamb, Chicken and beef (all the meats in the meat part of the combo) were so dry and chewy that I was not able to eat them. There was no flavor at all to any of it and therefore only ate some of the veggies. I called Saturday when they opened, as they were closed by the time I arrived home Friday night and discovered the burnt food. The owner told me that she would refund me, only 1/2 the amount though. And I'd have to drive 30 minutes there and 30 back, for $7.50. Then after asking if I could just send a picture of the food instead of driving an hour round trip for $7.50 refund, the owner started getting rude with me and then said that I would only have the option now to get the portion that was wrong/burnt remade. I asked again if I could just send a picture of the food since what she was refunding was less than the cost of the gas and time that I'd be spending to just get it read and she refused! This was ridiculous! DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY HERE!! The food was less than slightly flavorful. And to be totally honest, when I googled Ethiopian food, I actually thought that it was a different place off of 42nd street and McDowell. When I gps'd it and was getting closer I realized which one Gojo was and was initially disappointed with myself for not remembering them from 1 other past experience where the food was Blah, to say the least and the service from the owner dismissive and lacking any customer service at all. Save your money and your tastebuds and don't go here! read more

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I have no clue what I ate. This was my first time eating Ethiopian food, and it was such a cool experience. If you've never eaten Ethiopian food before, I definitely recommend checking out Gojo for a totally unique ethnic experience. My group of three deferred entirely to the waitress, who brought us what appeared to be six or seven different curried vegetables (the yellow curried cabbage was my favorite!) served on a huge sheet of sour bread, with more sour bread on the side. Someone more knowledgable than me is probably going to read this review and laugh at my attempts at describing this food, but having never tried anything like it before, I can't exactly find the words to describe what I ate. I did recognize a large hunk of chicken in the center of the sour bread which we tore into with our hands, using chunks of the sour bread to ladle up scoops of lentils and spices. We washed it all down with some iced cinnamon tea. I think this place would be great for a date night... you really test your date's sense of adventure. 5 stars from me! Can't wait to bring guests here. read more

I love Ethiopian food, so I was really excited to try Gojo. The location is easy to find and there's plenty of parking. Restaurant is large, with plenty of seating. It's old, and the decor isn't wonderful, but it's clean and the servers really, really care about giving you a good experience. We shared the big combo plate: all the veggies, plus 3 meats with injera. Food came out quickly, and was very good. The portion was really large and one combo plate could have easily fed 3 people. I'm not sure if everything was fresh, and it isn't the best Ethiopian I've had, but it was very nice. If you're new to this kind of cuisine, I suggest trying the doro wott, misir wot, gomen wot, and alitcha wot. I would definitely come back. read more

Way to go Gojo! Brought my partner and 2 year old to this place on a whim when on a business trip to PHX. GREAT food, reasonably priced and served with smiles all around. If you need ambiance then this is not your place... and the remaining Greek art (Parthenon) on one wall combined with some of the African portraits made us smile. If you're looking for great food and generous quantities of authentic Ethio cuisine then you need to go! read more

Literally the BEST Ethiopian food I've EVER had by FARRRRRRR. If you are vegan this is the SPOT. I would go here for the rest of my life I fell in LOVE with the food tonight..got me thinking how did they make it taste SO good?! What spices or flavors did they use?! because I've tried quite a few different places out here, and never ever had it taste THAT bomb! It was worth the drive! The injera was on POINT. I already knew it was gonna taste bomb when I just FELT the bread! Like DAMN! Every single dish tasted great..no complaints from me..and I'm kinda hard to please because I'd rather cook food at home, than eat out..but that was definitely like home cooked food..you can literally taste the difference in the fact they really do try! Most places are just like "ehh" I think it's because most places don't like vegans maybe? But when we asked if the veggie sambussa was vegan he right away said yes..and my husband asked again like to make sure there wasn't any egg..and the guy said no egg no cheese none of that..so I knew..that he knew exactly what vegan meant..so that made me REALLY happy. Because normally at most places they don't care if you're vegan, or don't even know what it really means..lots of people don't take it seriously but I could tell they respect your decision and don't wanna give you something you wouldn't wanna consume..this is the only Ethiopian restaurant I'll be coming to from now on..THANK YOU A MILLION. I'm a happy girl for my tummy is full and satisfied read more

Gojo - I'd eat this everyday of my life - Ethiopian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Went here with some friends the other evening. Was surprised to learn that almost everything on their menu was hot and spicy (which I cannot eat). Ethopian food is not supposed to be this way. I ordered the only meat dish that was not spicy and it was OK. But this stuff they serve instead of bread I believe was the culprit. I found out that it is fermented. Well you know what fermented foods do to your stomach. Think SAUERKRAUT. I no sooner finished than I had to quickly excuse myself and make a beeline to the bathroom. Now I know when I need a laxative to head to Gojo instead. LOL My 5 friends ordered 2 of those enormous platters which was way too much for them so they had boxes to go. Always under order as you can always order extra IF that is not enough for your group. Figure that 1 platter will serve 4-5 persons. read more

Strange, Perhaps Unusual Experience... I read the reviews on Gojo, and they were what motivated me to try it. I like Ethiopian food, and had just eaten at a different Ethiopian place the day before and was hungry for more. I arrived not long after they opened on a Saturday, and was the first customer. I was greeted immediately, allowed to select a table, and provided with a menu. I was already prepared for the lack of ambience, so it didn't bother me. As I was considering the menu, a small boy (almost 4) came to my table, said hello to me, and began pointing to and saying various letters of the alphabet that were on my menu. At that point it was cute, but thankfully my server returned to take my order and sent him away. I ordered Ethiopian Coffee, and the Gojo Combo. After a relatively short wait, my coffee was brought to me, and shortly after that, my food. I loved the coffee. Unfortunately, just as I began to eat, a smell similar to lighting charcoal with lighter fluid made its way into my nostrils and completely obliterated the aroma of my food and completely spoiled my experience. I had to stop eating because the food was tasting like whatever that smell was. It turns out that someone had just completed the process of lighting up some sort of incense, which took a couple of minutes. They then began carrying the lit incense in a metal container around the restaurant, so I knew it was a smell that was not going to go away. It was also not a pleasant smell. I use incense at home, and this was nothing like anything I've ever smelled. I overheard two other diners who had arrived after me comment on the smell as well. I asked for a to go container, which took a while to be brought. While I was waiting, the four year old boy came back again and started telling me repeatedly to finish my food. I told him I was taking it with me. He then picked up my pot of coffee that I was planning to drink, and the server had to come over and make him put it back down. I'm guessing he was the son of the owner or the chef, but he was reluctant to go away as the server asked him to do. I really didn't like that this child was putting his hands on, and reaching over my meal. I raised a daughter and know that you never know where children's hands have been. I quickly transferred my food to the take out container when it was brought along with my tab. When the child left my table, he went to the table of the other two diners, and wouldn't leave when the server initially asked him to. There was more with the child, but I've said enough. I barely ate any of the food, and what I ate was tainted by the impact of the incense on my taste buds. I remember seeing at least one review that commented about the incense, and now I understand. I will say that some of the dishes were very heavy on oil. I'm tempted to give a lower rating, but to be fair, you may not experience any of the things that I did. Gojo was a long drive for me, and I didn't really enjoy it so I'll be dining elsewhere. read more

Delicious food! The waitress was beyond nice and even demonstrated how to eat the food. It was my first time eating Ethiopian food, and I wish I had watched a YouTube tutorial on how to properly eat the food. It's difficult! (Really. Go find a tutorial before you try this). Will definitely be going back here! read more

Instructions: walkin, order the combo, wait for the food to arrive, enjoy. That's it. This place has no ambiance, and the area is a little scary, but the food is great. I love Ethiopian, and have made it a staple in my own kitchen, but the truth of the matter is that it just takes too long to make to enjoy for a simple meal. That is exactly why places like this exist. Its much more simple and cost effective to go here and enjoy authentic Ethiopian, with consistently delicious food without having to scour spice stores trying to make bebere. So in the end, try making this at home once to really learn to appreciate the levels of spice and care that go into making something this good. read more

The Best Ethiopian Food in Phoenix! You can't beat the food here, everything is very flavorful, fresh and very inexpensive. The waitstaff is very kind, and the ambiance is ok as well. If you're a "ambiance snob" look elsewhere because the food is the main attraction here, Myself and my wife ate here for under 20 dollars that included drinks and a very large combo meal. We had leftovers for the next day.. Very Recommended! A+ 5 STAR! read more

This is a new restaurant that just opened about one month ago. The location previously hosted a Greek restaurant, and the decor still reflects it. For context, I follow a whole foods, plant based diet (no meat, no processed foods). One of the main challenges when eating at restaurants is finding vegan or vegetarian options that are not fried nor prepared with much oil. A couple of months ago I discovered that Ethiopian cuisine provides many options that fit my diet, and the food is just absolutely delicious! I have dined at three different Ethiopian restaurants: Zemam's in Tucson, Lalibela in Tempe, and now Gojo. Gojo is my favorite because the food is prepared with very little oil, as compared to the food at Lalibela and Zemam's, and the food has lots of good flavor. The injera (flat bread) is also better at Gojo because it is thinner and less doughy. I have only tried the vegetarian dishes, so I cannot speak to the meat options. We ordered a vegetarian sampler of all their vegetarian (eight) options. By far, my favorite dishes were the Mushroom Wot (mushrooms cooked with onions, herbs and spices) and Misir Wot (red lentils cooked with onion and herbs). One vegetarian sampler was enough food for two. We like spicy food, and unfortunately only the Mushroom Wot had any significant spice. So if you prefer your food not to be spicy, you will be safe here. Service was good and the waitress was very attentive. Our waitress was the owner and she took time to explain how the food is prepared. We had lunch there on Saturday, and there were only four other tables occupied. Apparently they do some business on takeout because when we were there about five orders left the restaurant. The restaurant is fairly large, and with only five tables occupied it looked almost empty, however that has more to do with their recent opening rather than the food. Ethiopian food is traditionally eaten without utensils. Instead, it is consumed with injera, which is sort of like a soft flat bread. The injera is cut into small pieces that are then used to scoop up the food. If you prefer an adventurous cuisine like Thai, Indian, and Vietnamese, you owe yourself a chance to try Ethiopian food. Give Gojo a try and you will love it! read more

Gojo - Vegetarian Sampler - Ethiopian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

This place is a little piece of Ethiopian heaven!! To start the injera bread is huge and so delicious I could eat it for days! The Ethiopian salad is so tasty and the jalapeño gives it a little kick. We had the cabbage and collards both cooked to perfection. Can't beat the prices for the amount of food! Will definitely be coming back ... A lot! read more