GIHON Ethiopian Kitchen offers a variety of authentic Ethiopian dishes, including vegetarian options, in a casual setting with outdoor seating available. The restaurant aims to capture the essence of Ethiopia's diverse regions through its food, much like the Gihon river.
Why You Should Visit Gihon Ethiopian Kitchen
- Experience unique Ethiopian dishes with different flavor profiles.
- Enjoy authentic and delicious cuisine including vegan options like the Vegan Platter.
- Friendly service from owner Mercy and staff creating a welcoming atmosphere.
Menu and Popular Items
Customers have praised the delicious and flavorful offerings such as soybean hummus appetizer with ingera chips, veggie combo featuring both cold and hot items, and lamb tibs. For a more personalized experience, ask about the spices hand-picked by Mercy's siblings in Ethiopia used in their dishes.
Highlighted Dishes
- Soybean Hummus Appetizer: Served with ingera chips, offering a unique twist on a classic dish.
- Veggie Combo: Features a delightful mix of both cold and hot vegetarian items.
- Lamb Tibs: A signature entree with your choice of meat, providing an authentic taste of Ethiopia.
- Vegan Platter: A popular choice for vegans, showcasing the variety of flavors in Ethiopian cuisine.
Know Before You Go
Consider street parking when visiting as it may be easier than finding other parking options. Visit during their last Friday vegan potluck for an immersive experience of Ethiopian food in one meal. Try their signature entree 'tibs' with your choice of meat for an authentic taste of Ethiopia.
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Reviews
GIHON Ethiopian Kitchen is a hidden gem that offers unique dishes with different flavor profiles compared to other Ethiopian restaurants. The small shop has a nice decor and clean bathroom, providing a welcoming atmosphere for guests. Customers praise the super tasty and authentic cuisine, especially highlighting the vegan options like the Vegan Platter and soybean hummus appetizer. The staff, including owner Mercy, are friendly and attentive, creating a super chill environment reminiscent of being in Addis.
Here are some highlighted reviews:
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“Many Ethiopian restaurants offer the same dishes that taste very similar. This one surprised us by offering dishes made from similar ingredients but have different flavor profiles. We remember this place from 10 years ago. It changed a lot since then. Small shop but nice decor. Clean bathroom. Street parking.”
“The food was really good!!! So glad there’s an Ethiopian place so much closer!! The eggplant, chicken, yellow lentils were amazing - we got the sampler platter and everything was delicious !!! We will be back (very soon)!”
“So glad these guys are back! Just got back into town, so perfect timing! They’ve just opened up and the owner says they are still working on the decor, but it’s the food that’s super tasty and worth the trip. Always a friendly smile from the family that owns and works this restaurant. Super chill environment. Great place for authentic Ethiopian CUISINE.”
“Love Gihon! Their last Friday vegan potluck is a great way to get a full feel of Ethiopian food in one meal. The owner is very kind.”
“I used to go to a different Ethiopian restaurant but it unfortunately closed. I was craving Ethiopian food and took a chance. ... tried Gihon Ethiopian Kitchen which was only a few blocks away from the restaurant that closed. I had the soybean hummus appetizer with ingera chips, veggie combo, and lamb tibs!! The Veggie combo interestingly had cold and hot items. Loved it all!! The food was very delicious and tasty!”
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| Dish Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Soybean Hummus Appetizer | Served with ingera chips, a unique twist on hummus. |
| Veggie Combo | A mix of cold and hot vegetarian items. |
| Lamb Tibs | Signature entree with your choice of meat. |
| Vegan Platter | Variety of vegan Ethiopian dishes. |
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