Gojo Ethiopian Restaurant

We ordered the Vegetarian Combo + one order of Spicy Chicken. The each of the dishes that came out on the traditional Injera platter was distinct. No blah melding of flavors here! We ordered an extra Injera to continue scooping more into our greedy mouths. Tonight, we are reheating the leftovers (not much left alas) in the oven and are delighted by the flavor and texture of the bread that was under the dishes, so much flavor! We brought friends from across the country and they loved the delicious dishes. My wife and I will be back!

Veggie sampler is great - you get a portion of all the veggie dishes, and they’re all pretty good. (Typically I’m not a fan of at least one or two of the veg options, but I liked all of them well enough here). The red lentils are excellent, spicy without overdoing it. And I really liked the texture of the cabbage/carrot dish (shredded smaller so you get a bit of everything in each bite). The place is fairly small, and I think only one person was working when we came in, but it’s good for groups of two or four if you’re up for a leisurely meal.

Sooooo good. My favorite meal in Portland thus far (and we’ve had a LOT of good food in Portland!). Generous portions. Really affordable. FLAVORFUL! The injera (fluffy spongy bread) was nice and tart, which played nicely with the savory chickpea / lentil stews and spicy, meaty Shekla Tibs. Definitely check this place out.

Bole Ethiopian may be a small venue but where they lack in accommodations they make up in the food. The servings are large and very flavorful. They have a limited bar selection but enough options that can satisfy most palates. Then, of course, you get to eat with your hands! The service is good and they allowed us to book a reservation in advance for our group of 9. With that said, our group took up a good portion of the restaurant. If you are looking to try or get your Ethiopian food fix, I would definitely recommend putting Bole on your list!