Gosh Ethiopian Restaurant
Experience authentic Ethiopian cuisine in a low-key, booth-lined restaurant. Savor flavorful entrees served with traditional injera flatbread.
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Gosh Ethiopian Restaurant
Highlights
Must-see attractions
Experience authentic Ethiopian cuisine in a low-key, booth-lined restaurant. Savor flavorful entrees served with traditional injera flatbread.
"This Ethiopian restaurant is a hidden gem with amazing food and a welcoming atmosphere!"
Go with a group
This experience is great for groups; consider ordering combination platters to try a variety of dishes.
Embrace tradition
Try eating with your fingers using the injera for an authentic Ethiopian dining experience.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Ethiopian
Price
Mid-range
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Authentic Ethiopian Combination Platters
Experience a variety of traditional Ethiopian dishes served communally on injera, perfect for sharing with groups.
Unique Dining Experience
Savor flavorful Ethiopian cuisine served with injera, a traditional flatbread used as both a plate and utensil.
Welcoming and Cozy Atmosphere
Enjoy a low-key, inviting setting with friendly staff, making it a perfect spot for celebrations and casual outings.
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Go with a group
This experience is great for groups; consider ordering combination platters to try a variety of dishes.
Embrace tradition
Try eating with your fingers using the injera for an authentic Ethiopian dining experience.
Ask about customs
Inquire about traditional Ethiopian dining customs for a richer cultural experience.
BYOB opportunity
Bring your own wine to enjoy with your meal, as this is a common practice.
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Go with a group
This experience is great for groups; consider ordering combination platters to try a variety of dishes.
Embrace tradition
Try eating with your fingers using the injera for an authentic Ethiopian dining experience.
Ask about customs
Inquire about traditional Ethiopian dining customs for a richer cultural experience.
BYOB opportunity
Bring your own wine to enjoy with your meal, as this is a common practice.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Gosh Ethiopian Restaurant is celebrated for its delicious and authentic cuisine, with many highlighting the generous portions and unique dining experience of eating with injera. Diners appreciate the welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff, making it a go-to spot for many. While generally positive, some minor service inconsistencies and concerns about price relative to quantity have been noted.
"10/10!! Ethiopia just moved up on our list of new countries to visit — food is amazing! Welcoming atmosphere, kind service, musical selections just right. Quality all the way around.
Looking forward to returning ♥️"
D. N. Green
"We went for my wife's birthday, and it was awesome. The outside appearance is very deceptive and another example of not judging the book by the cover. My only regret was not taking a picture of the meal before it looked like we had lucked the platter clean. Very delightful, even down to the cup of coffee with dessert. I'm not partial to baclava, but this was truly delightful, and I don't typically find coffee that can even be considered consumable without creme, but black was great! The service was just as pleasant as the food."
Jeff Perkins
"Fantastic! I was completely stuffed and already wanted to go back! Phenomenal! My husband and I split the combination platter. Everything was great, but my 2 favorites were the chicken portion and the cabbage portion. My husband’s was the beef and the lentil. We found it interesting that we both ate until we were full, but neither of us felt bad.
The waitress was very informational and fun as well. Very much looking forward to going back!"
Cassie Wilds
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Frequently Asked Questions
Injera is a traditional Ethiopian sourdough flatbread with a slightly sour taste, used as both a plate and utensil for eating meals.
Yes, Gosh Ethiopian Restaurant offers many delicious vegan and vegetarian options and combination platters.
Yes, it's highly recommended to go with a group to best enjoy the communal dining experience and try a variety of dishes through combination platters.
Yes, diners often bring their own wine to enjoy with their meal.
Popular dishes include the Doro Wat (chicken stew), Kitfo (lean beef dish), and various combination platters.
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Gosh Ethiopian: Opened in 2011, Gosh Ethiopian is the only restaurant in East Tennessee serving and sharing traditional Ethiopian dishes and culture.
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