Go Jo Ethiopian Cuisine & Deli

So so SO good!! We knew we were in for a treat as soon as we opened the door and could smell what they were preparing. We had the family combo and it was perfect for two very hungry people. Everything on it was delicious and it was the perfect mix of spicy and mild dishes. I have never enjoyed collard greens before, but I ate so much of them here! And the women working took great care of us. They're very good at accomodating dietary restrictions. They made me gluten-free injera! And many dishes are vegan. We can't wait to come back!

Go Jo is one of Grand Rapid's true gems. An Ethiopian restaurant this good has no business operating in a city as small and Dutch as ours, but yet here it is. If you live in the area but haven't been here, put it on your schedule. This kind of food you order for the table and everyone shares the same entrees with injera, which is like a spongy, pancake-y bread. It's delicious an naturally gluten free. There's a sampler platter that you can scale up from two people to however many you need. I'd also recommend the beef tips. If you call ahead, you can order the traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony, which comes highly recommended. These are good people who run this restaurant and who are authentically sharing their culture with the city in both food and traditional ceremonies. They deserve all the support this community can give.