Gursha Ethiopian Restaurant

So lovely. Very authentic. Amazing service. Great food! The Taste of Gursha as a meal was phenomenal and such a good sampler of what the restaurant has to offer! Definitely serves 3-4. We were stuffed and had so many leftovers with just two of us. They have kid options too which made our kiddos happy! Ambiance of the restaurant was great as well! 5/5 stars in every regard! Great Ethiopian experience!

Selam! For fresh, healthy Ethiopian cuisine options, look no further than the very new Gursha on the northeast corner of 6th/Chambers. Within the bright, elegantly-decorated space, you'll find numerous options for a filling meal that will leave you satisfied but not stuffed.As befits a restaurant named after the popular Ethiopian custom of personally offering a bite of food to a guest, the ever-hospitable owners and staff of Gursha will endeavor to ensure that each mouthful you take is better than the last, no matter which of their many selections you decide on. The Shiro Tefeshino is a particularly noteworthy item here, featuring chickpea flour slowly simmered with Nech Shinkurt (garlic) and the zesty chili/spice combination Berbere. (Incidentally, Shiro traditionally comes in numerous versions, such as the thin "Feses" variation, and Bozena Shiro, where the flour is combined with meat (usually beef)). Alternatively, see what you think of Yemisir Alicha - lentils redolent with the heady flavor of Ird (turmeric) and other seasonings. (On Ethiopian menus, dishes noted as "Alicha" are nearly always going to be milder than those termed "Wot" or "W'et", as the latter usually contain quite a bit of Berbere). You could even partake in an ever-changing vegan combination plate.Gursha's more meaty choices are similarly sure to please. Sssssssssssssssssss! That sizzling sound you just heard comes from one of the eatery's Tibs (fried meat) options - namely, Shekla Tibs, named after the clay dish that the onions, peppers and (in this case) beef are cooked in. If you prefer things a bit more lightly-cooked (or indeed, not cooked at all) you may instead like Kitfo - the Ethiopian kitchen's answer to steak tartare, with plenty of Niter Kibe (spiced clarified butter) to provide a further flavor dimension. Or, what about Yebeg Kikil? Meaning roughly "boiled lamb" in Amharic, I think you'll find this more soupy specialty to be a mouthwateringly mutton-y masterpiece. In a similar fashion to other Ethiopian (and indeed, Eritrean) eateries, there is also a pasta offering on the menu - a nod to Italy's historical presence in much of the region now known as the Horn of Africa. But if you can't decide, just go for the Gursha Special - a combination of menu offerings designed to serve 3-4 people.

The food is amazingly flavorful. The service is impeccable . Ask for Yeab, he is patient, helpful and is so willing to help you learn about their cultural food experiences. The owner even took time to greet and check in on us. Highly highly recommend!