Ada's Gojjo
Ethiopian restaurant · Asbury Park ·
Ethiopian & Dominican fusion, BYOB, homemade injera, live music
Ethiopian & Dominican fusion, BYOB, homemade injera, live music
"A small, chef-driven restaurant blending Ethiopian and Caribbean flavors into distinctive dishes, celebrated for its inventive, multicultural menu and standout local character." - Lauren Dana Ellman Lauren Dana Ellman Lauren Dana Ellman is a New York-based writer and editor who specializes in travel, lifestyle, food, and shopping content. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Ada’s serves a mix of Ethiopian and Dominican dishes with a wide selection of meat and vegetarian options, including mofongo as well as samplers served on homemade injera. The owner’s presence lends warmth to the experience." - Melissa McCart
"I love parking on the patio during warm months at this BYOB Ethiopian and Dominican hybrid — the relaxed al fresco vibe (sometimes with a guitarist) is perfect for sharing Ethiopian stews, and I often finish with a plate of chicharrones-studded mofongo." - Marion Brewer
"Ethiopian-Dominican fusion is not meant to be a new trend that’s taking the Shore by storm. Rather, it’s the story of one unique restaurant whose chef/owner is from Ethiopia but learned to cook exceptional Dominican food to appeal to locals. You’ll find Dominican classics like tostones, mofongo, pastelón, and yucca cakes on the same menu as Ethiopian dishes served with lentils and veggies on housemade injera. Swing through for dinner, as their outdoor seating area often features some live music. Ada’s is a BYOB, so don’t forget to pack some drinks." - Michael Sinatra
"Ethiopian-Dominican fusion is not meant to be a new trend that’s taking the Shore by storm. Rather, it’s the story of one unique restaurant whose chef/owner is from Ethiopia but learned to cook exceptional Dominican food to appeal to locals. You’ll find Dominican classics like tostones, mofongo, pastelón, and yucca cakes on the same menu as Ethiopian dishes served with lentils and veggies on housemade injera. Swing through for dinner, as their outdoor seating area often features some live music. Ada’s is a BYOB, so don’t forget to pack some drinks." - Michael Sinatra