Authentic Ethiopian cuisine with flavorful stews and tender meats























"In the mid-to-late 2010s the chef dabbled in cooking at an Ethiopian food-hall stall called Gorsha, gaining experience in food-hall formats and ethnically focused preparations." - Nadia Chaudhury

"Goorsha is the place to bring friends and family and gather around generous helpings of expertly prepared Ethiopian food. Doro wat, timatim salad, awaze tibs, and more grace the menu, all waiting to be scooped up with hand-torn bits of injera, the tangy Ethiopian flatbread that serves as your utensil. Also worth checking out is Gojo by Goorsha, a cafe and sandwich shop right behind the restaurant." - Matt Lardie

"Get a taste of Ethiopia and the delightfully refreshing and sophisticated mitmita margarita at Goorsha in Durham. Among the spicy and piquant flavors of the cuisine at this Brightleaf Square outlet, mitmita is a fragrant spice blend of dried chili peppers, Ethiopian cardamom, and varying amounts of other warm spices and coarse salt. Honoring tradition and flavor with a twist on this classic cocktail, tequila and citrus juices stand tall next to dishes like doro wat and awaze tibs." - Nikki Miller-Ka

"This fast-casual Ethiopian spot puts a modern spin on traditional cuisine with injera pockets and bowls topped with red lentils, yellow split peas, and shiro sauce, complemented by additions like corn salsa, pickled shallots, and fermented cucumbers; you can tack on berbere chicken, braised lamb, or yellowfin tuna and finish with Berbere Salt or Awaze sauce." - Tierney Plumb
Injera platters, warm hospitality, and a lunch service that shines with stews and tibs. Frequently recommended by local magazines and Eater, Goorsha brings Ethiopian tradition into the Brightleaf neighborhood with heart.