New Goha Ethiopian

About

Ethiopian

Price Range : $11-30 ($$)

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    Yelp rating
    4.5 stars

Location

Adress: 2413 Shumate Ln, Nashville, TN 37217

Phone: (615) 365-9867

Work Hours

Mon 11:00 am-9:00 pm
Tue 11:00 am-9:00 pm
Wed 11:00 am-9:00 pm
Thu 11:00 am-9:00 pm
Fri 11:00 am-9:00 pm
Sat 11:00 am-11:00 pm
Sun 11:00 am-9:00 pm

Business info

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    Health Score
    100 out of 100
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    Takes Reservations
    Yes
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    Delivery
    Yes
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    Take-out
    Yes
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    Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
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    Parking
    Private Lot
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    Bike Parking
    Yes
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    Wheelchair Accessible
    No
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    Good for Kids
    No
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    Good for Groups
    Yes
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    Noise Level
    Average
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    Alcohol
    No
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    Good For Happy Hour
    No
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    Outdoor Seating
    Yes
  • wifi
    Wi-Fi
    Free
  • tv
    Has TV
    Yes
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    Waiter Service
    Yes
  • fastfood
    Caters
    Yes

Reviews

  • Freddy and Danie N.

    star star star star star 9 June 2026

    The food here was absolutely great and the employees are wonderful. It's a little hidden, follow the little hidden road. Authentic. Excellent friendly service, in fact, the best service of any Ethiopian restaurant we have been to.  Go support this family-run gem!

  • India F.

    star star star star star 9 June 2026

    THE. FOOD. IS. PHE-NOOOMMIINNAAALLL!!!!!!! Three of us shared a combination plate with two kinds of lentils, greens, cabbage, a tomato salad similar to pico de gallo, and a beef stew type dish in the middle. We ate it with injera. Authentic and delicious and made with looovvveee!! I'm DEFINITELY coming back!

  • Steve M.

    star star star star star 5 June 2026

    I left my review (accidentally) in the tips area.
    Oops.
    A great place! Loved the Goha salad. Very friendly owner and so were the other patrons.
    I'm going back for a full meal..SOON!

  • Star F.

    star star star star star_border 2 June 2026

    Delicious food and great service.  The food is aromatic and flavorful.  I had never experienced fresh roasted coffee.  It was roasted and the smoke was a bit overwhelming and made my clothes smell when I left but overall it was a very enjoyable experience.

  • A A.

    star star star star_border star_border 20 May 2026

    We were craving some dinner from the horn of Africa, either Somali or Ethiopian, so we asked a local Ethiopian we happened to meet where the best place in town is. He didn't hesitate to recommend Goha, although there are apparently a lot restaurants here with East African cuisine, and we're glad he did.

    The dish we were recommended was tibs. We got the lamb yebeg awaze tibs, which comes with traditional Ethiopian bread. When asked about the spice level, we requested something not hot but still spicy, and it was perfect. We really enjoyed our first Ethiopian meal.

    Unfortunately, they don't sell any rice, which would have really hit the spot. Their bread has the consistency of pancakes, and I can't say we really enjoyed it, especially with saucy, spicy lamb cubes. You are supposed to pour the dish on the bread-covered circular pan then eat from it as a group with your hands and the extra bed provided, which is a nice experience. We were restricted with what we could order since they were out of chicken and many other items including at least half the sides. In addition, the service was quite slow for a less than half full restaurant, and we had to remind servers more than once of forgotten items we had ordered.

    Ethiopian tea tasted great. It was a light ginger tea, which had a nice burn but should be drunk alone and not with the spicy dish with which it was served. What can I say about the coffee? We were thinking Ethiopia, being the birthplace of coffee, would have an interesting experience, and we weren't disappointed. The beans were roasted fresh, the sweet smell loved around the globe wafting through the small house-turned-restaurant. The Ethiopians present became excited, even passing around the tray to get a whiff of the magical bean. It was then freshly ground and brewed for an exceptionally exquisite and delicious experience.

    We would definitely recommend going here for a meal. The interior design makes you feel like you're in another country, which is further felt by the foreign words uttered on patrons' tongues. However, the owner's friendly demeanor and atmosphere made us feel at home.

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