There should be long lines to eat here... although part of me wants to keep this gem a secret! Absolutely delicious from start to finish, with an explosion of flavors in every bite. You can truly taste the freshness and care in every dish and sauce, all made in-house. The owner is incredibly kind and welcoming, greeting everyone with the warmest smile and making the whole experience feel special from the moment you walk in. We chose to sit outside and enjoy the beautiful weather, but the spacious indoor dining room was just as inviting, filled with incredible aromas that instantly set the stage for a memorable meal. We started with Dominican appetizers and fresh juices, then shared Ethiopian platters that were packed with flavor and perfect for the table. Everything was outstanding, unique, and clearly made with love. We're already looking forward to coming back! read more

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authentic Ethiopian food. absolutely delicious. its served with injera and the salad is wonderful. my entire family looks forward to eating there. last night one of our group tried the Dominican beef stew and loved it and shared beans and rice with 6 year old read more

Amazing service very attentive, and the food was delicious! The food came out very quick and the tamarind juice is delicious. read more

Ada's Gojjo - 7 - Doro Wot with duba wot (pumpkin)and atakilt wot (potatoes) - Ethiopian Near Me - Asbury Park, New Jersey

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Ada's Gojjo has an interesting concept. I never saw a restaurant that served Ethiopian and Dominican food in the same place. I visited this restaurant with a good-sized group of women from a social club that I'm apart of. The restaurant isn't large, but they accommodated us. I ended up getting the chicken empanada as an appetizer, but I went with Ethiopian food for my entree. I didn't really care for the empanada much. It could've used a little more flavor, and the filling was more on the dry side. I had the Doro Tibs for my entree. It came with my choice of two vegetable sides. I got the Kik Alitcha and Gomen. I wasn't too crazy about the Doro Tibs either, but I loved the sides. We met the owner of the restaurant, who was very nice and excited to interact with our group. I was happy to support this black-owned business, especially during the holiday season. I would return, but I would probably stick to the vegetarian dishes because those seemed to tickle my fancy more. read more

Ada's Gojjo - Doro Tibs with Gomen, Kik Alitcha, and salad - Ethiopian Near Me - Asbury Park, New Jersey

Amazing service. Super friendly server who brought a bowl of water for our two dogs. Plenty of outdoor seating with lights, plants, and overall nice vibe. We had the veggie combo which is a choice of six vegetarian dishes. Kik Alitcha and Misir Wot were my favorite as always. Injera is fresh and perfectly soft. read more

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Another lovely dinner to cap off a wild work week. I was hosting one of our consultants again and a group of us decided to decompress after two days of hard work. I try to experience new restaurants and cuisines each time so that my guest leaves with a favorable impression of NJ and we get to put money back into black owned businesses and other business of color. This time around one of my co-workers recommended this Ethiopian spot and I was delighted to learn no one in my party had ever had Ethiopian food. This place is interesting because they serve Ethiopian and Dominican food. It actually worked out nicely because two of us got the Ethiopian and the others the Dominican and we shared bites. Overall the food was pretty good. The beef empanadas were stellar and I loved the two gomen I had. Portions are...restrained which is great because I wasnt too stuffed to walk as I usually am after eating Ethiopian. My friend did not enjoy her mofongo - texture was strange to her. The person who had never had Ethiopian cleaned his plate. Service was outstanding and I'd go again just for that. Tables were good. I requested the 1/2 booth 1/2 chairs for my party and it was ready to go when we walked in. They do not take American Express so be aware. Free parking was available at the far end of the strip mall. In 2 weeks after the summer starts I bet parking will be a pipe dream. Until then - enjoy! read more

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I have been here many of times. It is one of my favorite restaurants and I'm very picky. The owner will come out and greet you and ask you how your meal is. She's very friendly. The ambience is nice, but the Dominican food is wonderful. I have not tried the Ethiopian food yet, but I will. read more

This was an amazing last-minute fine. We needed a quick dinner while we were in the area. We were able to sit outside. It was relatively quiet although right near a train station so just be aware of that. Service was quick friendly. Food was delicious. My favorite was the cabbage. Everything was cooked and spiced to perfection. Highly recommend. read more

Ada's Gojjo - 7. Doro Wot - Ethiopian Near Me - Asbury Park, New Jersey

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Not a fan the second time around! I came here last summer and was blown away by the food but this time, I was sadly disappointed both by the food and the service. We ordered the shareable vegetarian platter and they gave us the incorrect vegetable entree. Upon informing them, the waitress came by and scooped it off of our shareable platter after we had already started eating. It was pretty strange to me because I thought they would take it back to the kitchen, replace the entree and bring it back out. I felt like that was poor service on their part. The shareable platter for two was not enough for two but it was also not the best tasting either. read more

Warm and welcoming staff, clean and delicious food on an artsy street not far from the boardwalk.

Incredibly delicious. Got a platter of a bunch of different foods and even the picky eaters found something they liked. Have only even eaten takeout, but the owner is very nice. read more

My first time trying Ethiopian food and it was delicious. The staff is so friendly and we got our food relatively quickly. The owners were so sweet and made sure we were enjoying our time. The plantains appetizer dish we had was absolutely delicious. Can't wait to go back! read more

It's a cozy restaurant, tucked away in a strip mall off main dining streets. The lady is super sweet and warm and cooks homely food. I loved her cooking, it was clean, healthier with meat choices and lots of vegetarian options. Empanadas were very tasty Would definitely come back read more

Ada's is now one of my go-to restaurants in the area! Incredibly delicious and healthy options, friendly service and the atmosphere is very grounding and welcoming. We order many vegetarian dishes and each one was fantastic. I highly recommend and will return! read more

Ada's combination of Ethiopian and Dominican food is unique in our area. Although Ethiopian food is traditionally eaten with injera bread instead of utensils, a knife and fork always appear . Use them in combination with the tasty injera. Try the vegetarian combo platter for two with six different choices including lentils, collard greens, and split peas. On the Dominican side I like the chicken stew and empanadas but plan to explore further in the future. Ada is always attentive and patient with those not familiar with the menu. And her coffee was terrific. Unlike some more traditional Ethiopian spots, Ada has regular tables. Check it out in Asbury Park. read more

Amazing! Some of the best food I have had. The place is beautiful and the staff so warm and friendly

Great food. Don't be afraid that its too spicy. I took my mother and she loved it. Rich flavors and amazing bread made by the owner. read more

Service was great and the food was quick and delicious!! My boyfriend and I got an appetizer and a chicken dish to split, both were so flavorful and filling. This was a great experience to try a new culture of food. The atmosphere was dimly lit and very personal. We will definitely be returning! Ada, the owner, also came around and was making conversation with all the tables. Overall great experience!!!! read more

Amazing food and service! Chef Ada is an incredible person and it shows in her food. The ambiance is also so chic and makes the overall experience better. Can't wait to come back for more delicious food. read more

An interesting combination: Ethiopian and Dominican Republic. We stuck to Ethiopian. We share the vegetarian combination which is sufficient for two to three people. The food was delicious and tasty. It also has plenty outdoor seating. read more

Ada's Gojjo - 19. Vegetable Sampler - Ethiopian Near Me - Asbury Park, New Jersey

Love this place! Yummy food and great service. The owner is so sweet and I hope everyone comes here and supports her

Ada is so sweet and kind! Her food looks amazing and I cannot wait to try it!!!!! The dinning room is gorgeous

Ada is so sweet. Amazing food. Great service. Really cool mix of Ethiopian and South/central American flavours

AMAZINGGG FOOD. BEST SERVICE! Definitely recommend as a regular spot. Very quality food

Amazing service and food, stopped by after work and was not disappointed. The ambiance is also very great as well. Overall amazing and would come again! read more

Our go to place for great food that is unique, delicious and in an atmosphere that is very comfortable and friendly. Ada lights up the room whenever you can get a chance to come out from the kitchen. The Hispania, Ethiopian dishes are all worth ordering and you won't be disappointed. Love thiss place! read more

A friend thought this would be a great experience since this is a mash up of Ethiopian and Dominican food. I'm always happy to try new things so was down. The staff was not wearing masks which concerned me but we sat outside which helped me feel a little better. The meal started strong. The Vegan Yucca Cakes were delicious. They are also a great base to put some of the Ethiopian food on. The Vegan empanadas were okay. Could use a little more flavor. We were able to order the Veggie platter with all 7 of the vegetable options. My favorite Ethiopian dish is Gomen ( collard greens) but I could tell these were frozen greens that were cooked up. I'm accustomed to fresh so that was disappointing. The other dishes were okay. I was confused about the beets on the plate but I appreciated the salad addition. I'm not sure if I would go back, okay... yeah I will go back for the Yucca. read more

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We absolutely loved our meal here! We split the vegan empanadas and shrimp in garlic sauce, which came with delicious sides of yellow rice and fried plantains. Can't wait to go back and try more dishes!! read more

Ada's Gojjo - Vegan empanadas - Ethiopian Near Me - Asbury Park, New Jersey

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We had splendid dining experience. Worth trying dining out for the first time after 5 months of Covid lockdowns at this place . We were in the neighborhood and the place was personally picked by my husband because of it's Ethiopian dishes. We were not disappointed. We were satisfied with the service and the staff. The food are delicious. Patio dining vibes is so pleasant ,- proper seating distancing and beautiful set-up. Have I told you that there are Dominican dishes on their menu too. Highly recommended. read more

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The owners are great here, and the staff all very nice. Really cool they have live music as well sometimes. I've had the veggie sampler on numerous circumstances and always enjoy it. Few things that could be improved are having 100% teff injeera, and improving the shiro. Aside from that have been satisfied with everything read more

Ada's Gojjo - Veggie sampler - Ethiopian Near Me - Asbury Park, New Jersey

This was only my second time trying Ethiopian, and the first was so good that I wasn't sure if this could measure up, but it was delicious! I had the Mesir Wot, Gomen, and Tikil Gomen. I think the Gomen was my favourite but I would totally recommend all of these. I love how this kind of food is very flavourful but at the same time easy on the palette and the stomach. The injera had a nice texture and was the perfect size to scoop up all of the vegetables. I also got to try a maduro from someone else who ordered a Domincan entree - it was really good with a crispy caramelized exterior. I also had the Tamarindo drink. It was my first time trying this and I really liked it. I didn't expect it to be so thick but I thought it was much nicer than drinking regular juice with a more watery consistency. The restaurant didn't look like much from the outside but the interior was actually very classy. They even had live music getting set up as we were leaving. The place seems to be family-run, and I think the story behind how they came to have the Ethiopian-Dominican combination is cool. The two servers/hosts that helped us were young and didn't seem the most experienced, but they were very polite, helpful, and attentive. I was also impressed with how fast the food came out considering we were a group of 5. Would definitely recommend this restaurant and come back all the time if I lived nearby! read more

Ada's Gojjo - Vegetarian Combination (Mesir Wot, Gomen, Tikil Gomen) - Ethiopian Near Me - Asbury Park, New Jersey

Food was so fresh and delicious! Owner is so sweet and checks in on every table. Can't wait to go back.

Holy cow!!!! I can't believe i didn't take pics! My 10 year old son begs for this delivery!!!!!! "Can we get the vegetables today?". The injira is great. Everything I've eaten is awesome. I never tried Dominican. read more

Ada's Gojjo - 3 Vegetable combo - Ethiopian Near Me - Asbury Park, New Jersey

Nastiest people I have ever dealt with period. Disgusting phone manners. Can't follow instructions. No wait one better. The person on the phone said owner cannot and will not do what a client wants because it's not their practice. For crying out loud is it that difficult to separate and order into different containers as the client request? Apparently waaaaaay to difficult for these guys. Gotta wonder what these people do to earn business. Oh well. Order not placed but my advise is to stay away. Actually run as far as you can !! read more

Ada's Gojjo - The storefront of the place you need not order from. - Ethiopian Near Me - Asbury Park, New Jersey

This place was delicious! Service was friendly. Not pictured were vegan empanadas which were also bomb. If you haven't tried Ethiopian food, go for it. Literally everything is so tasty. Nothing bland. Nothing dry. Good for meat lovers and vegetarians. Can't go wrong read more

Ada's Gojjo - Beg Tibs, Shiro, tikil gomen - Ethiopian Near Me - Asbury Park, New Jersey

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We visited Ada's Gojjo back in mid-June after morning at the beach with quite an appetite. The place was pretty and clean, the ambiance was authentic. There were plenty of vegetarian options. We ordered the empanadas and the entrees to share. The food was fresh and delicious. The service what is put us off. Our server seemed disinterested and clumsy. The food is pricey, which we didn't mind, but when we asked for Injera we were told there are only limited in stock and they needed to saved for other orders (note the place was not very crowded). They charge for additional injera's btw. not like we asked for anything free. In addition, while placing the food on our table, the server was clumsy almost like she was going to drop the food. The indifference bothered us too, overall not a pleasant experience. While leaving the lady at the front desk was nice, but it was too late given the service we had received during our lunch experience. Overall, we were not very impressed with the service and the price was steep, didn't feel worth it for us. read more

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Flavors are amazing. If you have never tried Ethiopian food do yourself the favor and stop here! You wont regret it! read more

Ada's Gojjo - Amazing! Must try! If you want a delicious indulgence you have to come here! Flavors are just what you need! - Ethiopian Near Me - Asbury Park, New Jersey

This is my first time at this restaurant and my first time ever trying Ethiopian food. The food is homemade and you can tell that they are using quality ingredients and there's a lot of care put into what they are making. The owner is a Sweetheart and she comes around to make sure you are enjoying everything, which we definitely were! I had Ada's Special Ye Siga Tibs which is served with homemade injera (kind of like a sourdough crêpe). Wow! It was absolutely delicious. My daughter had some vegetarian selections and she really enjoyed them. We shared the tre leches cake at the end of our meal and it was very yummy! The interior of the restaurant decor is pleasant and the place is spotless! I highly recommend coming here and I will definitely be back! read more

Ada's Gojjo - Ada's Special - Ethiopian Near Me - Asbury Park, New Jersey

Loved everything about this fusion of cuisine. Food was flavorful and well presented. We also had flan dessert that was exceptional. The ambiance was inviting and warm. The owner came out and said hello and gave us some back story of the restaurant and was so kind. Highly recommend read more

Ada's Gojjo - Ethiopian Near Me - Asbury Park, New Jersey

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The food was great portions and the service was friendly! The vegan empanadas were filling and come with 3, and the adas beef special was tasty and big! The tres leches cake was good, not as moist as others but it was still fresh and tasty. The chef came out and was very nice and hospitable! The decor is refreshing and homey! Will Definitely return!!! read more

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