We came in around an hour before closing and the solo man working the restaurant served us. We told him we wanted vegan items and he suggested the veggie combo for us both. It's Ethiopian, so of course it was all wonderfully seasoned. Everything from the greens to the lentils was delicious. I enjoyed a few cups of the traditional Ethiopian tea. This was an affordable and flavorful dining experience. read more

Gursha Ethiopian Restaurant - Traditional tea and coffee - Ethiopian Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Great food and kind people. We will be back to try more dishes. We had the Doro Wat and veggie combo and left the restaurant feeling very full and happy for two people eating. read more

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Food was amazing! My first time having Ethiopian food and the spices were to die for. We had the Sega Wat with the injera to eat with and almost finished it all! The girl serving us was so sweet and the man even went next door to get Perrier for us since they were out! Great service and a great meal, absolutely recommend! read more

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The food was amazing--definitely on the pricier side, but 100% worth it. The portion size in the photo I posted was more than enough for three of us. We were overly full by the end . Great quality, great flavors, and overall a really satisfying experience. I'd absolutely come back. read more

Gursha Ethiopian Restaurant - Ethiopian Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Still very good, still not crowded, and I still wish I lived closer! This time I had hot tea and was tasty with herbs. read more

Gursha Ethiopian Restaurant - Lamb and veggies with injera. Yum. - Ethiopian Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Food was amazing!!! We had the beef and lamb. We were able to share the 2 plates with three people and it was just enough. It was all tasty, lots of flavor and a little spicy, but not too spicy. The staff were super nice and attentive. The restaurant ambiance was comfy, interesting and felt authentic. I highly recommend the coffee too, especially if you like strong coffee. read more

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Everytime we are in Grand Rapids this a definite must. Always great service and taste is amazing!

Came here on a lunch date with my father and brother yesterday to celebrate Pre-Father's Day. There were two other tables that had single diners. We ordered the following: Sega Wat: Beef stew in a spicy, dark berbere sauce. Awaze Tibs: Lamb tibs sautéed with onions in a spicy awaze sauce. Vege Combo: Lentils, chickpeas, cabbage, etc. The food was good, no doubt, but the service was even better. The owner is the friendliest man you'll ever meet (besides my dad). He's fairly quiet, but he's always smiling and goes above and beyond to ensure his customers are taken care of. Our food came with a basket of Injera, and he promptly brought out another basket for us because he said we would need more (he was right). We asked for waters and once again, he brought out an extra bottle just in case we would need it. That's top notch service; thinking ahead on customers needs and ensuring they are well taken care of ahead of time. Halfway through our meal, the owner came out with yet another basket of injera, right when we were on our last piece. Wizardry. Throughout our time there he had a few customers come in and pick up takeout, but there were no other dine in customers that came in after us. The owner invites us to celebrate the Ethiopian New Year at his restaurant every year. During this time, they serve special food, play live music, and he makes rounds of Ethiopian Coffee for us to try. It's so fun, and it's an event that I look forward to year after year. This place deserves more support. I know that the concept of eating/grabbing soupy things with your hands may seem weird in America, but you should give the experience a try if you haven't done so already. Ethiopian food is so tasty; step out of your comfort zone and give it a try. You won't regret it! read more

Gursha Ethiopian Restaurant - a plate of food - Ethiopian Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

I've had a lot of Ethiopian food in the US from Boston and New York to San Francisco and the food here is among the best. Got the sega wat and yebeg tibs and the meat was incredibly tender. (Cross posted from my google) read more

Gursha Ethiopian Restaurant - Yebeg - Ethiopian Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Gursha has been our family's go-to restaurant for years, offering an authentic taste of Ethiopian cuisine. The owners treat us like family, always welcoming us with warmth and generosity. The food is consistently delicious and affordable, with plenty of vegan options. My favorites include firfir, gomen, and misir. For non-vegans, dishes like doro wat and kitfo are rich in flavor yet light on the stomach. We've also catered from Gursha, enjoying a great experience--don't miss the sambusa! The inviting atmosphere makes it perfect for family gatherings. Gursha embodies Ethiopian hospitality and culinary excellence. Highly recommended! read more

An unhealthy amount of oil, difficult communication service, and unpredictable schedule

We have eaten at the restaurant & ordered take out. Both were served hot and tasted great. After living in Ethiopia for a couple years, we can say that Kassahun's cooking is the most authentically spiced and delicious Ethiopian food we've had in Grand Rapids over the last 25 years, including the several shops that have come and gone. read more

Outstanding food friendly helpful service. Interior is in the process of being improved and it is really shaping up nicely. My son and I had a really good meal we were both very pleased with the entire experience. read more

Best African food in Grand Rapids! No joke the real deal motherland foodlove them! Business hour are sometimes janky & neeeds a legit working website. W/ Delivery. read more

This is my first time having Ethiopian food and I went with my mom and little did we know that they were celebrating eastern orthodox Christmas that day! It felt as though we were invited to a family Christmas party! The staff were so incredibly friendly and welcoming. When they celebrate a holiday, the restaurant ends up being a buffet style which was fun because we tried so many different foods. My mom and I were grateful because one of the girls could tell that this is our first time so she brought us up to the buffet and explained to us all the different foods and how to eat it. I will not forget it! It was an amazing experience! read more

Great food , i went once & have be hooked every since . such a welcoming environment & the owner is very nice & patient. read more

Gursha Ethiopian Restaurant - a plate of food - Ethiopian Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Awesome! We tried this place on a whim, and our curiosity was rewarded! If you've never been here before, you are in for a treat! The Doro Wat (spicy seasoned chicken) is amazing! For first-timers: when you walk in, you'll likely notice that this an authentic place and popular with many East African descendants. After one meal here, you'll easily see why it's so popular! The server was friendly, the food was fresh, and the experience is fun (you eat with your hands by scooping the food with pieces of injera [ethiopian flat bread with a sourdough flavor])! Highly recommended read more

Love this place, I got the #16 to go I believe. Could use new menus though as theirs are water logged. read more

Gursha Ethiopian Restaurant - #16 I believe, the garlic one. - Ethiopian Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

I have been a fan of other local Ethiopian restaurants and Gursha is also fantastic. The food was delicious and I love the ability to share dishes with how it is served. It can be a little confusing on how to order but our group of 8 figured it. We ended up ordering a couple of veggie platters and a few different meat options. The chicken was my favorite, spicy and flavorful! read more

Gursha Ethiopian Restaurant - Veggie platter before the meat came out - Ethiopian Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Ambiance is nice. Clean. Proportions should be slightly bigger. The lamb, spinach, lentils and cabbage was all delicious. We will definitely return. read more

Gursha Ethiopian Restaurant - a table and chairs - Ethiopian Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Alright... if you are looking for authentic Ethiopian food, this is the place. Service and bathrooms suck, but the food is great. We lived DC and frequented the Ethiopian restaurants out there. This is the closest we have found to being comparable or better. Tibs and combo platter are great. The owner is Ethiopian, so don't ask him to cook the Kitfo. I mean, you can, but he's going to look at you cross eyed for wanting to ruin his national dish. Also, get the tea. It's great. Haven't tried the coffee yet, next time. read more

Excellent place to eat, the owner is very friendly and willing to help you choose a meal based on your preferences. The ambience is very light and this is probably the quietest restaurant I've been in, but that is not to say this place doesn't have any traffic. It's a very authentic and great place for anyone looking to get a taste of Ethiopia. read more

By far my most favorite restaurant in GR. It's the only place I've been to more than once since moving here and I've probably been at least 5 times. Excellent, authentic, spicy and delicious Ethiopian food. I'm sure you can get some non-spicy varieties, but I appreciate some good spice. The flavors are on point, nothing watered down. I'd go out of my way for this place. I always order a week worth of food. The owner is phenomenal too, super friendly guy. I also take people, who have never had Ethiopian food, here all the time and most my friends have liked it. My mom was hesitant at first but once she tried it, she raved to her friends about it. read more

I love the place and the foods and the owner is nice and hard worker! I recommend this restaurant for those who wants to try our Ethiopian traditional foods. read more

Amazing vegan food. The pros of this place is that the food is served quicker then other Ethiopian place's I've been too. Will be back again! read more

Went here twice. It suppose to be open but it's not even open. 4:30pm and says it is open til 6. Need to update your hours.

Great vegan options. Great flavor. Staff remembered me and what I like. Affordable. I will be back!

Ahh- finally made it to Gursha! We had the veggie sampler, which had a yellow lentil dish, a red lentil dish (spicy!), cabbage and potatoes, chopped greens (a little bit spicy) all served, of course, with injera. Good old injera. I have to admit eating it is a challenge to me at times- it's sour, floppy bread with a texture that is unlike anything I've ever tried anywhere else. I appreciate the tang of the fermented flatbread, but sometimes as I eat I grow tired of it and wish I could scoop the food up with tortilla chips. There's always leftovers for that; and we had plenty of leftovers! I found all of the dishes to be intensely flavorful and tasty. We had water with our dinner, but they offer Coke products if you're interested. One funny thing involved ordering the traditional coffee; we were informed they only have one pot for preparing this, so we had to wait our turn. After we were done eating, the server informed us the pot was free and we could try the coffee. Despite it being 8:00 p.m. we decided to go for it! The coffee is served in a traditional wooden pot alongside a strong burning incense and is served black with sugar. It is delicious coffee, very strong but low acidity. Perfect! The atmosphere here is a bit lacking in ambience, but overall clean and comfortable. The incense smell might get a little strong at times, but altogether adds to the ambiance of Gursha. Altogether an interesting and worthwhile experience. read more

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This was my first Ethiopian food experince. The food was very good and the service was very helpful to first timers. A great place to try a new dining experience in the greater GR area. read more

Gursha Ethiopian Restaurant - Ethiopian Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

I love Gursha! The food is authentic, delicious, healthy, and fresh. Service was great, they were very friendly and welcoming. Do yourself a favor and try Gursha! read more

Best Ethiopian food in west Michigan!! Great spices and veggie options (What do I know never having eaten in Addis Abbaba) Also good people Fast service and good prices What more could you ask for?? Also has cool village hut you have to check out!! read more

First...amazing food, fabulous flavors, unique flavor profiles...absolutely spot on homecooked ethiopian food, now words of wisdom for first timers: ...no silverware, that's what the injera is for...you eat with your hands and a spongy delicious pancake type thang ...they may be out of several items at any given time, but everything is great so , jsut let the owner tell you what to get...seriously you can't go wrong... ...homecooked...this is most definitely "slow food" , don't be in a hurry and enjoy the tea great experience :) read more

Delicious! I've only had Ethiopian cuisine once before, but I very much enjoy the flavor profile. The food here is layered with flavors, and the server offered great suggestions when we looked at the menu with obvious "I have no idea what we should order" looks on our faces. Highly recommend asking for advice- you won't be disappointed! read more

We had never been to an Ethiopian restaurant before, but have a foster daughter from South Sudan right now so we went here. They were so helpful on our first visit and the food was great. It was also like home for our daughter. We will definitely go back. The red lentils were great and my wife loved the cabbage potatoes an carrots. We also had beef with onions. It was all very satisfying. read more

The food is amazing. We go every chance we get when we travel to grand rapids. The missir wat is one of my faves, I also like the Gomen and siga wat. Its a must try restaurant. read more

This is by far the best Ethiopian restaurant in the State of Michigan. As good as what I have had in Washington DC! Seriously one of the best restaurants in Grand Rapids. I had the veggie combo and the awaze tibs was absolutely wonderful and pretty much stuffed my wife and I. If you like Ethiopian food GO! I will be back and I live twenty five miles from the restaurant. read more

I did return to Gursha for their New Year's buffet, and things had improved - there was less of the "lingering cooking smells," which was the main reason for my 3 Star before. The food was very good, but there are several things that could move this restaurant to a 5 Star - at least in my opinion. Indeed, I did speak briefly with a woman who helps out and who had indicated that some of my comments / suggestions were not new. OK, here they are - and most could be grouped under the heading of "American style aspects of service expected in a restaurant:" 1) The place was fairly crowded, but we had returned after a first attempt in which there were many more people - adults and children. However, despite the crowds, there needs to be some recognition that a wait staff is CRITICAL! There were several people standing around in colorful garb, but there was a real lack of any ongoing service. Even with a buffet, drinks should be attended to - they were not; checking back to make sure all was OK is a good practice - not done. 2) There MUST be some way to clean hands after a few scoops of the great food! The injira bread is the best around, and taking a good size piece helps, but hands DO get a bit messy! The cocktail napkins are not enough. As there is not much grease, individual finger bowls with a petal or two of a rose would be a great touch. Failing that, some "wet wipes" would be helpful. 3) Beverages (far from a good selection, sadly) should NOT just be served in the can! No glass. No straw. No asking if either would be preferred. VERY BAD FORM. 4) There was NO labeling of what the food was - yes, it WAS DELICIOUS, but some labeling of the food near or on the serving dishes would be helpful especially since some were meat dishes - no idea what was the origin of the meat other than the chicken. 5) THERE SHOULD NEVER BE ANY FOOD THAT IS PICKED OFF A SERVING PLATE WITH FINGERS!!! The injira bread - really great - was served without any type of tongs - from a plate near the serving dishes. Now, there were plenty of children who MAY take a piece or select one or look through the pile . . . get my drift? CLEANLINESS IS ESSENTIAL and this restaurant just seems to lack obvious aspects and PROOF. 6) The owner and chef is friendly and he does try to make people feel welcome, but he and the others who are helping him - not sure if there are regular staff - just need to learn some common "standard operating procedures" that ALL restaurants should have. Yes, it is an ethnic restaurant with great food, but it could be so much better with just a few practices that would NOT do any violence to the culture! 7) Will we go back? Probably, and I was glad to hear that they have become busier, but I want a venue that is both culturally authentic in terms of food and has an appreciation for what must be in any restaurant in this country. Indeed, MANY "American" restaurants are pitiful in this regard, but I don't go, let alone, review those. Thank you Paul C read more

Everything was fresh with distinctive flavors. The coffee beans were even pan roasted while we waited. The menu is large and varied and you can easily eat vegan, but there are lots of meat dishes to choose from. They were very helpful in guiding us, and even made the injera from teff for me since I can't eat gluten. read more

Visiting Grand Rapids, south east side, driving south on Kalamazoo Ave. looking for lunch, and this Ethiopian Restaurant caught my attention. Superb service, delicious flavorful fresh food, and marvelous coffee made this a remarkable lunch experience. Great vegan menu, I had chicken & egg & beef added to the traditional bread to wrap each handful. No fork necessary here! read more

I give this place 4 stars because the food is great. It's not like my moms but it really hits the spot. And me being Eritrean I know good food. The owner who also served us is a sweet heart. My boyfriend who was born and raised in Ethiopia also loved the food. I will definitely come here again especially when I'm too lazy to make it at home. After we ate we ordered the traditional tea and it was good but it could have used a little extra spice but nothing to complain about. He is still trying to build his business so it is a one man operation but I totally wouldn't mind waiting a few minutes to eat here. read more