What a hidden gem. I stopped in for lunch and had the Doro Wot (#19), and it was one of the best…read moremeals I've had in Nashville. The flavors were deep, complex, and perfectly spiced. Everything tasted fresh and made with care. I couldn't believe there weren't more customers because the food was excellent. Family-owned restaurants like this deserve support. I'll definitely be bringing my family back so they can try it too. Five stars!

DO NOT RECOMMEND!!…read more My friends and I unfortunately had an awful experience! The service was not great and the ambiance was basic. We waited 20 mins before we were asked for our beverage order and even longer to order food. We stayed because of our excitement to try. The server kept forgetting our order and never told me the appetizer I ordered was sold out until I asked. I got the veggie plate and was disappointed because my food came out cold. My friends got the lamb and chicken, they hated it. I was told the meat was tough and not cooked well. Overall, none of us liked our food and will not go back

So easy to miss but you definitely don't want to! What a wonderful little spot. You know you're in…read morefor a treat when the staff prepares you a plate without you having to order. And the plate of food that I got was all around amazing. So many complex flavors and a great mix of meat and veggies. I wish I had more injera cause it got real messy at the end. Worth it though!!

Quite possibly the best Ethiopian food in the Nashville area. Remained hot and fresh on the drive…read moreback to Murfreesboro. Great quantity for the price. Service was fast for made to order. Nice little intimate setting for a casual lunch or dinner. The parking is challenging but you can make it work. Been here before and will certainly be back more.

I remember Ajora had a place years ago pre-COVID. I really enjoyed the food. I was delighted to see…read morethey had opened a brick-and-mortar place and in my neighborhood no less. I made a visit and it was not busy at all. Only one other family was in there. I usually do get vegetarian when I get Ethiopian, but since meat was on offer, I got the Normal Kitfo with Injera. My two veg options were the Misir Wot and Atar. All were delicious. I believe you have to go to the counter to pay after the meal. I will definitely return and make this a regular local Ethiopian.

The food at Ajora was delicious! As a vegan, I was happy to have so many options, and the option…read moreto pick 4 dishes was perfect for me to try different things. I had the yellow split pea (my favorite), chickpea, lentil and potato. Everything was so flavorful! It was a lot of food, but I wiped it all out. The restaurant isn't fancy, but it was perfect for us. Highly recommend.

The menu is very small but everything is made to perfection. Awaze Tibs (spicy beef) and the…read morevegetable platter servings are huge and so delicious. My son and I order one of each and share, it makes for a huge feast. The vegetable platter includes lentils, potatoes & carrots, cabbage, collard greens and yellow peas, all seasoned to perfection and wrapped in a giant injera, the spongy Ethiopian bread made from fermented teff grain. If you've never tried Ethiopian food, give this place a try. Not a date night restaurant. You order at the door (or call ahead) and pick up at the door.

This place was perfect for me! But some caveats…read more If you have trouble finding the place, it's next to Kobe, a Thai/sushi place that apparently has great Tom Yum soup. But this review is about Ethiopian... for Ethiopian, open the door under the "Open" sign. I don't say "go thru the door," because it's clearly blocked by a table and plexiglass! This Ethiopian restaurant is take-out only! And if you don't see anyone, just want or call out. Someone will come to the (blocking) table. They handed me a laminated menu with only ~4 choices. However, one was a vegan combo, which was just what I wanted. He said it would take 15', so I just waited in my car. When I came back, it was ready to go. $15.99. I paid via Apple Pay with my watch, and Square or whatever emailed my receipt. Easy peasy. The take-out container had nice napkins but no utensils. That's because Ethiopian food is meant to be eaten by hand, with the injera. (Google it.) Thankfully, plenty of injera was included. Food was delish. The middle item was spicy, which I didn't ask for, but I'm not complaining! I should've actually asked for everything that spicy! =) Would totally get again. Might call ahead and order, and ask if they can make everything extra spicy. Mmmm! (edit: I've had a nightmare upload simple pics of the food) (300 kb) (clearly this is some stupid Yelp issue) (I recommend this restaurant but not Yelp) (use Google reviews instead) (the only reason I use Yelp is in case a few people still come here) (Yelp get your act together before you go extinct)

Oh my! If this is street food, I must be traveling on the wrong roads. This hole in the wall serves…read moreup some of the most sumptuous morsels, and not so morsels, in middle Tennessee. And I've been missing out all this time?! Well, no longer. Surati is now my go to, to sate my exotic whim. This Caucasian family arrived on a sultry Friday evening. We had to wait until the monsoon had passed before we trekked to our destination. I mean to tell you, that it was a torrential downpour! But we were on a mission. As we approached, and before we even went inside, we were met with the intoxicating aroma of spice. I turned to my daughter, "uhhh Missy, I think that this is going to be epic." Oh yes, daddy, just wait. A very friendly gentleman greeted us at the counter where you order. The poor guy. He had to explain to us several times what we were ordering, as our western ears strained to capture through his thick accent. Every time he explained, and we couldn't understand, my daughters voice got louder as if that would make it better. It didn't, but it sure made it more hilarious! Communication was finally struck and so too an understanding. Our order placed, we found a corner table and settled in. It wasn't beyond our sensing, that us four were the strangers in this land. All the more appealing. It wasn't but for a few short minutes before our first dish found its way to the table. Now, before I go further, I have to warn you that I can't remember, much less, begin to pronounce the names of these items. I can only describe and tell you that they were all fantastic. Our first selection, was a platter of these crunchy puffed things. Our server explained, (a couple of times lol), how we are supposed to handle these delicate bites. "Punch a hole and put water in." We knew that he meant sauce, so that's what we did. Boy was that water ever tasty. Next were the Samosas. Yes, I know. I remembered that name. But only because my daughter kept saying get the Samosas, daddy, get the Samosas. I did, and I conquered. They didn't last long. Next up, fried spinach things. Those may have been the best of all. But wait, there's more....boy was there ever. The big dogs hit the table in short order. A giant crepe pancake stuffed with onion and potato, a spicy rice dish, and lastly a noodle dish. By the time we dug into these, the tanks were almost full, so half of it perfumed our car for the travel home. The only thing left for that evening was to engage with our dreams. At this writing, I'm still having a conversation with Gandhi while on a barge floating down the Ganges. Quick Tip: After indulging, head up the street to the Plaza Mariachi and grab yourself some cooked plantains at Tres Gauchos. Mmmmm plantainy. Those cowboys can sure rustle up a fine dessert. Muy Bueno!

After a long week, the last thing I wanted to do was cook dinner. It was late fall and I was keen…read morefor a drive so I pointed the car in the direction of 'Nashville's Queens' and looked for a place to strike my fancy. Surati had been on my radar for a long while so when I drove past, I knew that I had made my mind up. Despite it being a Friday night, it wasn't very busy. The inside is small but not so much that you'd have a claustrophobic attack. Parking is easy (thankfully; a rarity these days) so after walking in... I sorta stood there. I'm not new to small mom & pops but I didn't quite know how things worked here and rather than call out, I waited to be greeted. I would have to continue to wait. No wanting to stand in silence with a nearly empty dining room, I asked about the ordering process. Maybe the kitchen (and front of house) was busy with online orders? My service was standoffish at best. Normally I would have left but open hours on Friday night can fluctuate and I didn't want to start over in another queue (it was after 7). Had I eaten in, I would have gone for a dosa. Not knowing how that would travel, I opted for Szechuan fried rice (medium). I hadn't so much as ordered and sat in a booth to look at my phone to waste some time when I was told my food was ready. Either Surati has the fastest chefs in the city or my food was not made to order -- and I certainly didn't experience the 'extras' other Yelpers describe. Not wanting to get into it, I paid and left. I came home to a generous amount of well-seasoned biryani rice and vegetables with just enough heat to let you know you're alive but not so much as to wreck your mouth. I took the W. Food was good enough and I felt that I got my money's worth. Everything else about my experience, though, led me to conclude that this would be a one and done for me. Onto the next.

615chutTNey is an amazing spot to visit if you're craving Indian Cuisine…read more I personally have visited the spot multiple times for their lunch buffet and it does not disappoint! The service is great and friendly, and my personal favorite is their naan! Inside is a "warm/darker lighting" ambiance. I remember the first time I went they had live music where a lady was playing the harp on stage. Another time I went was with my girlfriend on Valentines Day. It was a great time because they even had a Valentines Day Cake a part of their lunch buffet. I would definitely recommend this place and would visit again. My personal rating: 4.5-5/5

This was some of the best Indian food I have had since I moved to Nashville. I was super hungry in…read morebetween meetings and needed a good place to work and eat lunch. A friend told me about this place and I decided to check it out today. The food was amazing. Every single bite was delicious and full of flavor. The service was so wonderful, the gentlemen are so kind and checked in numerous times to see if I needed anything. The Restaurant was perfectly quiet for me too relax between meetings! I highly recommend checking this place out! I forgot to take pictures, but I promise to get some for y'all next time I come. because I will be back!

Waited for Friday to go back for the Jerk Pork. Worth the wait…read more The parking is somehow worse now, ended up parking on the median of Murfreesboro Pike in front of the closed business next door, probably not the best idea. On to the pork! It's really good. It's overcooked for pork because it's supposed to be, so it ends up at this unique texture between dry and tender. Flavor is spectacular, dip in some hot jerk sauce (it's not that hot) and you will be happy. As always the Mac and cheese is stupid good and never forget to get gravy on your rice and peas! There are a lot of bones and skin in there, and if I'm going to deal with a bone-in dish, I would probably go back to the oxtail, but you should try this at least once!

If you want amazing, authentic Jamaican food in Rutherford county, this is your place!! The curry…read moregoat, jerk chicken, macaroni and cheese, cabbage,,yams, coco bread--everything was so fresh and delicious. Great service and laid back atmosphere. Parking is a challenge but once you get parked and inside you forget all about Tetris parking. I ate my plate there and got 2 more to go. Only got one picture

Perfection, consistently. Absolute. I've been eating here…read morefor over a decade. I have so many favorites on the menu it's a challenge to pick what I want to order every single time. Bhindi masala, mushroom masala, baingan bharta, kofta malai, all the apps and street food snacks, all the breads, all the desserts. Just to name a few of my favs. Literally everyone there is super sweet, kind, and attentive. It's cozy and homey. No matter what your mood is, it's equally comfortable to eat in or takeaway. And the food is equally delicious in and takeaway! I'll eat here regularly forever. I love it here.

Ordered from the menu, delicious dal tadka... yellow lentils simmering with flavor as I put it over…read morebasmati rice! Loved it! Garlic naan to top off my meal. My friend had fried rice with vegetables with mild spice and enjoyed that meal too. Service was good, quickly seated and order in. Many people went for the buffet, but I knew what I wanted for this meal... and absolutely enjoyed it! Even have leftovers!!