Spice level warning — Gored Gored is not what I expected

I underestimated Gored Gored. The deep and earthy description didn't prepare me for the reality. mitmita bird's eye chilli brings a heat or pungency that builds steadily rather than hitting upfront. By halfway through I was sweating but couldn't stop eating.

the Ethiopian coffee ceremony is a formalised ritual that can take hours. The an Addis Ababa restaurant setting means locals eat this with ease while visitors like me reach for water. tej honey wine cut through it better than water would have. Don't order the mild version out of caution — the full version is the point. I'd go back. Three stars only because I wasn't warned.