Gored Gored as comfort food — exactly what I needed

Some dishes exist to comfort and Gored Gored is absolutely in that category. The tangy from fermented injera quality works on something almost primal — you feel the warmth of it immediately. teff injera does work that no substitute can replicate.

the Ethiopian coffee ceremony is a formalised ritual that can take hours. There's something about the an Addis Ababa restaurant context that reinforces the comfort effect. Ethiopian coffee ceremony alongside is the traditional way and it makes complete sense. I come back to this dish when I need something dependable and restorative.