Authentic Ethiopian Cuisine
For more than 20 years, T.G.’s Addis Ababa Restaurant has offered an enjoyable tour de force from the Ethiopian culinary repertoire by Chef/restaurateur T.G. Haile. T.G. is a born communicator and guides the uninitiated to select from a menu that has been designed so you can order à la carte or eat communally. Hospitality is imperative in Ethiopia and at T.G.’s Addis Ababa Restaurant, it is supreme.
The Scene
The modest restaurant is tucked away slightly off the beaten track in an unassuming brick building on Dundas Street, just east of downtown London. The uniquely original interior features a number of items that reflect the ancient Ethiopian culture, which makes an exotic yet comfortable, homey atmosphere.
Menu Highlights
Dining at T.G.’S is characterized by the ritual of breaking injera (traditional yeast-risen flatbread, spongy in texture, crêpe-like in appearance, with sourdough tanginess) and sharing food from a communal platter. The injera can be both a platter and an eating utensil. Devotees and adventurous newcomers to Ethiopian cuisine can simply tear a piece of injera and pinch or scoop the food with it and pop it into their mouth. It’s a delicious way to strengthen bonds of friendship
Truly authentic Ethiopian cuisine features a harmonious blend of flavours. T.G.’s signature dishes comprise variations of sweet, bitter, sour, salty, hot and fragrant.
There is a large repertoire of vegetarian dishes, with a diversity of deftly spiced preparations based on lentils, split peas, chickpeas and other pulses. Meat dishes fall mostly into two distinct categories: red stews (wat), which include berbere (a brick-red blend of 17 ground spices essential in Ethiopian cooking), and green stews (alicha wat), which do not.
Family Friendly African Dining
465 Dundas Street
(at Maitland)
519-433-4222
tgsaddisababarestaurant.ca
Platters for Sharing for 2 or 4 or Individual Plates
Traditional Cuisine & Spices
Plant-based Menus Available
Ethiopian Coffee Ceremonies
African Wines & Local Craft Beers
Take-Out & Catering Available
