Gihon Ethiopian Kitchen
Food Truck
San Diego, CA
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Gihon Ethiopian Kitchen Menu
Appetizers
Aukri
Blended tofu seasoned with garlic, ginger, hot mustard, and olive oil.
Sambusa
Stuffed with your choice of savory chicken or lentils
Main
Alicha Kik
Yellow split peas stewed with turmeric and onions served with rice and injera
Gomen
Collard greens sautéed with garlic and olive oil served with rice and injera
Tikil Gomen
Mildly seasoned cabbage with carrots and potatoes served with rice and injera
Eggplant Wot
Roasted eggplant in a berbere-spiced sauce with caramelized onions and garlic served with rice and injera.
MISIR WOT
Red lentils stewed in berbere spiced sauce with onion, garlic and ginger served with rice and injera
Fasolia
Green beans and carrots with light seasoning served with rice and injera.
Meat Sampler
A Tibs combination plate of lamb , chicken and filet mignon and your choice of 2 vegan sides
BEYAYNETU (VEGAN COMBO PLATE)
A vibrant mix of hot vegan dishes—misir, ater kik, gomen, fasolia, tikil gomen, and eggplantserved with injera, plus cold sides like lentil salad, beet potatoes, Suff Fitfit, and aukri. A complete taste of vegan Ethiopia in one plate.
Fish Tibs (Tilapia)
Pan-seared tilapia seasoned with garlic, herbs, and Ethiopian spices light, flavorful, and served with fresh injera.
Sides
Suff Fitfit
Injera lightly tossed in homemade vegan milk made from soaked safflower seeds, mixed with onions, bell peppers, and safflower oil.
Azifa
A refreshing whole lentil salad mixed with red onions, green chili, and lemon juice.
Kay Sir (Beet & Potato Salad)
Red beets and tender potatoes tossed with onions, a delicate blend of herbs, and olive oil. Rich, earthy, and full of flavor.
Timatim Salad
Diced tomato, onion, and jalapeño in lemon dressing
Desserts
Vegan Baklava
Crispy, flaky layers of phyllo dough filled with spiced nuts and sweetened with a maple-lemon syrup
Drinks
Perrier
Sparkling natural mineral water , 500ml
Pome
Pomegranate Lemonade
Soft drinks
Sprite, Coke, Diet Coke
Iced Mint Green Tea
Green tea flavored with fresh mint and cane sugar
Bottled Water
Still,500ml
Ethiopian Spiced Iced Tea
Cloves , cinnamon and fresh ginger
What is the story behind your business' name?
IT is inspired by one of the four rivers that flowed from the Garden of Eden the one said to “encircle the land of Cush,” historically associated with Ethiopia. Just like the river, GIHON Ethiopian Kitchen carries the essence of Ethiopia flowing through its rich landscapes and vibrant cultures and brings the flavors, traditions, and stories of its diverse regions together in every dish we serve.
About Gihon Ethiopian Kitchen
- Family Business
- Immigrant Owned
- Women Owned
The menu features a wide range of traditional favorites, including slow-cooked lentils, sautéed collard greens, turmeric-spiced peas, and tender cuts of tibs. Each dish is handcrafted using locally sourced ingredients and authentic Ethiopian spices imported and blended by hand. With 100% teff injera that’s naturally gluten-free and fermented in-house, every meal is both nourishing and full of soul.
More than a food truck, Gihon Ethiopian Kitchen is a gathering space on wheels. It’s where the community comes together—whether for a quick bite, catered event, or meal prep service—and where every meal carries a story. From Mission Bay festivals to family celebrations, Gihon brings heritage, heart, and unforgettable flavor to every table it touches.
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