The Abyssinian - Melbourne

We went there two of us and ordered this big plate to share for $50. It's worth a try and good size for two, we could not finish it though. read more We went there two of us and ordered this big plate to share for $50. It's worth a try and good size for two, we could not finish it though.

The meal was a wonderful culinary experience. great eating, great ambiente; good service; reasonable price. it is worth traveling to melbourne to enjoy the meal... read more The meal was a wonderful culinary experience. great eating, great ambiente; good service; reasonable price. it is worth traveling to melbourne to enjoy the meal with a friend. it is not a big restaurant that I would recommend that you book in advance. you can see the menu. on line. near a train station.

I have rarely crippled because I am not good at grammatic. but. if I say something. evangelium. we arrived early and I had booked. in fairness, I thought it was... read more I have rarely crippled because I am not good at grammatic. but. if I say something. evangelium. we arrived early and I had booked. in fairness, I thought it was a great restrained and that was necessary. that was it! behold, when I arrived, I saw like any other little restraunt on a suburban road. only survive and compete with neighbours. I felt I had gone too much effort for this new place if I just parked a car? I mean, three people sitting outside didn't even eat? it was more than that, we had a reserved place where the staff knew us. who obviously knew how busy it would be! they have broken it. eating? 100% there is no question. the service? 100% that's just, I could put on criticism? it deserves to be a much bigger restraunt! please. much fun.

The Abyssinian Restaurant, Kensington -4.7 out 5. Absolutely exceptional Ethiopian restaurant that everyone should visit. We had the: Meat, vegetarian, poultry... read more The Abyssinian Restaurant, Kensington -4.7 out 5. Absolutely exceptional Ethiopian restaurant that everyone should visit. We had the: Meat, vegetarian, poultry and fish platter for 3 people which comes with main dishes on a bed of injera $90) Set of all entrees $36) All the food is bursting in flavour and I loved the variety we got with the platter. All the mains are slow cooked, with the meats being extremely tender. It was such a generous serving as well, with the four us being unable to finish all the food. The mains come on a bed of injera, which is a traditional Ethiopian flat bread that is spongy and has a slight sour hint it makes me think of a savoury flat crumpet texture). The injera perfectly absorbs the flavour of the main meals. I also loved the mix of entrees, with the cubed eggplant with garlic and chilli being my favourite of the 4 only by a tad, they’re all delicious). All the meals are served without cutlery so that you eat with your hands cutlery can be requested) and designed to be shared. Eating from the same plate is an ethos of the restaurant that stems from the cultural belief that those you share a plate with will not betray you and are inherently trustworthy. I think this is so beautiful and a great and fun dining experience. The staff here were lovely, and the restaurant is decorated in traditional Ethiopian prints. Overall 4.7 out of 5. Price per person: $20–40 Food: 5 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Injera Share Platter, Chefs Platter, Meat Platter, Sampler Plate

This must be one of the best value for money restaurants around. The food is spectacular, and the serves are very big and really filling. The service was warm a... read more This must be one of the best value for money restaurants around. The food is spectacular, and the serves are very big and really filling. The service was warm and friendly, and the prices will be hard to beat. I went on a Wednesday night and it was packed. Two thumbs up. Price per person: $40–60 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Dorho Kulwha, Foul Madmas