The Abyssinian - Melbourne

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

I hadn’t been in many years, and was a little disappointed in the food. We had the vegan platter. The injery bread was very sour and some of the side dishes wer... read more I hadn’t been in many years, and was a little disappointed in the food. We had the vegan platter. The injery bread was very sour and some of the side dishes were a little dry. Some were quite tasty though, and the space and the staff were very nice.

Amazing food, service, atmosphere and choice. Great value. An authentic piece of the Horn of Africa right in Melbourne! read more Amazing food, service, atmosphere and choice. Great value. An authentic piece of the Horn of Africa right in Melbourne!

We went here the other night and had the vegan platter for 2. We asked for it to be mild, as neither of us really eat chili. Firstly, the staff were so friendly... read more We went here the other night and had the vegan platter for 2. We asked for it to be mild, as neither of us really eat chili. Firstly, the staff were so friendly. We had a wonderful waiter who was very efficient and polite, and had the best smile. Plus on top of that the food was amazing. Fresh, tasty, and a good variety on the platter. We live 40km on the other side of town, but we will definitely travel to go there again. Loved it