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I am a professional food blogger and travel photographer. My partner and I booked a table at Made In Africa via The Fork on the 10th of Feb for dinner using my points on The Fork. When we arrived at our booking time, the restaurant was closed. There was no phone call, no note on the door to explain why, and the opening hours on the restaurant door clearly states it should be open. My points on The Fork was still deducted and I was asked for a review, which means the restaurant has then checked me in as if I attended instead of cancelling my booking from their side as they should have done. Do not go here, and do not book with The Fork. Would give 0 stars if I could but that is not an option on Google Reviews.
Syed Muhammad Umer
Wasn’t for our taste buds, though service was really friendly hence I’ve given 2 stars for the service but from food side of things was really disappointed
The place is now a bit run down and wasn’t maintained at all, the place didn’t had a pleasant smell
We ordered mixed platter and left 65% of the platter and went to another restaurant
I will give benefit of doubt that just because I tried this cuisine for the first time so it’s just a different taste which is not for me m
Alan Nguyen
Fantastic food experience. We went for dinner last night and got the 2 course platter for 2, it was a great spread of 4 meat curries and 4 vegetable ones. They were all very tasty and it ended up being way too much for us to finish. Great way to sample a new cuisine.
Suzanne Long
Food was amazing. Great amount of spice and variety. We got the banquet for 2. The coffee was just as amazing. Great little find. 👍🏽💜😃
Joel Mikkelsen
Fantastic food, awesome friendly and welcoming service. Suitable for the whole family, even my fussy girls found something which they really enjoyed. If you're trying for the first time, the platters for 2, 3, or 4 are a fantastic way to experience lots of various and delicious items on the menu. Make sure you arrive hungry though, as you'll be very satisfied by the time you finish! Highly recommended.
Mart A
Went with my wife and shared the platter for 2. It was a nice selection of flavors and tastes, and definitely big enough for both of us. The service was very friendly but a bit slow. The decor is a bit low rent but it adds to the feel.
Ravind Chandra
I had the vegetarian platter. Was tasty. Food was very nice. The price is comparable to other ethnic restaurants. The decor is pretty simple and so the price is on the upper end slightly. It's not a place for big celebration. Good for quite dinner. Overall enjoyable experience.
Mark Carleton
While this was a unique experience it’s hard to see this as a positive restaurant night out.
The food was spicy and reasonably tasty but not much off it and very little meat or carbs, more like spicy sauces.
Staff were non-existent and as such the wait between each of the 3 courses was 30~40 minutes.
Add to this a very basic fit out and a cost of $131 for 4 people to be served up little more than small pastry triangles, gravy on a large pancake and dry cake for desert leaves a disappointed impression. Thankfully we were with good company.
Joe K
Paul Chan and I visit this small Ethiopian restaurant for lunch before watching Terminator Dark Fate. We decide on a shared Platter for 2 ($57.50) which comes with an Entree, 4 meat dishes and 4 vegetable dishes. <br/><br/>Service was very slow as there was only 1 person doing the waitering and cooking. Our entree of 6 Sambusas were interesting as we got 3 hot Sambusas and 3 very cold burnt Sambusas. Then there was a huge kitchen 🔥 that was put out by his two screaming friends using fire extinguishers. <br/><br/>I walked into the kitchen to calm the Waiter/Chef as the guy was trying his level best. After 40 minutes, our shared Platter for 2 arrived and I complimented him for the beautiful presentation. Instead of 4 varieties of meat and vegetables we were served Beef Stew, Chicken Stew, Fried Potatoes and Boiled Kale. The serving of Injera (sour flatbread) was humongous! We were so grateful being able to eat our meal. <br/><br/>We enjoyed our meal here despite the long wait, cold Samosas, the kitchen fire and difficulty communicating in English. Service was haphazard but I liked our friendly Waiter/Chef who successfully prepared our meal. I rate the Shared Platter 4/5, Service 2.5/5 and Value 3/5. Good Luck!
Marich
We visited this restaurant for dinner. The service was very slow. The menu offers so many vegetarian options. I ordered the dish with spinach and garlic. It really needed to be spiced. It was very plain.<br/>The other dish was relatively nice and very hot/spicy.<br/>I think they charge too much for what they offer.
Kendall Jones
Awesome, unique food! Massive variety of curries (meat and veg), and eating with the Injera bread was a cool experience. Service was great too. Atmosphere is basic but everything is clean and they've a decent beer/wine selection. Would definitely return!
Tiawright24
Best Ethiopian food I’ve had!! So authentic and very very tasty. The food was colourful and had incredible flavours. Injera bread is a must to try. Vegetarian food would normally be the last option for me but however, the vegetarian dishes was so so delicious! Will definitely come back for more!!
Amanda Harrison
It was a couple of years ago, food was beautiful and they roasted coffee beans after dinner for us to try. They had no problem accommodating the large group I was dining with.
Rebecca
Finally made it to this little Ethiopian restaurant. One of the key dining differences between Sydney and Brisbane is the availability of good African food in Brisbane and Made in Africa with its arrange of platters is the perfect place for it
Hungrygirl
I recently went here with friends and we all really enjoyed our experience. We walked in and were greeted by a lovely gentleman who showed us to a table. The atmosphere here was good, we went through the week so it was quiet but there were a few families having dinner. The restaurant was clean and decorated with African decor. I got the vegetarian combination which was delicious, a variety of dishes served with delicious injera bread. The service here was good, the meals took a little while to come out but they were all extremely fresh and the staff were so lovely. I would definitely recommend this place and can't wait to go back!
Sam
Had a delicious vegan platter at Made in Africa with the most beautiful, earthy spices. The injera bread was delicately soft and complemented the array of lentils & stews superbly. I will be back & I look forward to trying the ethiopian coffee ceremony.
Chris Higgins
Fantastic food. Try the raw Kitfo. Had it once and have had it 3 times this week. It is AMAZING. The staff are friendly and helpful. Will be a regular customer from now on!
Tara Mack
Not big eaters so we ordered the 3 course platter for two (three of us). It was a great mix of meat, veg and some with a little spice. Very filling and delicious! Owner was very friendly and helpful. Place clean and welcoming.
Sai Christie
Went here tonight for my fortnightly catch up with my siblings. I have never tried Ethiopian before and was very hesitant as to what we would get. I got the platter for 2 (2 course) to share and it looked exactly as I thought it would when it came out<br/>However once I tasted the various meats and vegetables sprawled over my plate each part was as good as the last. The meal came with some sort of roll bread thing which I didn't really like but it didn't affect my enjoyment of the meal <br/>My sister got the chicken herb and rice which I tried and the ingredients were so fresh and delicious I would say her meal was better then mine <br/>I think this is a great place to try something different however it is a bit expensive for what you get. But overall a good restaurant
Atreyu
Ever since I joined up to Urbanspoon/Zomato, back on the day when I turned 23, I have been lauding to people about how good Ethiopian cuisine is. It was what led me to sign up in the first place, and encouraged me to go around and continuously try all sorts of new things - as if that would have been any different otherwise. For any fans of food, Ethiopian is one of the quickest ones that I got to to recommend. It is truly unique, in composition and experience. <br/><br/>With one of my friends living in or around the Moorooka area (the border is somewhat aloof), I had been meeting up with her a lot recently for meals and such. In her time as well, she had been trying out the eateries in that vicinity - Annerley and all that. However, trying out the African restaurants around Little Africa was something she had not gotten around to, and thought she should sometime before she left the suburb. That was something I could definitely arrange. <br/><br/>Using the website Dimmi, I organised a table one weekday night at Made in Africa - wanted a 100% guarantee of a table. Well, that is basically how I got here. It was just a couple of buses away, going into Ranchold Arcade and meeting up here. Right into the heart of the arcade, it feels like a trip into an African town. Around it are all sorts of shop selling African scarves, and mobile phone deals for many countries on the continent. On the top level, right at the back (before the spiral staircase) is our destination. <br/><br/>Made in Africa is an L-shaped restaurant, and it has a real russet tone to the walls - likely to remind people of the landscape of Ethiopia. Posters of Ethiopia and its icons are strown throughout the walls of the restaurant, and there is one centerpiece showing the characteristic baskets and demonstrating how they prepare coffee. Most of the restaurant is fairly spacious, and not a lot going on. It has a calming aesthetic to it, one that invites a lengthy stay and to bring people along for a conversation. Heck, for any tips of date night this would be something a bit on the different side. <br/><br/>There is not that much to the service. That being said, it is good when it occurs. The man there was very pleasant, hard-working and they more or less give you your space outside of serving and ordering the food. He takes his time, not too eager, and not too lax - a good place somewhere in between that only an African or Caribbean place could pull off so well. <br/><br/>The majority of the menu is a selection of tibes, wots and various kinds of stew. They are available with the basic kinds of meat: beef, lamb, chicken, and enough of a vegetarian selection to appease vegetarians. All of them are flavoured uniquely, sometimes with the unique bebere (Google it). If it is too hard to decide what to have, they have that covered at a set price. Count how many people you have taken along, and decide how many courses they can handle. One benefit, it makes the ordering process easier. <br/><br/>This is what happened with my friend. Being the more seasoned veteran to her green-horn status, the power was in my hands. Go hard, go home - that it how it goes. Thus, it was a platter for two with four courses. Entrees, main, dessert and coffee - could not be better if I say so myself. <br/><br/>Starting off, the entree platter was half a dozen beef sambusas. The best way to describe these, is think of them as more or less samosas. They were small triangles, wrapped in pastry and they were definitely fresh from the fryer. These suckers were really hot, and the filling was slightly spicy - a lot of minced beef. On the side was a small bit of dipping sauce. So far, it was off to a great start. <br/><br/>Next it was the main meal - the real thing you come to Ethiopian for. A big platter, with a bed on injera having all sorts of tibes and stews on top. A grand total of eight, selected entirely by the chef, with some rice as well. There were both meat and vegetarian on there, a good variety and selection. It is a complete surprise what dishes they choose. Bringing it out, the whole meal is a feast for both the eyes (it is really colourful, unique looking and would kill on Instagram) and the taste buds. Ethiopian is unlike anything else, and the flavours are never lacking; it is spicy without too much heat, fresh with plenty of vegetables and good quality meat.<br/><br/>The chosen lot that they have manages to be diverse in colour, composition and taste. Two type of beef go in, a spicy key wot, and a mild alicha. Also for the meats is a simple lamb stew, and a chicken doro. As well as that, they add on the vegetarian combination: Gomen, Shiro, lentiles and Yatakilt. This is a mixiture of spicy, of tangy, plenty of umami, crunchy and sweet, fresh and moreish - it all blends eventually and is one of the heavenly delights of eating out. <br/><br/>Eating with a lot of injera and rice, this is one to do by hands. Injera, a lemon-flavoured pancake being the best way to described it, is used to pinch the meat and pop it into your mouth. Rip a bit off the bottom, go for what looks good to you and enjoy it. If you want, try it to the person next to you. <br/><br/>Then it leads us to dessert. After something so rich in flavour, just that something a wee bit sweet will hit the spot. To offset it a bit, the chosen dessert was a simple one. It was an almond and semolina busbusa. This was really simple, just a mildly flavoured cake, with a good and soft texture. Alongside it was a small lot of cream. Subtle in taste, I could see this as a bit of a palate cleanser. <br/><br/>And how could it be forgotten? Ending such a good night with the heavenly nectar from the motherland; you know what I am talking about. None other than the traditional coffee ceremony. Tip: do not ever leave an Ethiopian place without sampling their coffee; that is not a suggestion. This is a coffee ceremony unlike any other - unlike the Middle East, unlike Vienna, unlike Italy. We are talking about the motherland here, and mother knows best. <br/><br/>To commemorate the end of a meal, a buna of coffee is bought out along with the set number of cups. These cups would be about the size of a doll's tea party set, making it smaller than a double espresso. The coffee is served black, and a sugar bowl is given. Pour a cup each, and enjoy. Much like a pot of tea in China, it gets stronger and more pronounced as you get further to the bottom. The thing is, it starts out strong as is. Good luck getting to sleep during your bedtime; this is strong coffee. It is smooth, dark as night and really hot. It elevates your mood, making the night end on a higher note than it started - and it started really well. <br/><br/>So, Made in Africa is another one of the hidden gems of not only Moorooka, but Brisbane in itself. The atmosphere is decidedly laid-back, where you could easily hide around the corner and spend many hours conversing in it, the food is nothing sort of delicious, exciting and excellent, and the service is just as relaxed and timely as they want you to feel sitting inside. If you have Ethiopian in your home town, make sure to book it at the next possible availability - as sublime as Made in Africa is, the recommendation of it as a whole is not exclusively about the restaurant (though it is perfection), but just to get into the whole Ethiopian dining experience. It was tantamount to enlightenment for me, and I am just pointing the way for those yet to experience it.
Owen
I have been sicked and tired with those ordinary food for a while, and that's the reason I booked a table in "Made in Africa." Just for a little bit spice up of my meal.<br/>We had a wonderful lunch, good service, price reasonable, and the most important thing is that African food is much better than what I expected as I have really really little idea about their cuisine. The dishes were tasted like Indian food which have strong flavor, much spice in them. They go perfectly well with the rice and the "sour pancake"( not too sure what it is called, but the texture is just like pancake.) within the " platter for two." we ordered. Nice place if you want to have a little bit different, definitely will come again if someone is willing to have a go of African food.
Ashley
Platter For 3 - Meat and Veg with Breads. Great variety, very yummy
New Madeinafrica
Big platter for 7. Variety of meat and vegetables
Flingebunt
Authentic Ethiopian food. Brisbane's suburb of Moorooka has become known as Little Africa or as the locals prefer "African Village"<br/><br/>One of the original restaurants and cafes in the are is Made in Africa that serves authentic Ethiopian cuisine as well Ethiopian cafe.<br/><br/>I have been here for coffee and Ethopian cake. The coffee is fresh roasted and served black in a traditional Ethiopian coffee pot (Tesfaye the owner has told me that you can have the coffee straight black or with sugar).<br/><br/>I have also gone with a group to sample the food. We ordered shared platters served in the traditional manner with the dishes placed injera (traditional Ehtiopian flat bread).<br/><br/>Not only was the food great, the experience was fun and the owner was happy to answer our questions about the food.<br/><br/>Oh I almost forget that you can try a number of African, including Ethiopian, beer.<br/><br/>.
Dean.r.hannah
Great venue for a birthday party. This place was great. I had a birthday party here and Tas (the owner) made sure my guests (22 people) were well looked after. He recommended we share platters, which were a mix of meat curries and vegetables served on traditional flat bead. The food was amazing, compliments to his wife the chef. Tas imports fair trade African coffee which we all enjoyed along with the delicious Kenyan beer.<br/>We will definitely be back!
Behailu
Review. I have been enjoying dishes being served at Made in Africa Ethiopian Restaurant. The restaurant maintains the originality and authenticity of Ethiopian cuisine. Besides those terrific dishes, it also serves the far-famed Ethiopian coffee-making ceremony. I regularly have lunch and coffee in there because the dishes are delicious; customer service is wonderful. I have not missed home as the restaurant is serving me my favorite dishes that I grew-up eating. I suggest those who are interested to experience Ethiopian food here in Brisbane just visit Made in Africa Ethiopian Restaurant
Senayt Mebrahtu
Great food, great environment, great customer service. I would recommend it to everyone who would like to experience authentic Ethiopian cuisine. It also accommodates Vegeterian and Vegans as well.
Eskewu
Unique experience. I have a birthday dinner at made in Africa restaurant. The food is unique and authentic traditional food. I recommend for every one to try it.
Messele
Cooked Beef Tartar ( Kitfo leb leb). Cooked Beef Tartar locally has known as Kitfo leb leb, is just a variation of kitfo for those who prefer their meat cooked. <br/>I often enjoy this meal when I stop by at Made in Afican Restaurant. It tastes delicious. The secrecy of its deliciousness begins in the preparation or purification of the better – more or less like herb better. <br/>Without the herbed better, Cooked Beef Tartar (kitfo le bleb) and other dishes will not be tasty and delicious as they should be. <br/>I therefore congratulate Made in Africa Restaurant for persistently providing delicious and authentic dishes to us here.<br/><br/>Messele Habtewolde
Fahdi
Best restaurant. An amazing ethiopian meal, i've had in brisbane, i would like to recomend this amazing restaurant for those who never tasted and who has been there to try an absoultly diliscious ethiopian meal.
Sean Hunter
Loved this place. Like a holiday within Brisbane. If you're bored with the average local definitely try this!
The Two Food Hunters
Wonderful Night. It wasnt so difficult to find on the main road with parking outside. It was like for a moment Mr FH and I were transported to Africa. We asked the owners advice on what to order settling on a mixture of meat and vegetable platters. ......Every mouthful and I mean 'EVERY" mouthful was a taste bud tour de afrique of the senses. <br/>At first Mr FH moaned ohhhhh vegetables (being the carnivore he is) but ended up eating most of the delicious vegetable options.<br/>We finished with traditional coffee yum yum .... and the cake (we share begrudgingly as there was only one left).<br/>Service was in true african style ..... attentive but not obtrusive in african timing. So everyone remember to turn your watch over to african time and enjoy the moments. FH Scale rating ******<br/>Friendliness 5 out of 5<br/>Food 5 out of 5 (note some of the dishes are alittle hot but yummy)<br/>Funds 5 out of 5 (note its a not for profit organisation)
Peter
Great place to eat. I have eaten here on a number of occasions and always enjoy the food and the service. Very reasonable prices and more than enough food. A great place to share food and culture
RambRho
Great Birthday. The food was really tasty and I am a convert for the Enjira, but the service is more than efficiency, it's a culture. It's reflected in the hand washing and coffee ceremonies. The coffee ceremony starts with roasting the beans, all the way to the coffee pouring, reminiscent of Turkish/Greek or South African Moer coffee.
Susi_Susina
We have been to Made in Africa when we lived in Moorooka a few years back and we liked it back then. We received a coupon voucher as a Christmas gift so we where happy to go back. The restaurant has been renovated and looks much better. The owner was extremely friendly and seated us straight away. The food was delicious!!!!!!!! I definitely recommend this restaurant to people who want to experience African food!. Make sure you order the mixed plate with Injera!!. Yum yum yum.
BJD
Hole in the wall. Average food (fantastic injera - Ethiopian flat bread served with meals) with meager "fine dining" sized portions. Pleasant but slow service. Open during Boxing Day. 5/10
Tim Bradford
Fantastic Experience. Had the good fortune to try Made In Africa's authentic Ethiopian experience recently. The restaurant was full and buzzing the night we were there yet we were made to feel like VIP's in a special area of the restaurant where we dined at an African style straw table. Our waiter was very attentive to our needs and we were treated as special guests in an Ethiopian home would be treated. Soon after we were seated a waitress came with a gold jug and dish invited us to wash our hands. We sampled Ethiopian beers and were provided with a feast of many different communal dishes and flat pancake like bread called injera. As in Ethiopia we ate with our hands using the Injera to pick up various meat and vegetarian dishes, all of which were extremely tasty.<br/><br/>After our meal was finished and our bellies full, our waitress returned with the golden jug and dish and we washed our hands again before the waitress then conducted the Ethiopian coffee ceremony for us, where she roasted the beans, burned incense, then ground and brewed the coffee for us. The coffee was served in small cups and was delicious.<br/><br/>The service was relaxed and friendly and time was taken to explain the Ethiopian culture and traditions around eating and celebrations. The food was delicious and plentiful, and the coffee devine. The restaurant was a little hard to find, tucked away at the end of an arcade on the main street of Moorooka and the decor has a little bit of a ramshackle feel but the genuine warmth of our hosts made it easy to overlook that.<br/><br/>There was an introductory special that allowed us to dine for just $30 per person instead of the normal $55 which made for an excellent value dining experience that was also educational and entertaining. If you haven't been to Little Africa at Moorooka yet, you should definitely go and check this place out! Do it soon while they still have the Introductory offer running!
Bob Smith
Worse Restaurant in my life. Spend more than $40 on vouchers for a dinner for two with 8 mains and dessert, and found that 8 mains is the equivalent of either random meat/vegetables all on one plate - at other places I would like to add, it is ONE main. Terrible dinning experience with construction outside, poor hygiene, disliked atmosphere. Could not believe it. An hour of my life and one meal I will never get back. Please fellow customers, heed warning. This is honest opinion.
Megan Johns
Different & Delicious. I bought a voucher for Made in Africa and came on urbanspoon to read reviews before we went. After reading quite a few bad reviews I was feeling a little apprehensive. On arrival staff were friendly, our meals came out quickly & the overall service was great. We had the entree which was a combination of vegetarian & meat samosas. Next came our main which was an african bread/pankcake that was topped with steamed rice and a variety of curries. Finally we had an almond coconut slice/cake. The entire meal was extremely tasty.
Amanda Haines
Delicious food, friendly service. I was surprised to read all the negative reviews on here about Made in Africa. We used a voucher from Ouffer and had a wonderful night out. The food was delicious, and the service was friendly. We enjoyed some Ethiopia beer with dinner and had traditional coffee afterwards and will definitely be back again. I encourage people going to Made in Africa to ask about the dishes if they're uncertain, you'll find the staff are all to happy to discuss and explain them. Definitely worth a visit.
Abhi
Horrible-unprofessional service, bad food, bad lighting. Would never visit again.
Smephy
Good for very casual/group thing. Went as a group on a Saturday night. Had booked online but the place was empty so no need for that. The manager was helpful, very softly spoken so we actually ended up with the wrong stuff! But all in all the experience was fun, eating with hands etc.<br/>Do not expect anything fancy, its very very very casual but fun.
Facebook User
Traditional. Absolutely fantastic restaurant. The service is superb, the owner and the cook both came out to meet us, and offered to play with our 1yr old while we ate our dinner so we could be more relaxed. <br/><br/>The food, which is the top reason anyone goes to a restaurant, was absolutely superb. I've personally been to Ethiopia several times, and have eaten at various Ethiopian restaurants. Made In Africa Ethiopian Restaurant is by far the best, most authentic food I've had other than in Ethiopia.<br/><br/>The cost was phenomenal; we spent $60 to feed 4 people and took home leftovers. We only got 1 meat dish, which helped keep costs low, but even with more than 1 meat dish, the prices are still fantastic. <br/><br/>If you know what you're looking for, feel free to ask for it even if you don't see it on the menu. They made 2 dishes just because we asked and priced them very reasonably. <br/><br/>The ambiance of the restaurant is nice, nice music and relaxed. <br/><br/>The only thing I would add: expect an Ethiopian experience. In other words, the staff are incredibly friendly, you will wait for an hour for your food (though entirely worth the wait), and the food does have spice (not set your tongue on fire, but rather, enhance the dining experience). <br/><br/>I would also recommend to try the beer and coffee.
V1king
What an experience. Was invited by a friend to try out the meal. It was very good, quite am experience. We ordered a platter for two, and it was great, a fine selection and very tasty. A bit strange eating with my fingers, but it was great. The manager came for a chat, and explained that it is freshly cooked, Jensen the wait, but was well worth it. We finished with Ethiopian coffee, which was fantastic.<br/>The food has a distinct taste of 'more', so I will be going back.
Daniel Mesfin
I like the quality of the food & its taste. My favourite Ethiopian beer is St George.n
David K
Fantastic food. Made in Africa is great. I grew up in an area with a lot of Ethiopian restaurants and this is as good as any I have ever had. Very tasty and good portion size; if you haven't had this type of food before you should try it.
Bjclance
Terrible - Don't get the voucher!!!. I had bought a vvoucher and was quite excited to try african food. That was were the excitement ended. I tried for months to get a booking but they were fully booked everytime i called. I got in just before the voucher expired but shouldn't have bothered.<br/>The atmosphere was poor,I got a plate from the buffet which had little options and not much left of anything. The food was terrible, dare I say it...inedible. I am not sure I would feed it to my dog. We walked out. Please do not buy vouchers for this place...do yourself a favour!
Sunny_boy
Unprofessional. Brought a meal deal for 3 items off menu .Entree, Main, Cake & drink for 2 people.<br/>Staff told us only set meal available .No menu was given.<br/>Asked for water and had to ask twice and only came out with first dish, warm tap water.<br/>We were given red wine of some type .Tasted terrible.<br/>Food presentation was un appetising, Still don't know what we eat.<br/>I suggest you think carefully about buying any deals to this cafe.
Sunnyboy
Unprofessional. Brought a dinner deal for 3 items off menu. Entree, main ,cake and drinks for 2 people.<br/>Staff told us only set menu available and nothing else. No menu was given.<br/>Asked for water and received warm tap water after 2 attempts<br/>Served some type of red wine, was not told what it was.<br/>Food presented was un appetitizing.
Megs
Slow. Sorry, it just didnt cut the mustard. Altogether the strangest dining experience ever. Owner/manager was lovely and sweet, but the food took ages to come out.<br/>We arrived early for dinner - what a good decision that was, because I strongly suspect that they ran out of food afterwards. All tables arriving when we did had one large samosa each, but later tables were served much smaller entrees. Main meal arrived and it was amazingly small for four. It was tasty enough, but such tiny portions and really, it would have been cooked well ahead of time so I dont understand why the incredibly long wait time. All tables just sat there waiting forever. <br/>Good luck with the business - the manager was polite and friendly, but I hope they sort themselves out soon or there won't be any repeat customers.
Porkybun
I also bought a grouping voucher which was 2 buffers, 2 drinks beer wine or soft drink, a meat and vego entree, dessert and coffee. I also brought an extra person which we said we would pay for. Well the entree was one small. Serve pf meat only.entree. the buffet was one platter which we were charged an extra person but it didn't look to be for 3 ppl. We were only allowed more rice and bread, so much for all u can eat. We also had 1 beer, 1 coconut can water, 1 coke. The coffee never came. The lady tried to charge us for all drinks and finally gave us 1 soft drink free. We told her the beer too and she said soft drink only. Showed her the webpage and she still refused and after much persistence she said the beer drank isn't included and nor is the coconut water. Never going back again. We were charged $40 and our guest was given 1 piece of cake and should have paid for one drink AND we didn't even get what was included in our voucher!
Marcus Foth
Tried twice to make a booking to use our $40 LivingSocial voucher only to be told they were fully booked. Tried again today - day before voucher expires - and told again, place is full. After some discussion, they suggested we could come in and get take-away. Fine. Drove all the way out to Moorooka, found 3 empty tables, but dude that eventually emerged from the kitchen told us sorry fully booked, super busy. I said he promised take-away would be ok before when we were on the phone. Reluctantly, he fiddled with his notepad but told us that only 2 (!) dishes are available. We left without food. Why do they bother with voucher promotions if they can't handle the rush? Works against them in the end.
Lookabookworm
Delicious!. All in all, Made In Africa was a great evening out.<br/><br/>Some friends and I went for the all-you-can-eat Friday night feast. They had two types of lentils, a chicken curry dish, a beef dish, and a few different types of salads/vegies. The bread was interesting too - a flat, rolled bread with a dense, but spongey texture! <br/><br/>So, in terms of variety, it was a winner in my books. The service was friendly too. Decor...a bit of an odd mix-mash of colours and textures, but passable I guess!<br/><br/>I think African/Ethiopian was an interesting find/try and it is fantastic to get such a variety in Brisbane. Perhaps not something that I would travel all the way across town to go for again, but if I'm in the area, I'd be up for it! Keep up the good work "Made In Africa" restaurant!
Tay
Met expectations. Like a couple of the previous foodie reviews we had a $40 voucher, but we had gone all out and purchased 2 x $40 voucher for just the two of us! We also experienced being unable to make a booking on the weekend and then being offered only a limited menu. Having being prepared by urbanspoon for the worst and worried we would walk away hungry we ordered 4 out of the 9 (3 x meat, 6 x veg) dishes that were available to us. The Alicha Wot, Tibes Wot, Keye Wot and Lentil Stew on Injera.<br/>We expected slow service as there initially appeared to be only one wait staff in the crowded restaurant, so we settled down for a bit of a wait. But after an amicable chat with my foodie partner and half a St George (Ethiopian) beer a massive plate was presented from a new staff member from the kitchen. The Injera bread had a very spongey texture and absorbed alot of the juices of the various dishes that were placed on top. The downside to this was it made it difficult to eat with your hands, as the injera would just disintegrate. But I am not well practised in the artform of eating with the hands so it may have just been me. The flavour of the injera was sour, but very delicious. The Alicha Wot, Tibes Wot and Lentil Stew were fairly bland considering their potential. The Keye Wot was the hit of the evening with a red peppery rich sauce, tender meat and the right amount of seasoning. We went in with low expectations which were exceeded, just. However still a good evening and looking forward to discovering more of Marooka food places.
K
Simple but good food. Very simple food, but tasty, very reasonable prices and huge helpings. Very cute little setup, I will be back there soon.
Robbie
Single weirdest dining experience of my life.... Like a lot of others, we had the $40 voucher.<br/><br/>We called one week prior to make a booking with "Do you have a voucher?" being the first question we were asked. Once we said we did, they were fully booked all weekend.<br/><br/>Following weekend we tried a different tack and asked their availability before they had a chance to ask us anything. Managed to book in and THEN tell them we had a voucher. We wanted to book for 6:30 on the Sunday and were told this was too late, however they reluctantly agreed.<br/><br/>When we got there, we shared the place with a handful of folk who seemed to be regulars, as well as another couple who also appeared to be voucher holders.<br/><br/>We were told there were no appetizers and only three of the dishes on the menu were available. We ordered the Key Wot and the Tibes Wot. These were brought out to us on a stainless steel kitchen dish/drinks tray which was stone motherless cold, and that had sucked any trace of warmth out of the crepe-type base that the meat dish was served on top of. There was no vegetable garnishing as was pictured in the photo of the dish that we saw. We got a small serve of each and managed to put it away in record time while ABC Kids was playing flat-out on the TV overhead.<br/><br/>The manager/waiter/cashier/cook was very personable and friendly, but that was about it.<br/><br/>Maybe we just got them on an off-night, but I won't be rushing back there.
Chris Slater
Both times I have visited Made In Africa I have left with a belly full to bursting with lovely, nourishing food. I had a tasting plate both times (I asked for 2 meat and 2 veg) and together with the unique bread (I was brought extra bread) this made for a very hearty meal for ~$20. I'm a 6'3" solid bloke, so I'm not sure how people are walking away hungry?!?
Macnaughty
Not again. Went with a $40 worth of food coupon, but on the night we went the owner had a staff member call in sick so he proceeded to cook and serve tables all by himself. I thought this was a pretty poor effort for restaurant that was over half full. I am sure he could have hired someone for the night. As you might expect wait times were very long but what was worse only 3 items were on the menu-one meat dish and 2 veg dishes-no starters or anything else. The food was OK but as is a common thread with this place there was not much of it. I found the attitude re lack of staff quite disrespectful to the customers and will never return
Liza
Food& services. Service is often late and food presentation look like very ugly and sometime rice taste nt seem fresh ..i am come so many time there with my friends but sorry to say wt ever i feeld about..this is the question of hygiene pleses try to serve fast and fresh food to us..we will appreciate that.
Craig
Not for me. The food just didn't cut it.<br/><br/>Service was good and friendly, but the food was very ordinary and as others gave said nit much for the money.<br/><br/>Sorry.
Toni Warner-Ansell
Nice but still hungry..... Food was nice, service was nice but we left with an empty pocket and still quite hungry. I wouldn't recommend for family eating....
Blythe
Great Experience!. Lovely staff, beautiful food...I will definitely be coming back again soon.<br/>Had a wonderful experience!
Ray Zor
Besides the ambience and superb coffee, the food is both unique and generous. The owner is both friendly and passionate with a love for his culture. The community experience and good pricing ensure a great time. Try the beer. I cannot recommend this establishment highly enough.
Kathleen
Very Good Food and Service.. My girlfriend and I have started our own Brisbane Food safari, where we try a different cuisine each fortnight <br/>We have no budget, or set criteria the aim is to try new foods.<br/>This venue was very good value for money, and we both thoroughly enjoyed the food. Our hostess was extremely helfpul and made fantastic suggestions once we advised her we had never had African food before she suggested we try the tasting plates which give a sample of 4 x meat dishes & 4 x vegetarian dishes. Admittedly these portions were smaller than the normal sevings however were very adequate for 2 women.. <br/>The dessert cake was lovely to end the night with. <br/>We did cheat a little and on occassion use a fork. <br/>Definately somewhere I would revisit.
Sophie
After feeling a little bored with Brisbane's cuisine of late I was thrilled to find a meal that was new (and delicious) and a restaurant that made me feel like I was traveling afar. Highly recommended for something tasty and different!
Leisa
Tesfaye is a great host, helpful and accomodating. If you are trying Ethiopian food for the first time this is a great introduction. My favourites- lamb tibes wat (lightly seasoned lamb sauted with onion and green capsicum), yatakilt wat (a mixed vegetable dish), doro wat (Ethiopia's national dish - very spicy onion sauce with slow cooked chicken) and of course lots of injera to use as a knife and fork. Traditionally you should wash your hands before eating and there is a little wash stand by the kitchen for you to do this. I am looking forward to my next visit.
Kellie
Lovely food, helpful staff, great place to try different foods
Lucas Willett
Simply fantastic!. Walking into Made in Africa never fails to make me feel like a very tiny person in a very big world. The beer is excellent, the stews are exquisite and the coffee divine. The owner is possibly the single most friendly human being I've met, possessing the desire to share not only his food, but his culture with his guests. <br/><br/>I cannot recommend this restaurant highly enough.
Daniel Lee
If your on quest for genuine and authentic food not for change but quality, then this is the meeting place to unwind and have a bit of the Serengeti. Friendly staff. Reasonable price. Great spicy Zhighny and injera. Feel free to request a spoon buy you would be missing the pleasure of eating with fingers. For using your hand gives great sense and deeper meaning of hygine.
Andrew Holden
Don't be scared off by the decor. The food was great and the staff friendly. Something different for a change.
Naomi
Awesome. Complete experience!
State Of Steph
A great place for something a little different.... We tried one of the platters for two, which included a range of meat and vegetarian curries. The food was certainly different from anything we'd tried before, especially the bread (a sourdough known as injera ) which had a stretchy texture that made picking up the curry quite easy. Tesfaye encouraged us to try eating with our hands, as is the local custom - it may have gotten a bit messy! We ended the meal with Ethiopian coffee, served up with beautiful crockery. VERDICT... a friendly, well priced little restaurant that definitely serves up something a little out of the ordinary. I
Makay
This restaurant spells pathetic for food and service in all 2000 African dialects and 2 Aussie slangs. I would nearly go as far as saying that this place makes Nandos look good..
Hooi
Even though it's 'all you can eat', the food was nearly finished by the time I was going for my second round. =(
YunYun Xu
We wanted something different for lunch today and having read good reviews on a few African restaurants, we decided to head down to Moorooka, a suburb that we have never actually visited! For starters, neither of us are familiar with African cuisine and along the way there, we wondered whether we were going to have dishes that tasted somewhat like Indian curry....erm... as their eating styles are quite similar?? We have read about the common use of Berbere spice and the traditional Injera bread and so we really looked forward for whats to come! Made in Africa serves Ethiopian cuisine. The place is quite small, seating about 20 and is quite dark inside. The walls are dotted with ethiopian art and african music is played in the background. After a quick look over the menu Miss food hunter decided on the Lentil Stew and Mr food hunter chose the Tibes Wot. Tibes Wot $14.90 According to the description on the menu Tibes Wot is a lamb or beef sauteed in herb butter seasoned with onio
Food Bling Brisbane
For ages and ages I was wanting to visit one of the numerous African restaurants popping up around Moorooka. Top of my list was Made in Africa , an Ethiopian restaurant/cafe. The food which I ate in Ethiopia was some of the best in Africa. On our travels
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