African cuisine: the best places to taste it in Brisbane

"Visited for lunch on a Friday after searching for something different to try on my day off. The owners are extremely friendly and were happy to..."

Moetfan

"Beautiful food and wonderful service. We have become..."

Jodi Hufer

"The food here is amazing! Colourful, fresh and so tasty. The Manager is welcoming and helpful in suggesting dishes. We also enjoyed the tunes that..."

Dylan Ferrier

"The food is really good. It's great that most of the food is vegan and gluten-free too, so there is something to keep everyone happy. I would..."

Ayesha Winton

"It was our first time trying Ethiopian food and it exceeded our expectations. We had the meat and veg platter for two. A good balance of dishes...."

Harvin.k.dhillon

"Very friendly and helpful with information about the origins and flavouring of the dishes. We got the mixed platter and it was perfect amount for 3..."

Tara Mack

"First time trying african cuisine. Since I wanted to try many dishes, I chose the meat and veggie combination set. It comprised many types of dishes...."

Vina

"Wonderful service and amazing food. I was brought to this hidden gem by my sister who is a local and my first time trying Ethiopian food. Highly..."

The_lovely_miss_jenny

"Friendly and welcoming service and the vibe of the restaurant is very comfortable and relaxed. Got the All-meat banquet platter for 2 and i have not..."

Ryanfontelera_

"Found this little gem this evening and really enjoyed our time. The food was really enjoyable and filling. We had the 2 person platter for $40 and..."

Jer

"Great food, lovely atmosphere, friendly service and great host. Very impressed by the service we got. Loved the variety of food which caters for all..."

Bernard Lefebure

"First time eating authentic Ethiopian food - would highly recommend this place. Delicious food, amazing service and great value for money. Yeshi Buna..."

Mark Hynes

"Great restaurant to try something unique and tasty! Highly recommend for those looking for great food along with a great atmosphere and customer..."

Justyn Rogers

"I got takeaway from Yeshi Buna a few weeks ago and the food was delicious and the service friendly and efficient. I highly recommend the Doro Wott...."

Shannon

"Their food is always tasty and flavourful. I usually get the meat/veg combo with a little bit if everything. You leave feeling full in a good..."

Foodgirl

"I love coming here. Get the Vegetarian mixed platter/vege and meat mixed platter every time. Delicious and impressed, every time. Almost sad to let..."

Coffee Snob

"Purchased the meat dish combination for two, was delicious. Atmosphere was good and service friendly. Price was reasonable and serving size was very..."

Angel Black

"Wanted to try something completely different for dinner and I'm glad we did! It was origin night so booking a table was easy! The food here was..."

Krystle Gallichan

"This is one of our two favourite restaurants in Moorooka. The atmosphere is warm and vibrant making the place welcoming. There is always authentic..."

Liz Bento

"Wow, delicious. I tried the tasting platter of mixed meat and veg and wow there was so many different flavours happening, some that I've never tried..."

Muncher

"I chose a vegetarian combo containing vegetables, spices and beans with the most delicate bread you'll eat in years! The flavours you choose are..."

Jemma

"Loved it here. The restaurant was so nice and clean. They have the cleanest cups to drink from, and the food is so so delicious. Fresh and tasty. I..."

Helen Christie

"Came to try something different and this place delivered. Interesting experience. No cutlery provided, only our hands as we used the bread to wrap up..."

Itsyenyabish

"I went to Yeshi Buna with a group of friends for their shareplate meals. The only half star they lose is because they have room to grow for a more..."

Katherine Gehrke

"We (4 friends) went without expectations and left with very satisfied stomachs and big smiles on our face.We opted for a vegetarian and meat..."

Inge D

"I liked it here because it was good and that. Got the vegie and meat platter and it was fully good. Nice staffs too and I got to clean my hands..."

Nathaniel Maninga

"We kinda stumbled into this restaurant and decided to try it without looking at Zomato. I know right, like the olden days!This was quite the..."

The Food Oracle

"Moorooka is Brisbane's African Village. There are many African restaurants here, but the premium one is Yeshi Buna. If you haven't tried..."

Flingebunt

"Interesting dining experience. Traditional Ethiopian food and even comes with a demonstration on how to eat with your hands. Entree was amazing -..."

Hayley

"Ordered the vegetarian platter and the food was nice. The staff were very hospitable, the restaurant was nicely decorated but when I was there it..."

Nicholas Beahan

"Delicious food, friendly, helpful staff. Our first experience of Ethiopian food so we had meet and veg platter for 2. Needed a bit of instruction how..."

Carol Allan

"A visit to Yeshi Buna is incomplete without trying their vegetarian/ meat combinations served on injera. It's served family style where the diners..."

Two_wandering_souls

"If you’ve never eaten African food before, specifically Ethiopian, prepare to get your hands dirty. Yeshi Buna has been around for about four years..."

Two Hangry Hippos

"Loved the food, just had the most wonderful time trying something new, sharing food with friends and family was so enjoyable. Definitely planning to..."

Ellen Jenkins

"Yummy!!! Ordered the meat and veggie combination! Was extremely impressed! The food was amazing and the waiter even taught us how to eat it..."

Bella Tuppini

"Ethiopia meet Brisbane. Delicious meals, exotic flavours. Authentic furnishings. Casual and relaxed atmosphere, perfect for an easy going date, or..."

Sarina

"Really enjoyed the food great atmosphere and friendly staff. We had something called injera and Tibbs the injera is like a sour flat bread that is..."

Lets Just Build It

"Amazing food. Generous servings. Great atmosphere. Wonderful service. We'll definitely be back ... looking forward to trying the breakfast menu next..."

Cheyne Casey

"My favourite place in Brisbane for Ethiopian food. Highly recommend ordering with a group the meat and veg combination platter for $20pp and allow..."

Food_Hedonist

"As an Ethiopian Australian living in the area, I often visit Yeshi Buna for a meal or even just to pick up some traditional injera to take home. The..."

Christie

"Worth a go just for the novelty value and the hipster cred. Different flavours and textures and was fun eating with hands instead of cutlery...."

Lucy Gabb

"Tonight we had an excellent meal here. We are a large family of 7 with 3 teenagers. I ordered the traditional coffee and shared with my daughter..."

Tracy Underwood

"First time at this place, I ordered a mixed vegetable and meat platter to share and was pleasantly surprised by the variety of dishes offered. There..."

KTY

"My favourite restaurant! The people who work at Yeshi Buna are extremely friendly and very helpful, always smiling. the place has a..."

Selkie Mackay

"Yeshi Buna is one of my favourite places in Brisbane. Great food and great vibes. My husband and I have gone to Yeshi regularly over the last 3 tears..."

Megan Bonetti

"Amazing coffee, and I'm coming back for more dhal. Well priced, good service, great atmosphere. A really nice family business. Very authentic..."

Naiara Carrillo

"I recently travelled to Ethiopia and the food there was great, but I can honestly say that the fir-fir I had at Yeshi Buna last night was better than..."

Hans Andersen

"Tasty, hearty meal and friendly service. The Vegetarian Combination is the perfect balance of tasty lentil and vegetables dishes, fresh salad and..."

LW

"Great experience.. We came here based on the reviews on Urbanspoon and ordered the meat and vegetable combination. The owner was helpful and..."

K.bolton.11

"I and my friends really enjoy the food at yeshi buna. The hospitality , the friendly family service and it's clean. That's why we keep going..."

David Loochie

"My family and I shared a great meal at Yeshi Buna. We'd seen the good reviews and weren't disappointed. The couple that owns it are just lovely...."

Bubbleandcheek

"Taste extravaganza!!!. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful and food is amazing. My wife and I have been here a dozen times or so, we're..."

Jono

"Yum. Good affordable food from lovely people...time to do the Happy..."

Kross

"Incredibly delicious, and decidedly different.. Right from the get go you can tell this is going to be an interesting place.The atmosphere is..."

Leostone

"Love it!. Ordered the meat & veg mix... it's hard to encounter "different" sort of foods in Brisbane. Absolutely recommend, already planning my next..."

A-r

"A revelation. We were a bit unsure of what to expect when we dined at Yeshi Buna, but we needn't have worried. The menu explains the basics of..."

Purplek

"First time to try ethiopian great experience, great service very friendly and helpful but flavours are..."

Summa

"Yum!. Scored a voucher online as we'd never tried Ethiopean food. Fresh and beautifully presented, amazing flavors, and very friendly service to..."

Bon

"New Favorite in Bris. I'm a big fan of Ethiopian food and having grown up in Washington DC I have had a fair bit of it. With that in mind I think..."

David K

"Lovely people, food and vibe. Great place to share some food with friends. Delicious platters to share with curries, salads and dibs for the injira..."

Gman

"Friendly owner. If you're looking for something a bit different, healthy and delicious, this is the place to go.The owner was very kind and..."

Suzy

"What a treat. We decided to try this place after reading other positive reviews and were not disappointed. The food was different, plentiful and..."

Born2Eat

"Delicious. I first tried this place completely on impulse after walking past- I turned around and went in for lunch simply because the smell coming..."

Livesarah

"So friendly, great food, great value. We had a big combination plate which was delicious and the owner (?) took the time to teach us how to eat it...."

BrisbaneLocal

"Terrific! Never had Ethiopian before and they were only too happy to show the correct technique in eating it. Food was flawless. Even better they..."

Gamguts

"Incredible food, great value platters with several curries, salad and fresh enjera bread for $18pp...friendly atmosphere, good music and..."

Sarah Anderson Nee Yip

"Yeshi Buna Ethio-African - Moorooka, Brisbane. Apparently derived from a popular chain of restaurants in Addis Ababa, there is now a chance to try..."

Atreyu

"I have eaten at Yeshi Buna maybe half a dozen times and have always been impressed with the fantastic food and the warm friendly service. I recommend..."

Jason

"Recommended if you haven't tried African Food (:. We were just looking to try something new and this caught our eyes. Service was excellent, Food was..."

Paulxzxz

"Recommended!. We decided to give this place a try after I read the previous reviews and we were not disapointed. It is such a warm and welcoming..."

AM

"Loved it!!! What a lovely and unique experience! Great service and the food was amazing!! Excellent value :) try the meat and vegetarian sample..."

Anna Swain

"We are repeat patrons- we love this place! We are always greeted with warmth and hospitality. Our favourite dish is the meat and vegetable platter..."

Christajules

"Very very friendly, nice people, lovely spicy food so different and so good. Good coffee, good value and u can eat with your hands, highly..."

LDJ

"Very tasty food food at very reasonable prices. The hospitality was outstanding. Family run by warm and extremely compassionate people. Will..."

Jade

"Very yummy Ethio African. A very friendly place and they were happy to cater for our vegan group! It's always a delight to eat with your hands. We..."

Kimberley Twiner

"Excellent food, great prices and something a little different to the norm, will become our regular..."

Frith Brophy

"My first time experiencing Ethiopian food was great! Something I’d certainly have again. Well-priced, delicious food with great service and..."

Sandra Nguy

"I would definitely go back here again. I've recommended it very highly to friends as a interesting experience and food meal. The combination of..."

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