14 restaurant menus in %{citta}, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
African cuisine: the best places to taste it in Melbourne
14 restaurant menus in Australia, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"Amazing food and great service!
Go there now.
83 Irving Street..."
lewana buttigieg
"Outstanding food, really nice service and a comfortable and relaxed..."
Daniel Szesiong Todd
"Delicious Ethiopian food served by the kindest man. We had two types of tibis, served with injira and even my partner who reluctantly came to the..."
Rosh
"If you want to have some Ethiopian food with a homely feel, Sheger is the place to come to. The food there is tasty. The host is very friendly and..."
Aparna Anna
"I had Tibis at Sheger Cafe and it was so delicious. It seemed perfectly crafted with tons of spices on chunks of lamb meat. Injera was served fresh..."
Saptarishi Nandy Purkayastha
"Delicious and very satisfying. Service with a..."
Rochelle Rich
"Been to Melbourne few time, but first time to discover this place ,best Ethiopian authentic food,home away from home.
Atmosphere is family..."
anto mary
"Delicious food, friendly service, had the vegetarian..."
"4.5/5 if I could! Being unfamiliar with Ethiopian cuisine, I would say that this was an amazing and novel experience! TDLR; try it out, Little Africa..."
Brian Kim
"Very good food with Friendly service. The place is a little hidden on the streets. But otherwise the food is awesome as well as cheap. I ordered the..."
Megha Agarwal
"Nice hearty food and friendly service. Cozy little place, thank you!..."
Gracia
"Delicious, filling food that is also very reasonably priced. You canāt go wrong with the vegetarian combination plate. The people who run the..."
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"Some friends hyped up this restaurant for us for a long time and we decided to try it. It was cute, homely and welcoming. The food was..."
Stella Shek
"I love Ethiopian food and the mixed platter we had was very good and well flavoured. I thought the large chunk of lettuce would've been easier to eat..."
Nalia
"I found an African restaurant with good reviewļ¼Ethiopian stew. The restaurant was not big. There were only two or three people in the front desk..."
Sophia
"If you love curry, this is another place to go. All the meals served with flat bread and salads. They are super delicious. This place opens only for..."
Priscillia
"An excellent place to get some authentic cuisine from sub-Saharan Africa. Daily combo is fantastic - Injera with a mix of 5 different curries of the..."
Con Petrou
"Tasty Ethiopian cuisine, with the classics on menu and good injera. A small family run restaurant.The set platter it's a good choice and good..."
Affogato Addiction
"Had such a good dinner at Little Africa. Itās a small restaurant near Queen Victoria Market which seems to get busy even for a weeknight. We got..."
Hungry Koala
"Delicious! We had the 25 dollar vegetarian platter for 2. Omg so much food and all delicious. The bread, as everyone has commented, is beautifully..."
Little Pink Piggy
"Was pleasantly surprised as I was coming into this blind. Went to Little Africa with a group of friends and we had no prior encounters with African..."
Jasmine Wong
"First time tried African food, itās delicious. The spice not too strong and the salad really good. I ordered combination meat for 2 people and..."
Lovefood
"Food : āļøāļøāļøāļø Combination of the day - Good variety of tastes. Lack of taste for the fish. Lentils were yummy and the the meats,..."
MC
"Hidden little family restaurant behind Queen Victoria Market located on Victoria Street. Unique interior decorations gives it an African vibe. Not..."
Jeffrey Yang
"Tiny little place but amazing food. We both had the vegetarian platter with an assortment of curries on top of injera bread. Food was cheap and very..."
Brunny Girl
"Food was delicious. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting to try African food. Everything had such a different taste and texture but somehow..."
Facebook User
"The food here is absolutely amazing! Everything we had was perfect (and we had one of almost everything). The staff was friendly and helpful in..."
Matthew PH
"Was really impressed with the food as I did not know what to expect and had no knowledge prior to what EthiopianĀ cuisine is like. The bread they..."
Vivian
"Had the combination, the mush on the left, the chicken and the veggies were really dank. And of course as mentioned by many, absolutely welcoming..."
Frederick Zhang
"Delicious food. I fell in love with potato. And the chicken was so well cooked (and flavoured). My mouth is watering just thinking of it. The only..."
Hel
"Warm, welcoming service and great food! We ordered the daily combination plate for 2 people and it was huge with a fish, chicken and lamb plus 2 veg..."
Chela
"Combination meals are superb. Perfect mixture of spices and colours. Friendly staff and great value for money.Terrific fun using your hands to..."
Robocop
"The food is amazing. Great experience. The customer service was top notch as well. I didn't have to ask for water at all it was refilled..."
Eyebrow8
"Just brilliantly delicious food. Great service, kind and friendly staff. Can't recommend this place enough. I especially enjoy sharing the..."
Keagan Cook
"This place is AMAZING! I've never tried such cuisine before, and this will definitely set high expectations to your tastebuds. Quite a small..."
Jean
"What we love about Melbourne is the variety of cuisines available and if you haven't tried authentic Ethiopian food, Little Africa is a great place..."
Whenfoodiesmeet
"A really cute little joint in north Melbourne. Craving African ? You will find Fresh and delicious African food here! Plenty of food to go..."
VwngF
"This place is amazing!!! The injeera was soft and spongy and sour like sourdough bread and holy moly the lentils were to die for. You should get the..."
Deminos
"If you feel like Ethiopian food, I would recommend this place. I had the combination shared dishes with one other friend. The food is reasonably..."
Valerie L Jovee
"Seriously good food and great service, one of the best restaurants I have been to in Melbourne, and without the hefty price tag. More vegetable..."
Jessica
"Great and delicious ethiopian food šGood service, waiter helps with your order, what it's good to choose.And cheap and pretty good wine..."
Miroslava Mica Samseliova
"Exceptional value for the two person pack. Enjoyed the leftovers for the next two meals!The menu will say spicy but they're quite mild even..."
Victor Chau
"When we came here, the streets looked kinda deserted but the restaurant was full of people! Very delicious cusine, I loved the pancake and the..."
Jess Pham
"Amazing food. Reasonable price. Friendly service.If you don't know where to start with Ethiopian food, I recommend ordering the combination. For the..."
Brydie Siryj
"Had the spicy chicken with garlic and a boiled egg. It was quite spicy, which was great- I quit liked it that way. Make sure you ask for the yoghurt..."
Generous Serve
"I had never tried African food before so I don't have much to compare it to but honestly Little Africa made me wonder why I had never tried African..."
Caroline Beaney
"Delicious, great value and very friendly owners! Very happy to find this little gem in North Melbourne, sure to come back. - Fried Chicken..."
Praseur Samreth
"Always heard raving reviews about this place so I went last week and it definitely lived up to all my expectations. Absolutely delicious food, and..."
N Z
"The fish! Oh the fish! We are repeat diners because it's so consistently good. The combination comes with the fish, lamb, chicken, lentils,..."
J0yy173
"Hard to rate this one as I munched it all down like an old twix, but not all the dishes seduced me with their flavours. I think I just love injara..."
Chris
"So glad I came across this place in its prime location near the Victoria market. I had Ethiopian a few years ago and loved it, this placed lived up..."
FoodingAroundMelbourne
"Food was amazing, friendly service, you should definitely book a table (restaurant only seats ~20) and try it for yourself. The fish curry will blow..."
Peter Rode
"Have had the combination for two people on two separate occasions. Can't complain whatsoever. More than enough food to share, wide variety of..."
Steve
"Last night dinner at Little Africa was a memorable one. A real birthday should be the ones that you all eat off the same dish with your hands. Team..."
Devil In The Detail
"Cute little restaurant in North Melbourne, it's authentic Ethiopian cuisine with charm. The waiter was very helpful and kind and the food was..."
Aparna Attawar
"Little Africa is great for simple and delicious Ethiopian fare. At $45 for two people's serve of six small dishes and three massive injera breads,..."
Kell
"Little Africa is a restaurant that I have been recommended by friends and online reviews alike. A small Ethopian restaurant known for their authentic..."
Melbourne Culinary
"Delicious food with amazing flavour and fresh ingredients. Hearty and beautiful for cold winter nights. The injera bread here is really good. I found..."
Inem
"This is the best African that I have tried in Melbourne. I have been many times, but last night was the first time in 12 months or so. I noticed the..."
Antoniette
"One of my favourite places. Small shop front African restaurant seating approximately 20 Ā to 25 people with clean amenities. I had the combination..."
Donna Braden
"Love this little place. It is called Little for a very good reason...it is a tiny place but cosy. Food is tasty and portion is very generous...."
Cyn
"This restaurant is a little gem! The food is delicious and plentiful. I would recommend the combination meals and the Injera bread is wonderful. I..."
Marni CL
"This was one of the 1st places i went when i moved to Melbourne. The food it so amazing and its just perfect. Tasty and rick and filling. Plus great..."
Charles Cole
"Awesome food fantastic value. Friendly service. The food is tasty, wholesome and flavoursome. This a little gem that you really have to book in..."
Gourmet Globetrotting
"Fantastic service, delicious well priced food, tastes amazing, what more can I say! The share platter is a perfect mix of meat dishes and vegies..."
CheeseAndCrackers
"Just simply delicious flavours at a reasonable price. Loved the set up, loved the tea, loveeeeed the lentils and loved this place! Thank you for..."
The Reliable Sauce
"As we gently sipped on our tea and coffee after the sumptuous banquet of fish, chicken, lamb and a selection of vegetables, the last of the customers..."
Julian B Ho
"Amazing food and great service. The place was booked out and we were seated out in the street but staff went above and beyond to accommodate for us...."
Laura
"The food was amazing . Sanjay the person who waited on us excels at customer service . He was so patient although we bombarded him with so many..."
Waves19
"My first time having Ethiopian food and boy was it amazing. The curries were all so flavourful and that Injera bread, with a nice sour taste, was..."
Natasha Juchkov (Culinary Runway)
"October 2016Out of a tiny, family owned restaurant with only 6 tables (I counted), comes delicious, flavorful food and one of the warmest..."
Hilda Lee
"We stopped by for dinner after a search of restaurants in the North Melbourne area and because the ratings were so high for Little Africa I thought..."
One Piece Left
"We ordered the combination meals which come with 6 different dishes- 3 vegetarian and 3 non vegetarian and slightly sour pancakes kind of flatbread..."
FoodHedonist
"Anyone that has anything less than a 5 to submit is dumb. Anyone that has anything less than a 5 to submit is dumb. Anyone that has anything less..."
NOM NOM NOM
"Nice to have an Ethiopian choice not too far, though I will still make my way to some of the more authentic places in Footscray as I have a few..."
Hanna Skehill
"Paid a visit to Little Africa mid week and the place was full. Good service, good food, good beer, good price. All good. Extra good lentils, Neil..."
Jeff Jazzman
"I love this place, it never fails to serve up delicious Eritrean cuisine. It's best to go with a group of friends and get the combination plate. It's..."
Reroy
"Little Africa is a great restaurant on Victoria Street with ample street parking nearby. During peak hours, you may need to consider making a booking..."
KT
"The food is amazing at little Africa. It's obviously home made and is consistently tasty. Its regularly booked out and it's not a surprise...."
Damian L
"This place is amazing. Food is always really good. The wait staff always go above and beyond and the prices are really low. Never had a bad..."
Brooke Dfsjxctufsedgkjsdf
"A good friend booked out the entire venue to cater for his birthday (and to also pop our African Cuisine cherries). The place was small and we were..."
FOOD TRIP
"This place is spot-on Ethiopian with authentic injera (I have spent some time in Addis Ababa and this meal transported me back there!). Ordered the..."
Eyes > Belly
"I've never had Ethiopian food before so I really had no expectations of what food I was going to be eating. The place itself is pretty small and cosy..."
Ellie K
"Seriously one of the best meals I have ever had both in Brisbane and Melbourne! Excellent value and a really fun experience!!! Highly recommend this..."
James S
"Love this cozy place. Yummy food and good customer service. Just book your table beforehand so that you never miss and always get your table waiting..."
Gaga K
"The food here is great value for money, as the portions for a sharing plate (we had the vegetarian platter for 2) are massive. The tumtummo was a..."
Yasmin T
"Ever since the first time I saw a photo of it, I have always been intrigued by injera ā the Ethiopian flatbread made with teff flour. Injera is..."
A Chronicle Of Gastronomy
"Tasty and cheap for what you get. Came here with a vegetarian and had the mixed vegetarian platter - it was really, really tasty and filling,..."
Georgia
"This is a great place to go if you have never tried African food as there is a description next to every dish on the menu and there are tasting..."
Chef John Smith
"Amazing little hidden gem. Best Ethiopian/Eritrean restaurant I've even been, portions are very generous, prices are fair and the owner is such a..."
Alex Fernandes
"Food was amazing. Couple of the dishes were quite spicy but very tasty. Very flavoursome. Traditionally you eat with your hands which gets messy but..."
Sean Otto
"Easily my favourite place to eat in Melbourne. The food is always superb and tea with kammam is delightful. The service is great and the food comes..."
Sherry Lewis
"Very friendly staff. Awesome food. Ordered dorho zighini chicken was well cooked and delicious flavours. Ethopian coffee was bit bitter but some..."
Swapna Deshmukh
"We love Little Africa!! The vegan combination is sooo good - wish I could come more often. Well priced, so much flavour, service is always..."
Jessie Wright
"Amazing service and equally great food every time! Affordable price point for a taste of Africa, 5/5 recommend for family and friends. Pet-friendly..."
Alwin Thomas
"We went for dinner and it was good. The lamb tatse good and the goat was tender although very watery as well. I wouldn't mind coming back to try..."
"Casa Tajine impresses with authentic Moroccan cuisine that is prepared with love by the skilful kitchen. Expect wonderfully flavoursome dishes that..."
Gastrology
"We had a lovely dinner here last night as a table of 4 and 1 child.Firstly, the service. Warm, welcoming and very hospitable. The lovely..."
Kristy
"excellent food and service! a cozy atmosphere in Carlton! suites vegetarians as well! definitely worth trying!we tried the shakshuka, vegetarian..."
Julieta Castillo
"Having never tried authentic Moroccan food, I was looking forward to experiencing a taste of Northern Africa. With promises of rich, spicy flavours..."
Morgs71
"Cute little Moroccan restaurant along Rathdowne street. We were lucky to be invited to try Moroccan food! Itās definitely been on my list to try..."
One.hungry.girl10
"As we entered Casa Tajine, we were transported to another world, greeted with the aroma of spices and incense. Being the first time trying Moroccan..."
Melbourne Food Monkeys
"first time trying moroccan food and I really enjoyed it. I tried the Moroccan chicken which I really enjoyed as the flavours were delicious and the..."
Connie
"Good food and friendly staff. Ambience is so good with the light and relaxing music. Perfect place to relax your mind. Many good options with drinks..."
Himanshu Chaudhary
"MOROCCO. One of the top countries in my travel bucket list and an ideally located culinary location that sees influence from both Mediterranean,..."
2wo Fat Girls
"You wonāt find many Moroccan restaurants in Melbourne at the moment, so Casa Tagine comes as a breath of fresh air. The menu varies slightly day to..."
A Chronicle Of Gastronomy
"We loved visiting Casa Tajine, delightful customer service and authentic North African flavours. Highly recommendable, well priced and homely. We..."
Miri Yam
"After having been to Morocco, we were craving some Moroccan food. This restaurant really took us back there and on top of that the service was..."
Duc Dang
"Ordered the lamb & vegetable tagines, must admit we wad better tagines else where, but the chicken batela was the highlight. Might go back to have..."
W W
"Lovely experience! We got lucky to be received by the chef with his warm welcome. Ohhhh the eggplant salad was amazing!!! Really don't know which..."
Ligia Cruz
"I found this little Moroccan venue after some internet research. The atmosphere is essential and practical but this is only the first impression! The..."
Aldo Carbotti
"My first ever having Couscous. I had it with vegetables and left chicken and lamb for next times š. Definitely will try the bailla in the..."
MOHAMED ABDALLA
"As we entered Casa Tajine, we were transported to another world, greeted with the aroma of spices and incense. Being the first time trying Moroccan..."
Katie Y
"Great family owned & run business with delicious food. Paella, order ahead, was delicious. Tajines? Take your pick! Great Spanish & Tunisian..."
"Always love a meal here! Delicious food, great atmosphere and friendly staff. I recommend the vegetarian platter! My go to dish when I bring friends..."
Kathryn Michele
"Amazing food, wonderful hosts, great decor. This is our go-to whenever we want to show off Ethiopian food to our friends! Definitely recommend the..."
Brianna Metagesha
"Delicious...and friendly! We have driven past this place countless times with the kids. We couldn't figure out where we wanted to eat night out just..."
Katherine Irene
"Had a great time tonight, the food was super quick with very generous portions...staff were fun, kind and helpful. Beautiful spicey dishes, and a fun..."
Teri Collis
"Awesome experience, warm welcome, food was fantastic and would even cater well to vegetarians. Would definitely..."
Adam Blythe
"The food was amazing. Spicy, Tangy, hot... It's such an amazing array of vegetables, meat, poultry dishes served on traditional fermented Ethiopian..."
Vivek Prabhakar
"The food was devine, the beer amazing, and the staff..."
Carly Gartner
"From service to food to cultural experience
Thank you ļæ½
Best food..."
Fouad Moledina Jaffer
"Amazing food. Great people. Friendly atmosphere. Was there 2 years ago - but won't be waiting that long..."
Geoff Law
"Great welcoming feeling and wonderful service. Food, as always was delicious. Inexpensive fulfilling meal in totally relaxing surrounds...."
Tracey Crow
"Best fish ever....beer to match...staff friendly... atmosphere..."
Donna Lavill
"The waiters are wonderful and hilarious, the food is abundant and delicious and they gave me a bottle of wine for my..."
Suzie Mukasaus
"Top friendly service great food , highly recommend and will definitely..."
Lee Healey
"Very delicious south african food! Love it! Totally recommend..."
Wai Yuu SoFat
"I don't often give somewhere 5 stars.
The man (owner i think) was extremely friendly and shared with us books to look at and had a great..."
Conor O'Neill
"So much food really great went home very full at very good..."
Robyn McInerney
"The food, the people and the ambiance is amazing, best Ethiopian food..."
Avery Hung
"Dined at Sabaās Ethiopian on a Tuesday evening. Having only tried Ethiopian cuisine a few times I was excited to immerse myself in the full..."
SouthEastEater
"Delicious food and humble service making you feel like youāre at home!We ordered the plate for 2 on injera and loved it!The beers are..."
Potatolover
"The best Ethiopian food Iāve ever had and very welcoming staff. We got the meat injera platter and my god the chicken and pumpkin were amazing. I..."
Livirz
"Great African Ethiopian restaurant - worthwhile checking out if you havenāt tried. Get the platter to share as you get to try a little bit of..."
Daniel Wirjoprawiro
"The epitome of an excellent experience. Joseph the owner was super polite and really friendly. Food was 10/10. Would recommend this place to..."
Devil In The Detail
"Iāve not eaten at an Ethiopian restaurants and this was a brilliant first experience. The food was amazing. Firstly the decor is so amazing...."
The Wandering Reviewer
"Best Ethiopian food you can find in Australia, outstanding customer service and the ambience reflects the lifestyle of the Ethiopia. FYI Abyssinia is..."
JP SR
"Okay so we were looking high and low for Ethiopian food in the Eastern suburbs of Melbourne but it was so difficult to find any, the closest on..."
Nomafoodic Chipineats
"I love this place! Such awesome food to share with friends and family. I came here with a group of friends and we had a great time. The food was..."
Laura Kaziavin
"A very cosy dining experience! As a group of five, we had a mixed platter for two, with another lamb main and eggplant entree. More than enough to..."
Shekky
"First time trying Ethiopian food, thankfully I tried it at Abyssinian. Each dish was delicious, portion size was just right for me, but could become..."
Samuel Kanagaraj
"Magnificent! My favourite Etheopian restaurant so far. Love the chef's platter and they were happy accommodate for any dietary requirements. Nice..."
Sotasty
"Had a wonderful dining experience. The waiters were so friendly and easy to talk to. Great authentic food packed full of flavour. Definitely will..."
Jess
"Love this place! Huge authentic dishes, great to share and friendly staff. The injera bread has a brilliant acidity to it, perfect with the savoury..."
Thunder8621
"My family and I celebrated a birthday today and we had a wonderful time at The Abyssinian. The staff were very friendly and helpful, the food was..."
Kavya Relan
"Food, vibe, customer serviceāALL ON POINT! This is one of my favourite restaurants, you must dine here. Caters to meat-lovers AND vegetarians, you..."
Lizzie Mai
"We love going here. Great tasty food at a reasonably price and friendly welcome from the owner. Highly recommend as a fantastic midweek..."
Scottyfella
"The Abyssinian epitomises so many of the reasons why I love Melbourne. There are few other cities in the world where āEriteanā or āEthiopianā..."
Dimsumforone
"First time experience a dining experience like the Abyssinian and it did not disappoint. Based on recommendations we ordered āthe combination ā..."
ForForkSteak
"Delicious! Would absolutely come back! Food was so good and not too spicy. Service was brilliant and lovely wait staff. Drinks reasonable. Not many..."
Shirley McConnell
"This was a great experience! Go with friends (not an ideal first date place I wouldn't have thought!) and get your hands into some of the most..."
Courtney
"We have been dining here for five years and celebrate our anniversary here every year.We order the same dish every year and cannot fault..."
Val86
"This is one of my favorite Ethiopian restaurants in Melbourne. Itās a cosy, clean & busy restaurant in Flemington. I always choose the vegetarian..."
Vegetarian Food Lover
"Very good food, nice and friendly staff, and good price. What else do you need? :) We ate there vegetarian combination for 2 people which includes I..."
Anna Kowalczyk
"My goodness, what perfect food! What perfect ambiance! What perfect customer service! Cannot fault it! YUMMMMMM.Thanks so much for a..."
Food Hoarder
"This is my first African experience for me. As you walk in, you are already like in Africa. We had the set platter for 2 which is pretty amazing...."
Melissa Wong
"Absolutely delicious, if you haven't tried African food before then do yourself a favour - get the tasting plates, excellent variety and very good..."
Phil Joho
"Fantastic food....very tasty, cooked well, serviced nicely in very generous portions.Ā The vegetarian food was especially good and illustrates how..."
Jocelyn
"Delicious food, great portion sizes and lovely service! We had the vegan platter options which was delicious and really filling. Good range of..."
Katarina Veljaca
"Amazing Ethiopian cuisine. Multiple dishes served on top of injera. Eat with your hands. Great vegetarian options!A great place to bring family..."
Jack Anstey
"I love this place! The menu option where they load you up with meat/ vegetarian / fish curries and just allow you to dig in. It's a bit of fun in a..."
Le_orange
"We got takeaway from here the other night- the vegan platter. It was AWESOME. So much food and just delicious! Everyone was happy and it's very good..."
Kate Hammond
"I had great expectations regarding this place and it didn't disappoint! It's one of these places you actually feel you are having dinner in another..."
AD
"I went here for a Meetup last night. I've had Ethiopian food twice before, the first time was at an Ethiopian restaurant in Fitzroy which was pretty..."
Sarah Loves Food
"One of my new favourite restaurants! My partner and I went here for dinner last week and it was delicious! Service was absolutely perfect..."
Cherise
"Came here with my husband - it was our second time eating Ethiopian food and it was even better than the first. We had the meat fish and vegetables..."
Li-La
"Fantastic service, great ambiance! Enjoyed the flavoursome Ethiopian cuisine. We ordered a big platter consisting of a different mix of different..."
Foodlovermelbs
"This place is the bomb diggity. The size of the plates themselves (a mini satellite dish) is already promising. The atmosphere is great - warm,..."
Fatcat
"I met a group of friends here for dinner last night. The service was excellent and the food exceptional. My friend and I ordered a meat banquet..."
Timinmelbourne
"- Atmosphere 4/5- Service/Staff: 3/5 - Food: 5/5ā¢ Value for money: 5/5 ā¢ Revisit? YES!ā¢ Must order: Don't miss..."
Rida Hakeem
"This place has received good reviews for many reasons. Very delicious food, generous portion, friendly services. It looks small from the outside but..."
Wandering Spoon
"The food was absolutely amazing! Very large servings, very cheap. The service was fantastic and the restaurant had a great atmosphere. Awesome range..."
Miettafeery
"This is my favourite restaurant in Melbourne!Whenever a friend comes from out of town I take them here to show off the food.The staff are super..."
Charlie Budini
"There is just something liberating about eating with your hands, well in this case using the injera bread as a scoop. We selected the chefs mixed..."
The Pet Roo
"What: A reminder of why, however tasty, I only eat food from the Horn of Africa once every few years. Bloat score: 5 ā So full of gas I floated..."
Sonia Nair
"Friendly atmosphere & service. Amazing collection of meats, beans, veges & spices on the platter. Ethopian beers aren't bad either. Had a selection..."
Travelling Wonder
"Love this place for it's delicious food and great atmosphere, have been with kids as well as adults only, and everytime is a treat! Have nit had a..."
Shazzamataz
"Best food and atmosphere in Kensington . I come here almost weekly and it feels like home. No wonder they're always busy. The staff are laid back,..."
Rwboz
"The saying; Good things come to those who wait, has never been more apt than when describing the slow cooked, quickly served food at The..."
Mouth On A Mission
"Went for a friends birthday. Wow! Wonderful service! Super friendly! Very genuine and full of heart. Even when they were understaffed they made sure..."
Jmdam
"If you haven't been here. You MUST come here. If you want an authentic, friendly, incredibly well priced, tasty meal this is your place. It..."
Experiencejoysoflife
"On Entering the Abyssinian you escape the busy traffic of Racecourse Rd and enter a cozy, tent like interior where you feel welcomed immediately...."
Mariposa
"This Abyssinian is a regular eating place for my group of friends, as it is for many locals in Flemington and Kensington. I love the atmosphere here,..."
Chris Shearer
"Fun. Tasty. Different. If eating with your hands and getting properly involved with your food if your thing than this place is for you! The tasting..."
Kwanzai
"Highly recommend this lovely little restaurant. My partner and I ordered the vegan share plate for two. Absolutely amazing flavours and there is..."
Jackisan
"Came here on a saturday night and whilst I couldn't quite fault most of the food, the flavours weren't the same as the other time we came here. The..."
Bitter As This Melon
"We were wanting something different and with some recommendations decided on African.The share platter for two was a great way to try out a variety..."
Thosemelbournianfoodies
"Really really good food, very different and you walk away feeling so full. Great value for money. Small little venue but cute, staff are lovely...."
Mj
"always flavourful and filling. great value servings. make sure you book to be seated inside. great meal out on a winters night! the house wine was..."
Kayleigh Jade
"Me and my gf decided to take my brother out for dinner and we opted for something new: African food. Luckily we made a reservation as the place was..."
Must Be Hungry
"I LOVE this place! The food is so flavourful and unique that even though I have eaten here several times, each time is like a new experience. It's a..."
Ashleigh Dougherty
"Come for the homemade delicious food but you'll stay forever as the atmosphere and friendly service is top notch. I eat the vegetarian platter..."
Cafe Addiction
"Try the chefs special! It was an adventure and quite an experience. Lover that it came out on a special sharing platter with a taste of everything...."
GlassOfMalbec
"Love this place! Great to share a platter with a friend (they're huge!) and the Ethiopian beers are delish. We go here often and are never..."
Kat Young
"We have already been to this restaurant couple of times and we are in love with this cosy place.Ā Their veg platter is simple and tasty and we all..."
SrPr
"So so flavoursome. We ordered the share plate, that being what seems to be the most popular dish as it gives you a taste of various popular dishes..."
Elle
"My review is a little late, I came here for my birthday last year, with my parents and friends both from out of town. We ordered a mixed platter,..."
Amanda
"Every time I eat here the food is perfect. Fave meal - the Chefs vegetarian special. Mixture of the best the vegetarian menu has to offer...."
Danza
"Absolutely delightful decor, atmosphere, service and most importantly, the food! A tasting platter for 2 capitulated so many signature Ethiopian..."
Wthdx
"I had been to this wonderful establishment a couple of times but recently took a friend there to show him just how good Ethiopian/African cuisine is...."
T-Rex
"If you enjoy spices and dramatic flavours, this is your place. Authentic African/Ethiopian food will not disappoint. If you have not been before I..."
Lee Pownall
"My friend really wanted to try Ethiopian food, so I pitched this place based on what I've heard.The platters seemed like an easy choice, as you..."
MSY123
"The meat platter $24 per person or $48 for two to share. The two to share could be for 3 or 4 small eaters. Goat, chicken, Nile Perch and lentils...."
F4fitfunfoodfly
"Awesome food, I am sure you won't have tried something like this before Food with smooth home made wine Appealing Ambiance and friendly..."
Ash
"This was an enlightening experience. The Eritrean/Ethiopian food served up on round platters atop the tantalising injera bread is so flavourful it..."
Brian M
"great food, generous portions, good ambiance, cannot go wrong with chef's platter - vegetarian or otherwise. and dont forget to try the Ethiopian..."
N R
"Although there is a full two-page Ć la carte menu, there doesnāt seem to be anyone who ventures beyond the chefās platters. We went for the..."
Sweet And Sour Fork
"Had always been intrigued by African food and was excited to try this place based on its rating and popularity (it's always packed). We decided to..."
Hello. Imnikki
"My friend had been trying to come here for years but it was always booked out or had a long wait. We finally made it here and were very impressed...."
Occasionalist
"Absolutely amazing food! Some of the best African/Ethiopian food I've had. Staff are amazing too. Everything about the place is great. You must..."
MPMM
"Love this place! You walk in and feel like you're in Africa. The food was amazing and service was fantastic, I even got my own African necklace to..."
Sharon
"My first encounter with the African cuisine in Australia was at this place. The place is quite small and is open only in the evenings. The ambience..."
Arjun Lakshmana Balaji
"Ermagawd! I can't get enough of this place! The bread is unbelievably light and has a lovely tangy flavour. The sharing plate is the best. It's a..."
B M
"Thursday dinner, walk ins; delicious food served quickly by a friendly waiter. Ate way more than we should have. Plus BYO. Definitely..."
Simon
"Great place to go with friends. African food and eating with your hands is not exactly common in Melbourne, so it was a fun experience.The..."
Julianna
"What a wonderful introduction to African food. A fantastic social meal (if you don't mind sharing) the platters are a good idea if you're not sure..."
Charlie
"We booked for a table of 12 and they were able to fit us all in. Had 4 mixed platters and 1 vegetarian platter. The food was good, the servings of..."
Joshua Thomas Bray
"I went here for a special occasion and we had a wonderful experience. The staff were friendly and gave us great recommendations and the food we ended..."
Mo
"A very interesting experience!!! A meal that involves a lot of sharing of meals. I've never had black lentils but I'm sold. If you go in with a open..."
Cinzo
"This place is awesome, the only catch is that you should go with people you are comfortable sharing a plate with! All the plates are communal, and..."
Moni | Thoughts Of A Moni
"If your after a social meal of want to get introduced to African cuisine then the Abysissinian may be what you are after.Ā Personally I find some of..."
Cheezles
"Great Food, great service. Went back to the Abyssinian last night after a gap of about 4 years. Last time I really enjoyed the food and service. Is..."
Someone-Who-Eats
"So, so good! Staff were friendly, food feels like a warm hug, atmosphere felt like we were all old friends! Can't wait to be back!
Highly recommend..."
Meow
"Super lovely decorated venue. Amazing food quality and friendly staff. Very authentic. Will definitely go back to try more..."
Serena Huh
"We dined in on a sat night, our seating was outside but it is warm enough for a winter night! Ordered the meat platter, it's definitely enough to..."
Jimmy H
"Come with an empty belly! Even so we would still be waddling out of there with food coma after indulging in the generous Chef's Platter. It's the..."
Joanne Lung
"Went as a group of 5 people and everyone left very happy and very full!
We ordered 2 chef's platters, the vegan and the meat, vegetarian, poultry..."
Harold Yap
"This, just now, was sensational.
The Abyssinian,
On Racecourse Rd, Flemington, near the corner of Rankin Street, where weāre staying. We shared a..."
Rik Jurcevic
"Super impressed š will be back when we come anywhere near Melbourne again. Servers were lovely, the lamb dishes were the most succulent and..."
Lilith
"Having been to their sister restaurant, Little Africa, years ago, was thrilled to find this gem with even better ambience and the equally fine and..."
"I am speechless at just how good the food is!!! It isn't just "good", its unbelievably, extraordinarily good. Possibly the best meats we've ever had..."
Jodie
"The best of the best, Iāve been coming back here for years and all I have to say is each time I come here the taste is always to perfection, some..."
Joshua Cumine
"The dish was of generous size for its prize, the lamb was nicely cooked, and it smelt great! The staffs are also so friendly and generous, we will..."
Le Le
"An absolute pleasure everytime I enter this restaurant. Friendly staff, delicious & generous food. Once you eat here, expect to come back again &..."
Jesswithatan
"Only things better than the service is the food. Tried almost every menu item over a period of six months and yet to find a poor dish. Special..."
Trent Sigalas
"Upon entering you are welcomed home š so so beautiful ā£ā£ā£ā£Wow what a gorgeous little find in the heart of Kensington! Somalian Soup..."
Melbourne Culture Eats
"My score 4.25 stars. This is a composite review of lunch from last December & my second visit (with J) on Tue 23rd April (with photos this..."
Prof. Pinky@LunchLab
"Amazing lambļ¼Beautiful environment and friendly service. Lamb is prefectly cooked with a special flavor refresh my feelings of how tender meat..."
Jiaqi987261
"First time trying Somali food. First glance it was so big portion. Suitable in starving situation. The taste is delicious. The coffee also special, 1..."
Olgagatha
"New Somali Kitchen is a Flemington restaurant weāve wanted to visit for a little while, but never got around to until recently. Weāre glad we..."
The City Lane
"Great vibe..Had the Work's Lunch which was brilliant, flavoursome and filling. and don't forget the mango yoghurt drink, I definitely recommend..."
Raagz Q
"Delightful place! Strongly recommend the mango yoghurt drink and their signature NSK dish. Excellent service, not to mention a lovely atmosphere...."
Serene
"Free soup to start you off which was delicious. The meat is always tender and flavorsome. Generous portions at decent prices. Just feels like a..."
Manolya Moon
"Amazing African food which also caters to my friend looking for halal food. Good food with a slightly modern setting. We were first served with warm..."
Kacangma
"What beauty... Warm food... Lot of character... Limited but very authentic menu. Somali food served with all the traditional courses like a banana......"
Global Foodie & Filmy
"Absolutely delicious food. Thoughtful presentation. Generous servings and value for money. Warm and friendly hospitality. Really enjoyed the lamb,..."
Big Jess
"Great atmosphere, delicious food and good value! We love the NSK Classic and Combo with the lamb and love the falafels. Service is always friendly..."
Sara
"The best Somalian food Iāve ever had, alone with the best service and manager/owner. The workers lunch along with the lamb shanks are to die for..."
Jessica Cumine
"Absolutely love New Somali Kitchen! The whole experience is something to treasure - you truly feel looked after when you enter. Amazing food and the..."
Anna J
"Nice price for nice food.You can have a bowl of soup on the house if you sit down and dine in the restaurant.The Somali coffee is a..."
Cai Clarice
"Food was hearty and delicious! Staff was friendly. If youāre looking for something different but still in your comfort zone would definitely..."
RaynerG
"amazing food and the portion sizes are huge i would definitely go back again and they even give you a free banana haha overall nice staff and..."
WENRU JIANG
"I am lost for words on this oneThe meat melts... comes off the bones!!The pilaff rice is full of flavourThe wait..."
Haidar
"Cute decor, great value, tasty food, friendly service. I did appreciate that the standard side serving of rice can be replaced with shedded..."
Veggininmelbin
"We came here on an early Wednesday night and had a range of dishes - overall the food is nice but the quality varies by dish quite a bit. The NSK..."
Dunning Kruger
"First time trying African food. I really loved it. Their spices were really good. My partner ordered the classic dish and I ordered the wrap. My..."
Jess
"Delicious, fresh flavours. Staff are lovely and seem genuinely pleased to serve you. The complimentary banana is a nice touch too. Loved the falafel..."
Michael Dunn
"I been here and they place is very well and people are lovely,,,,I tell all friends to go here when they from new ZelandĀ and other Island as well..."
Release Justice
"Very similar to #somalieats, not sure if theyāre the same owners? Gave this place a go to see if there was a difference.Comparing NSK to..."
Melbourneats
"Great little spot. Loved the NSK classic, full of flavour. The pastry pockets were also delicious. Nice service and very reasonable prices. Will..."
Bridget Draper
"NSK Combo is a favourite. Their menu selection is limited but everything is SO packed with flavours!! Love the mango/yoghurt dessert as well and how..."
Angel Khong
"We were checking out the menu on the window when a friendly smiling waitress walked out to welcome us and gave us a takeaway menu - that's when we've..."
Joyce Pan
"We bad the platter which gave us a full taste of Somali fare, and Somali coffee to go with. Every customer gets a free banana with their meal as a..."
Nithya Nagarajan
"Wonderful service, filled with culture and the NSK combo-which I highly recommend, is just bursting with flavour, 10/10 would go again, best..."
Alfia.bireyss
"Great service and value for money. they first gave us free fruit as an appetizer !! We ordered the NSK combo and it was delicious. Highly recommended..."
Luan Luu
"Been here twice and ordered the regular size NSK Special both times, last visit had it with the Somali style Falafels and comes with 'bottomless'..."
The Pet Roo
"We've been to this amazing eatery a few times and I cannot recommend it enough. Honest, full-flavoured dishes, neat decor and the most welcoming host..."
Yumba Rumba
"I'm so warmly welcomed here that it feels like coming home. This is one of my favourite places in Melbourne.The wraps are particularly..."
Paradise
"Tiny place. Tiny simple menu. Amazing flavours! Banana tradition is very fascinating & healthy šš. Loved the 3 course platter thing going...."
Zainab Waqas
"Was looking for a quick bite to eat and discovered this hidden gem! Had never tried Somali cuisine and was thoroughly satisfied. Chose the wrap and..."
Jeremy Fuller
"Popped in today for a casual lunch after being attracted my the lovely bunches of flowers on the tables out the front. Immediately felt welcomed..."
Kat
"Was walking around Kensington for a new place to eat when we saw this. We had previously tried many African Restaurants from footscray to north..."
Andra
"NSK should not be missed! Both the NSK Classic and the NSK Combo are fantastic dishes, that are tasty, filling and delivered with exceptional..."
Bella Cameron
"We live nearby and had noticed this place on Racecourse Road, so my wife and I decided to give it a try. Love the fit-out. Friendly attentive staff,..."
Shannon Millard
"From the outside, it looked inviting, very clean & female friendly (not as male dominated) so myself and a Finnish friend went in there with the..."
Minni
"Wonderful service, great atmosphere and spectacular service! After a much anticipated visit to NSK, I was pleased by every aspect of the cosy, but..."
Tara Mae
"Had been meaning to try this place ever since it popped up around the corner - have eaten in twice and had takeaway once, and everything has been..."
Nick Mockford
"to be honest i always get the same nsk special, but it is amazing. cannot get enough! the staff are also lovely and just overall great experience..."
Grace Kim
"Wonderful dining experience at New Somali Kitchen when I dropped by on Sunday for a lazy lunch. There were only 2 staff present, a chef, and a..."
Tony
"Great food. Reasonable price. Simple. Ordered NSK Combo as it came with quite a number of dishes - starters ( sambosa amd falafel), saffron rice,..."
GoodFood LovĀ£Å
"Had quite a pleasant experience here for lunch, the menu's simple but varied enough.The Lamb & Fish in the NSK Signature Dish are cooked with a..."
MSY123
"Lamb was cooked to perfection and the dessert was flavorsome! Staff were friendly and professional. The experience was extra special with a banana on..."
Bradley Kendall
"We had a marvellous experience and really enjoyed the flavours and range of the food. Such generous portions and a sweet waitress who memorized all..."
Pat Snape
"The Bur was simply delicious and was apparent itās been freshly made to order. A perfect example of simple things done really well. This was a..."
Penguineats
"Another outstanding cheap eat. Brilliant, similar to Indian biryani style rice with meat. I had the combo which includes meat, rice, a desert of..."
Japcab
"We came to Flemington for our usual Asian fare when we bump into this little joint. And what a find!!! We've walked past this a couple of times and..."
Makan
"Went to this place as a suggestion and I'm glad I did I can't fault this restaurant.. Food was impeccable and the service was 5 star!!..."
Hiba
"Delicious desserts (all I tried this time). I'm already planning a next trip to try their savory dishes. The service is friendly and its an easy to..."
Marcel S.
"This place is one of the highlights of flemington. Its got a great interior, good music playing and some really nice guys that are going to dish you..."
Cameron Beetham
"Great food. Really nice and homely. Would love to see more variety on the menu, this would definitely have me come more often as I could get more..."
Afshin Nikouseresht
"Just divine. Thank you for coming to the neighbourhood. Good had so much flavour, and true to the word it's a new take on some traditional dishes..."
Sarah Bourke
"Many food outlets come to the area and go quickly due to not putting their heart and soul into it, well hopefully this place can be here for..."
Matt Johns
"tried most of its menu,loved all of them,the rice,meat,sambusa all delicious.the spices fit perfect together.haven't tried the cake yet,can't..."
Moa Moa
"Casual eatery with delicious home style Somali food. The lamb was super tender and the mango dessert left me feeling healthy. Would go back...."
TJ
"Simple favoursome Somali food in a cleanly decorated room and easy service, yes please.Ā Rustic food presentation with strong flavours. The..."
Tony Chen
"Absolutely loved my goat Classic as did my wife with her lamb dish.Terrific flavour, tender, colourful, well presented by attentive and friendly..."
Carol Leeson
"The best somalian food in townTried the NSK CLASSIC LAMBThe lamb so tender and fresh it melts in your mouthThe rice fragrance tempt..."
Abu Humaira
"New Somali Kitchen was cheap, tasty and authentic. You can eat like a king for under 30 dollars. Mango yogurt dessert was a highlight as was the NSK..."
Kayleigh Jade
"SIMPLE BUT AUTHENTIC SOMALI EXPERIENCE IN MODERN SETTINGS. TheĀ New Somali Kitchen is a small but very cute and comfortable cafe in the heart of..."
Lulu T. Legrand
"Venue, food, culture and values were on point at the Somali Kitchen.All staff took care of us and invited us into their..."
Anon_420
"Great food and great atmosphere. My partner had the Basta which nice but not a good as the NSK combo. The NSK combo is perfect if your not quite sure..."
Wolf Zimmermann
"The Racecourse Road shopping strip that splits the suburbs of Flemington and Kensington is one rather fascinating neighbourhood, particularly if..."
Nathaniel Stockley
"I live on the other side of the city but this is worth traveling for. Had the warm lamb salad. It's really big, the lamb is amazingly tender and..."
Crackers
"NSK Combo was a favourite. Their menu selection was limited but everything was SO packed full of flavours! The side Sambusa was nicely crispy and..."
Angel Khong
"If you are a fan of Mandi you must try NSK! Their food is amazing but the most disappointing part is that every time we go there either food is..."
Faraad Saleem
"Such a hidden gem! Staff were extremely welcoming, bringing us a cup of broth when we arrived. The food was INCREDIBLE and affordable. We got the..."
Eleni Vassiliadis
"Got recommendations to go to "New Somali Kitchen" during our time in Melbourne. My girlfriend and are here for the "World Food Show". Me a passionate..."
Don Ski
"I had the regular size NSK classic with fish, and complementary lamb broth. So tasty and wish I came here earlier (after living in Flemington for two..."
Thuy
"First time trying Somali food and it was delicious. They serve complimentary soup and bananas. The staff was very nice and polite and did a good job...."
Sasa Hej
"Very good taste with reasonable price.
Goat and lamb meat was tender along with good taste of rice without too much spices. Food is halal. Staff is..."
Shahid Ali
"Walking in you receive a warm welcome. The services was amazing and the food amazing.
Loved the hot lamb broth and the shared mains was delicious..."
"Great ambience, our wait staff was amazing with recommendations and his overall engagement with us. Cocktails were delicious, chicken ribs were as..."
Wearekimleaf
"Absolutely delicious food which provides a perfect location for a meal out with friends. The Feed me menu was very very filling and we were super..."
Emily Zeng
"Such a great place! Energetic vibes and casual food that's intended for sharing amongst friends. We've also tried game meat, which was buffalo meat..."
I Have A Reservation
"After a drink upstairs in the African safari-themed Glamp bar, the six of us were seated in one of the cozy booths and served by an excellent staff..."
LozReviews
"Food was delicious. This was a great place to get out of my comfort zone. The lamb sausages, goat and the ostrich did take me by surprised, it was..."
Ket
"This place is da bomb diggity. Amazing selection of beers (would recommend the milk stout on offer) and delicious banquet option not to mention hip..."
Fatcat
"Celebrated valentineās day, ordered the Feed Me menu which had 3 courses. It was plenty for 2! It was our first time trying African fusion...."
Yummy In My Tummy
"While walking down little collins st, polepole's menu caught my attention. 25 dollars for a main and a drink Friday lunch and options included a goat..."
Dr S
"My partner and I went to celebrate our anniversary. Iāve always wanted to try delicious African food and this place didnāt disappoint! The staff..."
"Overall, this restaurant is an amazing culinary experience. The food is delicious and the service is attentive and professional. The decor is funky,..."
Kim @FabulousDining
"I was really impressed with this hidden gem. This is the first African fusion restaurant I have ever found in Melbourne.I was actually..."
Split The Bill
"This was my first time at an African restaurant. And oh wow what an experience. Great decor. Great food. Great service. I highly recommend this..."
GoodFoodHunting
"What an experience! I donāt know where to start with my review of this place! Pre dinner, happy hour cocktails were amazing in the lounge. The food..."
BIRCHER QUEEN š
"First time to eat an african food. We ordered the package of the meat (lamb, chicken, pork), and also fish. Itās so flavourful. The portion was..."
Khorry Sila
"Friendly staff, nice warm humming environment and fabulous food. The cigars with spiced potato were a favourite and the bread with various..."
Yume Yume
"A big shoutout to ALEX which took our dinner experience to the next level last night. He was really smiley, attentive to details, fast, capable of..."
Elia Donati
"Wow, PolePole is so much fun! What an absolute gem of a restaurant/bar in the middle of the CBD! African themed bars are not common in Melbourne so..."
Avolette
"Absolutely loved our time here. Our waitress was super friendly, the artwork and decor of the place is right down my alley. We had the 7 course meal,..."
Kayjay13
"Had tasting menu and it was all very delish! Good service, great atmosphere and cute bar above for a drink after dinner! Great date venue. Will be..."
Anthea Warlond
"Purchased a voucher from LivingSocial for an eight course African-Inspired Feast. Each and every item was delicious. However as the venue was so busy..."
Foodmaster
"Great spot Price really competitive Nice atmosphereStaff really friendly and attentive The bar upstairs offer nice quality of..."
GL
"Thoroughly enjoyed our meal here. Came here foe early Valentine's dinner. Wait staff were friendly, we sat near the kitchen and all the staff seemed..."
FoodingAroundMelbourne
"Went here for some drinks and snacks after work- what a great little place - great amount of choices for drinks to keep everyone happyWe order..."
Casey Mason
"Stumbled upon this on the app and decided to check it out! Best decision I have made today.!! We had the chicken ribs, beef ribs and eggplant. Didn't..."
Serenery88
"Located in the heart of the city, Polepole has something to cater everybody! I was extremely impressed with the never ending list of vegan..."
Juhi- Culture And Cuisine
"The food here werid but delicious our table ordered the $39pp set menu with a variety of different foods. We particularly liked the honey chicken..."
KB
"Pole pole, my African gem in the concrete jungle of Melbourne. African food with a modern twist, interesting menu, African beers and a laid back..."
Mr. Hakuna Matata
"My friend and went to Polepole a few weeks ago, we had the intent to go to the Glamp Cocktail bar but it was closed off from the public due to an..."
Kirsty Haggerty
"Having adored my time in Africa I was thrilled to learn there was somewhere in Melbourne I could get a drink with amurula in it which is a delicious..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Hidden down a Melbourne laneway, up a stairway leading into Melbourne's famous rooftops. You can easily walk straight past the PolePole entrance if..."
Candace Aditya Chaudhury
"Quaint little place with some amazing dishes and good cocktails. There are some new flavors you can experience. Recommend it when you want something..."
Homer
"Had the Tuesday night all you can eat here and it did not disappoint! Delicious food, great selection and fantastic service. Cool setting and so..."
Tracy Lynch
"I have been for cocktails in glamp but never had food in pole pole so I was really excited about an all you can meat menu on Tuesday. The meat was..."
Orlaith Ryan
"Enjoyed my experience here despite an initial stuff up. Food was a very modern take on African food which was a real highlight. I will be back to try..."
Lainey
"Absolute amazing! Great atmosphere with an etnhic decor! We had the feed me option, which was plenty of food and a great selection as well. We asked..."
AD
"Love the atmosphere. The food is delicious and full of flavour. Chicken wings and the dessert cigar were a highlight. The service was fantastic but..."
Kirsten Tanner
"Basically my new fav in the city!! The place is soooo cosy and beautiful inside. Staff was sooo nice. The food was perfect and very tasty. And the..."
Fanny Foodie
"Great food at very reasonable price. Nice ambiance as well. Angus beef ribs were very tender and special meat (crocodile sausage) was a good..."
Patrick Pijnappel
"When you walk into Polepole and navigate the steps you quickly reset your palette to taste the smoking gamey goodness you can smell hanging in the..."
Brett McLennan
"Food was delicious! Strongly recommend the fried haloumi! Only downside was that the restaurant was really smokey due to limited ventilation. Service..."
Nancy.britto186
"The meaty smokey smell as you open the door to Polepole makes you want to sprint up the stairs and demand for a big plate of ribs! A friend and I..."
Lily
"This bar/restaurant has a Lovely atmosphere, dim lighting, and a beautiful bar. We visited pole pole on a busy Saturday night, so it was bustling..."
Carli
"A nice place to hang out with friends on a Friday, an awesome bar with wonderful cocktails and nice ribs.The happy hour on Friday is really good..."
Christopher Jayakar
"Our experience was generally pretty good, though a little hit and miss. Food was pretty good overall, certainly delicious and a pretty good western..."
Ben Milroy
"Looking for African ambience and African authenticity? Look no further than PolePole. Hidden in a quaint laneway in Melbourne's CBD, this..."
Kaushik Sridhar
"If you are ever lucky enough to trek up the Majestic Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, youāll no doubt here the guides repeatedly say āpolepoleā..."
FoodieAboutTown
"Despite the menu reading like it was written by Mills & Boon, and the fit out being a clusterfck of everything and some animal print, the food is..."
Melb Eating
"Great ambiance. The food was delicious. The staff were lovely. I was really happy with this place. My wife and i also had a couple of the cocktails..."
Arec Barrwin
"I'm drooling just thinking about the ribs! Get the Feed me there is so much food and its so good! Like SO good! They also have the best cocktails!..."
Nay Nay
"Great atmosphere, really good service. Don't expect a proper "dinner" menu with starters and mains - it's basically a tapas menu. The food is good..."
Li-La
"We had a group of 4 that booked late on a Saturday afternoon for a late dinner that night. We arrived a little early and had a drink upstairs at..."
Jacinta Lenehan
"I don't often leave reviews as I'm not easily impressed but this place was that good that I felt I had to leave a review. I went here tonight with a..."
Danii
"I don't usually write reviews so this is a reflection on how pleased I am with this bar. I had a reservation on the glamping floor for a surprise..."
Anthony
"The food was good and we enjoyed the range of meats with the 'all you can meat'. Would have given it a higher score it was just that service was..."
Mr Fox
"Heard lots of good stuff about this place so I Took my Girlfriend for her Birthday.Absolutely nothing to complain about.The decor / atmosphere was..."
Baptiste Hiraeth Descamps
"Great service and loved not having to wait for a table on a Saturday night despite being booked out. We had the goat curry, the chicken..."
Rebecca R
"The food is amazing! We tried the goat curry, pork belly ribs, lamb cigar and flat bread with dips. Each dish was full of flavour, the meat tender..."
Emma Richardson
"Just had food here. Very original and tasty. Also great atmosphere. Out waitress (an Irish girl) was excellent. The top floor is a cool finish..."
Xhanley
"Great atmosphere! The 'jug' cocktails are decent value and the food for is was either amazing to over salted. 100% recommend the goats curry and..."
Catherine
"Fun place to eat and friendly wait staff. Some of the food was great. Once you're finished you can go upstairs and have a drink. When we went they..."
Fork You
"Went for the game meat night on a Thursday and it was delicious. The servings are perfectly sized to share so you can try a little bit of everything...."
Eat.y
"Our February monthly alumni gathering was held here. It's a really lovely venue with good food. Eggplant chips was amazing. And those Ciga dishes..."
MUHAHAHA
"Ok sooooo I'm not sure how foul mouthed these reviews can be- even where you are praising the shit out of a place. But I had the most incredible dish..."
Malinche Tepes
"Food and service was awesome! We ordered a banquet for $50 per person (2 of us) and I was very impressed to the food and variety we received. The..."
Stephanie
"The quality of food here is brilliant. Portions are quite small yet extremely flavoursome. The dishes work well if ordered to share with a small..."
Bianca Roberts
"What an awesome eating experience!!!Do yourself a favour and get down to this cosy bar/restaurant. Select the 'feed me' option and let the..."
Kirby Louise
"We did the Game On on Thursday night. Plenty of food for 2 people! I really enjoyed some of the flavours, especially when combining with some of the..."
Nicole
"Great friendly service, nice atmosphere and fantastic food! The ostrich and lamb ribs were the clear stand outs for me. I wasn't sure what ostrich..."
Nina
"Memories of Kitten Club came rushing back as I walked in, but they soon left as I soaked up the new atmosphere. After a long day, my girlfriend and I..."
SeraphimCoil
"Found this place online at random and felt excited to go. Was not disappointed at all. The food was mind blowingly good. Well exceeded expectations. ..."
Bree Smith
"Friendly and honest customer service, loved the atmosphere and music they had playing in the background. Went on a Tuesday night where they had a..."
Ellie K
"Great food and atmosphere. Cool Decor and Interesting selection of African beers. Always fun to try something different. Was also recommended some..."
Jenna Jay_Food
"I went last night for ribs and drinks and it was AWESOME! We shared beef, lamb, chicken and pork ribs, and the boar cigar and eggplant chips...."
Antoniette
"Wow. The food is mind-blowing. Absolutely unreal.
I want to go back and try the rest of the menu. Highly recommend checking out this hidden gem. If..."
Caleb Sim
"A fun, city Bar showcasing African inspired grazing plates, cocktails and motifs.
The only African dish that I am familiar with is the Injera - a..."
Ming
"We only had an hour for a pre-theatre meal but these guys knocked it out of the park. Managed to get through the chefās 5 plate tasting menu for..."
Scott Puddy
"Went for a couple of drinks, it was busy but not too crowded. Drink was recommended to us and it didnot disappoint. You could taste all the flavours,..."
Anna Sherchand
"Itās so first time to have āfusion cuisine of Australia and Africa ā. Everything is so amazing for me! I got loved with African beers! phots..."
molto buono (hotpants sessions)
"Creative African fusion. Friendly staff and nice food. Me and my partner tried the African wheaty Phoenix beer and Dry Cider (but I found it actually..."
Yu-Ting Huang
"First time here, had the chefs choice of 7. Couldn't fault any of the selections. Each had its own distinct flavour and every dish was superlative..."
"the lobster brisque was really good, though the lobster was over cooked. The lobster linguine was probably my favourite because the lobster was..."
Aubrey Wong
"When we arrived here, we had a great welcome with the staff. However, when we ordered the lobster, they run out off it. We were disappointed at that..."
Yaya Wei
"Amazing Food. Decent serving size. Fresh seafood. Will definitely comeback and try the lobster ramen next..."
Camille Palor Gacad
"The lobster roll is the best!!! One of my favorite..."
"The food here can be considered expensive given the lobster roll is $30 (!) but one may consider it worth the money - we had the lobster risotto and..."
Annii
"I've tried a few lobster ramen's in Australia and overseas and Unabara is up there with the best! I'll be back soon for..."
Lazar Savic
"I didnāt go to a Seafood Disco last night, no, because I didnāt want to pull a mussel š¤And while some people donāt like fish puns,..."
Ines Fernandes
"Celebrated our five-year anniversary here at Unabata Lobster & Oyster Bar at Emporium. We ordered the Seafood Platter for two and it is to die for!..."
Kinnaly Burrows
"We came here and had the teatime set which is a $15 deal where you get to pick two tapas and have a drink. We ordered the kimchi gyoza and cheesy..."
Christina Ni
"We went there for some evening bites. The ambience is great with friendly service! Love the lobster roll. A great item on the..."
DamoForce Food
"Stopped by for lunch today and had the Lobster & Buckwheat Risotto. Absolutely delicious! Best part was I was in and out all within my lunch break...."
Margaret G
"Lobster is the specialty but I found that the sashimi and desserts were actually the stars of our meal here. Very friendly and hospitable staff,..."
Maria Condello
"Good as always. Love itās lobster roll. Hope they open another one in the southeastern..."
MelbourneSpoon
"The ambience is great with friendly service! We ordered the Grilled Half Lobster with Mornay sauce and gyozas as an entree. The lobster was creamy..."
Tina Trang
"so good ļ¼ nice and cleanļ¼ love this placeļ¼š„°š„°š„°š„°š„°š„°š„°š„°š„°š„°š„°recommend lobster roll and risotttoćstaff are friendly..."
Elva Ren
"We went there for some evening snacks, and we were taken by surprise with their awesome and delicious food items from Japanese to Chinese to..."
Aditi
"Best chicken wings ever!! Couldn't wait to tuck in and eat them before taking a..."
Simon Spits
"Visiting all the way from melbourne, found this lovely place to dine with our friends. We had their lobster risotto, it was really amazing! Would..."
Sophia Park
"Its amazing. Friendly staff. Affordable food. So good gives me the best high on life if I could liquidate this down i would be smoking this everyday..."
Yvonne Tran (AsianFudgicles)
"This food was so bomb they had to call a terrorist response unit. I would literally spend the rest of my life soaking in an never ending bath tub of..."
Winnie Guan
"Seafood bowl, oysters and lobster linguini were all amazing!! Food came very quickly and the staff were very helpful and polite. I wish I lived..."
Nnguy23
"Enjoyed a lovely lobster, mash and cheese. Really great food and loved the experience. Also had a lobster roll and finished with a nice dessert...."
Burgers Of Melbourne
"All seafoods were so fresh and affordable price and I like the design and layout of restaurant. I highly recommend !!! It is a must come place!! Also..."
Pattycakeeee
"thats..."
Wei Zhang
"4.5. Located inside the Emporium Shopping Centre, this restaurant was very convenient to get to, and also great for after dinner..."
Some Bunee Loves Food
"We have the Unabara lobster roll. Itās very yummy as the lobster is fresh & the beer battered fries are crispy. The oysters are fresh & succulent..."
Seng Wai Loke
"We just came back from Perth and had some of the most amazing lobster over there, so I didnāt expect too much, but the lobster here was very fresh..."
Zhihan Lydia Shen
"Come here with my mum. Everything is good.I love the tea set most.The iced matcha is excellent.We enjoyed food..."
Tai Hoi Yan
"Lobster rolls were tasty , and the chips was good...."
Yik Xian
"Very sweet staff and very yummy food!!! Highly recommend..."
Chibi
"food is amazing , iāll definitely be coming back..."
Lara Sanding
"Very nice space, extra bonus is that itās quiet during the weekdays. Food is tasty, great service and great ambience. Good location for a quick..."
Cameo Ying Zhang
"Ambient is very good! Love the matcha ice cream and takoyaki is very fresh :) will try the lobster roll next..."
Wheretoeat
"We went here with friends after our road trip. We are craved for seafood and ordered oyster, lobster and scallops. The oysters are so fresh..."
Soon Cheyenne Wong
"Good at..."
Tran Tuan
"Ordered lobster š¦ roll and lobster š¦ risotto here. Lobster š¦ roll is so good and both dishes have plenty of lobster meat...."
Grumpy Eater š¤·š»āāļø
"Food was nice here! Definitely would recommend the lobster rolls above everything else I tried. Only downside, had to wait close to an hour for some..."
Chelsea
"Best lobster rolls in..."
Foodie Fever
"Tried the lobster roll and it tastes good! The okonomiyaki is so so but overall the experience is..."
Yuni Winingsih
"Unabara is a seafood-loverās dream come true. Specialising in lobster, oysters, and fresh seafood - youāll find plenty of options from lobster..."
Stelly
"Itās a Japanese Lobster Restaurant I guess, I like the environment, very neat and bright. The services are very good too! I ordered Lobster Bisque..."
Kevin Fachal
"The food is ok and the staff is friendly. They offer the free pancakes that my friend is really into. The pancakes are fluffy and not too sweet...."
Murasaki
"The mark of a good restaurant is not necessarily its size , but the quality of its food and the generosity of the staff. The food here is delicious...."
Ivy Yeung
"The classic New York lobster is so good. The lobster meat tastes good together with the sauce. We ordered the lunch set and it comes with the wine..."
Ng Jee Ern
"Nice ambience and decor. Arrived on a weekday night so didnāt have to wait to be seated. Waitress was kind and welcoming. Ordered the staple..."
"Second visit here šāāļø Great food and ambience! Ordered the garlic butter lobster, miso scallop, the seafood carbonara and was not let..."
Naomi Azalea
"Staff very helpful and friendly... heads up that you will need to wait 20 mins for the souffle but it tastes great! Matcha latte is warm and milky..."
Chelsea Lit
"My son have fish allergy, staff take it seriously. Food is nice...."
BBB
"Nice lobster and good service. It is a very good experience here. First time been here but really like the food here. They tastes so yum and look..."
Chloe Deng
"Cheap Japanese lobster shop, very recommended. We had grilled lobster with cheese, Tokyo lobster roll, lobster pasta (no ramen at this place), and a..."
Sophia
"the staffs are nice. good ambience even though not really spaceful. Foods take some timw to come out, but they are nice. The ribs doesnt have lot of..."
Florettajoceline
"The place is beautiful, we came here on thursday night, bit crowded, but we enjoyed it. The food was good and the staffs were friendly! Must..."
Jes Phįŗ”m
"The fries were amazing!! Risotto was a little ubdercooked but everything else was great. Loved the lobster bisque very flavourful. Will recommend to..."
Anita Jessica
"Had the lobster roll today. Last time we had the lobster spicy miso ramen. Lovely and friendly staff. Food was very nice and delicious! Would..."
Kevin Luu
"Lovely surprise dinner coming into a nice and clean entrance with some fancy decor! Menu has many options and variations of the famous western..."
Jullie
"Fast and quick service. Our group of 6 was already assigned to a table. Friendly staff too. Unfortunately we werenāt aware of the no outside..."
Kv Verado
"Been wanting to come here for a while. We tried the oysters, lobster rolls, and matcha beer. All was as good as advertised, the matcha beer was an..."
Rahul Barmanray
"Lovely atmosphere, wide variety of food and there were so many options to choose from the free menu. Food arrived fairly quickly. Good taste. Value..."
Cherine Litty
"Went to this restaurant for dinner while visiting Melbourne. The staff are all very friendly and welcoming! The food was also really delicious,..."
Ameliaang0908
"All of the good looks good. The lobster is fresh and delicious. And the risotto with an egg tastes great too. Love the whole experience and would..."
Karen Ruan
"So simple and unique! Honestly the best experience with food, I recommend everyone to try it out! Itās pretty and yummy! So worth it! The food is..."
Cindy Nguyen
"It was the first time I came with my friends. The staff is friendly. The lobster is fresh. We especially like the noodles. Good Experience...."
Taki
"Nice restaurant, very good setting, lights are bright and beautiful, the lobsters are very fresh and tasty, then dumplings taste nice and delicious. ..."
Kun Zhang
"My second time here, and loved it both times! Have gotten the lobster ramen last time and the seafood carbonara this time. Both delicious and well..."
Caitlin Dragon
"Wow. We may have over ordered for 2 people but the food was just amazing!Lobstee bisque was definitely the highlight, have never had anything as..."
Tania
"This place is such a cute little get away in the heart of Melbourne! Their fluffy 'souffle' pancakes are a delight and took us back to great memories..."
Claire Minehan
"Food are really delicious. We ordered lobster pasta, bay bugs in garlic butter sauce on rice and lobster risotto. All of them are very yummy. We came..."
Jenny Lai
"Nice and friendly staff. Cozy place. Great comfort food. You can also order from Gyoza Gyoza, they are right next door! Definitely go back to indulge..."
Luan Nguyen
"Good Japanese food and fantastic serviceļ¼if you love seafood and lobster,I will recommend this restaurant to you, the lamb ribs are also good and..."
Hifan
"If you love Japanese food & seafood lover, Unabara Lobster & Oyster bar is the āGo Toā place to satisfy your craving and taste buds. Itās a..."
Jeffry
"Had the matcha crepe cake and the souffle pancakes. Souffle pancakes were amazing!!! So fluffy! The crepe cake was great too. Not too sweet, which I..."
Annie
"We went here on public holiday. Only 1-2 staff were serving the customers but there was about 2/3 full in the restaurant. We wait for about half hour..."
Yikki Cheung
"Together with my boyfriend, we tried this Japanese restaurant in Emporium. We love their version of Grilled Pork ribs and grilled scallops with..."
Jolly April Vertulfo
"Rating 4/5Service ā ā ā ā Food ā ā ā ā Ambience ā ā ā ā Found out about this place from a local magazine and..."
Urban Muncher
"We came on a Sunday afternoon without a booking. There were a few spare seats and the restaurant remained a comfortable 2/3 full for the remainder of..."
Ai-Lynn Wong
"It is centrally located with a very happy and welcoming vibe. The food was tasty and you can tell its fresh. Lobster Roll was full of flavour, while..."
Brisbane Food Guy
"Ordered the classic new york lobster roll. It came with a side of chips, a ceviche and salad. I shared it with my sister and it was quite delicious..."
"I was fortunate enough to be invited to try El Calibre last night, a brand new Mexican restaurant on degraves st. Itās a fabulous addition to the..."
Good Food Good Mood
"I canāt express how excited I was to be invited along by El Calibre to try their Mexican menu. This newly opened Degraves street eatery has..."
Espy Eats
"Peking duck taco was a good blend with mexican flavorsCocktails were amazing, staffs were friendly and helpful!Loved the quesadillas as..."
"Classic Portuguese roast chicken, canāt go wrong.. Decent quality and overall good customer service.. Nothing too much to complain about.. Being a..."
Kerli Kerli Kerli
"Clean, great service and nice food. Can easily buy takeaway and eat at the Pop Up Park just outside the restaurant during warmer..."
Hui Min Chong
"The team were short staff this Sat night & we were served before it closed early for dining in. Even though they were short staffed the dining in the..."
Natalia Le Sage
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