South African Food Affair has moved to where everything is bigger & better-- Austin, Texas! I found…read moreSouth African Food Affair at my local farmer's market and needed to have some in my life. I ordered the Samoosas and the Durban Chicken Curry. NOTE: the menu they post online is limited compared to what they actually serve, expect a few more items. If you're wondering, "what is a samoosa, do you mean samosa", yes & no. The Samoosa is a smaller version of the traditional samosa served in South Asia. What would have made this dish perfect (imo), CHIMICHURRI SAUCE!! If you're looking for a perfect pairing with the Samoosa, get the Durban Chicken Curry. The curry was savory, fiery, and creamy! Would definitely order all again.

Simply amazing. The Peri-Peri chicken is fantastic (luscious chicken, delicious salad and rice that…read morewas perfectly cooked) and the chicken curry was incredibly full of flavor. Worth a drive to find where they're serving next.

Lemme tells you something.... The eforiro and banga soup is…read morefireee.... I enjoyed the food ... even the jollof rice was so good. Everything tasted well. I would recommend this place. The service was very good too, I like that they care about you .... The environment also is clean.

Babyyyy when I tell you the food was dank!!!…read more First of all there are only about four African restaurants in all of Austin, this one being one of the newest that I've seen! I was so excited to try it out. The service was decent, but the food was absolutely phenomenal. The young man who was working gave me amazing suggestions to try something new and I was thoroughly pleased! The okra was spicy and slimy with tons of seafood to boot!!! Try the wheat as supposed to traditional fufu for a lighter more nutrient rich option, as they do not have plantain fufu. Overall very clean, well lit, friendly, spicy, healthy, and delicious! Will definitely be back. Thank you Palatable!!!!

i went to this restaurant for the first time with a friend we ordered the Jeoluff rice one with…read morechicken the other with goat. When we got our food it smelled like cigarettes and the meat was like shoe leather !!! Is this the way it's supposed to taste ???? It was terrible! it felt like I was eating a plate of cigarettes

First time trying this place. I ordered the fried rice and beef. The ambiance was very warm and…read moredecor is lovely. The customer service was very warm and welcoming. I would recommend this place for people who are trying to step outside of their shell and try new food.

Amazing Ethiopian food here, I've been twice & it's a great place to go with a group as you can try…read moremultiple dishes. Traditional style, so all the dishes are served on top of Ethiopian bread, and you eat with your hands.

Amazing! I would eat here every day if I could. The staff are very nice and helpful, and the food…read moreis delicious. Definitely go in one car as there is little parking.

I am glad I branched out and tried a new place for fufu. I called and asked if they had vegetarian…read moreoptions to go with fufu, the woman said no but she could make me something and to be there in 2hrs. I was delighted that she'd go out of her way to make me something! If I had strict time frames on my day I wouldn't have wanted to wait that long though. Didn't realize it was a to go, sort of co-op business model but wasn't frustrated by the lack of seating as I wasn't planning on eating there anyway. The prices were a bit steep and the food was good but may not return.

Food was good, especially the beignets. One entree is easily two meals, very filling…read more However, it should be known that this establishment is order pick-up only -- there is no sit-down dining. We waited almost an hour for our food, so order ahead. 3 stars for the food, -1 for the wait, +1 for the free beignets in apology for the wait.

No eye has seen or ear has heard of these scotch eggs! I originally just wanted fufu, but I'm…read morehighly impressed by the boiled egg wrapped in beef and turkey sausage then deep fried with a crispy and crunchy crust (reminds me of panko). The way it was fried and seasoned is a must try! I loved the fresh made dough of the meat pie too. The fufu dish is pact full of flavor and the fufu, made of yams, was soft and pliable while staying intact complements the Egusi soup with beef. The beef was tender, full of spices that do not compare to other cuisines, fun to eat with the fufu, and served in large portions. I tried the jollof rice and it has a Smokey flavor and with spices (none of the food was spicy). I even tried the chicken rice and I loved it. Both rice have good bite to each grain. The service was fast for having one amazing chef who I was honored to meet. He kindly came to check on his customer's dining experience. I definitely will come back and can't wait to try the peppered goat soup. I took the remaining food home and I can't stop thinking of their fufu either. The ambiance is great to invite more people to the table for a fun little fufu party.

Hands down the best African restaurant in Texas. The hospitality is world‑class and the ambience is…read moreunmatched. This is easily the cleanest Nigerian restaurant I've visited in the United States. The amala, ewedu, gbegiri, and the rice with vegetables are incredibly tasty and full of authentic flavor. If I could rate them higher than 10/10, I absolutely would -- they exceeded every expectation. One visit will convince you.

I've always wanted to try Ethiopian food, and I was finally able to try it at Aster's! Aster's is…read morein a small building off the highway and has enough parking. When I got there, it was completely empty. I was surprised that it wasn't packed more! Service was incredibly good. There was only one person working in the restaurant when we went but he answered all our questions. He even gave us some dessert for free when we finished our meal! I went during the lunch buffet, so I was able to try as much as I wanted. I didn't realize how vegetarian friendly Ethiopian food is! I liked everything, but I LOVED the spicy lentils. Especially with the injera? Oh my god YUM! Everything about this restaurant was a 10/10. More people should come visit this independent restaurant, there's food for everyone!

Great spot for Ethiopian food! I've been there 3 times already and have brought different friends…read moreto try it too. The last time I visited, the prices had gone up slightly, but still super affordable (around $15) especially for all the food you're able to get during their lunch buffet. In terms of location, it's located right off I-35 so pretty convenient. Decent amount of parking available. You can choose to sit indoors or outdoors but I would recommend sitting outdoors since there's more space. In terms of service, it's all self-serve so more of a choose your adventure setup. There's a bunch of different options (veggie, meat, etc.) you can fill your plate with! The mix of flavors/variety makes for a delicious, filling meal. I particularly enjoy their injera, doro wott (chicken), begg wott (lamb stew), and any of their lentil dishes. Sometimes there'll be dessert too (such as pound cake). Highly recommend if you're looking to try some Ethiopian food in Austin! It's a reliable spot, and the lunch buffet is an especially great deal.