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!!!!

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.

Taste of Ethiopia is one of our favorite places to go to for Ethiopian food…read more We went there today for lunch with another family and ordered The Ultimate Combo, which is a feast of vegetarian dishes, Alicha Saga Wot (which is a mild beef stew) and Doro Wot (spicy chicken, also the national dish of Ethiopia) and everything tastes fabulous! All the food comes out at the same time, and served on the traditional injera bread (a sourdough flatbread) like a giant platter. There's an extra basket of rolled up injera bread that is served as well. You would tear off a little piece of the injera bread and scoop up a bite of a dish to eat. It's a communal affair, so it's best to come with family and friends so you can try many dishes together. We definitely left feeling really full and had leftovers to bring home. Also, side note. Because you are eating with your hands, you won't get utensils or plates so if you want them, be sure to ask your server. The decor of the place is warm and inviting. I love the look of the restaurant and have brought family and friends here numerous times. Parking is easy and service is attentive. They also have a kids' menu that serves your typical nuggets, cheeseburger and macaroni. We wanted our children to eat Ethiopian food so we opted out of ordering from the kids menu. They have two locations. Go check this authentic family-owned business out!

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.

Great place to find African food and African products, very friendly owner, place was clean, isles…read moreclear, will definitely go again

I should have taken this before I got back to my car in the store but THEY HAVE RIBENA!…read moreIt's in the same shopping center as Damianos. They have plenty of other things but I am super excited about this particular item.

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.

Woinee just hooked my office up with an incredible spread of different supremely delicious items…read morefrom their menu for our Juneteenth celebration. Everyone LOVED it. At least 80% of the office never had Ethiopian before (whereas I eat ToE at least 2x a month lol), and they were all super impressed. Made me really happy too that they filled tupperware to take some home to share with their families. Thank you again Woinee and the rest of your staff - this was awesome!!

I went to Taste of Ethiopia on a Friday and was honestly surprised it wasn't busy at all. I got…read moreseated right away, which was a great start. We started with the sambusas, one beef and one spinach, and both were really good. They came with this tomato sauce that tied everything together perfectly and added a nice extra flavor. For the main, we got the lamb tibbs and the doro wot, and both dishes were packed with flavor. The lamb was super tender, and the chicken in the doro wot was just as tender and flavorful. The sauce with the doro wot stood out, especially with the injera, which was fresh and really tasty. Overall, it was a great meal with amazing service, and I'd definitely come back.

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.