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The Abyssinian, Kensington

5/5 based on 11 reviews
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Customer Reviews for The Abyssinian (11 reviews)

 
saza_e
#1 in Flemington VIC
63 Reviews
100% Trust
1 Compliments
220 Points
 (5/5)   22nd July 2011 8:17 pm

If you want authentic East African food then look no further. The food is delicious, lots of flavour and all served with lemony pancakes you need to rip apart with your hands. Recommended!

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Anonymous Member
146 Reviews
100% Trust
1 Compliments
4080 Points
 (5/5)   20th May 2011 11:56 am

If you are looking for something different, give it a try. Good food, good service and a nice atmosphere.

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AC131070
#12 in Coburg VIC
208 Reviews
100% Trust
2 Compliments
220 Points
 (4/5)   28th December 2010 8:48 pm

For me it was such a new experience to taste Ethiopian cuisine. I really enjoyed the food though. Meals are served on big, round platters covered with large straw lids- which was really different to anything I have seen at a restaurant. However be prepared to go cutlery free!!!

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ChrisO
#12 in Flemington VIC
11 Reviews
80% Trust
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200 Points
 (5/5)   21st November 2009 10:20 pm

Platters to share are amazing, we were with a large group of people and the platters are certainly the way to go. A variety of curries are served on flat pancake type thing and the order of the night is use your hands! The whole group just rip some pancake and eat away.. Cuttlery not required! Amazing atmosphere and even better food. A must visit. the whole meal cost around $25 each.

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Approx Cost:
25
The Good:
Platters to share are amazing
The Bad:
Apart from the next morning there is nothing I would say was bad. We all left feeling very full and satified.

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francescab
#32 in Hornsby NSW
1 Reviews
60% Trust
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200 Points
 (4/5)   19th June 2009 10:33 am

Great food, atmosphere, music and overall experience.

We arrived at The Abyssinian following a hint we got from a friend in Melbourne that is a regular there.

Coming from sydney wehre we have no Ethiopian restaurant, we decide to give it a go....and how right she was.

The food...never tasted so many spices all at the same time. And they also have good african beers, a bit sweet but still very refreshing.

We had the mixed platter for 4 and at $89.00 cannot go wrong with that, as it is pretty large.

A must try if you are in Melbourne.


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The Good:
the food!! Truly an experience!

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FionaD
#69 in Mitcham VIC
3 Reviews
60% Trust
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200 Points
 (1/5)   11th May 2009 7:40 pm

This doesn't even deserve a rating - we made a booking for 6 (as we are a family of six), only to be told that we were wrong and it was for 4. The manager was rude, arrogant and made absolutely no attempt to rectify his mistake. He also accused us as being 'wrong'. We walked out, afraid if we requested to be sat, that our food would be compromised. Worst service I have ever received. I wouldn't speak to my worst enemy the way the manager spoke to me and my family. Would NEVER GO BACK.

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By Business Owner 26th May 2009 9:33 am

This group was originally 10 people, then changed to 4. They made the mistake and blame it on us. We could have given a table, but the abusive nature of some of them since coming into the premises made us refuse service

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By Business Owner 26th May 2009 9:36 am

Although we do our out most to please all our customers, we do not accept abusive behavior. Our record in service and food quality speaks for itself.

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By FionaD - 60% Trust 26th May 2009 9:51 am

We never booked for 10 - why would we? There is only 6 in our family and it was my mother's birthday, and despite calling to confirm twice, apparently we are still wrong. The response from the restaurant only confirms that we will never go back. We were trying to be nice, but when we were told we were wrong and the owner made no attempt to rectify the situation, of course we got upset, especially since we travelled from Ringwood. Luckily, Zum Zums in Carlton North, bent over backwards to cater for us, despite being booked out. And after all the drama, my mother got her birthday dinner (even if it was 9pm before we were seated).

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LisaH3
#28 in Oakleigh VIC
3 Reviews
60% Trust
0 Compliments
200 Points
 (4/5)   25th March 2009 3:05 pm

Very small restaurant but very popular. Must make a booking to gain a seat/table on a Friday night. We visited as a large Girls night out group and shared a communal style banquet. This was recommend to most people on the night. Beautiful food and plenty for all. Would definitely recommend a visit.

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The Good:
Very tasty Ethiopian food. Worth a try.
The Bad:
The restaurants a little squishy

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MattyB
#45 in Essendon VIC
8 Reviews
70% Trust
0 Compliments
200 Points
 (4/5)   12th March 2009 8:57 am

Good well cooked food, with excellent service and overall great value for money. Best Ethiopian restaurant I have been to and happy to recommend. This kind of diversity of dining choices is why I love Melbourne.

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Approx Cost:
15
The Good:
service and food

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haljogemel
#28 in Kensington VIC
4 Reviews
70% Trust
1 Compliments
200 Points
 (4/5)   5th October 2008 5:14 am

The food was good and the couple who run it are friendly and efficient. They also have half a dozen new and interesting Ethiopian beers to try. What’s not to like!! We had the platter which you should definitely order.

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The Good:
all good
The Bad:
nothing

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Anonymous Member
1 Reviews
60% Trust
0 Compliments
200 Points
 (4/5)   7th May 2008 10:02 pm

Relaxed, friendly and very yummy. Each time we go we have the chef's choice, as it gives you a great selection of meat and vegie courses. The Ethiopian beer is also really yummy.

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The Good:
the food and the friendly service
The Bad:
none

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