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Abyssinian (The)

African Adventure

277 Racecorse Road
Flemington
Melbourne, 3031

Nearest Train: Craigieburn @ Newmarket

Phone: +61 3 9376 8754

This humble African restaurant has received rave reviews from locals and food critics alike. Most focus on the quality of the food – a rich array of casseroles, grills, and salads from the Horn of Africa. Yet visiting this restaurant is an experience in itself. Food is served communal-style on platters hidden under conical baskets, which are swept off upon arrival at the tables. The food is then eaten scooped up in freshly-cooked Injera flat-breads. All the while, pan-African rhythms beat, candlelight flickers, and diners are surrounded by masks hung on woven grass walls. It could be the best thing next to a trip to Africa. - Jo-Anne Woodward