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Planet Afrik

Lively

99 Smith Street
Melbourne, VIC 3065

Nearest Train: Tram 86

Phone: +61 3 9419 2687

Also known as Africa Bar, this establishment becomes a nightclub on weekends. The lively music and dancing will transport you to West Africa. Sit at one of the bare wooden tables under a straw hut roof. Relax with a "safari cocktail" until the background beat gets you up and dancing, as only African music can. Dishes are healthy, hearty and more exotic sounding than they look. Starters include ata, pan fried bean cakes, and the delightful gussi, pumpkin-seed cakes. Vegetarian offerings include couscous in Nigerian style okra sauce.