The Abyssinian Restaurant

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Closed todayOpens Mon 5:30pm
277 Racecourse Rd, Kensington VIC 3031

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Kensington's beloved Ethiopian spot, sharing generous injera platters under Jonathon's welcome.

Warm, communal and unpretentious, with traditional Ethiopian decor and a host who treats regulars like family.

Gluten-free injera made with traditional teff available on request, BYO wine with cheap corkage, and a genuinely personal welcome from the owner.

Reviewers highlight the traditional injera and hand-eating format as genuinely authentic, with staff explaining the cultural meaning of sharing a plate.

Widely called one of the best-value restaurants around, with large shared platters that leave most diners full, though a few call portions smaller for solo orders.

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277 Racecourse Rd, Kensington VIC 3031

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Kensington

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