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Ethiopian Village

15/147 Beaudesert Rd, Moorooka QLD 4105, Australia

Recommended by 69 people

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15/147 Beaudesert Rd, Moorooka QLD 4105, Australia

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+61 432 807 781
HoursMonday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Ethiopian Village

Tucked away in Moorooka, Ethiopian Village delivers massive communal platters made for tearing, scooping, and sharing with your hands. Locals head here for an unhurried injera fix, gathering around rounds of fermented flatbread loaded with spiced lentils, simmered beef, and chicken. The kitchen skips pork entirely and serves dedicated vegan spreads alongside rich meat combos. Expect wafts of burning incense and friendly pointers if you are new to the etiquette, best finished with slow clay-pot jebena coffee.

  • Communal Injera Platters: Spiced meat stews and slow-cooked lentils served across wide rounds of injera, designed for hands-on group dining.
  • Jebena Coffee Service: Traditional clay-pot coffee brewed table-side amid burning incense for a relaxed after-dinner ritual.
  • Plant-Forward Variety: A pork-free kitchen offering distinct vegan and vegetarian combinations with generous portion sizes.
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Why Dine at Ethiopian Village

Discover why Moorooka locals and adventurous food lovers choose Ethiopian Village for shared platters, rich cultural traditions, and warm hospitality.

  • Hands-On Ethiopian Culinary Discovery

    Guests break away from routine dining with vibrant stews served atop injera, designed to be enjoyed tactilely by hand.

    Everything on the platter was unique and satisfying, and the injera was perfect for soaking up all those rich, spiced stews.

    Timothy Carney

  • Traditional Jebena Coffee & Incense Experience

    Fragrant Ethiopian coffee brewed in a traditional clay jebena and paired with aromatic incense transforms casual visits into a multisensory cultural ritual.

    And I highly recommend the Jebena Coffee (from the origin) served the traditional way!

    Dagim Afework Mekonnen

  • Communal Multi-Person Platters

    Extensive combination platters layered with diverse meat and vegetable stews allow flatmates and groups to gather and share meals effortlessly.

    The social aspect of sharing a plate of food is fantastic too, so it’s the perfect place to meet friends for a meal.

    Electric LalaLand

  • Generous Value for Group Gatherings

    Large portion sizes and budget-friendly pricing let groups of friends feast generously without straining anyone's wallet.

    Delicious and affordable Ethiopian food. We grabbed two of the share plates which was just enough for 6 people.

    Thomas Cullen

  • Patient Guidance for First-Timers

    First-time diners receive thoughtful meal recommendations and hands-on demonstrations explaining how to eat comfortably with injera.

    Never tried Ethiopian food before, got amazing recommendations and explanations of their food. They checked in on us to make sure we knew how to eat it and what was in everything.

    natasha tan

  • Inclusive Vegan & Pork-Free Dining

    A menu free of pork combined with richly seasoned standalone vegan and vegetarian platters ensures all dietary needs are seamlessly accommodated.

    We went to have dinner with my flatmates and we are so happy that they were able to cater for vegans!

    Cristina Zappin

Signature shared combination platters and traditional ceremonial drinks

  • meat and vegetable combination platter

    we had the meat and vegetable combination platter for 2, great value and plentiful portions, we were both stuffed with LOTS left to take over still!

    Able Wong Tsai Jing 黃才敬

  • vegetarian platter

    We get the $20 vegetarian platter, it feeds the two of us until we can’t eat any more (and sometimes we take home leftovers!) so it’s incredible value.

    Daniel Bosch

  • meat platter

    I shared the meat platter and it was spectacular. The spicey drumstick curry (not the name on the menu) was awesome. The lamb and beef were really nice as well.

    Shayden Evans

  • jebena coffee

    And I highly recommend the Jebena Coffee (from the origin) served the traditional way!

    Dagim Afework Mekonnen

Beyond the menu

Distinct cultural rituals and thoughtful touches that elevate the dining experience

  • Traditional Jebena Coffee with Incense

    Guests can order traditional Jebena coffee brewed from origin and served ritualistically at the table alongside burning incense to set a cultural ambience.

  • Hands-On Dining Etiquette Guidance

    First-time guests receive gentle walkthroughs of the menu and attentive guidance on eating stews by hand using injera.

  • Dedicated Pork-Free and Vegan Care

    Kitchen prepares segregated vegetarian and vegan platters while ensuring the kitchen remains entirely pork-free for dietary peace of mind.

  • Authentic Spiced Brews and Hibiscus Tea

    Specialty drinks such as brewed hibiscus tea and spiced ginger coffee complement communal stews and platters.

Before you head over

Practical tips for sharing platters, timing your visit, and navigating the menu

  • Order Combination Platters for Hand-Eating

    Order a multi-dish combination platter layered on injera to share across the table using your hands, and feel free to ask the staff for advice on dishes and hand-eating technique if you are new to Ethiopian cuisine.

  • Pace for Peak-Time Waits with Jebena Coffee

    On busy evenings preparation can take time, so settle in without rushing and order a traditional jebena coffee brewed with burning incense while you wait.

  • Explore Pork-Free and Vegan Platters

    Groups with plant-based eaters or religious restrictions can comfortably share meals, as the kitchen serves completely pork-free offerings alongside dedicated vegan and vegetarian platters.

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