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Mu'ooz

54 Mollison St, West End QLD 4101, Australia

Recommended by 54 people

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54 Mollison St, West End QLD 4101, Australia

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+61 7 3844 8378
HoursMonday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM 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: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Mu'ooz

Dine on rich Eritrean stews scooped with tangy enjera in a leafy courtyard, all while directly backing a social enterprise run by African refugee women. Tucked away in West End, this not-for-profit dining room pours its revenue into employment and hospitality training. Out back, tables sit beneath a central jasmine tree—away from street noise, built for unhurried communal feasts. Regulars bypass cutlery altogether, tearing off rounds of spongy flatbread to pinch up slow-cooked zighni, chicken curries, and spiced lentils from wide platters. For the finish, dessert orders lean toward warm busbusa, a crumbly semolina cake served with berry coulis beside vanilla ice cream.

  • Communal Feasting: Wide platters of spiced meats, lentils, and rich stews meant for sharing by hand with tearable rolls of spongy enjera flatbread.
  • Purpose-Driven Dining: Operates as a not-for-profit enterprise offering hospitality training and stable employment to African refugee women.
  • Courtyard Garden: A quiet back dining space sheltered beneath a jasmine tree, offering an unhurried, private setting for long meals.
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Why Choose Mu'ooz

Discover Brisbane's authentic Eritrean social enterprise restaurant where traditional communal dining meets meaningful community support.

  • Communal Dining with Traditional Enjera

    Diners share communal platters topped with traditional stews like Zighni and Dergo, scooping up rich gravies by hand using soft, house-made enjera.

    All mains come with enjera, a soft, spongy and quite neutral flatbread used to scoop everything up. It’s a fun, hands-on way to eat

    Lynn

  • Shared Platters Built for Gathering

    Generous tasting platters encourage friends and groups to sample diverse spiced curries together from a single plate at an accessible price.

    I love that they sell sharing platters for an amazing price, encouraging everyone to eat from the same place.

    TICTAC MAN

  • Empowering Refugee Women Through Training

    Operating as a not-for-profit social enterprise, the restaurant directs dining revenue toward equipping refugee women with valuable hospitality training and job readiness.

    Supporting and training refugee women, equipping them with job ready skills, whilst serving incredibly tasty and healthy traditional dishes.

    Ash Colefax

  • Community Impact in Every Order

    Patrons enjoy purposeful dining knowing their meal directly supports women and children seeking safety and opportunity.

    Something to keep in mind is this restaurant is a NFP and supports women and children refugees from Eritrea, Ethiopia and other parts of Africa.

    Taylor M

  • Tranquil Dining Under the Jasmine Tree

    A secluded outdoor garden area beneath a central jasmine tree provides a tranquil escape from bustling street traffic.

    There is also a Jasmine tree in the center of their restaurant, which is a pleasure to sit under.

    TICTAC MAN

  • A Peaceful Courtyard Retreat

    The intimate garden courtyard offers a peaceful, unhurried space tailored for meaningful conversation and relaxed evenings with family or friends.

    Sit out the back in the garden for some privacy/peace.

    Taylor M

Traditional Eritrean stews and authentic staple flatbread crafted for communal sharing

  • Enjera

    All mains come with enjera, a soft, spongy and quite neutral flatbread used to scoop everything up. It’s a fun, hands-on way to eat

    Lynn

  • Founders Special

    Thankfully it turned out to be a reasonably tasty, citrusy coconut chicken curry with vegetables.

    Lynn

  • Bierai

    Bierai (beef stew which my wife said was sensational)

    Kris Luque

  • Kantisha

    Kantisha (mushroom and capsicum stew)

    Kris Luque

Other favorites

Entrees, regional beverages, and traditional sweets to complete your dining experience

  • Busbusa

    Dessert was the busbusa, a chef-recommended warm semolina cake served with berry coulis and vanilla ice cream. Lightly sweet and nicely crumbly.

    Lynn

  • Talmia

    golden brown delicious fried chickpea.. yummy and lemony with beautiful yoghurt dip

    evie

  • Sambusa

    crispy parcels with a savoury filling served with a tomato-based dipping sauce

    Lynn

  • Ethiopian Beer

    Would also recommend the Ethiopian lager!

    Taylor M

Beyond the menu

Warm cultural hospitality and purposeful personal touches from the team

  • Personal Welcome from Mama Saba

    Diners have the opportunity to meet founder Mama Saba in person, learning firsthand about the restaurant's social mission and community background.

  • Cultural Food Storytelling

    The front-of-house team takes time to share the background of traditional East African dishes and guide first-timers through unfamiliar flavours.

  • Attentive Dining Guidance

    Guests are offered a choice between dining traditionally by hand with enjera or using standard cutlery, alongside convenient handwashing facilities off the courtyard.

  • Surprise Welcome Treats

    Guests enjoying a quiet lunch have been treated to surprise complimentary appetizers, such as warm, crispy beef Sambusa Sigha parcels.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the food served, and do I need to eat with cutlery?

Mains and sharing banquets are traditionally served with enjera—a spongy, fermented flatbread used to scoop stews and curries by hand. Cutlery can be provided if you prefer not to eat by hand, and a washroom is available just off the courtyard entrance.

Are there vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices?

Yes. The menu provides ample vegetarian and vegan stews, and gluten-free diners can request gluten-free enjera or rice as an alternative.

Is there outdoor seating available?

Mu'ooz features an intimate outdoor garden courtyard shaded beneath a jasmine tree at the back of the venue, offering peaceful al fresco dining away from street traffic.

How long should I expect dinner service to take?

Food preparation can take a little extra time on busy days, making the venue best suited for an unhurried, relaxed dining experience with friends or family.

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