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Salina Restaurant

Moorvale Ln, Moorooka QLD 4105, Australia

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Moorvale Ln, Moorooka QLD 4105, Australia

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+61 423 685 119
HoursMonday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM – 9:30 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 9:30 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Salina Restaurant

Tucked down a Moorooka laneway, Salina dishes up hearty Eritrean and Ethiopian stews built for tearing into by hand. Locals gather around low tables over games of tiles while platters arrive heaped with Key Wot beef stew and sizzling lamb tibs, dolloped across tangy, spongy injera. Wash it down with traditional ginger-spiced Jabana coffee brewed hot and poured in customary cups.

  • Injera-Lined Platters: Communal spreads of Key Wot and tender lamb tibs served over sour, spongy flatbread meant for sharing.
  • Spiced Jabana Rituals: Traditional East African coffee brewed with ginger and served hot alongside cardamon-infused tea.
  • Laneway Community Hub: A hidden Moorvale Lane hole-in-the-wall where regulars drop in to chat, relax, and play tile games.
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Why Choose Salina Restaurant

Why diners choose Salina Restaurant for communal dining, cultural coffee rituals, and local connection.

  • Shared Injera Platters

    Traditional meat and vegetable dishes are served communally over spongy injera designed for sharing generously among groups.

    2 main dishes with injera was plenty for the 3 of us.

    Justin S

  • Focused Authentic Stews

    The kitchen concentrates on a curated selection of slow-cooked Eritrean and Ethiopian dishes like Key Wot and lamb tibs executed with precision.

    The food menu consists of a few dishes which seem to be done extremely well.

    Malka

  • Traditional Jabana Coffee Ritual

    East African Jabana coffee is prepared and served in traditional clay pots, offering patrons a genuine cultural beverage experience.

    Beautiful place for enjoying excellent Ethiopian coffee “Jabana”

    Ibrahim El Badawi

  • Spiced East African Coffee

    Beverages are crafted with regional spices, including fresh ginger coffee and cardamom tea, delivering distinct East African flavors.

    Beautiful Ethiopian coffee at this Eritrean restaurant.

    Jelena

  • Laneway Community Atmosphere

    An unpretentious laneway setting where local patrons gather casually to unwind, socialize, and play board or tile games.

    So many locals just hanging around playing board/tile games

    MeowfaceMcGee

  • Local Cultural Gathering Hub

    A welcoming hub that connects visitors and residents directly with authentic East African hospitality and culture.

    Best place to meet and eat with Africa community

    Tesfit

Authentic Eritrean and Ethiopian staples served communally

  • Injera

    huge spongy injera pancakes

    G B

  • Jabana Coffee

    Beautiful place for enjoying excellent Ethiopian coffee “Jabana”

    Ibrahim El Badawi

  • Lamb Tibs

    The lamb tibs (#1) was very tasty.

    Justin S

  • Key Wot

    We tried the Key Wot (beef stew) this time, and it tasted really good.

    Malka

Beyond the menu

Distinctive cultural rituals and hospitality touches that define the Salina experience

  • Traditional Jabana Coffee with Ginger

    Coffee is freshly brewed and served in traditional Jabana vessels, prepared with ginger upon request.

  • Cardamom Tea in Occasional Ware

    House tea infused with cardamom is presented in a pretty, formal decorative tea set.

  • Traditional Cultural Decor

    Authentic Eritrean art, livery, and cultural decor line the walls throughout the laneway setting.

  • Community Board and Tile Games

    The venue hosts an informal community hub where local patrons gather to play board and tile games.

Before you head over

Practical tips for dining at Salina Restaurant in Moorooka

  • Plan for Sharing

    Portions are generous and served on large injera meant for sharing; two main dishes are often plenty for two to three people.

  • Add Ginger to Jabana Coffee

    Pair your meal with traditional Jabana coffee brewed with ginger or order the cardamom-infused tea served in customary tableware.

  • Prepare for a Fan-Cooled Laneway Spot

    Located down a Moorooka lane without air conditioning, the space stays cool with ceiling fans in an informal community setting.

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