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Yeshi Buna Ethio-African Cafe and Restaurant

1/131 Beaudesert Rd, Moorooka QLD 4105, Australia

Recommended by 78 people

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Find Yeshi Buna Ethio-African Cafe and Restaurant

1/131 Beaudesert Rd, Moorooka QLD 4105, Australia

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+61 423 746 634
HoursMonday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Yeshi Buna Ethio-African Cafe and Restaurant

Tear off warm, sour injera to scoop up spiced beef tibs and rich vegetarian stews at this relaxed Moorooka dining room. Cutlery stays off the table here—diners eat by hand from broad sharing platters piled with slow-simmered pulses, tender meats, and house-blended sauces. Regulars drop in for the generous Saturday vegan buffet or unwind to low-key jazz over a piping pot of traditional buna coffee.

  • Hands-on injera dining: Communal meat and vegetable platters eaten by hand using soft, house-made fermented flatbread.
  • Weekend vegan buffet: A Saturday plant-based spread featuring pulses, vegetable gravies, and fresh salads on teff flatbread.
  • Pot-brewed buna coffee: Rich coffee brewed and poured at the table in traditional pots rather than single-serve cups.
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Why Dine at Yeshi Buna

Why diners choose Yeshi Buna for shared feasts, plant-based exploration, and warm hospitality

  • Hands-On Communal Platter Dining

    Shared combination platters of meat, vegetables, and tender injera allow diners to explore authentic Ethiopian flavors together without utensils.

    fun experience eating with my wife and 3 children not having to use cutlery

    David P

  • Guided Traditional Bread Culture

    Traditional Ethiopian dining is celebrated using teff bread by hand, complemented by friendly personal guidance on how to eat and enjoy each dish properly.

    showed us how to use their bread properly which made a. Real difference

    Peter Mancuso

  • Extensive Weekend Vegan Buffet

    Saturday buffets showcase an extensive lineup of plant-based curries, legumes, vegetables, and fresh salad served atop injera.

    There were about a dozen dishes to try, the simplest being fresh salad and the injeera beautiful sour bread made from teff.

    Kevin Costello

  • Abundant Portions and Custom Servings

    Generous portions of classic dishes like Lega Tibs are served with abundant soft, fermented injera for a completely satisfying feast.

    Four Injera were obviously not enough for me, so I asked the owner to add two more of it.

    Liwei Tan

  • Homelike Warmth and Relaxation

    The quiet, jazz-filled dining room and genuinely caring hosts create an environment where solo diners and regulars feel right at home.

    The atmosphere is relaxing and warm, it feels like home.

    Liwei Tan

  • Welcoming Family Hospitality

    Guests are greeted with genuine personal hospitality from the team and owners, making both newcomers and group gatherings feel truly valued.

    Welcoming family owned place. It was lovely to see regular friends catching up and enjoying amazing food.

    Marina Krahe

Signature Ethiopian specialties and communal dining experiences

  • Injera

    The Injera is very soft, similar to pancake, really tasty in spite of slightly sour of flour fermentation.

    Liwei Tan

  • Meat and Vegetarian Platter

    We ordered the meat / vegetarian platter for 2 and I was blown away. Great balance of flavours, everything cooked perfectly and everything was incredibly fresh.

    Marina Krahe

  • Buna Coffee

    The Buna coffee was authentic. I finished the whole pot. Love it!

    Liwei Tan

  • Vegan Buffet

    Visited on a Saturday for a vegan buffet feast. There were about a dozen dishes to try, the simplest being fresh salad and the injeera beautiful sour bread made from teff.

    Kevin Costello

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality, traditional coffee rituals, and personal guidance that make dining at Yeshi Buna feel like visiting family.

  • Hands-on Injera Technique Guidance

    The owner personally demonstrates how to handle injera and use the bread to pick up spiced sauces and meats properly, turning first-time diners into confident hands-on eaters.

  • Whole-Pot Buna Coffee Service

    Coffee is brewed and delivered as a full, piping-hot traditional pot instead of individual espresso cups, honoring classic Ethiopian coffee traditions.

  • Personal Table Visits from the Host

    The host personally visits guest tables to welcome families, check on dishes, and express heartfelt gratitude for visiting the dining room.

  • Curated Art and Jazz Setting

    The dining space is curated with original wall paintings and soft jazz background music, creating an intimate, home-like atmosphere for long, unhurried meals.

Before you head over

Practical tips for ordering, dining etiquette, and getting the most from your visit

  • Embrace Cutlery-Free Dining

    Dining here is traditionally enjoyed by hand using injera rather than forks or knives; staff are happy to demonstrate how to tear and scoop your meal if you are new to the custom.

  • Catch the Saturday Vegan Feast

    Visit on a Saturday if you want to sample an extensive variety of plant-based dishes, salads, and pulses served over teff injera.

  • Savor a Pot of Buna Coffee

    Order a full pot of authentic Buna coffee brewed in a traditional pot to finish your meal or unwind during a quieter afternoon lunch.

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