South African Food Affair has moved to where everything is bigger & better-- Austin, Texas! I found…read moreSouth African Food Affair at my local farmer's market and needed to have some in my life. I ordered the Samoosas and the Durban Chicken Curry. NOTE: the menu they post online is limited compared to what they actually serve, expect a few more items. If you're wondering, "what is a samoosa, do you mean samosa", yes & no. The Samoosa is a smaller version of the traditional samosa served in South Asia. What would have made this dish perfect (imo), CHIMICHURRI SAUCE!! If you're looking for a perfect pairing with the Samoosa, get the Durban Chicken Curry. The curry was savory, fiery, and creamy! Would definitely order all again.

Simply amazing. The Peri-Peri chicken is fantastic (luscious chicken, delicious salad and rice that…read morewas perfectly cooked) and the chicken curry was incredibly full of flavor. Worth a drive to find where they're serving next.

Lady T is absolutely amazing and so delicious. I love the egusi and fufu. The jollof rice and the…read morestew (spicy) are both also so tasty! I crave the egusi all the time though. I've only ordered delivery, but it's always been hot, fresh, and incredible every time. I recommended this restaurant to a Nigerian friend, and she spoke very highly of the Fish Pepper Soup. Highly recommend!

Picked up jollof rice with chicken. My husband loved it. Finding African food is always a hit and…read moremiss. Sometimes food is overcooked ... this food was perfect and to his liking. New lil gem when we return to Austin !

Lemme tells you something.... The eforiro and banga soup is…read morefireee.... I enjoyed the food ... even the jollof rice was so good. Everything tasted well. I would recommend this place. The service was very good too, I like that they care about you .... The environment also is clean.

Babyyyy when I tell you the food was dank!!!…read more First of all there are only about four African restaurants in all of Austin, this one being one of the newest that I've seen! I was so excited to try it out. The service was decent, but the food was absolutely phenomenal. The young man who was working gave me amazing suggestions to try something new and I was thoroughly pleased! The okra was spicy and slimy with tons of seafood to boot!!! Try the wheat as supposed to traditional fufu for a lighter more nutrient rich option, as they do not have plantain fufu. Overall very clean, well lit, friendly, spicy, healthy, and delicious! Will definitely be back. Thank you Palatable!!!!

Great place to find African food and African products, very friendly owner, place was clean, isles…read moreclear, will definitely go again

I should have taken this before I got back to my car in the store but THEY HAVE RIBENA!…read moreIt's in the same shopping center as Damianos. They have plenty of other things but I am super excited about this particular item.

I've always wanted to try Ethiopian food, and I was finally able to try it at Aster's! Aster's is…read morein a small building off the highway and has enough parking. When I got there, it was completely empty. I was surprised that it wasn't packed more! Service was incredibly good. There was only one person working in the restaurant when we went but he answered all our questions. He even gave us some dessert for free when we finished our meal! I went during the lunch buffet, so I was able to try as much as I wanted. I didn't realize how vegetarian friendly Ethiopian food is! I liked everything, but I LOVED the spicy lentils. Especially with the injera? Oh my god YUM! Everything about this restaurant was a 10/10. More people should come visit this independent restaurant, there's food for everyone!

Great spot for Ethiopian food! I've been there 3 times already and have brought different friends…read moreto try it too. The last time I visited, the prices had gone up slightly, but still super affordable (around $15) especially for all the food you're able to get during their lunch buffet. In terms of location, it's located right off I-35 so pretty convenient. Decent amount of parking available. You can choose to sit indoors or outdoors but I would recommend sitting outdoors since there's more space. In terms of service, it's all self-serve so more of a choose your adventure setup. There's a bunch of different options (veggie, meat, etc.) you can fill your plate with! The mix of flavors/variety makes for a delicious, filling meal. I particularly enjoy their injera, doro wott (chicken), begg wott (lamb stew), and any of their lentil dishes. Sometimes there'll be dessert too (such as pound cake). Highly recommend if you're looking to try some Ethiopian food in Austin! It's a reliable spot, and the lunch buffet is an especially great deal.

I went to Taste of Ethiopia on a Friday and was honestly surprised it wasn't busy at all. I got…read moreseated right away, which was a great start. We started with the sambusas, one beef and one spinach, and both were really good. They came with this tomato sauce that tied everything together perfectly and added a nice extra flavor. For the main, we got the lamb tibbs and the doro wot, and both dishes were packed with flavor. The lamb was super tender, and the chicken in the doro wot was just as tender and flavorful. The sauce with the doro wot stood out, especially with the injera, which was fresh and really tasty. Overall, it was a great meal with amazing service, and I'd definitely come back.

Exploration Sunday.,, another snacky Sunday. Ended up at Taste of Ethiopia. I ordered the Sambusa…read more(beef, lentils, or spinach in a lightly crusted pastry dough, seasoned with diced onions, jalapeño peppers and vegetable oil). The Sambusa was like a egg roll but lighter and crunchier. It was loaded with ingredients...quite substantial. Really enjoyed this appetizer... A Taste of Ethiopia has a buffet Wed-Fri, which would be an opportunity to experiment with many more dishes. I have made a note to come back during one of their buffets. Winney one of the owners was nice and cordial. The restaurant was quite busy. There was a steady flow of customers. You could hear a low hum from the conversations taking place. It appears to be a neighborhood favorite.

Amazing! I would eat here every day if I could. The staff are very nice and helpful, and the food…read moreis delicious. Definitely go in one car as there is little parking.

This was 5 stars for us. We got the vegetarian sampler for two (and one item we were able to ask…read morefor the option to make it vegan due to lactose intolerance even). We also added the potatoes. It was a HUGE amount of food, we felt bad we couldn't finish all the bread it was on! It also came with ample rolls of the bread for picking up the food. I would compare it to a thali platter in Indian food, but much more food and different spice profiles. We were not afraid to ask for a fork though and were glad we did! :) Each item on the sampler was unique and SO flavorful. The food is very fresh and we assume made to order-from the time we got menus to being served was 28 minutes- so expect a slower meal than fast food or a chain! The owner came out and talked to us and was very kind. We will definitely eat here again and are excited to bring friends and family as this truly is a unique experience you can't find in many American cities. Random Tip- the strong smell of the many delicious aromatic spices really permeated our clothes after we left -don't wear clothing that you can't easily wash right away lol! We could still smell the spices the next day on everything we brought in with us Haha

Hella hard to find couldn't find couldn't find again didn't answer our call to inquire where it was…read morevery disappointed just wanted fufu and egusi.

I had a order for takeout and the service was exceptional! I got a call from the chef when I got a…read morelittle confused on my order and he went over and above to help make my dinner experience perfect. The food itself was absolutely delicious! We ordered the Edikang Ikong and Egusi soup and they were both so flavorful and perfect for our first African food experience!!

Randomly picked this spot for lunch. Wanted to try something flavorful and different and Habesha…read morehit the spot! Mikel (forgive me if I misspelled) was our waiter and did not lead us stray. Veggie combo for me and the Lamb Azaway for my friend. Topped it off with their freshly made honey wine! Great food, great service. Will go back again.

This was my first time to try Ethiopian food away from my 2 go-to Ethiopian places I normally…read moretravel. It was interesting tasting different takes on wots I was already accustomed to. I really enjoyed the Habesha takes! Best of of all was the service of Mikel. Attentive and wanting to make sure everything was great. I was there for lunch but looking forward to trying the dinner experience.