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.

I got the goat meat soup. I order it to go on Uber Eats…read more I never had African food before and thank god I chose today cause I was starving and feeling risky. So I got the goat soup and maaaaaaan lemme tell you!!! It was soo spicy and it was sooo good, it was a green soup broth with herb and spices in there. I felt like it was almost a green birria or carne en su juego that my dad makes but different tastes, same texture and different meat lol. The goat meat was fall off the bone dude and even though there was a lot of bone and cartilage, it was still so good I ate EVEERYTHING! Except the bone, I even sucked the bone holes man to get the bone marrow or meat in there pause* It was really spicy so I enjoyed it, it might not be for Everyone If you're Hispanic and like spicy food and broths this is the one for you cause it's brought back memories of food similar to what my dad use to cook when I was younger. Okay so price: it's 20 bucks but it's worth it in my opinion Portion: could be better to be honest it was a lil bit but with the effort and flavor they put in I'll support it evens out. Rating 5/5 ign I 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 !

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 am glad I branched out and tried a new place for fufu. I called and asked if they had vegetarian…read moreoptions to go with fufu, the woman said no but she could make me something and to be there in 2hrs. I was delighted that she'd go out of her way to make me something! If I had strict time frames on my day I wouldn't have wanted to wait that long though. Didn't realize it was a to go, sort of co-op business model but wasn't frustrated by the lack of seating as I wasn't planning on eating there anyway. The prices were a bit steep and the food was good but may not return.

Food was good, especially the beignets. One entree is easily two meals, very filling…read more However, it should be known that this establishment is order pick-up only -- there is no sit-down dining. We waited almost an hour for our food, so order ahead. 3 stars for the food, -1 for the wait, +1 for the free beignets in apology for the wait.

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.

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

This was my first time trying Ethiopian food, and I knew I would like it because c'mon, just look…read moreat it! But I was a little wary of how I would feel about injera. I don't have trypophobia by any means, but I was unsure about how I would feel about the texture of it. That being said, I shouldn't have worried at all, it was delicious! The texture reminded me kind of Ma Lai Go, if anyone is familiar with that. Side note: this is an awesome place to visit if you are dining with vegetarian eaters, because the vegetarian options are so bountiful. One of my favorite things we ordered though was the beef sambusas. It was hot and crispy, stuffed to the brim with flavorful beef, and the tomato-y sauce was delicious. The minchet abish was also really good. The meaty stew was so addicting, I wish they had given us more. And then we had to try the Doro Wot after hearing that it was Ethiopia's national dish! The chicken was so tender and the sauce was so creamy. I kind of expected it to be spicier, but the level it was at is probably best to appeal to everyone.

It's hard to find good nigerian food in san antonio but this place is it! The owner is tremendously…read morehardworking and passionate about his customers. I ordered the fried rice and it was delicious! Can't wait to come back and try other things!

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.

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.

Another Ethiopian dining experience. "Habesha" (also historically called Abyssinians) refers…read moremainly to Semitic‑speaking highland peoples of Ethiopia and Eritrea. The name has been used for centuries to describe a group of related peoples rather than one distinct ethnic group. Love the learnings that result from Yelp... Awazay tibs (lamb plate) was my dish of choice today. it came with a salad and injera bread. The lamb was flavorful and tasty. Also, Mikel, my server, was super friendly and helpful to offer food recommendations. The restaurant's decor is one of the standouts. When you walk into the restaurant, according to Mikel you are in Ethiopia. The restaurant is filled with colorful tables, wicker basked decorations, Ethiopian artifacts, and wicker lighting. In addition, the restaurnat was filled with vibrant paintings actually sourced from Et$hiopia (ranging from $599-$699 with a 20% discount applied). The restaurant has warm and welcoming features.