The Abyssinian Menu

Kensington, VIC🍲 African

Menu guide: the dishes below are typical of African venues like The Abyssinian and are shown to help you plan your visit. Items, prices and availability are set by the restaurant and change regularly — see the official menu for today's offering.

African restaurants — Ethiopian, Eritrean, Somali, West African and North African — offer communal dining around aromatic stews, injera bread and slow-cooked meats, with excellent vegan options.

Stews (wot)

Doro wot

Spiced chicken stew with boiled egg

HGF

Misir wot

Red lentils in berbere sauce

VGHGF

Tibs

Sautéed beef or lamb with onion and rosemary

GF

Platters

Vegetarian combo

A selection of lentil, vegetable and chickpea dishes on injera

VG

Meat combo

Mixed stews on injera

Other favourites

Jollof rice

West African tomato rice

VGGF

Tagine

Slow-cooked lamb with apricot

GF

Key: V vegetarian · VG vegan · GF gluten-free option · H spicy. Always tell staff about allergies.

Menu FAQs

What's on the menu at The Abyssinian?

The Abyssinian serves Ethiopian food. Typical dishes at this style of venue include Doro wot, Misir wot, Tibs, Vegetarian combo, Meat combo. Check the official menu for current items and prices.

Does The Abyssinian have vegetarian or vegan options?

African menus usually include several vegetarian dishes. Ask staff about vegan and allergy-friendly choices.

Can I order takeaway from The Abyssinian?

Yes, takeaway is available — call (03) 9376 8754 to order.