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Best African Eats In Brisbane

Updated: Sep 15, 2024

Brisbane has a small but growing collection of African cafes and restaurants where diners can experience the unique exotic flavors of Ethiopia, Sudan, Eritrea, Nigeria and South Africa.

Worth seeking out to enjoy a delicious abundant feast at a budget price, the fascinating ritual of a traditional coffee ceremony, these eateries are also ideal for those looking for a taste of something different.

Some can be found in Brisbane's unofficial 'Little Africa, Moorooka, while others have made their home in suburbs across town, including one in Ipswich. Here's where to find them:

Wau Kitchen

A charming and unique Afro-fusion restaurant and soon-to-be-wine bar, tucked away in a rustic shed

Ethiopian Village

Tucked away at the back of a 1960's retro arcade in Moorooka shopping centre is this no-frills little slice of Ethiopia, serving up traditional eats and exotic feasts on a budget

Mu'ooz

Not only does Muooz serve mouth-watering dishes full of flavor and ideal for communal dining, this Eritrean restaurant in West End also assists with providing employment training and work for African refugee women

Arhibu Ethiopian Restaurant

In the base of a 1960s, retro inspired arcade, lies this hidden Ethiopian gem, serving delicious rustic and low cost dishes, ideally washed down with a traditional Ethiopian beer or coffee

The Biltong & Jerky Shop

This little slice of South Africa can be found along Beaudesert Road in Moorooka, specialising in South African groceries, boerewors, biltong and beef jerky

Afro Restaurant

This little eatery in heart of Brisbane's Little Africa, Moorooka, offers authentic Ethiopian/Eritrean cuisine

The Biltong & Jerky Shop

This South African deli/grocer on Brisbane's west-side specialises in a wide range of authentic biltong, boerewors, droewors and other South African grocery items

The Jerky & Coffee Hut

This South African grocer/coffee house specialises in a wide range of authentic South African jerky (also known as biltong) and other specialty foods as well as house-roasted coffee

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