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Best African Eats In Brisbane

Muooz, West End

Updated: Mar 03, 2026

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:

Ethiopian Village
Platter of Ethiopian food at Ethiopian Village Moorooka
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
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Mu'ooz
Female staff member in traditional dress roasting Ethiopian coffee beans over a little stove outside Mu'ooz African Eritrean Restaurant
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
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Arhibu Ethiopian Restaurant
Bowl of popcorn in a dish at Arhibu Ethiopian Restaurant Moorooka
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
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The Biltong & Jerky Shop
Shelves of produce at The Biltong & Jerky Shop, Moorooka
This little slice of South Africa can be found along Beaudesert Road in Moorooka, specialising in South African groceries, boerewors, biltong and beef jerky
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Afro Restaurant
Tables and chairs in front of African mural at wall Afro Restaurant, Moorooka
This little eatery in heart of Brisbane's Little Africa, Moorooka, offers authentic Ethiopian/Eritrean cuisine
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The Biltong & Jerky Shop
South African Biltong Deli Kenmore
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
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My Jerky Hut
My Jerky Hut Booval
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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