Comments on: Ethiopian food cravings at The Abyssinian

By: Adrian

Adrian — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:47:15 +0000

Hey Margot- Oh, the eggplant was amazing- right amount of chili. We’ve come back just for this.

By: Margot

Margot — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:14:27 +0000

Sounds very good, I must admit that I have never tried Ethiopian food but this eggplant want me to go and look for some now!
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By: Adrian

Adrian — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 06:25:27 +0000

Hey Ms Baklover- ah, cool- thanks. My peeps may actually like African Town as they’re not big on chili.

By: Ms Baklover

Ms Baklover — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 20:26:51 +0000

Hey Adrian – we ate at African Town in Footscray but I think they have toned down the chilli a lot in the last few years. Still good but I need a new fave! Maybe the Abyssinian is it??
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By: Adrian

Adrian — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:11:48 +0000

Hey Ellie- aww, thanks I came back a 2nd time!

By: Ellie

Ellie — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 05:35:27 +0000

Interesting read. Great post.
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By: Adrian

Adrian — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 04:10:17 +0000

Hey Ms Baklover- I know right! Where did you eat for lunch? Was it a good eatery? I’m getting hungry!

By: Ms Baklover

Ms Baklover — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 12:56:40 +0000

I just had Ethiopian for lunch today! Looking forward to making the trip to the Abyssinian one day. I love eating with my hands – you get to experience the food in another dimension.
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By: Adrian

Adrian — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 02:26:53 +0000

Hey f0nxer- LOL- totally understand. Yes, I have a few left handed friends so they would realte. Nonetherless, the food is too good.

Hey Rahel- Welcome to my blog! I appreciate the time you’ve taken to comment. My dining companions and I loved using our hands refusing to use the cutlery. In my culture, using your hands to eat some meals is quite normal.
Through research, I understand and appreciate the fact that the mains must be poured over the Injera bread. Either way, the dining experience was highly enjoyable which resulted in my high recommendation. In fact I’m celebrating my birthday there tomorrow (saturday) night so I can talk to you further about your food and culture.
Thanks again for your feedback.

By: Rahel Ogbaghiorghis

Rahel Ogbaghiorghis — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 22:08:59 +0000

My name is Rahel and i am the Owner and Chef at The Abyssinian.

I do appreciate all feedback i can obtain through reading blogs and reviews about our restaurant on the internet and i usually refrain myself to either comment or reply to reviews.
But one thing i have to say in regards to Injera, our traditional bread.

In our country, Injera serves as a plate and as tools to eat with your fingers.

Injera must not be hot when served, and the food must be poured on top of the Injera to be eaten. That will make the Injera underneath soggy which we do understand can be a bit of a nuisance but avoidable by using additional Injera on the side, as traditionally recommended, to use to pick up and eat your food, and by leaving the “plate” Injera untouched.

We do have forks and spoons available for customers that require them.
We do suggest, so to experience our traditional way of eating and culture, do give it a go to eat with your fingers.

We hope to see you all back at The Abyssinian and give you our food and service at the highest standard.

Best regards to all

Rahel

By: f0nxer

f0nxer — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:05:36 +0000

I’ve eaten quite a bit of Ethiopian and Indian dishes and they always get me for using my left hand to eat! I can’t help it though…I’m left handed. So if the reason for using their right hand is for sanitary reasons…wouldn’t it be best if I used my left hand? -nevertheless, I still get scolded by friends.
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By: Adrian

Adrian — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:18:07 +0000

Hey Conor- Eating with your (hygienic) hands is the best. When I first saw it, I didn’t know what to expect, but unlike say, Roti bread, it turned out to be really light.

Hey Maria- Serious?! You gotta go! Me thinks I should plan a blogger dinner. Would you be in?

By: Maria@TheGourmetChallenge

Maria@TheGourmetChallenge — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 02:18:26 +0000

I drive past this place everyday!! I’ve been wanting to go in for the longest time. You post is making me hungry. I need to just go in!!
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By: Conor @ HoldtheBeef

Conor @ HoldtheBeef — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:56:07 +0000

Mmmm gotta love sanctioned hand eating! I’ve been wanting to try this bread for ages, after seeing it on some weird-foods-of-the-world show. Have to agree about the soggyness prevention, seems like it would be much better to keep em separated until you deem they should meet each other!
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By: Adrian

Adrian — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:28:39 +0000

Hey Michele- no wuz. Yes, I’m up for a trip back and it seems Penny is as well! We should def try out their vegetarian dishes.

Hey Penny- haha- for sure. I’m down. Email/Twit me and we can all go down.

Hey Agnes- yeah, no soggy bread!

Hey Belle- Love food that I don’t get to eat that often. Yes, I’m with you on the clean factor but this place passes the test. Very clean.

Hey Lorraine- I know huh. The atmosphere is amazing and you can’t help but look around till your neck gets sore!

Hey Leona- LOL. Yeah, there are actually quite a few in Melbourne but haven’t researched Sydney. This place is in the top 5 according to urbanspoon which is why I went. Kamel is also great.

Yes, they do look like crumpets. Like crumpeted pancakes. Def wash your hands beforehand hehe

Hey foodwink- I def recommend you check it out. Get ready for a feast.

Hey Joey- you should come down and try it out when your in Melb next. Great experience.

Hey Chris- my favourite part was mixing and matching the food together. I’m beginning to be huge fan also.