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Aster's Ethiopian Restaurant
Ethiopian Restaurant$$$$
Hancock, Austin
"Eggplant, lentils, awesome doro wott, yum."(3 Tips)
"The lunch buffet is wonderful; everything is freshly made."(3 Tips)
"And the gluten free Injera I fantastic as well."(2 Tips)
"Honey wine (by request only) is refreshing and wonderful."(2 Tips)
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- VoniaJune 19, 2014The lunch buffet is wonderful; everything is freshly made. The lamb stew tender, eggplant, lentils, potatoes all flavorful. But the Doro Wat is ridiculous good!!!!!!.... The meat falls off the bone!
Rhonda MarpleJuly 26, 2013For a vegan meal, order 4 items from the vegetarian category (they're vegan); choose one as the "main" & it will be the largest portion with the other 3 as small portions. The food is fabulous!!!
Divya MulanjurNovember 5, 2014Its a small quiet place, you could easily miss it so look out for the sign board. Good value, good food. Had the doro wott, portions are large. Somewhat similar to Indian food actually - I loved it.
Veronica Fernandez MillerAugust 5, 2013It's not a fancy restaurant but the people are great and the food is unique and delicious. You'll find the beef & chicken cooked in delicious spices. Their Premium Lager was very good too.- Curt KarnstedtJanuary 6, 2016One of my places to get what I call "comfort food" in Austin, and super healthy and yummy. Eggplant, lentils, awesome doro wott, yum.
Scott SarraApril 19, 2018I've been coming to Aster's for years and I highly recommend it to everyone. Delicious food and great customer service!
Richard HamiltonApril 22, 2015Get the Atakelt Beyaynetu. It's a sampler of all their vegetable dishes. Amazing stuff.
Molly HarrisJune 6, 2014They have big portions. Everything is delicious, though...you can't go wrong!
- Matthew RogersApril 8, 2013Beer tartar is best raw and spicy. Honey wine (by request only) is refreshing and wonderful.
LaurelFebruary 3, 2011Definitely delicious. Go during lunch for the cheap buffet. Lots of good options, especially if your new to Ethiopian. All their lentil dishes are wonderful.
Drew MFebruary 12, 2016Get the chicken as the main - and spicy lentils, cabbage, and potato sides. Your welcome.- Megan DombroskiJanuary 5, 2014Try the Doro Wott. So so delicious. And the gluten free Injera I fantastic as well.
EaterJanuary 14, 2011Despite its somewhat noisy location, Aster's serves up delicious Ethiopian at remarkably affordable prices. We'd still eat here if Austin didn't so woefully lack Ethiopian options. [Eater 38 Member]
Jason LesterAugust 17, 2013All the food here is delicious! Anything with berbere spice is amazingly spicy!
- LaurelFebruary 3, 2011Delicious, cheap lunch buffet is great when you're new to the cuisine. Also, all of their lentil dishes taste fantastic.
- LaurelFebruary 3, 2011Definitely delicious go during lunch for the buffet great options and cheap prices their lentils are the best.
Joshua RichardsonApril 22, 2012in town for reggae fest and found this I-thiopian Buffet on our way to the show. Perfect way to start this day! Happy earth day!
Love the flavors and eating with my fingers like a heathen!!!!!!!
Marc MajcherMarch 13, 2010Aster's has honey wine (tej) now! It's not on the menu, but if you ask for some, you will be very happy.
Dave HSeptember 25, 2013Told by the owner they wouldn't accept a groupon-like gift certificate. Rude and unreasonable. BEWARE.
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Aster's Ethiopian Restaurant
2804 N Interstate 35 (30th St)
Austin, TX 78705
United States
Austin, TX 78705
United States
Welcome to Asters Ethiopian Restaurant. An Austin tradition since 1991. We are a family-owned business and provide unique and authentic cultural dishes for the whole family to enjoy. Come join us for an incredible and tasty meal with so much variety...
Closed until 11:00 AM (Show more)
- Tue–Thu, Sun
- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
(512) 469-5966
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No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating
No
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
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- 8.4
"My wife and I always get the six-dish vegetarian combo. I love it!"
John Hume - 8.2
"As a huge Ethiopian fan, trust me that this is the best in Austin. Seize the opportunity to try a variety of dishes at their lunch buffet."
Cara - 9.2
"The food here is very fresh, healthy and delicious. There is only one option which changes daily based on the ingredients purchase for that day so make sure to check what's available before going."
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- 9.1
"We love this place. We had seats toward the back on the floor this time and they were still great! Better than the nosebleed section."
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Lady Gunter - 8.8
"Excellent vegan selection. Vegan cupcakes aren't the best (Happy Vegan Bakery at farmers markets) but still good."
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