Lunch/Dinner Takeaway Menu
Dine in or Takeaway or order online
Starters
Enjera & Dips
Sourdough flatbread with an assortment of four homemade vegetable dips including Shiro, Silsie, Salsa and yoghurt, cucumber and garlic. Ask for gluten free option.
A$12
Sambusa Sigha- Meat (4 pieces)
Crispy filo parcels filled with beef mince, seasoned with Eritrean herbs and spices accompanied by Silsie.
A$12
Sambusa Sigha (2 pieces)
Crispy filo parcels filled with beef mince, seasoned with Eritrean herbs and spices accompanied by Silsie.
A$7
Sambusa (4 pieces)
Crispy filo parcels filled with red lentils, seasoned with Eritrean herbs and spices accompanied by Silsie.
A$12
Sambusa (2 pieces)
Crispy filo parcels filled with red lentils, seasoned with Eritrean herbs and spices accompanied by Silsie.
A$7
Spring Rolls (4 rolls)
A delicious combination of vegetables and lentils, combined with Eritrean herbs and spices, hand wrapped in pastry and served golden brown with Silsie.
A$12
Spring Rolls (2 rolls)
A delicious combination of vegetables and lentils, combined with Eritrean herbs and spices, hand wrapped in pastry and served golden brown with Silsie.
A$7
Talmia (4 pieces)
Chickpeas, garlic, Green chilli, dill and spices served with yoghurt dip or Silsie
A$12
Talmia (2 pieces)
Chickpeas, garlic, Green chilli, dill and spices served with yoghurt dip or Silsie
A$7
Mains
All meals are served with Enjera bread which is the staple of the Eritrean diet. It is a pancake like sourdough bread that is traditionally used as an eating utensil by tearing off a piece and picking up food with and then eating.
Kantisha
A rich mushroom and capsicum stew flavored with Berberé, onion, tomatoes & garlic
A$30
Brusn
Red lentils stewed with tomato & mild Eritrean spices
A$21
Alicha
A stew of potatoes, carrot, celery, capsicum, green beans, and perfumed with turmeric, ginger & herbs
A$25
Duba
Pumpkin sautéed in a rich flavour of Berberé in onion, tomatoes & garlic
A$25
Shiro
Finely grounded chickpeas with oil and spices served with stuffed green chilies
A$26
Founder Special
Coconut chicken curry with mushrooms, zucchini, carrot, garlic and herbs. Diary free.
A$30
Asmera Special
The traditional dish of the capital city of Eritrea – Lamb with potatoes, capsicum, Berberé, rich tomato sauce & traditional Eritrean herbs
A$30
Qulwa
(mouth-watering super dish) Tender lamb cubes sautéed in Tesmi, red onion, capsicum, garlic, rosemary, green peppers & fresh tomato
A$30
Bierai Zighni
(Eritrean key ceremonial dishes) A traditional favourite spicy beef curry flavored with Berberé, onion, tomato, garlic & Tesmi
A$30
Derho Zighni
(Eritrean key ceremonial dishes) A traditional favourite spicy chicken curry flavored with Berberé, onion, tomato, garlic & Tesmi.
A$30
Mbisi
(special Congolese dish) Locally sourced goat, slowly cooked with onion, garlic, capsicum, green chilli & herbs
A$30
Cottelett Fish
Basa/Barramundi fillet marinated with traditional herbs, pan fried served with Alicha & Mu'ooz salata Basa fillet: $30 Barramundi $35
A$30
Qulwa Fish
Basa/Barramundi cubed, sautéed in Tesmi, red onion, capsicum, garlic, rosemary, green peppers, fresh tomato and lemon. Served with enjera or rice and Mu'ooz salta. Basa fish: $30 Barramundi fish: $35
A$30
Two Course Share Platters (Price Per Person)
In Eritrea, a meal is a collective experience whereby family and friends share food from a large platter filled with layers of injera topped with a delicious assortment of spicy stews and vegetarian dishes. Eating involves tearing off a piece of enjera bread and wrapping it around a portion of food, then eating without the use of cutlery. How it works - 1) All share platters come with a complimentary share entrée of ENJERA & DIPS (v), which is a sourdough flatbread with an assortment of 4 homemade vegetable dips included are Shiro, Silsi, salsa & yogurt, cucumber & garlic. Make your choice from the Starters Menu. 2) Choose your selection from our Main menu of vegan, meat and seafood dishes your table. 3) All dishes are served with Enjera & Mu’ooz salata. However, if you did prefer to replace Enjera with rice just let us know, or as an extra side dish.
Platter for 2- Choose any 3 dishes
Price is per person. 3 dishes of your choice (excludes Cottelett Fish) all served with Enjera & Mu’ooz salata (rice available on request). Vegan, Vegetarian and Gluten free options are also available.
A$35
Platter for 3 - Choose any 4 dishes
Price is per person. 4 dishes of your choice (excludes Cottelett Fish), all served with Enjera & Mu’ooz salata (rice available on request). Vegan, Vegetarian and Gluten free options are also available.
A$35
Platter for 4 - Choose any 5 dishes
Price is per person. 5 dishes of your choice (excludes Cottelett Fish), all served with Enjera & Mu’ooz salata (rice available on request). Vegan, Vegetarian and Gluten free options are also available.
A$35
Platter for 5 or more - Choose any 6 dishes
Price is per person. 6 dishes of your choice (excludes Cottelett Fish), all served with Enjera & Mu’ooz salata (rice available on request). Vegan, Vegetarian and Gluten free options are also available.
A$35
Banquet Options
Prices are per person.
Banquet Option One
STARTERS: Spring rolls & Sambusa Sigha (Meat/Vegetarian) MAINS: Derho Zighni, Brusn, Alicha Enjera & salad. DESSERT: Busbusa (dessert) (Price is per person)
A$40
Banquet Option Two
STARTERS - Spring rolls and Sambusa Sigha (Meat/Vegetarian). MAINS - Bierai Zighni, Founders Special, Duba, Alicha, Enjera, Rice & Salad. DESSERT - Busbusa. (Price is per person)
A$45
Banquet Option Three
STARTERS - Spring rolls, Sambusa Sigha (Meat/Vegetarian), and Talmia. MAINS - Qulwa, Bierai Zighni, Alicha, Brusn, Enjera, rice and salad. Dessert - Busbusa, (Price is per person)
A$50
Desserts
Busbusa
Traditional African semolina cake served warm with fresh berry fruit coulis & vanilla ice cream
A$8.50
African Donuts (2 pieces)
Traditional African drop donuts drizzled with an orange glaze
A$8.50
Side Dishes
Enjera
Sourdough flatbread Enjera: $3 Enjera- Gluten Free $5
A$3
Rice
A serving of boiled rice
A$5
Hand Cut Chips
A$5
FuFu
Fufu (or foofoo or foufou) is possibly one the most famous west African ”swallow” foods. Also called Ga'aat in Eritrea, or Ugali in Kenya, It is a filling side dish – starchy, smooth, dense, and stretchy that is much beloved because it is delicious, simple & satisfying. FuFu is served with any of the main dishes.
A$8
Traditional African Coffee & Tea
At the end of an Eritrean meal fresh African coffee beans are roasted and guests are offered to smell the strong aroma of the coffee. The beans are then ground and put in a traditional clay vessel called a ‘Jebena’ and boiled. The coffee is traditionally served black in a small espresso cups.
Small Jebena for one person
Served with fresh popcorn
A$12
Jebena for 2-3 persons
Served with fresh popcorn
A$15
Jebena for2 or more persons
Served with fresh popcorn price per person $10/pp
A$10
Jebena for 6-7 persons
Served with fresh popcorn
A$25
Extra large Jebena (serves 8 to 15)
Served with fresh popcorn
A$45
Tea
Black tea with different herbs
A$5
Special Winter Tea
A special tea made for the colder months with honey, lime, ginger and mint.
A$5
