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The Abyssinian

Has vegan options

277 Racecourse Road, Kensington, VIC, 3031, AU

The Abyssinian looks to have vegan options, going by its menu and listing. Nobody has confirmed it in person yet.

Ethiopian slow-food restaurant serving platters meant for sharing, with a dedicated vegan option.

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Opening hours
Monday17:30 – 22:00
Tuesday17:30 – 22:00
Wednesday17:30 – 22:00
Thursday17:30 – 22:00
Friday17:30 – 22:00
Saturday17:30 – 22:00
SundayClosed
Dishes

Dishes marked as not confirmed are printed on this venue's own menu, which does not say whether they are vegan. Ask the venue before you order.

Veg platterVegan

Shiro, lentils, cabbage and carrot, pumpkin, seasonal vegetables and salad on injera.

Chef's platters · Ethiopian

30

Foul medamesVegan

A Sudanese dish of fava beans slow-cooked with lemon, vegan ghee and spices, served hot from the pan.

Entrées · Arab

12

MelanzanyVegan

Grilled eggplant cubes marinated in fresh garlic, olive oil and chilli.

Entrées · Ethiopian

13

SislyVegan

Sautéed onion purée in vegan ghee and berbere with a little tomato.

Entrées · Ethiopian

9

ZucchiniVegan

Zucchini in a light berbere and tomato sauce, finished with crushed chilli seeds.

Entrées · Ethiopian

12

AdesVegan not confirmed

Green lentils and spices, cooked with a little berbere.

Vegetarian & (vegan) · Ethiopian

23

AletchaVegan not confirmed

Cabbage and carrot sautéed in a mild vegan ghee sauce with garlic and spices.

Vegetarian & (vegan) · Ethiopian

25

Asmara saladVegan not confirmed

Seasonal greens, chopped green chilli and tomato with olive oil, lemon and mustard seed.

Vegetarian & (vegan)

20

DubbaVegan not confirmed

Large pieces of pumpkin in a thick berbere sauce, which makes it sweet and hot at the same time.

Vegetarian & (vegan) · Ethiopian

25

HoswasVegan not confirmed

In-season vegetables sautéed with garlic and caramelised onion, with the spices added at the end.

Vegetarian & (vegan) · Ethiopian

25

ShiroVegan not confirmed

Finely ground spiced chickpeas simmered with olive oil and chopped garlic. Good on its own, and better with a spoon of zighini on top.

Vegetarian & (vegan) · Ethiopian

26

TumtummoVegan not confirmed

Red lentils simmered slowly in a light sauce with a blend of African spices.

Vegetarian & (vegan) · Ethiopian

25
Contact

+61 3 9376 8754

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Questions about The Abyssinian

Is The Abyssinian vegan?
Not entirely. It keeps vegan dishes on a wider menu, by its own listing.
Where is The Abyssinian?
The Abyssinian is at 277 Racecourse Road, Kensington.
When is The Abyssinian open?
Monday 17:30–22:00, Tuesday 17:30–22:00, Wednesday 17:30–22:00, Thursday 17:30–22:00, Friday 17:30–22:00, Saturday 17:30–22:00. Closed Sundays. Hours can change, so check before you go.
Where else can I eat vegan near The Abyssinian?
New Somali Kitchen, Autumn Leaves and Clay Oven Pizza are among the closest, all within 2.5 km. 2 of them are fully vegan.