Abesha

Footscray’s East African dining circuit is fierce, but the real injera aficionados point straight to Abesha. A brilliantly humble, one-man operation where the owner treats you like family—guiding you to the exact right dish with zero pretension. You want the combination platter. It’s a massive, vibrant mosaic of stews and curries meant to be scooped up with flawless, spongy injera—he’ll even let you mix the injera flavors if you ask. Plant-based eaters find total nirvana here, while the meat-eaters are completely possessed by the gored gored—perfectly spiced, fiercely addictive beef that you simply cannot stop eating. Factor in wildly tender lamb, surprisingly excellent red wine, and portions so generous your wallet stays as heavy as your stomach. Unapologetically authentic, fiercely flavorful, and worth every single visit.