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Aster's Ethiopian Restaurant

Ethiopian Restaurant$$$$

Hancock, Austin

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Ranked #6 for a buffet in 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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spicy food
lunch buffet
vegetarian food
honey wine
great value
collard greens
chicken
casual
quiet
good for groups
potatoes
eggplant
injera
lentils
beef
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VoniaJune 19, 2014
The 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, 2013
For 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!!!
Upvoted Aug 22
Divya MulanjurNovember 5, 2014
Its 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, 2013
It'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, 2016
One 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, 2018
I've been coming to Aster's for years and I highly recommend it to everyone. Delicious food and great customer service!
Richard HamiltonApril 22, 2015
Get the Atakelt Beyaynetu. It's a sampler of all their vegetable dishes. Amazing stuff.
Molly HarrisJune 6, 2014
They have big portions. Everything is delicious, though...you can't go wrong!
Matthew RogersApril 8, 2013
Beer tartar is best raw and spicy. Honey wine (by request only) is refreshing and wonderful.
LaurelFebruary 3, 2011
Definitely 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, 2016
Get the chicken as the main - and spicy lentils, cabbage, and potato sides. Your welcome.
Megan DombroskiJanuary 5, 2014
Try the Doro Wott. So so delicious. And the gluten free Injera I fantastic as well.
EaterJanuary 14, 2011
Despite 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]
Sai KuchiJuly 13, 2013
Really good food. The portions are sizeable and filling. Injeras are awesome
Jason LesterAugust 17, 2013
All the food here is delicious! Anything with berbere spice is amazingly spicy!
LaurelFebruary 3, 2011
Delicious, cheap lunch buffet is great when you're new to the cuisine. Also, all of their lentil dishes taste fantastic.
Megan DJuly 3, 2013
At lunch there is a buffet so you can try a little of everything.
Josh RaelMarch 7, 2015
Best place to go on Friday night. No wait, amazing food.
LaurelFebruary 3, 2011
Definitely delicious go during lunch for the buffet great options and cheap prices their lentils are the best.
Chris SivoriJuly 8, 2013
Service is great. Food is fresh and amazing.
Skylor WilliamsJanuary 2, 2015
Authentic and reasonably priced.
Pablo MacedaJune 14, 2013
Chicken's pretty good, and the buffet's worth it.
Joshua RichardsonApril 22, 2012
in 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!
Jason DMarch 3, 2011
Great place for vegans too! Try the collard greens, lentils and potatoes.
Shannon UrukaloAugust 10, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Everything is great!
Kate DavisNovember 26, 2014
Everything :)
Marc MajcherMarch 13, 2010
Aster's has honey wine (tej) now! It's not on the menu, but if you ask for some, you will be very happy.
Cash EdwardsJanuary 24, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Love the flavors and eating with my fingers like a heathen!!!!!!!
Terri MaverickAugust 25, 2012
They offer gluten free injera.
Craig HarrisonAugust 25, 2012
Try the 'national dish'
Cash EdwardsMarch 22, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Fantastic food!
Rob.i.Run W.February 20, 2013
Love their food!
Megan InfanteJuly 2, 2010
Try the lunch buffet! It's a great experience for first time eaters :)
Scotty MontgomeryNovember 15, 2012
Incredible. What a treat.
Dave HSeptember 25, 2013
Told by the owner they wouldn't accept a groupon-like gift certificate. Rude and unreasonable. BEWARE.

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