Mu'ooz

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107 reviews

#183 of 5,536 Restaurants in Brisbane$$ - $$$, African, Ethiopian, Vegetarian friendly

+61 7 3844 8378+ Add website

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Mon

5:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Tue

5:30 pm - 9:30 pm11:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Wed

5:30 pm - 9:30 pm11:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Thu

5:30 pm - 9:30 pm11:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Fri

5:30 pm - 9:30 pm11:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Sat

5:30 pm - 9:30 pm11:30 pm - 3:00 pm

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4.5

107 reviews

#183 of 5,536 Restaurants in Brisbane

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CUISINES

African, Ethiopian

Special Diets

Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options

Meals

Lunch, Dinner

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54 Mollison Street, Brisbane, Queensland QLD 4105 Australia

+61 7 3844 8378

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Welcome to MU'OOZ a new and unique cultural dining experience here in Brisbane's West End. Originally located in Moorooka, Brisbane's "Little Africa" you will be able to enjoy the tastes & ambience of a traditional Eritrean Restaurant right here in Brisbane. Mu'ooz was established in 2008 following Government funding approval for this unique community-based project and with the support of many dedicated believers in our Vision where the profits from our business are directed back to our community via the Eritrean Women and Family Support Network. Called Muooz, which means tasty and healthy in Tigrinya, our dining experience has been shared with thousands so far and whose support h as allowed us to win The Regional Restaurant award in 2013. Enjoy the dining experience of sharing platters of amazing food with friends in the traditional manner, whilst savouring the aroma of coffee beans roasting over an open flame ready to make the distinctive coffee our restaurant is renowned for!! You will be proudly hosted by our professionally trained team, many who have a history of being refugee women from war-torn Eritrea and surrounding Horn of Africa countries. We hope you enjoy our food which we cook from the heart and look forward to you visiting us soon.

CUISINES

African, Ethiopian

Special Diets

Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options

Meals

Lunch, Dinner

FEATURES

Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service

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4.5

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grahme

Brisbane26 contributions

Its a long wait but the food is worth it

Jan 2020 • none

Rocked up Saturday night to the sounds of African drums by a live band out the back, great way to get into the mood for some tasty treats. Well we watched the waitress walk around as if in a daze, completely ignoring tables until called over, took us 20 min to get her attention, we ordered drinks and she completely forgot about them till we asked where they were 15 min later, but I have to say she is very friendly and you cant really get too upset with her (maybe thats her ploy????) We ordered the mixed Enjira with dips, very tasty but a bit skimpy with the bread, had to order extra, also ordered the Tamia balls, when delivered they were about the size of a 20 cent piece and no where near the size of the photo, though incredibly tasty, you would need about 12 pices per person to feel satisfied, we did mention this to the waitress and to our surprise it was not on the bill, cudo's to them. We ordered the mixed plater for two as you can get 3 dishes which works out so much cheaper than single dish ordering, we ordered the Asmeria (lamb curry dish) the Qulwa (lamb) and the Derho Zighni (chicken), these were so tasty and rich in flavour that we forgot about the service and the slightly dated decor, my oath it was good. Go find out for yourself, prices are a tad high, but not by much, the food is devine...... Yes I would go back.

Written 12 January 2020

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SydneyTrish

Toowoomba80 contributions

I keep coming back for more

Aug 2020 • couples

I love this restaurant. If you are looking for somewhere with great food, BYO or that has vegan options (not just as an afterthought) you won't be disappointed. I highly recommend the share platter. It is important to remember that this restaurant is a non-profit initiative to help African woman get job skills and sometimes the service can be a little clunky but always friendly, just go with it and have a great time.

Written 28 December 2020

NauticalDreamer3010

Buddina719 contributions

Great food, average service

Sept 2021 • none

We went as a group of 4 on a Wednesday evening so it was pretty quiet. We shared 4 dishes and they were absolutely delicious with good serving sizes. The only problem was the service. The staff member only delivered enough plates and utensils for 3 even though there were 4 of us. I had to knock on the kitchen door a couple of times when they forgot to bring things to out table. But despite this, we would give it another try.

Written 11 September 2021

RoamingFamilytrip

Papakura48 contributions

Needs better hygiene practices and food safety.

June 2023 • family

We seek our Eritrean/Ethiopian food when we travel. Mu'ooz has a great mission: to help refugees and immigrants. That completely makes up for the very slow service. They even tell you to expect it. That's fine. But seeing the cook licking her hand was not on. Not just once, but when we arrived and again when we left. No hand washing, just kept cooking. Unclean, unsafe. If you must taste, pease use a spoon, and then put in with the dirty dishes. If you spill some sauce, wash it off, don't lick it off your hands and then keep ladling and preparing food. It's obvious this is usual behaviour, but its a health hazard. Also, please stock hand soap in the toilet. What you have, on multiple visits, is more water than liquid soap.

Written 15 July 2023

rickll0yd

Singapore12 contributions

Lunch for 2 and a great African experience

Aug 2023 • couples

Wonderful food and great service, what more can you ask?! We had the sambusas with mince and then a sharing plate so that we could try a few curries. Lamb, goat and chicken with coconut curries were all very tasty, with the injeera and dips, absolutely fantastic. We tried 2 desserts as well ...the African donuts and the semolina cake, both delicious. Price was very reasonable. Altogether an experience that we will be happy to repeat any time !!

Written 9 August 2023

NiftyNorm

Cincinnati566 contributions

Food was fine

Mar 2022 • none

Food was tasty - served more like entre plates, rather than mains, and with no added garnishing nor extras (e.g. salad, etc) The owner was friendly, but tried to balance various other tasks while serving us at the same time - became a bit distracted and didn't quite get our order right

Written 15 March 2022

champagneaficionado

Brisbane462 contributions

Exactly what is says on the box. Legit! (and doing good stuff!)

Dec 2020 • none

You will smell it from the street! An unhurried, lovely Eritrean glided between tables in this humble fit out with mural covered walls. The food is exactly what you'd expect - goat and lentil based stews all served on "Enjera" (sourdough-tasting pancake) - you can overlook the side salads with Italian dressing from a bottle. BYO was happily accommodated. Totally legit and recommended. And you can feel good about it - they provide work experience and training to refugee women.

Written 21 December 2020

RTWTripping

138 contributions

Amaaaazing

Sept 2020 • couples

The food at this restaurant is amazing. It was so nice to find such a cool restaurant in the centre of Brisbane. Try it!

Written 1 September 2020

Ibrahim B

65 contributions

Good Eritrean Dinner

Feb 2020 • family

We sat in the backyard section and enjoyed good Eritrean food... I had vegetable spring rolls and Asmara main course... Delicious food... Helpful staff...

Written 15 February 2020

Jeanne N

Auckland133 contributions

Great new experience

June 2019 • none

A little gem of a place tucked away in West End . Was taken there on my last visit to Brisbane. Certainly a new experience in dining for me. Loved the way it was setup with indoor dining as well as outdoor under cover. We shared our meals so it was great to taste so many different dishes.. Be warned! There is no cutlery! However don't be pout off from dining here. Meals are designed to eat with your hands, but in a good way and with little or no mess. Meal choices were great and well priced. Happy to go back when I am back in Brissie on my next visit.It would certainly be a repeat place to go if I lived over there.

Written 15 July 2019

Philip M

Brisbane361 contributions

Great dinner

June 2019 • family

Visited with my family for a birthday dinner 10 people in total The ladies were lovely and food outstanding Enjoyed enjera bread and 10 different dishes Then a birthday cake the ladies made Great coffee Outstanding Highly recommended

Written 28 June 2019

Paul B

Brisbane110 contributions

Tasty experience with friendly staff.

May 2019 • couples

Small Eritrean restaurant at West End in Brisbane. The food was very tasty and the restaurant clean with friendly staff. We had bought a Groupon voucher for two which proved good value with a set starters share plate and a three choice share plate from the main menu including a glass of house wine. $29.00 for two (May 2019). We had the Enjera & Dips as the set starter and followed up with a share plate of the Special Asmera Dish, Founders Special and Kantisha. On the day we went for lunch the service was slow due to some problems the restaurant experienced earlier that morning (lost keys). This made it a long lunch but still a very enjoyable experience. We would definitely go back.

Written 16 June 2019

April L

Brisbane35 contributions

A great hidden gem in West End

June 2019 • couples

We visited as a couple for a nice authentic lunch. The meals are delicious. It's so great to find a restaurant with authentic food that hasn't been modified to cater for our Australian palates (e.g. having pasta etc on the menu). This restaurant is also where refugee women learn skills and work experience when first arriving in Australia - giving back to our community.

Written 15 June 2019

Peter D

Hervey Bay1542 contributions

Worth a visit

Apr 2019 • couples

It was our first time at this restaurant and first time trying north East African cuisine. We had made a reservation, but it was not very busy although a Friday evening. Started with spring rolls, which were excellent, full of flavour. Mains were a curry and a vegetable dish, served with enjera, which is a sourdough flatbread. The curry was very nice, good flavours and the meat was tender. The vegetable dish was pleasant, but we felt lacked something, maybe a little bland. Also serving sizes were a little on the small side. For desert we tried the African donuts, which we loved. Service was friendly and efficient, and overall a very good meal, with the entree and desert being the standouts.