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Flavors from Afar

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Flavors from Afar is one of the best african restaurants in Los Angeles for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Los Angeles.

Flavors from Afar occupies a peculiar and deliberate position on Hollywood Boulevard: by day a co-working space serving Ethiopian pourover coffee, by night a live jazz and vinyl venue, and threaded through both identities a restaurant whose menu rotates monthly to spotlight a different refugee chef's culinary tradition.

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Taste Score 8.9/10
Rating (Google) 9.8
153 reviews
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8.9/10
Taste Score
Google 9.8 from 153 reviews
Michelin
Best for
Date Night and Cheap Eats
Price and pace
Budget-friendly | Check restaurant site
Neighborhood
Los Angeles | 5652 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028, USA
Hours
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Price
Budget-friendly
Taste Score
8.9/10
Phone
(562) 719-6704
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Menu and ordering

Flavors from Afar menu: what to order

Start with the dishes below, drawn from the restaurant details and TastyPals notes available on this page. Flavors from Afar is listed in the Budget-friendly price range. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.

Egyptian Koshari
Somali Sambusas
Tunisian Shakshuka
Haitian Style Fried Goat
Veggie Legume
Why go

What makes Flavors from Afar worth the move

Flavors from Afar is a clean first click in Los Angeles when you want a african option you can trust. Egyptian Koshari and Somali Sambusas also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.8 rating across 153 Google reviews.

What to know fast

Public rating
9.8 from 153 Google reviews
Best for
Date Night and Cheap Eats
Style
African in Los Angeles
Spend
Budget-friendly | Check restaurant site

Best for

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Google rating: 9.8 from 153 reviews
Price point: $
Popular dishes: Egyptian Koshari, Somali Sambusas, Tunisian Shakshuka
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9.8 from 153 reviews
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For now, Flavors from Afar holds a 9.8 rating across 153 Google reviews.

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Frequently asked questions

What cuisine does Flavors from Afar serve?

Flavors from Afar is a African restaurant located in Los Angeles, Los Angeles. Flavors from Afar occupies a peculiar and deliberate position on Hollywood Boulevard: by day a co-working space serving Ethiopian pourover coffee, by night a live jazz and vinyl venue, and threaded through both identities a restaurant whose menu rotates monthly to spotlight a different refugee chef's culinary tradition.

What is Flavors from Afar best for?

Flavors from Afar is best for date night, cheap eats, fine dining. Flavors from Afar is a clean first click in Los Angeles when you want a african option you can trust. Egyptian Koshari and Somali Sambusas also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.8 rating across 153 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Flavors from Afar?

Flavors from Afar is in the Budget-friendly price range ($). Google rating: 9.8 from 153 reviews

What should I order at Flavors from Afar?

Start with Egyptian Koshari, Somali Sambusas, Tunisian Shakshuka and Haitian Style Fried Goat. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Flavors from Afar worth visiting?

Flavors from Afar holds a 9.8 Google rating from 153 reviews. Flavors from Afar is a clean first click in Los Angeles when you want a african option you can trust. Egyptian Koshari and Somali Sambusas also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.8 rating across 153 Google reviews.

Where is Flavors from Afar located?

Flavors from Afar is located at 5652 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

What are Flavors from Afar's hours?

Flavors from Afar's listed hours are Check restaurant site. We recommend checking directly before visiting as hours may vary on holidays.

Is Flavors from Afar good for a date night?

Yes — Flavors from Afar is tagged for date night dining. Flavors from Afar is a clean first click in Los Angeles when you want a african option you can trust. Egyptian Koshari and Somali Sambusas also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.8 rating across 153 Google reviews.

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