Flavors from Afar

1046 S Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles
(562) 719-6704

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Three Crispy Somali Sambusas With
Beef and Cheese Crispy Sambusas
Pan Seared Goat Barlis Plate
Seafood Risotto
Samosa

Menu

Afghan Menu
MANTU ( 8 DUMPLINGS)
Halal beef dumplings served with a mildly spicy tomato sauce, chana del (lentils) and refreshing mint yogurt sauce. Comes with cucumber side salad
KABUL PULO PLATE (BRAISED LAMB SHANK)
Tender braised lamb shank, served with savory Afghan rice, cucumber salad and a side of pita.
MARINATED AFGHAN TILAPIA PLATE
Marinated and spiced tilapia filet on a bed of savory Afghan rice. Served with pita bread and refreshing cucumber salad
AFGHAN BURANI BANJAN
Pan seared eggplant layered with chana del (lentils) and a savory tomato sauce. Drizzled with House made yogurt mint dressing. Comes with pita and cucumber salad.
AFGHAN GARAM MASALA CHICKEN
Savory garam masala and turmeric marinated chicken. Served on a bed of Afghan rice with a side of pita
LEMON PEPPER SHAWARMA CHICKEN BOWL
Pan seared lemon pepper chicken shawarma sliced in a bowl with rice and cucumber salad
MOJARA
Whole fried fish that comes with Spanish rice, black beans and vegetable medley (chayote, celery, carrot, onion, bell pepper) (Dairy Free, Egg Free, Nut Free)

Classics Menu
SOMALI OVEN ROASTED CHICKEN FRIED RICE PLATE
Pan Seared Halal Chicken Coated With Somali Seasoning Blend, Fried Rice And Vegetable Medley
KENYAN PAN FRIED COCONUT TILAPIA PLATE
Two fillets cooked in coconut milk, with tomato and onions. Served with rice, ugali (cornmeal porridge) and sauteed cabbage
EGYPTIAN GRAVY SMOTHERED LAMB SHANK PLATE
Large tender lamb shank smothered in gravy on top of rice pilaf with seasonal sauteed vegetables
Guatemalan Adovato Goat Plate
Savory pieces of marinated goat, fried plantain and black beans
INDO-FIJIAN POOJA PLATE (PRAYER PLATE) (V)
Kaddu (creamy, spiced butternut squash), khattar (spicy shredded jackfruit), and dahl (stewed tri-colored lentils). Served with roti, pulao, and tomatar chutney
HAITIAN STYLE SHORT RIBS
Thick short ribs marinated in a classic epis sauce. Served with sautéed mushroom, asparagus, broccoli and red beans and rice
Venezuelan TARKARI DE CHIBO (MARINATED GOAT)
Tender, halal goat marinated in coconut curry milk with a side of black beans, Venezuelan rice pilaf, and deep-fried plantains

SIDES
Esquite Elote
Classic street corn in a bowl. Mixture of corn, butter, mayo, green onion, chili powder
Cinnamon Sugar Fired Plantains
Fried Plantains dusted with cinnamon and sugar.
Somali Fried Rice (Small)
Fried rice filled with potatoes, carrots, onion, garlic, cabbage
Beef Sambusas (Comes with 3)
Filled with cabbage, broccoli, onion, potato, carrots, beef
Chicken Sambusas (Comes with 3)
Filled with cabbage, broccoli, onion, potato, carrots, chicken
Veggie Sambusas (Comes with 3)
Filled with cabbage, broccoli, onion, potato, carrots
Potato and Cheese Sambusas (Comes with 3)
Filled with Potato and Cheese
Beef and Cheese Sambusa (Comes with 3)
Halal Ground Beef, Cheese
Tortitas De Papas (Comes With 3)
Handmade Fried Potato And Cheese Appetizer
Potato Flautas
4 Flautas dressed in crema, queso fresco and pico de gallo.
Shredded Chicken Flautas
4 Flautas dressed in crema, queso fresco and pico de gallo.
Potato and Chicken Flautas
Two Potato and Two Chicken Flautas, dressed in crema, queso fresco and pico de gallo.
Deep Fried Lentil Veggie Patties (comes with 5)
Thinly pressed and deep fried lentils, onions, garlic, cabbage, and carrots. Comes with Somali Sauce
Housemade Baba Ghannouj (Eggplant Hummus)
Deep Fried Pita Chips And Housemade Roasted Eggplant Hummus
Guatemalan Salsa Rojo
Somali Sauce
Spicy Somali seasoning, yogurt, peppers
Lebanese Garlic Whip
Baklava (3 pieces)
Layers of flaky phyllo dough, pistachios, rose water and sweet syrup
Somali Fried Rice (Large)
Fried rice filled with potatoes, carrots, onion, garlic, cabbage
LEBANESE FATTOUSH SALAD
Lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red pepper, mint, fried pita with a Pomegranate molasses dressing

Drinks
Passion Fruit Slush
Jamaica Agua Fresca
Tamarind Agua Fresca

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Recent Reviews

Absolutely delicious food. This was the first time I've had African food, and I love it. The Somali 'samosa' was a favorite, as well as the chicken over rice.

The coffee was great too. One of the better coffees I've had in a while.
December 2025
The atmosphere is inviting and warm. Parking is a challenge. The service was warm and friendly. I went here dinner however the selections are very limited. The dish I wanted to order is only available on lunch. The price is very expensive for the amount of food you get. The 3 sisters soup for $15 was just a tiny bowl. I was given incorrect dessert item from what I ordered. Mint Lemonade was refreshing.
November 2025
The food was absolutely amazing! Everyone working there was so kind and accommodating. They took the extra time to help guide us with our order and were genrous enought to let us sample the various drinks. The lentil soup and tamarind drink were my favorite but the sambusas and Somali plate were also amazing. I can't recommend this place enough!
November 2025

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Flavors from Afar

1046 S Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90019
(562) 719-6704