Located in East Hollywood

Pan-African Bistro & Wine Bar

A restaurant by day.

A destination by night.

Located on Hollywood Boulevard, Flavors from Afar is a Pan-African bistro and wine bar celebrating Africa's diverse cuisines and diaspora flavors. Explore our menu alongside African wines, beers, and nonalcoholic beverages in a welcoming space designed for gathering, connecting, and feeling at home. Every visit also makes a difference, with a portion of each sale supporting local refugee and immigrant families.

One continent.

Many kitchens.

From the Swahili Coast to the kitchens of West Africa, explore the flavors that bring our table together.

Crispy fried samosas garnished with herbs on a white plate, served with green chutney.

starters

Plated roasted meat with fresh herbs, cranberries, and dark sauce on a white plate

Entrees

Rows of colorful wine bottles displayed on bar shelves beside upside-down wine glasses

Wine

KIND WORDS

“Delicious, unique food every time we come here and super attentive service”

Kevin, New York City, OpenTable

“A fun night, a great meal, and a chance to support a good cause”

Cathy Park, Senior Staff Writer, The Infatuation, April 2026

“Food, service were excellent and we got to meet the chef!”

Susan, Orange County, OpenTable

Not sure where to begin?

START WITH OUR FAVORITES

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Jollof Rice - 9
Jollof Rice - 9
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Peri Peri Prawns - 36
Peri Peri Prawns - 36
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Somali Half Chicken - 35
Somali Half Chicken - 35
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Sambusa - 15
Sambusa - 15
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Feel right at home

Sunlit afternoons, unhurried conversations, and evenings that become memories. There's room for every kind of gathering, from quiet date nights to group outings.

Two women having a conversation over dinner at a restaurant table surrounded by plants.
Busy upscale restaurant with diners seated at candlelit tables and a server carrying wine glasses.
Friends dining together at a restaurant table with red wine, glasses, and a menu
Man speaking with a seated woman in a bright modern restaurant dining room.
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Upcoming Events

  • Busy restaurant dining room with patrons seated at tables, drinks and meals, colorful bird artwork, and large industrial windows.

    Friendsgiving Dinner

    November 25, 2026

    5:30 PM & 8:00 PM

    Far from home this Thanksgiving? Pull up a chair for a three-course Pan-African Friendsgiving with music and good company.

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  • Elegant restaurant dining table with a colorful floral centerpiece, place settings, water glasses, and framed artwork in the background

    Winter Solstice

    December 12, 2026

    5 PM to 8 PM

    Celebrate the season with an evening of connection, community, and good company at Flavors from Afar on Saturday, December 12. Meet new friends, enjoy a festive atmosphere, and give back. Proceeds benefit The Tiyya Foundation, supporting refugee and immigrant families across Los Angeles and Orange County.

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Restaurant server presenting a plated meal to a seated diner at a table with wine and candles

Plan your visit

5652 Hollywood Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90028

Wednesday through Sunday
11 AM to 10 PM

(213) 720-5588 

Walk-ins welcome. Reservations recommended.

( metered & neighborhood parking available )

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