Flavors from Afar Menu
5652 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA
Lunch
Our African-inspired midday menu celebrates freshness in every sense with vibrant produce, lively spices, and the timeless comfort of home-cooked meals. Whether you’re craving a quick bite or a soulful plate to refuel your afternoon, each dish connects you to a world of flavor that feels both new and deeply familiar.
Somali Sambusas Veg
$12.00
Three crispy vegetable stuffed pastries served with Somalian hot sauce.
Somali Sambusa with Lamb
$16.00
Crispy pastry pockets filled with spiced ground lamb, onions, and herbs.
Haitian Pikliz & Plantains
$12.00
Crispy twice-fried plantains served with spicy Haitian pikliz—tangy pickled cabbage and peppers.
Ethiopian Berbere Fries
$9.00
Dusted with berbere spice, served with harissa ketchup, preserved lemon mayonnaise.
Tunisian Shakshuka
$16.00
Slow-simmered egg, tomato, pepper sauce, feta, fresh herbs, and griddled toast.
Egyptian Koshari
$14.00
Lentils, chickpeas, rice & pasta with garlicky tomato sauce, spiced vinegar & crispy shallots.
Mediterranean Lentil Soup
$10.00
Topped with labneh & fried shallot oil.
Calabacitas Fry Bread
$18.00
House-made fry bread topped with a savory squash and zucchini medley, seasoned with herbs and a touch of spice—a plant-based celebration of flavor. Perfect for sharing
Ground Bison Fry Bread
$24.00
Crispy golden fry bread layered with seasoned ground bison, fresh vegetables, and bright garnishes, bringing a rich and hearty taste of tradition. Perfect for sharing
Seared Halloumi Salad
$16.00
Pistachios, tomatoes, cucumbers, preserved lemon & sumac vinaigrette.
Indian-spiced Lamb Tartine
$19.00
Open-faced lamb sandwich with toasted cumin yogurt, onion chutney, and quick pickles
Maple Glazed Root Vegetables
$25.00
Roasted seasonal root vegetables tossed in pure maple syrup and herbs.
Sumac Braised Beef Short Ribs
$32.00
Tender beef short ribs slow-braised with tangy sumac, aromatic spices, and savory herbs for a rich, bold flavor.
Dinner
Our year-round Native American menu, led by Chef Louie Chavez (Navajo/Apache), honors the ingredients and traditions of this land. Together with chefs from locally and globally displaced communities, we celebrate cuisines rooted in African traditions and shaped by a global story of migration and belonging.
Three Sisters Salad
$14.00
A fresh take on the traditional trio, combining roasted corn, black beans, and squash with seasonal greens and a bright vinaigrette.
Three Sisters Soup
$12.00
A warming bowl of corn, beans, and squash (known as the “Three Sisters”) simmered into a hearty broth that celebrates the harmony of these ancestral crops.
Ground Bison Fry Bread
$24.00
Crispy golden fry bread layered with seasoned ground bison, fresh vegetables, and bright garnishes, bringing a rich and hearty taste of tradition. Perfect for sharing
Calabacitas Fry Bread
$18.00
House-made fry bread topped with a savory squash and zucchini medley, seasoned with herbs and a touch of spice—a plant-based celebration of flavor. Perfect for sharing
Maple Glazed Root Vegetables
$25.00
Roasted seasonal root vegetables tossed in pure maple syrup and herbs.
Sumac Braised Beef Short Ribs
$32.00
Tender beef short ribs slow-braised with tangy sumac, aromatic spices, and savory herbs for a rich, bold flavor.
Sumac Braised Bison Steak
$60.00
7oz lean bison steak slow-braised with tangy sumac, garlic, and warm spices for a tender, flavorful finish with a bright citrusy kick.
Cold Drinks
Refreshing, house-made beverages from around the world
Jamaica
$6.00
Refreshing hibiscus iced tea from Mexico and the Caribbean, naturally balanced with sweet, tart, and floral notes.
Tamarindo
$6.00
Native to tropical Africa, particularly Sudan, this tamarind iced tea found its second home in Mexico and Central America—naturally balanced with sweet, tangy, and earthy notes.
Lebanese Lemonade
$6.00
Bright lemonade from the Levant, naturally balanced with sweet, citrus, and floral notes.
West African Bissap
$6.00
Vibrant hibiscus iced tea from West Africa brewed with ginger and pinneapple.
Hot Drinks
Comforting, spiced, and deeply aromatic
Cuban Cafecito
$7.00
Rich Cuban-style espresso, sweetened & smooth
Kenyan Masala Tea
$6.00
Strong black tea infused with milk & a hint of warming spices
Somali Shaah
$6.00
Bold black tea brewed with cardamom, cinnamon, & cloves, finished with milk & sugar
Mexican Café de Olla
$7.00
Traditional Mexican coffee slow-brewed with cinnamon, piloncillo, & orange zest
Ethiopian Pourover
$7.00
An ancient tradition and beans, hand-brewed using the pour-over method for a pure, authentic experience.
