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title: "Kitfo Special A$30 | Taste of Ethiopia Menu"
description: "Explore Kitfo Special at Taste of Ethiopia in Footscray. See the dish description, A$30 menu price and related Ethiopian options before your visit."
url: "https://testofethiopiarestaurant.com.au/menu/food/kitfo-special-footscray"
---

Meat dishes 

# Kitfo Special

Seasoned minced beef, greens and ayib

A$30 AUD

Minced beef with mitmita chilli spices and Ethiopian spiced clarified butter, served with collard greens and ayib cottage cheese. Available raw or cooked to your preference.

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![Overhead presentation of Kitfo Special](https://testofethiopiarestaurant.com.au/assets/menu/kitfo-special-footscray.webp)

Restaurant menu price in AUD, updated 8 September 2026. Confirm accompaniments and serving size when ordering.

## What’s on *this plate?*

Kitfo Special brings finely minced beef together with two contrasting accompaniments: cooked collard greens and crumbly ayib cheese. The beef is seasoned with mitmita and Ethiopian spiced clarified butter. You choose the cooking level with the team before the dish is prepared.

![Overhead presentation of Kitfo Special](https://testofethiopiarestaurant.com.au/assets/menu/kitfo-special-footscray.webp)

### A closer look at each part

**Minced beef**

The finely chopped beef is the main serving. Its small pieces create a different texture from the larger cubes in tibs or Gored Gored.

**Mitmita**

Mitmita is the chilli spice seasoning mixed into the beef. It flavours the mince rather than forming a separate meat dish.

**Spiced clarified butter**

The Ethiopian butter, called kibbeh on the menu, is infused with herbs and spices and mixed with the beef.

**Gomen**

Gomen is the cooked collard-green accompaniment. Taste it on its own, then combine a little with the mince.

**Ayib**

Ayib is Ethiopian cottage cheese. Its crumbly white texture contrasts with the seasoned beef and the cooked greens.

**Excellent****4.5****90 reviews on Google**

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Amy Bachrach

5 months ago

[Read guest reviews on Google Maps](https://maps.app.goo.gl/gZUF2ft8vjPss8Kp9)

Enjoyed a delicious lunch and a vegetarian platter with greens, lentils, vegetables and a bright salad.

Dueanchonnee Sribenjalak

a month ago

[Read guest reviews on Google Maps](https://maps.app.goo.gl/gZUF2ft8vjPss8Kp9)

Praised the varied menu, delicious meat dishes and friendly staff, and recommended a visit.

Kevin B.

3 months ago

[Read guest reviews on Google Maps](https://maps.app.goo.gl/gZUF2ft8vjPss8Kp9)

Found a warm atmosphere and fresh, flavourful food, especially the vegetarian platter served on injera.

 [Google Maps](https://maps.app.goo.gl/gZUF2ft8vjPss8Kp9) [Tripadvisor](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g2062777-d27410743-Reviews-Taste_Of_Ethiopia-Footscray_Maribyrnong_Greater_Melbourne_Victoria.html) 1 / 15

YOUR FIRST FEW BITES

## Settle in. *Take your time.*

THE FEEL 

### Flavour & texture

Fine mince, soft cooked greens and crumbly cheese, with a rich butter coating.

THE FIRST BITE 

### Start here

After confirming your cooking preference, try a small amount of the beef, then add cheese and greens to compare the flavours.

THE HOW 

### Make it your own

Gather a little mince with injera, adding a small amount of either accompaniment. A fork is also fine.

**A note on preparation**The menu offers raw or cooked preparation. State your cooking preference clearly before ordering.

KEEP EXPLORING

## Another good place to start.

[All food](https://testofethiopiarestaurant.com.au/menu#food-plates)

[![Overhead presentation of Awaze Tibs](https://testofethiopiarestaurant.com.au/assets/menu/awaze-tibs-footscray.webp)

Cubed lamb or beef with aromatic spices **Awaze Tibs** A$25 AUD](https://testofethiopiarestaurant.com.au/menu/food/awaze-tibs-footscray)[![Overhead presentation of Alicha Tibs](https://testofethiopiarestaurant.com.au/assets/menu/alicha-tibs-footscray.webp)

Lamb with mushroom sauce and turmeric **Alicha Tibs** A$25 AUD](https://testofethiopiarestaurant.com.au/menu/food/alicha-tibs-footscray)

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