"If you’re familiar with Ethiopian food, you’ll probably already know that instead of a bunch of tiny plates, you’ll usually be receiving one giant plate, usually covered in spongy injera and a few scoops of stewed meats and veggies. And that’s exactly what you’ll be getting at Aster’s, a longstanding Ethiopian restaurant near the UT Campus. Food here is served family style but unlike all those new-age restaurants where “family-style” means you all get a quarter-sized bite from each plate, here it feels like a value. Or you can just show up for lunch, with the full menu plus a buffet, where you can load up your own plate over and over. " - nicolai mccrary