Flavors From Afar

Flavors From Afar We partner with home-taught refugee chefs across Los Angeles and Orange County to share their beloved home recipes for everyone to enjoy.

Each meal is inspired by their rich traditional histories, epic flavors, and several thousand-mile journey.

05/14/2026

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Meet our Navajo Fry Breads, an homage to the ancestral traditions Chef Louie carries forward.🤎 Navajo Bison Fry Bread — ...
05/11/2026

Meet our Navajo Fry Breads, an homage to the ancestral traditions Chef Louie carries forward.

🤎 Navajo Bison Fry Bread — ancestral flatbread, golden and pillowy, layered with tender ground bison and smoked salt.

🤎Navajo Calabasitas Fry Bread — that same golden flatbread, filled with summer squash, roasted corn, and herbs. Grounding, bright, and made with care.

Come taste them for yourself Monday through Saturday at 5652 Hollywood Blvd. Reserve your table at the link in bio.

Did you know we pour wines made by African and Indigenous producers? 🍷From Zulu-owned vineyards in South Africa to Indig...
05/08/2026

Did you know we pour wines made by African and Indigenous producers? 🍷

From Zulu-owned vineyards in South Africa to Indigenous-owned estates in Santa Barbara, every bottle on our list was chosen with the same intention as everything on the plate.

Come in for dinner tonight and ask your host about our selection!

đź“Ť5652 Hollywood Blvd, East Hollywood
Reserve your table, link in bio.

Corn, beans, and squash — the Three Sisters. Indigenous communities across North America have grown these three crops to...
05/04/2026

Corn, beans, and squash — the Three Sisters. Indigenous communities across North America have grown these three crops together for thousands of years, each one tending to the others. The Three Sisters Soup honors that tradition in every bowl. 🧡

đź“Ť 5652 Hollywood Blvd, East Hollywood.

Lunch: Monday through Friday, 11AM–5PM

Dinner: Monday through Thursday, 5–9PM (kitchen closes at 8PM). Friday and Saturday evenings, 5–10PM.

Zimbabwe has one of the most vibrant food cultures in the world, and this Sunday, Chef Kuda Grace is bringing it to Holl...
04/22/2026

Zimbabwe has one of the most vibrant food cultures in the world, and this Sunday, Chef Kuda Grace is bringing it to Hollywood Blvd. 🇿🇼

Chef Kuda has been cooking since she was nine years old, learning traditional recipes from her mother and aunts in Zimbabwe. Now in Los Angeles as Chef Fellow at Flavors from Afar, she’s bringing that same heritage to the table.

Join us for the Zimbabwe Brunch Experience on Sunday, April 26 from 12–4 PM at Flavors from Afar. Expect a full afternoon of Zimbabwean flavors: sadza, magwinya, malva pudding with baobab ice cream, and the kind of warmth that makes you feel right at home.

Seats are limited — grab yours through the link in bio.

The Indian-Spiced Lamb Tartine is the kind of dish that makes you think about how far food travels. An open-faced sandwi...
04/13/2026

The Indian-Spiced Lamb Tartine is the kind of dish that makes you think about how far food travels.

An open-faced sandwich layered with toasted cumin yogurt, onion chutney, and housemade quick pickles — each element rooted in a culinary tradition that has moved, adapted, and evolved across continents and kitchens.

Come find it at the table 🧡

đź“Ť5652 Hollywood Blvd, East Hollywood.

Lunch: Monday through Friday, 11AM–5PM

Dinner: Monday through Thursday, 5–9PM (kitchen closes at 8PM). Friday and Saturday evenings, 5–10PM.

Some of our most beloved flavors come from Somalia 🇸🇴 — and if you haven’t tried them yet, this is your sign. Swipe thro...
04/08/2026

Some of our most beloved flavors come from Somalia 🇸🇴 — and if you haven’t tried them yet, this is your sign.

Swipe through to meet the Sambusa, the Somali Rice Bowl, and the Shaah. Then come find them at the table.

New extended weekday hours!

Mon–Thurs, 11AM–9PM at 5652 Hollywood Blvd. 🌿

Some dishes carry a whole world in a single bite. Our Kenyan Coconut Tilapia is one of them — tilapia simmered in a frag...
04/06/2026

Some dishes carry a whole world in a single bite. Our Kenyan Coconut Tilapia is one of them — tilapia simmered in a fragrant coconut-tomato broth with garlic, ginger, and warm African spices, served on a bed of cilantro rice. Light, creamy, and deeply comforting. Come find it at the table. ❤️

Our kitchen is now open Monday through Thursday until 8pm, with global wine and NA beverages until 9pm.

Something I’ve seen again and again: when visionaries build with purpose, everyone eats. I’m thrilled to announce we’re ...
03/31/2026

Something I’ve seen again and again: when visionaries build with purpose, everyone eats. I’m thrilled to announce we’re one of 10 women founders accepted into the 2026 Launch Program: The Impact Founders Cohort, presented by .

This program was built for founders whose businesses give back as they grow. Honored to be among these incredible women — congratulations to everyone in this cohort, can’t wait to get to work! 🤍

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Bison has sustained Indigenous communities across this land for thousands of years, being a source of nourishment, cerem...
03/30/2026

Bison has sustained Indigenous communities across this land for thousands of years, being a source of nourishment, ceremony, and deep cultural reverence.

Chef Louie Chavez honors that legacy with every plate. Our Navajo Bison Seared Steak is served with creamy white beans and wild rice.

We are honored to have it at our table, and we would love to share it with you. ❤️

Reserve your seat for dinner service — link in bio.

On Sunday, March 29, Sounds from Afar returns with a morning inspired by Morocco, gathering around a table shaped by tra...
03/19/2026

On Sunday, March 29, Sounds from Afar returns with a morning inspired by Morocco, gathering around a table shaped by tradition, hospitality and shared music.

We welcome Chef Majda, founder of .maghreb, who arrived in California from Morocco carrying the flavors and customs of her homeland. Through her cooking she shares the warmth that defines Moroccan gatherings, inviting guests to experience dishes rooted in memory and community. For this edition she presents a menu inspired by Maghrebi breakfast traditions with mint tea service, warm khobz with cultured butter and thyme, amlou with almonds and argan oil, baghrir with honey, shakshouka with smoked bell pepper, bright seasonal citrus and semolina cake to finish.

Music for the morning will be curated by .wav, contributor to In Sheep’s Clothing and host of Wabi Sabi on NTS Radio. Drawing from a vast vinyl collection and a lifelong connection to global sound, her sets move through overlooked recordings and traditions from across continents, tracing the subtle ways rhythms and melodies travel between cultures.

Join us for this special edition, a table shaped by flavor, sound and the many paths that bring people together.

11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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March at Flavors from Afar. A month shaped by music, community, and great food.Join us for weekday lunches, weekend dinn...
03/04/2026

March at Flavors from Afar. A month shaped by music, community, and great food.

Join us for weekday lunches, weekend dinners, and a lineup of special evenings designed for listening and connections.

This month:

3/13 Iftar with Friends, 5 pm


3/14 a Third Space, 4 pm


3/21 The Kush*te Mystic, 7 pm


3/27 Live Jazz LA, 8 pm
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3/28 Flicks + Sips, 8 pm


3/29 Sounds from Afar, 11 am
Celebrating a Moroccan brunch with .maghreb


Lunch, Monday through Friday
11 am to 5 pm

Dinner, Friday and Saturday
5 pm to 10 pm

Flavors from Afar operates as a restaurant and social enterprise, supporting refugee and Indigenous cooks through shared family recipes and community.

Reservations recommended.

Our Valentine’s Day dinner is fully booked, and we are now at capacity. Send us a DM to join the waitlist. 💌
02/10/2026

Our Valentine’s Day dinner is fully booked, and we are now at capacity. Send us a DM to join the waitlist. 💌

February at Flavors from Afar. A month shaped by music, candlelight, and great food.Join us for weekday lunches, weekend...
02/04/2026

February at Flavors from Afar. A month shaped by music, candlelight, and great food.

Join us for weekday lunches, weekend dinners, and a lineup of special evenings designed for listening and connections.

This month:

2/6 Flicks + Sips, 8 pm


2/14 Valentine’s Dinner 5 pm to 10 pm with live oud, 6 pm


2/20 The Kush*te Mystic, 7 pm


2/22 Sounds from Afar, 12 pm


2/27 Live Jazz LA, 8 pm
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Lunch, Monday through Friday
11 am to 5 pm

Dinner, Friday and Saturday
5 pm to 10 pm

Flavors from Afar operates as a restaurant and social enterprise, supporting refugee and Indigenous cooks through shared family recipes and community.

Reservations recommended.

February at Flavors from AfarA month shaped by music, candlelight, and great food.Join us for weekday lunches, weekend d...
02/03/2026

February at Flavors from Afar

A month shaped by music, candlelight, and great food.

Join us for weekday lunches, weekend dinners, and a lineup of special evenings designed for listening, and connection.

This month:
2/6 Flicks + Sips, 8 pm
2/14 Valentine’s Dinner 5-10 pm with live music at 6 pm
2/20 The Kush*te Mystic, 7 pm
2/22 Sounds from Afar, 12 pm
2/28 Live Jazz LA, 8 pm

Lunch, Monday through Friday
11 am to 5 pm

Dinner, Friday and Saturday
5 pm to 10 pm

Flavors from Afar operates as a restaurant and social enterprise, supporting refugee and Indigenous cooks through shared family recipes and community.

Reservations recommended.

Valentine’s Day is almost here, and our seats are filling fast. 🌹 Join us for a soulful evening with live acoustic oud b...
02/03/2026

Valentine’s Day is almost here, and our seats are filling fast. 🌹

Join us for a soulful evening with live acoustic oud by our friend Malek, candlelit tables, and space to linger with the people you love.

Choose between our regular Ă  la carte menu or our special Native American prix fixe.

Spend Valentine’s night with meaning while supporting refugee families in our local community. Reservations are limited on OpenTable and our website. 💗

Jan 30 Shutdown As a small social enterprise restaurant supporting local refugee and immigrant families through our sale...
01/30/2026

Jan 30 Shutdown 

As a small social enterprise restaurant supporting local refugee and immigrant families through our sales, we are not in a position to close. Instead, we will remain open during our regular hours as a place of nourishment and rest for the community we serve.

Please consider joining us anytime from 11 am to 10 pm to share a meal, be in community, and stand in solidarity with the immigrant families at the heart of our work.

Flavors from Afar was created to support immigrant and refugee families through dignified work, cultural exchange, and gathering around food. Keeping our doors open is one way we continue to show our commitment to our chefs, our staff, and our neighbors.

A huge thank you to , , and friends who RSVP’d in advance. We anticipate a high volume of guests and truly appreciate your trust in our space as a local oasis.

Jan 30 Shutdown As a small social enterprise restaurant supporting programming for local refugee and immigrant families ...
01/30/2026

Jan 30 Shutdown

As a small social enterprise restaurant supporting programming for local refugee and immigrant families through our sales, we are not in a position to close. Instead, we will remain open during our regular hours as a place of nourishment and rest for the community we serve.

Please consider joining us anytime from 11 am to 10 pm to share a meal, be in community, and stand in solidarity with the vulnerable families at the heart of our work.

Flavors from Afar was created to support immigrant and refugee families through dignified work, cultural exchange, and gathering around food. Keeping our doors open is one way we continue to show our commitment to our chefs, our staff, and our neighbors.

A huge thank you to , , and friends who RSVP’d in advance. We anticipate a high volume of guests and truly appreciate your trust in our space as a local oasis.

Sunday, February 22 marks the first Sounds from Afar of the year. This edition is inspired by Mardi Gras and its many ex...
01/30/2026

Sunday, February 22 marks the first Sounds from Afar of the year. This edition is inspired by Mardi Gras and its many expressions across the South from New Orleans and Mobile to Cajun Country, St. Louis, Galveston and the many cities where these traditions travel, evolve and transform.

Our kitchen will be fully in house with a menu curated by Head Chef Louie Chavez of Flavors from Afar.

We are honored to welcome our special guests .nicole.price , .wav and .

Taylor Nicole Price is a Bay Area born journalist and documentary storyteller whose work explores Black American life through a global lens tracing connections between migration, identity and cultural preservation. Tana Yonas is a cultural curator and storyteller whose work centers music, memory and community through conversation and collective listening.

Alexis Hunley is a Los Angeles based artist whose practice explores intimacy, ancestral memory and reclamation within Black American life. Working across documentary, archival and experimental processes her work reflects on how history lives in the body and how photography can become a space for reflection, preservation and collective healing. Alexis will present a selection of generations photographs of her family followed by a conversation with Taylor. You can view her powerful archival project at

Join us for an afternoon of food, ideas and gathering as we open a new year of Sounds from Afar.

📆 Sunday, February 22
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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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