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University Inn $89 0.1 mi 0.2 km 3 of 5 stars
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Kabul Afghanistan Restaurant 0.0 mi 0.0 km 3.5 of 5 stars
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#37 of 422 restaurants in Madison
  • Address: 543 State St, Madison, WI 53703-1010
  • Phone:  (608) 255-3646
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“We ate here once and it...”
4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 8, 2008

We ate here once and it was pretty good, not some place I'd go often but great for a nice change. African Cuisine. more

“Addicted to Durawat”
4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 14, 2008

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“Buraka is incredible!”
5 of 5 stars
sweeterindawn
Madison
Jan 13, 2008

I love Buraka. And can you say cheap? My husband and I can have lunch there with their "combonation platter" for $8.00. I love the Dorowat, it's amazing. So far, this is my favorite place to eat in Madison. It's downstairs from Kabul on State street and you should go right now! Again, it's amazingly tasty. We had a dessert... more

“Mush, beans, some...”
2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 23, 2007

Mush, beans, some greyish bread... expensive to boot. more

“One of State St.'s best”
5 of 5 stars
MadisonGal6
MadisonGal6
Nov 6, 2007

Buraka is by far one of Madison's best "ethnic" food spots (East African). I've taken a number of friends here and all have raved about it (even the picky eaters!). Buraka is a medium, and located below ground (don't let that deter you). Service is always friendly and attentive. I would highly recommend doing the combination (pick 2) because you'll... more

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543 State St, Madison, WI 53703-1010
Tel: (608) 255-3646
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