I am a huge fan of Ethiopian food and I am so delighted that Lucy Ethiopian is one of the best here in Las Vegas. Located on Decatur and Flamingo in an unassuming shopping center, it's the kind of place you pretty much need to know about to find. You're really not going to spot it from the road, so plug it into your GPS and follow the guidance and the smells to this terrific gem. I've only ever been at lunch and never found it to be very busy. There are always tables full of people enjoying great food, however, and they have a lot of space to spread out so I can't say that you'd have to wait very long if there were a line. They have tables for parties of all sizes as well as traditional Ethiopian baskets you can sit around and dine from. I've not experienced that here yet. The staff is super friendly and, you can tell how passionate they are about the food. Attentive service. I never want for anything. If you've never dined at an Ethiopian restaurant before you're in for an experience. Food is served in piles on large platters and there are not forks, knives, or spoons. You tear off pieces of injera, a slightly sour fermented pancake-like flatbread with a slightly spongy texture, traditionally made of teff flour, and dig into the piles with your hands. It's a truly tactile experience and really, I think, adds to the uniqueness of the food. (Note they have handwashing stations so you and your party can ensure clean fingers when eating off of the same platter. There are both meat and non-meat options. I always gravitate to the vegetarian options when I come and am always completely satisfied. Piles of lentils, peas, cabbage, beets, greens, and salad are perfectly spiced...some quite mild and others with a slight spicy bite. Nothing too picante although the salad does have sliced jalapeño in it so be mindful of that if you're not a fan of spicy. Aromatic flavors and textures will leave you wanting more. I always love visiting here and encourage you to visit. So, so good! read more

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Delicious food, lovely staff and convenient location. I haven't had Ethiopian food in a while, so instead of choosing one dish, I opted for the half meat/ half veggie platter. The portion is huge so be prepared to share and still have leftovers to take home. My favorites were the beef with onions and meat in green sauce. For veggies, I loved the greens and steamed spinach. Simple and clean to enjoy between the other flavors on the plate. I do wish the yellow and green lentils had more spices/ seasoning since they were a little bland. Overall a great platter though. The lentil samosa is also delish! read more

Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant - Half veggie, half meat combo - Ethiopian Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

I wasn't even planning on dinner yet at the time I happened-by Lucy's, but the thought of Ethiopian food made me turn around and head to their location around 5 PM on a Sunday. They are located in a rather seedy old strip mall that could probably should scare some people off, at least at night, and the restaurant does tend to fit in with the surroundings, unfortunately. But I'm there for the food and service, not any aesthetics. I've got about 30 years experience with a variety of Ethiopian restaurants across the country, and one thing that surprised me here is they don't hand you a hot wet towel to wash the hands you are about to use to eat your food with so I will point out that they have a bathroom style sink located on the far side of a wall in the restaurant. Near the bathrooms. They don't bother to tell you about it and you would not know it was there. There were just a few other customers in the restaurant at the time I walked in, most looked to be of African or perhaps specifically Ethiopian descent, which for me is a good sign if you're looking for authentic food. The outdoor bar seating area is apparently a popular hangout for Ethiopian taxi drivers taking a break. If you're looking for a lot of Ethiopian ambience, this is not the place for you, however, if you're looking for an authentic (which can be good, and bad...) typical Ethiopian dining experience, complete with a lot of local patronage, this may be the spot for you... Being a vegetarian, I ordered their vegetarian platter -- kinda expensive at $25 for one person, but not a whole lot of other choices for me and by now I was just really salivating so the cost wasn't a big factor. I've also learned to love, Ethiopian spiced tea, either hot or cold, but it seems like this place did not have it and instead, I ordered a ginger tea, hoping it would be the same thing. My vegetarian platter and a bowl of injera arrived about 15 minutes after ordering, however, the tea was nowhere to be seen, and they did not give me nor ask me if I would like a glass of water.... The small cup of ginger tea showed-up around 8 minutes after my food did, and I was never asked if I wanted more tea. Unfortunately, their ginger tea was not the wonderful Ethiopian spiced tea that I've had at numerous other Ethiopian restaurants. The portion quantity of the vegetarian platter was pretty good, though maybe it's just me, but I do think it was overpriced by at least $10. As other reviewers have already mentioned, there was some flavoring to it, but Lucy's doesn't seem to do a great job with the spice levels. I finished off the small basket of injera and was never asked if I wanted more. That's not too big of a deal however, because as you may know, the platter of miscellaneous vegetables is sitting at top a bed of Anura and so half the fun towards the end of the meal is wrapping that layer of injure up and eating everything like it were a burrito.. I do like to eat, but I am happy to say that I could not finish the entire vegetarian platter myself so I was given a box and bag to put the leftover amount into. I found it strange how I was given the box for the leftovers fairly promptly, but then after that was packaged, it took about 10 minutes before I was finally given the bill. Again, there were just a couple other diners in there at the time. Overall, service was about a 2.5 out of 5, food was a 3. Overall experience about a 2.75. While I would not hesitate to return whenever my food craving exceeds my financial sensibilities, I need to check out the couple other Ethiopian restaurants in the area and I think it is quite likely I will find one that I prefer. read more

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We are in Las Vegas for the AWS and been wanting to try this place. Glad we went! We hoped to get our regular order of veggie combo and. Doro Tibs. The person taking our order said they only had a beef version, not chicken. It was still very good. Later we were talking to Hana (co owner) after our meal and she said that they don't have it on the menu but they can make almost any beef dish into a chicken dish including making Doro Tibs. So we know we could do that next time. But even more surprising was we found out that the other co- owner, Weltu ) is the brother of Zeni, the owner of Zeni's which is our favorite Ethiopian restaurant back in San Jose! And he had helped get Zeni's restaurant going way back when. They then had done an Ethiopian coffee service for someone else but gave us cups to taste. Unfortunately I couldn't do more a few sips as it was late and I had to get up. But the smell from the fresh roasted beans over coals were so amazing as was the taste, I wish I could drink it all! They also were playing all sorts of modern Ethiopian music playing the whole time. So I highly recommend this place if you like Ethiopian food and culture. read more

Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant - Veggie combo - Ethiopian Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Decided to visit family while in Vegas on recent trip. I was surprised to hear they had a growing presence of Habahsa in this community. :))) hahaaa! OK VEGAS. My husband's cousin suggested this place so pick up for dinner it is. We ordered a couple veggie platters along with awaze tibbs and a fish dish that was really dry. I also ordered 2 orders of lentil samosas. I sware after experiencing Shagga Asa Tibbs (fish) on the East Coast, nothing compares. Shagga Asa Tibbs mixed with peppers and onions are full of flavor and so juicy taste so good! Just thinking about them makes my mouth water Anyhoo, the taste of this food was just OK to me. Nothing I'd venture back for. But hey if you like it...that's all that matters. Placed my order by phone and arrived within 30 minutes and our food still wasn't ready. But it's all good. Fresh and made to order. Happy Yelping! read more

Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant - Cool Painting in restaurant - Ethiopian Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

This was my first time trying Ethiopian food and it did not disappoint. The service was quick and attentive. The dishes are served family style. Really great portions in my opinion. Plenty of seating. From tables to even a bar area. There is a place where I assume people do karaoke and there is this coffee space where maybe they do ceremonies. The food was the star of the show. I was surprised how much I enjoyed the vegetarian platter! I am looking to going back and getting that again. The meats were cooked and season great as well. Pricing was good for the food you get. There is also plenty of parking right in front of the shop or even around do to it being in a huge strip mall. read more

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Great food, humble people, and the Ethiopian coffee is on point, better then starbucks in my opinion.

Stars - A Hidden Gem That Warms the Heart and the Tummy! Oh, where do I even start with Lucy's Ethiopian Restaurant ? I stumbled upon this cozy little spot and it turned out to be delicious.From the moment I walked in, I was greeted like an old friend, who has this infectious smile that could melt butter.The staff here isn't "friendly", they're the kind of warm, genuine folks who make you feel like family crashing a Sunday dinner. Now, the food... chef's kiss times infinity, it was Divine. I keep my choice very simple 1/2 veggie and 1/2 meat combo In and it was delicious!!! Prices are fair and service was quick. If you're craving food that's not just excellent but soul-satisfying, and service that restores your faith in humanity, run (don't walk) to Lucys Ethiopian Food. Every time I come to Las Vegas, I'll be sure to come. I can't wait to bring the whole family next time! read more

Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant - 1/2 meat and 1/2 vegetable plate, delicious!!! - Ethiopian Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

This has been on my list to try as it was highly recommended, however, I was very disappointed. The best part of the experience was the coffee and the traditional music playing. The food lacked any flavor. The chicken and rice was dry, there was no taste to the chicken and no sauce. The salad that came with it was so spicy and had big pieces of chili so couldn't even enjoy it and was not refreshing. The veggie combo, all the lentils tasted the same and had similar texture with no flavor. Looked delicious but had no taste to it. The injera was very soggy and not enjoyable. Also, the staff didn't quite know abt the food when asked questions or about the portion sizes. read more

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I always loved this restaurant. We would get the Agelgil vegetarian version. Today we ordered it through DoorDash and sadly had to realize that the dish was suddenly half the size.. we had 4 tiny pieces of the beet dish in there, half a cup worth of salad, and the lentil dishes were between 3-5 tablespoons each.. this is not worth $41 and is a lot less than just 6 weeks ago.. we took the picture when we realized there was mainly injira in the dish. It's sad as the last 3 years we have been getting food from here every 6-8 weeks but if the price stays the same but portion sizes are cut in half that just doesn't make sense. read more

Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant - Veggie Agelgil - Ethiopian Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

I have been dying to try Lucy for years but somehow never made it over there. I saw a Postmates coupon and they were listed as an option, so I bit the bullet. The only Ethiopian restaurant I've been to is Bete Lukas in Portland and I had some high expectations to live up to. I remember not liking everything on the veggie combo as I'm picky, but I was able to order sides of what I did love, which was awesome! I slightly questioned the 4oz portion cups, but it ended up being a good amount of food with leftovers. Some of the packaging was a little creative. My husband and I are both restaurant managers, so it gave us a good laugh. We ordered the misir wot, salad, kik alicha, and shiro with 2 sides of injera. We did receive two pieces with our order, so we a had a little extra. Everything was phenomenal. I would probably order the salad with just the romaine next time because I wasn't a fan of the jalapeños and tomatoes. Simply because the previous restaurant had a plain salad. So if that's the only thing I would change, I think that's pretty good! I will say what surprised me most was my husband LOVING it. He is not a big vegan only guy and he ended up having a good amount. He's even looking forward to trying meat when we make it down to the restaurant. Lucy is a must try! Don't hesitate!! read more

Tried the Alicha wot and awaze tibs (beef) - pleasantly surprised and impressed with the tenderness of the meat! The Alicha wot was rich and nutty, and came sizzling hot in a clay hot. The awaze tibs were well seasoned and a generous portion. I was missing Ethiopian cuisine, and was pleasantly surprised by the plethora of restaurants in the Vegas area! read more

Lucy is our go to spot for Ethiopian in Vegas. Typically fast service during the week. Weekends tend to be pretty busy. We always get the Veggie Combo & Lentil Samosas. Plenty of vegan options. read more

Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant - Veggie Combo - Ethiopian Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

I'm all about food but when we dine in I'm all about the customer service too. The place definitely caters to its community. The food was delicious and would benefit with giving us more Enjera. We had them cook all the meat. We went with 1/2 of veggies and beef. They were out of lamb. Nice spacious dining area and wash stations outside of the restroom. read more

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The service here is incredible, the music is very fun! The food was amazing, this was my first real Ethiopian experience. I would absolutely recommend, all of my friends and I had a great time. We were also able to stay late which was nice. The coffee is incredible! If it wasn't so late I would have had more. We were also given free popcorn that was made there. Very fun time. read more

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Lucy's is a great establishment to try Ethopian food. No reservation is needed. We were seated instantly however, it was not a busy time when we dined. The Ambiance is full of beautiful Ethiopian decor. The food is very flavorful. Seasoned to perfection. Now there is room for improvement in the service area. After our order was taken and the food was delivered, there was no checking on us. We needed a fork to eat the salad and it took a while to track down an employee. Same instance when it was time to ask for the check. All in all, I would return and hope for a better experience the next time. read more

Dining at Lucy's definitely qualifies as a unique experience, to say the least. Assuming you are not Ethiopian (as I am not), it may even seem a bit intimidating to dine there. A fun fact is about Vegas is that traditional taxicabs are often driven by Ethiopian men. They are very social with each other and are often found on the exterior patio, smoking, eating, and socializing in their native tongue. This can be rather intimidating. But fear not, simply walk past and enter the dining room. 90% of the time, the dining room is empty. The bar however is usually full. Ethiopian food, in the traditional sense does not use utensils. You pick up the meats, vegetables, eggs, and rice with injera, which is like a thicker tortilla that is more like a thin pancake. When I dine there with my kids, we usually get the Medium or large mixed plate, served family style. We often dine late, which is nice because they are open until 1am. The only major downside is the service although extremely friendly, can be a bit slow. Also, there is no free tap water. You can order no drink or bottled water. I usually get Mexican Coke in the glass bottle. Lucy's is easily the best Ethiopian restaurant in Vegas. For a unique ethnic experience I highly suggest checking them out. read more

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My wife and I shared a veggie combo and doro wot. Food was excellent. Portions was big (we could not finish it). They use injera from 100% teff flour which is not very common. The service was prompt and friendly . This was our 2nd time back and will not be the last! read more

For my second stop on my mini Ethiopian food tour, I visited Lucy's Ethiopian Restaurant and ordered the veggie platter. The injera was tasty and well made -- a little more acidic than I prefer, but still delicious. The legume stews were cooked nicely with good texture and mild flavor. The cabbage and carrot mix was tender but a bit light on seasoning, and the greens were the one real disappointment -- they seemed more like steamed spinach rather than the slow-cooked, spice-rich greens I typically expect. That said, the atmosphere here is wonderful -- lively, family-oriented, and full of energy. There's a bar and a social, welcoming vibe that makes it easy to see why people love gathering here. Overall, I'd say Lucy's is a solid second to Gursha in terms of food quality, but it's an excellent choice if you're looking for a fun, casual night out with friends or family and still want a comforting Ethiopian meal read more

Was with my buddy who had an appointment nearby and I saw a lot of people going inside this place and decided to get some grub. Service was very welcoming with a smile, they recommended a few dishes but I just wanted to try both combos. It was fun being the only Caucasian in the restaurant and tells me that this place is awesome! Food was so delicious! Some items a big spicy though. The staff were fun and humorous and I really liked the atmosphere. For sure will come back when in Vegas. read more

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We used to live in an area with a lot of Ethiopian food available and now we don't. So, during a recent trip to LV, we decided to do some food tourism. Lucy Ethiopian was near the top of our list. I'm so glad we went. It's a car ride from the strip and well worth it. When we arrived we noticed that we appeared to be the only tourists there which we deemed a very good sign. Our usual order at Ethiopian restaurants is essentially the sampler platter. That tradition continued and we could not have been more impressed. Everything was delicious and we got plenty of injera to eat it with. The veggie options were great, and we got a couple of meats with our sampler. If I remember right, there was at least one sample that was quite spicy, which I love. The service was great and we really enjoyed ourselves. As for the ambiance, think of a fairly brightly lit cafeteria-ish dining room. There's a elevated bar area with some seating and in another corner there was a coffee ceremony going on with maybe charcoal? It was a little bit smoky from that, but the smoke cleared fairly quickly. read more

Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant - Sampler! - Ethiopian Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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I love this place, and I want to give 5 stars, but my Doro Wot (drumstick chicken and a boiled egg) came with a very very small tiny drumstick. It was $19. I wish they put 2 small drumsticks instead of just one small piece... or please put one big drumstick. (: Tastes fantastic still. read more

Authentic atmosphere, with Ethiopian music, and costumers mostly from the community; which is a good sign indicating the food would be authentic as well. My experience with Ethiopian food has been inconclusive; I always struggled with the concept, but this restaurant was the best I've done. I ordered Kitfo; an Ethiopian spiced up tartar, and Doro Wot, chicken cooked in a spicy sauce, served with a hard boiled egg. Both dishes were flavorful, spicy, but not too hot. Service was super friendly, overall a good experience. read more

Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant - Kitfo and Doro Wot - Ethiopian Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

I truly enjoyed this experience. I'm a big fan of Ethiopian food, especially having lived in Los Angeles which has a restaurant called Mercato that I love. The service was excellent and very attentive. The ambience was authentic. Everyone enjoyed their food and it was buried with deep spices and tantalizing flavors. read more

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3.5 rounded up Got a half meat and half veggie combo and it was plenty of food for 2. The waitress warned us that the meat combo included raw meat, which was totally fine and is what I wanted anyway. Other restaurants I've been to actually don't include kitfo in their meat platter so I was pleasantly surprised. I have yet to find an Ethiopian restaurant I don't like. The food was great although I have had better. We were charged $1 for bottled water and only got 2 pieces of injera in the basket. Unfortunately they didn't have any Ethiopian beer at the time. Service was pretty slow and there weren't many customers at ~9pm-ish on a Friday night. I didn't mind too much since I wasn't in a rush but it should be noted. Ambiance is casual. There's a stage and a bar area. The restroom has a sink outside which is handy if you just need to wash your hands. I wouldn't mind coming back but would like to explore other Ethiopian restaurants before then. read more

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Our go-to place for great Ethiopian food in Las Vegas! The vibe is very low-key and understated, but The service is always friendly, and the food is delicious! The boyfriend & I love that there's always great African music & videos playing. We always find a new-to-us singer or band to explore. Pro tip: for a more traditional experience, ask to eat at a mesob - the basket-like dining table. It's small - but that encourages conversation and easy food/sharing. Tip 2: if you're a coffee aficionado, get the full coffee ritual. Trust me, it is EPIC! An absolute gem! read more

Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant - Veggie Combo. A light meal for two or an epic feast for 1. - Ethiopian Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

What a nice gem! I was just driving around looking for a place to eat and then I found this spot. I love Ethiopian food and this restaurant was no exception. The food was perfectly spiced. The service was great. Felt like family owned establishment which I appreciate. The waiter was intentive on bringing me more Enjera's. Great work read more

Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant - Ethiopian Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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Love Ethiopian food, and Lucy definitely delivers. We ordered takeout to have this at the hotel, but the interior of the restaurant is nice! Just want to point out that the way the food was packaged was excellent (check the pictures!). I thought the injera would come separate from the assorted veggies, but I was really impressed to see it wrapped up so beautifully, preserving the signature look. Flavors were amazing as well, and the portions were generous-- It was enough for both my partner and I to share, and we actually had some leftovers. Samosas were great, too. Sometimes samosas can taste pretty generic, but the ones here were uniquely spiced and definitely worth ordering. read more

Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant - Veggie Combo - Ethiopian Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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Was looking for a goid place to eat and found Lucy. We were greeted walking in the door and seated in the same time. Authentic cuisine is had here, simple, freshly made and on point. A traditional interior the restaurant is bright, open and well lit with a variety of tables and chairs. Family style service, that is friendly, kind and accommodating. We started with the lentil samosas, these golden brown puff pastries are very good. Two to and order, it was a good start. After giving the menu a good look I went for the Talapia with rice and salad. A filling meal with two nice filets, white rice with carrots and a lettuce and tomato salad. The fish was grilled beautifully and the sides both basic but done well. 3.5 Stars - rounded up for the authentic cuisine and kind service 00928 read more

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First time and will be returning! Went spontaneously midweek, we were welcomed and sat immediately. The lovely waitress suggested tea with the meal and helped with our selections, everything was absolutely delicious! The restaurant was clean and decorated highlighting the culture, which we really enjoyed viewing. Will come again! read more

When I came here, there wasnt many people in the dining room so the service was very speedy. The flavors of the food were incredible. Everything definitely had a homemade feel to it. Be prepared to eat with your hands :) read more

Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant - Modelo time at Lucy's - Ethiopian Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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This was my first time trying Ethiopian cuisine and I really enjoyed everything. My friend and I tried both the meat and veg platters to get a variety. We both loved the lentils, but the collard greens and beef was my favorite. Service was slow and the restaurant mostly empty, but this was my friend's second time here and she said it was much busier last time. Could have been because of the new year. read more

Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant - Meat and veg platter - Ethiopian Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

A traditional Ethiopian restaurant. The staff were friendly and the ambience was noisy but casual. We ordered the samosas, shekla tips, and the veggie + meat agelgil with lots of injera. Our most favorite dish was the shekla tips. Reminded me a bit of Vietnamese shaken beef. Overall, when I'm craving Ethiopian, I'll be back! read more

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BEST ETHIOPIAN FOOD!! Lovely service !! I love the coffee as well as the ginger tea . read more

Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant - Veggie Combo and Lega Tibs - Ethiopian Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

My wife had not been to an Ethiopian restaurant in about 10 years but remembered that Vegas has some great food. We enjoyed it very much, the waitress was very helpful and refreshed us as how to order and eat, it was delicious, we enjoyed the food and experience very much, definitely recommend it. read more

We were a group of 6 with one vegetarian in our group. We ditched the fancy restaurants in the casinos and decided to go for some authentic Ethiopian food. This place had a closing time of 1 AM and with good reviews, we decided to give this place a shot. Around 10 min drive from the Strip, so that is fine. Welcomed by friendly staff, we went with our orders. The portions of Injera were generous and our vegetarian friend was so happy that he had good food and no "beyond meat" stuff. This place is a must if you are in LV and want to avoid the fancy crowded restaurants. Sometimes you need to eat your food in peace :) . In the end, for a group of 6 with food and 1-2 beers each, the bill was around $150. read more

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I've been to Lucy several yrs ago but wasn't memorable. Returned for lunch today and unfortunately I came Away feeling the same. Too bad bc I Absolutely love the spices in this cuisine. Maybe they cook meats better, but I ordered a $25 platter of only veg options and I couldn't even detect a hint of ginger nor fenugreek. Bland and boring. Injera was fine. Oh well. At least the staff are pleasant! read more

Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant - Lunch veg platter - Ethiopian Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

The food had great flavor and the amount of food served was more than enough .... The husband loved the food too !

Amazing food! First time eating Ethiopian food and it's amazing! So flavorful and nourishing! The service and atmosphere was terrific. Seriously if you want food that is different from the average go try it. read more

Super authentic and full of flavor, Lucy is widely considered by the Ethiopian community of Vegas as one of the best in the city. (This comes from a local Ethiopian friend of mine.) My go-to order is the meat combo with kitfo raw, along with extra sides of shiro wot and salad. This is enough for 2-3 people. If 3-4, I like to add a tibs dish or some more kitfo. The goden tibs (beef rib tibs) are a particular favorite with spicy awaze on the side. Service here is always super friendly and quick and the ambiance is comfy and bright. Half of the restaurant has regular tables while the other half offers traditional mesob tables. My mouth is already watering thinking about the food! read more