Lovely experience! It was takeout only when we went, that's okay with us. The food was excellent and I am already craving it again. Very helpful staff. Thank you, hope to see you again! read more

Me and my friend came here for lunch. I ordered my usual that I get when getting Ethiopian. The lamb was to die for. The flavor on everything was so good. This spot is a gem and I wished I lived closer I would be a regular. The service was top notch. The guy who helped us was above and beyond kind and helpful. The restaurant is quant and cute. Very cozy. If I'm in the area again I will definitely be by. read more

Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant - Veggies and lentils with lamb in the middle. DELICIOUS !!!! - Ethiopian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is my favorite neighborhood surprise. Lucy's has food as great as any in Little Ethiopia on Fairfax. The prices are good and the people are warm and wonderful. Whenever I lunch with anyone of character, people who don't expect burgers and fries, I take them to Lucy's because it's the best. I'm such a fan. They are generous of spirit and while the place isn't the most elegant, it's comfortable and the food is delightful. read more

Call ahead to confirm that they are open. I actually did not eat here; they were closed when Yelp and Google said they would be open.

Unfortunately the fish was spoiled. Very old fish not fresh it was spoiled. Unfortunately

Great Ethiopian food at a great price. I'm not enough of a connoisseur of Ethiopian food to say much more than that. But their veggie and meat combos are great and do well as leftovers! read more

I'm working downtown and was excited to see an Ethiopian restaurant nearby. Even more excited to see they had beets, since most of the restaurants in Little Ethiopia do not. The food was delicious, I got a veggie platter and the lentil samosa. Everything was warm and well packaged for my delivery. I think this restaurant beats out all of the Little Ethiopia ones for me, and I've tried almost all of them. It's still too far to come here regularly, but definitely plan on ordering again when I'm downtown. read more

The food is a hit or miss for me. Very nice family customer service mediocre. Last time I ordered from here I got fried fish and veggies. They stack all the veggies in a little container so everything is on top of each other. The presentation was just sloppy. The fish was fried to perfection well seasoned. The sides tasted tarty. It also had a after taste. The sides had a smell to it so that's why I haven't been back in a while but go try it just my opinion. read more

very delicious food. its been20 years since I've had the pleasure of eating ethiopian food. this restaurant did not disappoint. food quality and portions were very generous .Food was fresh. i definitely will order again . Thank you for the tasty food. read more

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Lucy is my FAVORITE Ethiopian Restaurant in Los Angeles! The owners Mathi and Misrak are warm caring people and really good cooks! Since Covid they are mostly to-go, but my taste buds are always happy! read more

The vegan combo was delicious perfect portion and it was warm when delivered Sambusa needs a bit more flavor baclava was good I just needed to try them again since 2years ago I see it's getting better read more

Love Ethiopian food & this restaurant did not disappoint! Ordered to go and it was packed with care. It was the veggie combo which was supposed to be for 3-4 people but me and my husband went down on the entire thing alone. We were full but were wondering if we had 1-2 more people sharing it wouldn't be a good portion. Regardless did love the meal and would def go back! read more

I've ordered delivery from Lucy Ethiopian 4 times over last few years, it is always delivered in good time and hot. My order of the vegan sampler is always delicious. It serves 2 so it takes me a few days to eat it all. Highly recommend Lucy Ethiopian. I've never eaten there or been inside so cannot comment on that. read more

This little out of the way spot was delicious. Don't let the fact that they aren't in little Ethiopia dissuade you. It's tasty and the ppl are nice. read more

I love Ethiopian food and I've tried many places in the LA area. I placed my order on postmates after looking at reviews. One of the reviews stated that they found a hair in their food and provided a picture. I was thinking this was hopefully a one-off. After waiting to receive my food (I ordered yemisir wot, tomato fitfit, and awaze lamb tibs) I opened the yemisir wot container and saw a very obvious hair in my food. It seemed like it should have been easily catchable before closing and packing into the bag. I no longer want to finish the rest of my food since this seems like a common occurrence. Very disappointing. If you order from here, CHECK YOUR FOOD before eating. read more

Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant - Yemisir wot with hair in it - Ethiopian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Anticipating Awe and Inspiration with a higher taste. Sliding through the city and suddenly an urge to taste authentic Ethiopian cuisine. One of my favorite go-it's in the city.... My favorite eating companion is on the travels so this will be a solo venture today but I'm happy to enjoy it all the way to the very last bite. Btw there are two variations, 6 items or 10 items, that's medium or large for you. $23 or $31 I believe. I'm so hungry for this in does not even matter. It shall be fulfilling. I have trodden long through hills and valleys, wildfires and whirlwinds like I've never seen before. An Oasis in the smog filled city, a street corner dream come true. read more

Rude, unprofessional woman assumed I should know that they dont offer dine-in Service when they dont have Servers for the day. Called during the Week (mon or tues) for their Sat hours, they said they are open 11a-8p. I (and my party) get there at 1p Sat afternoon to find out no dine in service. I ask, how come I wasnt told about not having dine in service... Her answer: You didnt ask the right question... Like Im suppose to know they were short-handed that day. Ive never experience this type of behavior at any ET restaurants in LA in 10+ years! This is what I get for trying to support an ET business outside of the little ET circle... Lesson learned, and I hope the woman reads this and KNOW, you are RUDE and UNprofessional... I'll pray for you! read more

Ethiopian restaurant in an area that doesn't have any. And their food is excellent. Eating here you're completely transported and it feels like you are eating in another country. The vibe, the food. It's everything you'd want it to be. Check this place out if you like Ethiopian food. Looked at the 1 star reviews and almost none of them about the food, so you can disregard them. read more

What started as missing my exit and having to turn around on the freeway, led to me looking for food spots close by because I was way too hungry to finish the hour commute back home without something to eat. I looked on Yelp and saw that there was an Ethiopian restaurant close by, and I have been craving Ethiopian food for months so I decided to check it out. First of all the spot is located with plenty of street parking a few tables inside if you want to eat inside, and the place + the bathroom is very clean!! I was talking with one of the employees who goes by Matthew, he was so kind and incredibly helpful and attentive. I did not get a chance to talk with the other employee due to language barrier but her smiles were incredibly comforting! I believe this is a family run business. I started with fresh mango juice, which I will probably think about for the rest of summer, it was not too sweet, perfectly refreshing. 9.5/10 I got the vegan platter for two, and it definitely feeds two because I was starving, ate till I was stuffed, and there was still over half the platter left. For $18 that's an incredible value that you just do not see anymore. All the food was fresh, the ingredients were, distinct and complementary, I absolutely loved it. 10/10 I also got the lentil Samosa, it was good, but I wish I tried the ground beef Samosa! The lentils were cooked perfectly, and the Samosa was stuffed to the brim, but with all the veggies on my veggie platter, I was craving meat and I'm excited to try the beef Samosa next time. Lentil Samosa - 8/10 i'm excited to go back already, definitely check this place out, it deserves your business and all regards. read more

Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant - Veggie Vegan Sampler Platter Freshly Squeezed Mango Juice Lentil Samosa - Ethiopian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

What kind of restaurant hangs up on someone for asking a question?? Terrible customer service on the phone. Trash leadership. Really just pissed me off. read more

Lucy Ethiopian is an excellent restaurant with great portion sizes; I order from here 1-3 times a month. I highly recommend the veggie platter; it is my favorite item on the menu. There is an option for a two-person or four-person serving size. I gave Lucy Ethiopian 4 instead of 5 stars because of the food's greasiness. The flavor is excellent, but the oiliness slightly decreases the quality of the meal. Despite this, I still love it. read more

I picked up two orders to go: the special combo vegetarian entree platter ($18) and the awaze fish tibes ($15). The special combo vegetarian entree platter was quite good, the collard greens tasted especially fresh and the shiro wot was creamy and smooth. I enjoyed the beets as well. The only issue was the yellow split peas, which were undercooked and kind of hard. The awaze fish tibes were very good! The berbere sauce was nice and had a bit of heat, very flavorful. The portion size was generous and the taste of the fish was good. The injera was good and could be even more sour. read more

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Came here because a Tinder date suggested it. We got some sort of braised beef and a veggie sampler. Braised beef was AMAZING. I thought the veggie sampler was just okay. It was my first time having Ethiopian food so I wasn't expecting the injera to be sour. I also got a ginger tea, which they gave me with a breakfast teabag for some reason. The date ghosted, but I'll definitely be back to try more things on the menu! read more

Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant - Veggie sampler and braised beef in the middle - Ethiopian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Was looking for good Ethiopian food without going to Fairfax. Found Lucy Ethiopian nearby and figured to give this "hole in the wall" a chance. Walked in to amazing smells coming form the kitchen giving me a hint of what was to come. I ordered that Large Veggie Sampler plate because I was hungry. The gentleman behind the counter was very polite. All dishes in the sampler were cooked as they should. The lentils were al dente in the Yellow dal, and perfectly soft in the others. The cabbage, greens, beets and salad were seasoned very well and were very tasty. I have a big apatite and and was able to finish it in two sittings. But the price was very reasonable for a very large portion of food. I would definitely recommend this place! I'm coming back for sure! read more

Really good Ethiopian. I got it to go large order. I like the way they packaged it. Got the veggie platter. And the beef tibs. Everything was so good. read more

I was on the far end of K-Town, and it was time to get dinner after hours spent working at a cafe. While obviously there are many excellent Korean restaurants out there, I was in the mood for something else--something that didn't involve continuing into downtown. I Yelped Mexican restaurants, couldn't make a decision, and then decided to search for Ethiopian restaurants, as I knew that there were a few good ones outside of Little Ethiopia; that's how I found Lucy. It had great reviews on Yelp, and just as important, it was only 7 minutes from my current location. So off I went. It's a humble little spot on Washington, with a couple tables outside and a handful of tables inside. While many had reserved tags on them, the friendly man at the counter (I believe he's the owner) asked if a table in the back was OK--it was--and I sat. A veggie combo is always a great way to try a new Ethiopian restaurant, so that's what I got--and it was absolutely yummy. It contained generous portions of such Ethiopian faves as red and yellow lentils, collard greens, beets, shiro wat, cabbage/carrots/potatoes, beets and a salad. (Technically, I think it could feed two people, but when I like something enough, I count as two people.) Everything tasted extremely fresh, and the salad had just the right combination of heat and acidity to cleanse the palate. The injera too was excellent. While Meals by Genet will always be first in my heart for Ethiopian food, it's good to have other excellent options (especially now that Genet has closed her dining room and gone to takeout only)--either for dine-in or if you're in a different part of the city--and at least based on our first date, Lucy is looking like she may be quite a catch. read more

Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant - Veggie combo. Delicious. - Ethiopian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Never had Ethiopian cuisine before today. Decided to go here for lunch. Glad I did. Friendly atmosphere. I had the Chicken Awaze Tibes. Highly recommend. Portions were enough that I brought some home for dinner tonight. read more

very cute place; and the staff were very welcoming and knowledgable. i got the vegan sampler platter; very reasonably priced, great variety of flavors and spices, and overall just a wonderful meal. would highly recommend! read more

Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant - Vegan Sampler Platter - Ethiopian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Ordered takeout. Food was delicious and packaged well. Will definitely order again, hopefully in person next time!

incredibly made ethiopian food. you can really tell that it was made with love and pure intentions. such a kind owner too read more

Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant - Ethiopian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

So excited to learn about this spot in the neighborhood! The vegan platter was hot and delicious. The staff was very kind. The vibes were good. Will definitely make my way back to try out the other dishes too. read more

Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant - Ethiopian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is my favorite restaurant. I eat dinner here almost 2 to 3 times a week. And I am always fully satisfied with how fresh, and very tasty the food is. The fish is wonderful and the presentation is awesome, the collard greens reminds me of my grandmother cooking. The staff has always demonstrated professionalism and truly care about me and others when I come into the restaurant. Thank you, Lucy for the freshness, and the hospitality of your staff and your kindness. You make me feel like I'm coming home each time I enter your restaurant. read more

This was my first time trying Ethiopian food. I was so glad that I came to Lucy. Matthew helped us and was very friendly. I will definitely be coming back. Be sure to make reservations if you plan to dine in. The restaurant is very small and only has a few tables. I went with my sister who uses a wheelchair. Although it is small, it is accessible and we had enough space to get around and there were no steps to get in. read more

Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant - The meat combo for 2 - Ethiopian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

When people disrespect you, just walk away. There's no point eating at a place when people make it apparent that their don't want you there. Un refrigerated meat on counter so long i thought it was bread. read more

As a woman, I've gone my whole life being disrespected. I've had to fight for my space, for my dignity, for my honor and respect...and this review is about RESPECT. Never in a million years did I expect a restaurant owner to yell at me, IN MY FACE, IN FRONT OF MY FRIENDS, because we showed up 30 minutes later than ***PROJECTED...NOT CONFIRMED*** (Yelp...they don't have a reservation system but I still called out of courtesy, originally asking for 8pm but also throwing out 7:30, NEITHER of which seemed suitable to the owner who finally said just come) with the owner JUSTIFYING his rage and audacity to YELL on an injera bread shortage. Lol. Really? Are you really that simple that you would use an excuse SO SILLY to be THAT disrespectful? And don't lie. I have three witnesses. Why yell? Why raise your voice? You simply could have told us there wasn't enough food when we arrived. But you chose the low road of the UNSOPHISTICATED choosing to humiliate by raising your voice with people who never once got loud with you. 1.) ASK YOURSELF: Would you have yelled at a MAN in his face the way you yelled at me? Better yet, a black man since I am a black woman? Who deserves respect in a situation like this? SOME people? Nobody? Or EVERYBODY? We were there a whole hour before closing. Did this situation even require yelling? Who was yelling at you? We all looked at each other hoping it was a joke. 2.) We were courteous in calling ahead of time since you had no reservation system just to make sure you knew we were coming instead of just showing up. I asked for 8pm but you made us feel like that wasn't good so I tried to be agreeable with other times YOU WANTED. Finally, you told us to call at 7 just to make sure it was ok to come AT ALL and you said COME. We *never* solidified a time, but how dare you try to make us come at a time convenient for YOU. Who does that? We asked the lady for 8pm. 3.) You made us feel like it was OUR privilege to have the opportunity to eat in your space instead of YOU being grateful to even have patrons who wanted to support your business My only hope is that someday you will see that what you did wasn't right and that life teaches you to how to handle things better by choosing the path of respect. I will NEVER come here again. read more

Flavorful and delicious and fast. I ordered takeout so can't really comment on the ambiance but the restaurant looked clean and the owners/cooks were nice. We really enjoyed our dinner from here -- veggie sampler and dried beef read more

We got takeout from them this week - I don't think they are doing dine in. Their veggie combo that they say can feed 3-4 can really only feed 2 very hungry people. Everything was very tasty, and their ginger tea is bomb. read more

First time trying this place and the food was really good! We ordered to go and everything came warmed and packed well! The portions were huge! I got the chicken tibes and beef samosa and the flavors on both were amazing! read more

First time trying Ethiopian food and I'm glad it was at this place! The owner was so kind he really makes you feel like family when you walk in, explains the food in detail and you can tell it's crafted with love and precision. My friend and I split the combo which has a mixture of meat and vegan options. Served with extra injera for picking up the entrees and eating. It's a cute little place with easy street parking. Ethiopian food is filled with unique flavors unlike any other cuisine I had and it's such a wonderful experience. The portions are large so bring friends and come hungry! read more

Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant - Meat Combo for Two - Ethiopian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

First time trying ethiopian. REALLY good. Kind of reminded me of a deconstructed american pot roast. Meet, potatoes, vegetables, with hints of curry here and there. Coffee and mango juice was also delicious. Really great place! read more

Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant - Vegan sampler plater, durawot, and lentil samosa - Ethiopian Near Me - Los Angeles, California