Went on a Wednesday for lunch with my cousin. It was pretty quiet at about 2:00 in the afternoon. We had a vegetarian platter, lamb awaze, and the beef and collard greens. Washed down with a large Pilsner. Everything was delicious! There was a great variety of veg- some cold, and some warm. All very well seasoned. It was a very colorful and textured platter which I appreciated. The lamb was just spicy enough and the collard greens with beef chunks was amazing / very tender and flavorful. The owners son explained everything and had great recommendations for what to order and how to reheat any leftovers. We came back the next day for an early dinner around 5:00 and brought our husbands who enjoyed it as much as we did! Definitely a keeper of you enjoy great Ethiopian food! read more

Food ambience service is perfect. Just expect longer wait. But worth it every time. I recommend the lamb Derek tibs, kitfo and shiro read more

The service was very personal and excellent. This is a family business in the best possible way. The only issue we had was of our own doing. We did not research the restaurant enough before going. It turns out that they serve their very special 12 dish Vegetarian food only on Wednesday and Fridays. That was what we were looking forward to having. Other days the serving are primarily meet (Lamb and Beef) with injera. No realy selection of veggies other than a salad. The staff did their best to put something together for us and were really helpful. We'll have to come back someday to try their Veggie dishes on a Wednesday or Friday. read more

Luhena Restaurant and Bar - Lamb with Injera - Ethiopian Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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Great ethnic experience! Flavorful food, clean. Accommodated or big group with ease. Nice bar. read more

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Our waiter was super sweet and helpful on what to order. He also checked in a few times about how the food was. The presentation of the food is awesome. The food was both cozy and flavorful! read more

The restaurant was amazing! The food and service are top tier. The server explained in detail what the food was. The owner even came and greeted us. It was very clean and modern looking. Can't recommend enough and can't wait to go back! read more

Luhena Restaurant and Bar - Kitfo Special, Lamb Juicy Tibs. - Ethiopian Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

I'm in Las Vegas for a couple of days visiting my father in the hospital and really wanted to have some Ethiopian food because it's something I just can't get back home in Bakersfield, California. My father's nurse is from Ethiopia and spoke highly of Luhena so we headed here for a bite to eat. What we got was a culinary experience right up there with some of the best restaurant food I've had EVER, and definitely the best Ethiopian food I've had. The hostess warned us it would take a little bit of time for our food to be cooked because the chef (her mom) cooks the food TO ORDER and it isn't just precooked food sitting there waiting to be served. WHAT? WHAT? I essentially get a home cooked meal? SIGN ME UP. I used to live in the San Francisco Bay Area which has a number of good Ethiopian restaurants. I loved Ethiopian food so much, my ex husband and I ate it almost weekly. Luhena put them all to shame. My brother and I ordered the Kitfo, an Ethiopian style steak tartar and it was absolutely amazing. The flavors were so intense, yet not overwhelming and it was so tender. Best tartar I've ever had. It came with injera bread, French bread and another, somewhat crispy, bread that I've never had before. With some collard greens and cheese on the side it was possible to create the perfect bite in multiple different combinations. But the dish that knocked our socks off was the lamb aware tibs. The sauce was beyond incredible to the point where we soaked the last little bits of it up with the light and spongy injera bread that it came with. We gorged ourselves and then eagerly packed up all the leftovers to enjoy at home. read more

I absolutely love this place! The atmosphere has such a cool, welcoming vibe, and the food is always amazing. I've tried a few Ethiopian restaurants around town, but this is the one spot that never disappoints. The quality is always consistent read more

Luhena Restaurant and Bar - I had the Awaze Tibs--so flavorful and perfectly spiced! Highly recommend if you want something spicy. - Ethiopian Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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One of my favorite places to eat in Vegas. The Lamb Awaze is fire. I definitely recommend this. It takes a bit to cook so I suggest ordering ahead of time. read more

Luhena Restaurant and Bar - Lamb Awaze - Ethiopian Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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Our amazing taxi driver recommended this place, was so sweet to walk us in too. It's a really nice family owned place and they're so nice in there! I'm a vegetarian and got the vegetarian platter which is only served Wednesday and Saturday. I believe it was good, but it was a lot of food. Probably best to eat it with more than one person. Definitely recommend! read more

The food was delicious and the portion of the food was great and we can't even finish it between three of us. We were so amazed. Excellent service with friendly staff and atmosphere. The restaurant was super clean and roomy. I strongly recommend this restaurant for anyone who wants to go and enjoy the food, the service and the atmosphere with your family, friends or love ones. read more

Hands down The best Ethiopian food in Las Vegas. They don't have a lot of things on the menu but whatever they have is absolutely delicious. The veggie combo is only on Wednesday and Friday. read more

We stumbled across this restaurant as we were staying close by. We had dinner here and loved the atmosphere the size of the portions and the staff were very hospitable. read more

Cafe Luhena is a cute small shop on Rainbow, and one of my favorite places to quickly grab a bite, enjoy some tea, or indulge in a delightful dessert. Whenever I want to bring a smile to someone's face, it's my go-to spot. I can't even count the number of adorable chocolate mousse puppies we've bought to brighten someone's day. Most people react with awe and curiosity, asking where we got them from. Not only are these chocolate mousse puppies incredibly cute, but they are also delicious. read more

Luhena Restaurant and Bar - Chocolate mousse puppy - Ethiopian Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

One of the best places to go for really good Ethiopian food. The husband and wife own it. He serves and the she makes the food. I love coming here. They're super sweet. I always get the kitfo. I get it rare. You wont regret ordering this. Definitely recommend this place read more

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Amazing food I mean home, kind of food and amazing experience their cultural also very welcoming with all respect and dignity and the fact that is it's only two people working together is a blessing and a very good lesson for all of us to learn as an Ethiopian That's all my love read more

i thought the food was solid and really enjoyed the atmosphere and service. will definitely come again

This restaurant is remarkable. We've been to Ethiopian restaurants all over America, and this is quite probably our favorite ever. The service was personal, the vibes impeccable, and the food is out of this world. Can't recommend Luhena highly enough, especially the veggie combo (served on Wednesdays and Fridays) and the special kitfo . read more

Luhena is arguably the best Ethiopian restaurant, not just in Las Vegas but in the entire country. From the elegant décor to the impeccable service, and most importantly, the outstanding food, it offers the most delicious Ethiopian cuisine I have ever tasted. read more

I'm speechless about this restaurant. Very authentic. I got in the restaurant right time and didn't wt . But after me the place was packed. I can see you need little more time to dine here . But it worth what ever time you wt . With out exaggeration number one Ethiopian restaurant for me from all state I visit in US with the best service. Thank you Mr Solomon !!! read more

The customer service was not only excellent but very exceptional. Although we were quite uncertain with our selection the waitress was very patient and extremely cooperative. In addition, despite the number of dishes ordered, the timing was also quite amazing. The food is very delicious and cooked to perfection. I would not dare go somewhere else in the future. read more

Delicious food, friendly staff and ownership, and of particular help with unfamiliar menu items.

The food is amazing specially kitfo, and tibes. The restaurant is clean and the service excellent.

I would leave zero stars if I could. The owner/server was extremely rude and unprofessional You should not call yourself Ethiopian. We are knowing how polite and respectful we are read more

Best and delicious Ethiopian food. I highly recommended if you visit Las Vegas go to Luhena.

I have had a lot of Ethiopian food in the past, but this is the only place that served kitfo with the side of collards, cheese, and a different kind of bread. The restaurant itself is quite small, and the menu is not very big. However, the owner was very friendly and checked on us multiple times. The portion of kitfo was also quite generous. The interior is simple but quaint. Cafe Luhena is great, and their kitfo was very authentic/different, but if you are looking for a larger menu, you might want to try one of the many other Ethiopian restaurants in town. read more

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I have been coming to this restaurant before they expanded their new restaurant. I love the food. I love how the place it's so clean and they are very welcoming. I'm very impressed with the meal and the price is very fair. Whenever I miss Home, I just come here and speak with the owner eat a great meal and great place to take your family out in town for special occasions. Thank you keep up the great work. read more

Small and modest decor but such great flavors ! I was sadden to not be able to order the vegetarian platter(make sure to come on Wednesday!) which come with various vegetables flavorful stew! But we tried the beef and collar, as well of the lamb and it was delicious. Great flavors and portions! Service was friendly and welcoming. The restaurant has a great home feeling, someone was cooking when we arrived and we could enjoy seeing her doing it. A must try if you enjoy Ethiopian food but also a good place for a first try. Ethiopian food is made to share at the table using your hands, delicious down to earth food. read more

Luhena Restaurant and Bar - Ethiopian Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

I am so delighted I have found a restaurant with true AUTHENTIC Ethiopian food. This restaurant is family owned and operated by some really nice people who know how to cook. The restaurant itself is small, tidy, very clean, and gives you the sense of being invited to a cozy home. The menu selection is limited, but the entrees served are prepared fresh and are of high quality. I ordered three entrees: kitfo, tibs, and the beef and collard greens. Every dish was delicious! I also ordered the espresso, which was strong and flavorful. I was told by my server the beans were from Ethiopia and roasted daily at the restaurant. You can tell this family takes pride in everything they do from the ambiance to the cleanliness, the customer service, and most importantly the food! I was a big Merkato's fan, but I have found a new favorite Ethiopian restaurant:) read more

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Luna is one of the best Ethiopian restaurants in Las Vegas! The restaurant offers a clean and calm environment, and the quality of the food is exceptionally wonderful. read more

Best Ethiopian dish and excellent hospitality fair price Thank you Haile for the warm hospitality. read more

Absolutely delicious! One of the best spots in town for Ethiopian food, if not the best. Great ambiance, small and quaint. Great serving size. Got the Veggie platter and the beef tibbs, everything was fresh. Meat was tender and spicy. Fully recommend. read more

Great place with delightful ambiance and gastronomically wonderful. The owner is consistently hygienically keen and ever humble.

We wish we had the chance to experience the food! This place is the worst. We are hardcore foodies and have eaten Ethiopian food in Ethiopia and around the US. After being let down once again by Lucy's inconsistently good food and service, we decided to try a new place. Called Luhena to verify their hours. Manager said they closed at 7 but were closing early because they ran out of food. Weird. It was like 4:00. But okay. We called a week or so later to see if they were open and had food. Yelp said they opened at 12:30 but manager said they opened at 1 and don't come because they ran out of food again. We literally have called for three months and they keep running out of food earlier and earlier. How the ha-yo do you run a restaurant and consistently just run out of food and close three or four hours early?? My family was in the restaurant industry for 25 years and we NEVERRRR closed hours early or ran out of food! Everrrr!!! That's just not good business, guys. So BEWARE. 1. Call before you go (the hours on Yelp and they ones they display are NOT the hours they are open!) 2 Have a backup plan for your meal because they are probably out of food anyway! You will starve if you wait on this place to be open and have food! read more

This restaurant does not look like much from the outside. Don't let that keep you from experiencing its deliciousness. Your adventurous foodie instinct will not disappoint you. Me and my lady friend split the veggie combo and spicy lamb. About $30 total. More than enough food for us. Probably best to go with 3-4 people. Ethiopian food is designed for groups. If it's only 2 of you, one veggie combo should be plenty and would only be $14. The restaurant has more space inside than it appears from the outside. No worries about feeling crowded. There's a tv that probably should have had something other than the news on, but that's a minor quibble. When we came in they were cooking coffee beans and the aroma was strong but satisfying. Good atmosphere. The service was polite and attentive. Talked with the head honcho for a bit and enjoyed his banter. Food! The food sets this place apart. Everything was fresh, homemade, and delicious. They asked us if we liked spicy and we said yes. The food did have a bit more spicy heat than I'd prefer but I still stuffed myself. If spicy heat isn't your thing just let them know. I won't describe all of their delicious food. But the veggie combo came with 7-8 different offerings. Collards, spinach, lentils, beets... a lovely variety. The lamb gave the meal some more spice and delicious savory meat and fat flavor. If you're not vegan, I recommend adding a meat. So good. Great local spot. They appreciate their customers. Support local business!! Eat here and be merry. read more

Luhena Restaurant and Bar - Veggie combo. Delicious! Let em know if you don't like it too spicy hot. - Ethiopian Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Solid Ethiopian restaurant with a very small menu (usually a good sign--not a bunch of premade stuff, I figure). Unfortunately the veggie platter, which is my preference to get, is only available on Wednesdays. I settled on the ribs, a lamb dish which I have had at other restaurants. I'd say their version was solid but I wouldn't say it was the best I've had. In general this is how I would describe the experience--as a point of reference I've eaten at a number of Ethiopian restaurants including one of the best in the country (in Atlanta). So I'm not a novice and I have a fairly large base of comparison. One positive: the prices are very reasonable. I paid around $20 tip included for the meal. So thumbs up. read more

This is where you will find automatic Ethiopian food that tastes like Heaven. The kitfo is the main course of the restaurant but I recently found out the veggie food is amazing. The service is very nice they will accommodate anyone as much as they can. The owner seems a little serious but he is actually the nicest guy I've ever met. They play these calming music and it's nice to eat while your calm for once read more

Best Ethiopian food in Las Vegas. This is going to be our go to place when we come to town. Great customer service , big portion and they use authentic spice and butter in the dishes . read more

I wanted to share my recent experience at this restaurant. While I appreciate the effort to maintain a certain ambiance, I was disappointed to discover upon arrival that kids are not allowed inside and outdoor seating wasn't an option either. It would have been helpful if this information was communicated either on your website or over the phone when we made the reservation. I understand your policies, but I believe clear communication can help manage expectations for potential customers. I hope this feedback is taken constructively, as I've enjoyed your restaurant in the past. I am very disappointed for the way the owner treated us. read more

This place is small and busy, if you don't have wait time issues, this is where you can get real Ethiopian food. I went several times with in my ten day gambling vacation in Vegas, never been disappointed with the food at all! read more