Pepe&#x27;s Kitchen

I flew into Lincoln, Nebraska for the day and came across this great little restaurant! We were…read moregreeted by the staff right when we arrived and decided to sit outside on the patio, which had great views of the downtown nightlife. Our server was friendly and attentive. I ordered the cheesesteak, while my buddy got the sirloin steak with pasta salad and Texas toast. My cheesesteak was excellent! The steak was juicy and tender, and the bread was soft--just how I like it. My buddy said his steak was very good as well, so I'd say we made two great choices! I'd definitely come back here again. Two thumbs up!

The raspberry beret burger was incredible! Might be my favorite burger I've had to date, even as…read moresomeone who doesn't often love red meat. The flavors were perfect and I'll be thinking about it for awhile. Waffle fries were good & highly recommend the garlic aoili sauce for dipping. Was in Lincoln for a work conference and this came recommend as someone in our group was vegan. It was a solid option! Active on a Wednesday night but we were able to get seated as a group of 10 immediately. Kind servers and solid service. Definitely will be back if I'm in Lincoln again & will recommend to others.

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Tiru Ethiopian Restaurant

The best Ethiopian restaurant in town! Generous portions, and I love the hot teeth that you can…read moreorder with your meal. As a vegetarian... I appreciate that they have a vegan option.

So delicious. I've lived in Lincoln for 8 years and I'm surprised I've never heard of or been here…read morebefore until a friend suggested it. I loved the entire experience. We got the family platter to share which I loved because I got to try almost everything they had to offer. So great, I'd love to go back.

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Grateful Bread

4.5(101 reviews)

0.5 mi

Amazing food! You…read moredo have to wait a long time to be served, but I think that's part of the "experience". Currently it seems like they're only open Sunday's 10-2. We got there at 9:50 and we left around 11:30. Just standing in line. They are carry out only. Having said that everything I got (and I "had" to order most of the vegan choices to justify standing in line for so long. Ha!) was/is amazing! We got the pizza roll (sooo good!), raspberry donuts, chai sugar cookies, chocolate chip espresso muffins, blueberry raspberry buns and mushroom soup. I have sampled most of everything so far and it is all delicious. Definitely worth the wait! Cool eclectic decorating and punk rock music. Friendly staff. Bring a friend and some coffee and you can visit while you wait. Lincoln has very few vegan options and this is definitely one of the best.

The best! Recommend the fluffernutter cookies and pot pies. Get there early because the line can be…read morelong. Bring cash.

The Texas chili and a cheese scone. A winning combo.

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The delicious lunchroom Mac & Cheese.

Sultan's Kite

4.5(386 reviews)

0.9 mi

I got the greek salad and it was amazing! My family and I were on a road trip and passing through…read moreLincoln so it was a perfect break from fast food and it was so light and filling! The service was great too! They were very nice and helped us decide what to get off the menu. The inside tables were cleaned well and the lighting was good.

I will be back the food has so much flavor. The staff is kind and happy to explain the menu.read more

Ordered 2 falafel and got bonus pieces @veefoodlife

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The Oven

4.0(394 reviews)

1.1 mi

I. Love. The. Oven. I get the same order every time, and I…read moremight be biased, but I think it's the best order out there. I always get the spinach bread, which is naan-stuffed with paneer and spinach, and is so soft and melt in your mouth delicious. I dream about the naan. Then for my main, I get the lamb bhuna with the soup on the side. I've tried a few other main courses and I honestly think the Lamb bhuna is the most flavorful thing on the menu, and a spiced so well. The mint chutney that they have to dip with the naan is also so good. I could probably drink it. I crave the oven so often. It's definitely a very busy restaurant so I would recommend making a reservation beforehand, otherwise you'll probably be waiting a pretty long time! The patio Haymarket location is super nice when the weather is good.

I will come back and try some more dishes. For starters the stuffed naan was excellent. I asked if…read morethey could mix the tikka and spinach and artichoke combined to one stuffed naan. Everybody at the table loved it. The soup starter wasn't my favorite it didn't have much flavor to it but if you squeeze the lemon in it gets tolerable. Too much soup though. The chicken bunha was probably the best dish forgot to take a photo. Pretty strong onion flavor. The chicken tikka Marsala although good with the right amount of spice was a little different than I was used to. Overall will be back to try again.

Great ambiance

Sauvignon Blanc!

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Tandoori chicken (half) which came with rice

Green Gateau

4.2(376 reviews)

0.7 mi

One of my favorite restaurants in Lincoln. I recently visited the green gateau for a rehearsal…read moredinner. The service was kind, quick and attentive and the food was delicious- per usual! We had Brussels sprouts and calamari for appetizers. Both dishes were crispy and had great flavor. The sprouts had a sweet balsamic glaze which complimented the earthiness well. The calamari had an airy, crispy breading and a plethora of sauces to choose from for dipping, my favorite being the cocktail sauce which was savory and tangy. For the entree I had a lettuce wrapped cheeseburger and I was really impressed. The beef was juicy and fresh while the condiments were fresh as well. The fries were so good, too! They were crispy, seasoned well and tasted amazing with the ranch. For dessert we had crème brûlée, YUM! The sugar coating was a perfect amount of waxy and sweet, and balanced well with the vanilla custard. The custard was creamy, decadent and super satisfying. The vibe of the restaurant is homey, upscale and warm, great place for a celebration or date night.

If you want a memorable dining experience in Lincoln, NE this is your spot. Their beignets are the…read morebest I've ever had, the espresso muffin... so moist and flavorful. The soup flight? Each one is so good. We threw down at this restaurant. The drinks and service is just as good. The team here knows what they are doing. They served us up quick and gave me a very memorable birthday brunch. The only downside is parking, especially if it's a busy weekend! Come early, plan ahead. There's limited free street parking. I strongly recommend making a reservation online. We had one, but still had to wait about 15-20 minutes for a table. The food and experience was worth the wait.

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Beignets Brunch

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Banhwich Cafe

4.6(406 reviews)

2.0 mi

Quick. Convenient. Hidden gem. Ordered #3 pork w/fried eggs and #19 pork belly - both as…read moresandwiches. Filling and flavorful. Great spot.

Cafe style. Ie order at counter and you pick up at counter…read more They don't bring it to you. Tip is requested for at order Its free seating and its utilitarian. Long tables and metal chairs I had reqyested for less sugar for my milk tea. But it felt like full sugar and was very sweet. Lavender taste was not bad. I ordered a banhwich that had pork pate and pork roll. Ingredients were fresh. It took awhile to come out. The bread was delicious and the pickled vegetables were good. Only gripe : too little meat and a lot of soy. Overall decent for the price - worth a visit

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Cook's Cafe

4.3(116 reviews)

3.5 mi

We are a family of 5 and the experience was amazing. Prompt service and great food. Place was very…read moreclean and inviting. Thanks for a wonderful day - 5 starts

Great family brunch spot I can't wait to go back to. Anything you'd want for brunch, friendly…read moreservice, and good food all around. I had the biscuits and gravy (they were okay) and the corned beef hash (great). Everyone else in our party loved it. Cool decor that made me feel like I was in some French-inspired cafe.

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Stuffed waffle with peanut butter and bacon.

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Blue Orchid Thai Restaurant

3.5(268 reviews)

1.0 mi

This is the second time we have been there and it was amazing! Everything was !!! Must go to!…read more The pricing is reasonable and the portion size is great. It was a busy night because it was 4th of July weekend and there was big convention in town, but the service was on point. Fast, thorough, and very hospitable. Our server was super helpful and made some great recommendations. My wife ordered a pad Thai that was a little hotter than expected and they were so quick to remake it. Well done guys The pad Thai was awesome. Based on our server's recommendation, two of us got the Thai Basil Stir Fry with Pork and two fried eggs...so stinking good. Highly recommended! Everything our party got that night was dynamite! See you guys next time!

When entering the restaurant you are immediately hit in the face with the smell of death and rot…read more The restaurant itself is borderline. Its rundown and neglected interior could use a refresh. The servers are well-trained and the best part of the experience. The flavor of the food is good, but the kitchen is careless. A piece of trash was in my food. I don't think I'll be back. If it's that bad in the public spaces I can only imagine what the kitchen must be like.

Basil Duck

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Green Salad

Mr Hui's 2

4.1(135 reviews)

4.8 mi

The food is always delicious and flavorville. Never a bad meal, Delivery is also great.read more

Absolutely the most disgusting attempt at "Chinese food" I've ever had. Everything was sickly,…read moresyrupy sweet, including dishes like broccoli beef which should not be sweet. The Rangoons were soggy, repulsively sweet, and contained only cream cheese. I guess this is Chinese food for typically obese Nebraskas who have to have everything full of sugar. We had to throw over $50 of takeaway in the garbage.

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Julia L.

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6 years ago

One of the best places in Lincoln to get some delicious vegetarian/vegan Mexican food! On top of the delicious food, Pepe and his staff are very friendly and welcoming. There isn't a single thing I've had there that wasn't delicious, whether it's a breakfast burrito, nachos, cucumber lemonade, or getting salsa to go.. it is always 10/10 quality and taste! If you haven't been here yet, check it out! He serves breakfast burritos at Goldenrod pastries and coffee on Tuesday mornings and the Haymarket Farmer's Market Saturday mornings. The bistro is open 5-8 on Wed-Fri. read more

C D.

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5 years ago

What a surprise delight this place is! The food was superb, we had the enchiladas and the burrito. The cucumber lemonade is delicious and Pepe is as friendly as can be. Definitely recommend! We will be stopping by frequently! read more

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Got the Beef Shawarma, it was magical. The pasta salad was the first thing to go though, so good!…read more Highly recommend.

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