Bete-Lukas | Ethiopian Restaurant

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Delicious and filling. Met a friend and we both got a dish + the Ethiopian tea. Every was so flavorful. Dishes are served traditionally, meaning you use the injera (flat bread) to scoop and eat.

Very tasty and great value, I highly recommend this restaurant for delicious food! I got the beef combo and a half order of the red lentil and I was beyond satisfied!

Magnificent food! Was surprisingly delicious and fresh ♥️

Very good food - great building - nice space - No Parking !! Owner fun but mouthy !

A friend said this was her favorite Ethiopian restaurant, and having tried many, I decided to give this one a shot. The food was seasoned well enough and the service was good, but eating here made me miss the other restaurants I’ve visited. This was the first Ethiopian restaurant I’ve been to where not a single Ethiopian person was eating there while I was there. I was also only one of two patrons of color. Maybe it was an off night, but that said a lot to me.

As for the food, the vegetarian combo had a pretty standard selection. There was no extra injera like you usually get with the combo at other restaurants, just what the food rested on (though you could purchase extra). They also didn’t have the traditional coffee (my favorite thing to get because of how smooth it is). The samosas were flavorful, but the fillings were a little different than most samosas I’ve had. I think there was more cabbage in the veggie one than any I’ve ever had. Still, they were good enough. I honestly don’t have any complaints about the actual flavor of the food and thought it was good overall.

However, the atmosphere left a lot to be desired for my personal taste. The decor was extremely muted in comparison to everywhere else I’ve been, as well. There were no colorful paintings on the beige walls. I think I counted three pictures total on the walls, all muted tones. There were white tablecloths but no wet towels for cleansing your hands before you ate. I found myself feeling like it was the white washed version of a traditional Ethiopian restaurant. Perhaps the choice is due to the part of town the restaurant is located in or for the comfort of most of their clientele. But for me personally, it felt off.

If you want decent food and don’t care for Ethiopian coffee or traditional decor, this isn’t a bad place to try, but if you want a more authentic experience, look elsewhere.

Very cozy place to dine and try this exotic cuisine. Loved the unlimited injera bread with all the curries. Veggie combo is perfect to try everything in one plate.

Amazing, locally owned family business. Great, fresh food. Vegan options. We eat here weekly because it’s the best!

Very good food and service

Really great atmosphere and very good food. If you're looking for a nice sit down dinner this is the place to go. The service was incredible and I am definitely coming here again.

The food was wonderful and the man who served us was kind and fun to chat with! Highly recommend!

Great vegan options! Food was delicious and excellent staff and service. We also enjoyed the cozy atmosphere. Hope to be back soon.

We dined like royalty! The flavors were wonderful and the injera was perfect. Very veg friendly.

Most excellent!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food is always delicious and the service is delightful! Their injera is gluten free and they’ve got vegan options. I try to come in as often as possible, despite the fact that I should be saving as much as I can going into winter! ?
I love this place so much!❤️❤️❤️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5