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Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant

Ethiopian, Vegan Platter

Worth ordering: Platternamed in 7 reviews

Try the vegan special platter; reviewers say it includes a variety of dishes and can be enough for two.

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Top tips

  • Ask staff to explain the dishes on the platter if it’s your first time trying Ethiopian food.
  • The restaurant has a rear parking lot as well as street parking nearby.
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  • Potato and lentil sambusas were recommended by reviewers; confirm their ingredients when ordering.

Must-try

  • Worth ordering: Injera

People also mention special, plate and sampler plate.

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Also veggie combo and veggie platter.

Good for

The vibe: groups The vibe: families

Praised for generous portions, friendly service and beautiful interior.

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Also praised for fast service, attentive service, cozy atmosphere, affordable and lively atmosphere.

Good to know

  • Lunch, dinner, takeout
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About

Lucy serves Ethiopian stews and a vegan special with about eight vegetable dishes arranged on fresh injera; reviewers say one platter can be enough for two. The spacious dining room has distinctive artwork and artisan furniture, and staff explain the platter and injera to first-time diners.

Vegan menu

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Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant · dine-in · 10 dishes

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4155 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92105

Opening hours

Monday
12:00–21:00
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
12:00–21:00
Thursday
12:00–21:00
Friday
12:00–21:00
Saturday
12:00–21:00
Sunday
12:00–21:00

the food

5.0 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Great food
  • Good service
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How we rank

eating vegan

Outstanding for vegans

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Separate vegan menu
staff
Knowledgeable
protein
Lentils
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