Lula's Ethiopian and Eritrean Cuisine Restaurant Ltd

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  indipindy16

  ·1 month ago

  “Delicious food, with welcoming and attentive service. I'd never tried Ethiopian food before and they explained to us what each of the options on the menu would be like, how it's traditionally eaten, etc. The server even gave us a taste of the two types of Ethiopian honey wine they offer, sweet and dry, so we could decide which one we wanted - both were delicious, but we preferred the dry. We got a sharing platter for 2 with their spicy chicken. It came with these large (gluten-free; I'm not sure what the grain is that the flour comes from, I'm sure it's on the menu though, I just forgot!) savoury pancakes so that you can scoop it up and eat with your hands, but there's also a knife and fork if you prefer. The side dishes on the platter were two kinds of lentils, beetroot with potato, and potato with other veggies (cabbage, carrot, red pepper...) and all were amazing, but the chicken was definitely the star of the show. The restaurant also has a really cool atmosphere, the decorations are beautiful and they have some shelves of fiction and non-fiction books about Africa, and the building is also host to the Oxford Poetry Library. The food was so good, we stuffed ourselves full and had to ask them for to-go boxes for the leftovers! So yes, portion sizes are excellent and generous. I also had a shot of their specialty Ethiopian coffee (forgot the name, sorry!) after eating and it was delicious as well, a nice smooth taste. We'll definitely be coming again to try out the date mead and the lamb platter. I highly recommend it to everyone!”

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  Yusuf Naltekin

  ·1 month ago

  “We followed the smell down the street, and I'm glad we did! The food was delicious, and the honey wine was a perfect addition. The menu was so clear—it was my easiest ordering experience in an authentic restaurant. The platter size was so satisfying. The location and quick preparation were so convenient and gave us plenty of time to enjoy our meal and wine without any rush for the train. Considering restaurants location, they should advertise how fast their service is. We were almost going to the dominos near them just because of the rush 😊”

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  AneesAhmed

  ·4 months ago

  “Having travelled extensively in both Ethiopia and Eritrea, I found Lula’s to be a remarkably authentic representation of the Horn of Africa. The food reflects the flavours and traditions of the region, while the décor and atmosphere create a genuine sense of place. The selection of Ethiopian and Eritrean coffee, beverages and desserts is particularly good, and everything was served with care and attention. The service was warm, efficient and welcoming throughout. A very enjoyable experience and, in my view, one of the more authentic Horn of Africa dining experiences available in Oxford. Thank you. Excellent service by Claire.”

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  replicant70

  ·4 months ago

  “Nine of us went as a family on a Friday afternoon. We were incredibly looked after and the food was fantastic and plenty of it. All good wholesome stuff full of flavour. Lovely cold beers as well. Totally fab.”

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  Andrew L

  ·5 months ago

  “Was looking forward to trying Ethiopian cuisine and it did not disappoint! My only regret is only being able to come here once and for breakfast. I would love to try the dinner/lunch menu! Had the Enqual Tibs and it’s essentially a really good egg scramble. I got it with the injera bread since I have a gluten allergy and that was safest. This place is so accommodating with that and the food was excellent! I also had the Buna coffee and it was similar to espresso and perfect to start the day with. Can’t wait to come back one day!”

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  Linh C Mauer

  ·5 months ago

  “Service was lovely, they explained the dishes in detail and suggested the sharing platter to try a bit of everything, the restaurant itself is clean and decorated tastefully. However - The food was absolutely not to our liking. The spicy chicken came out cold, with a tiny bit of warmth at the bottom of a chunk of meat so I‘m not sure if I was served the chicken that’s chilled for takeaway, but chicken is never supposed to be consumed cold. One of the sauces (chickpeas / lentils) was too salty, the beans mushy and the spices of all 5 dishes on the platter just generally not harmonizing with each other (nor the injera). Happy if other people enjoy the food but the combination of spices, the soggy textures and the cold chicken was not our taste at all.”

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  Małgorzata

  ·6 months ago

  “Amazing cakes and great coffee. Very nice place, food smelled amazing as well but we didn't try unfortunately. Friendly staff, 100% recommended.”

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  Dean

  ·6 months ago

  “2 minute walk from the railway station. Lots of GF options. Wish I had found it on arrival to Oxford. Had a coffee and GF cake. Very good. Relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Only downside for me was the incense due to scent sensitivity.”

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  Emily Williams

  ·7 months ago

  “We got the vegetarian platter for 2 and this was absolutely delicious and huge portion size too! The staff were so lovely and welcoming. They even had live jazz music on for Valentine’s day. The atmosphere was so lovely. Can’t wait to go back!”

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  Naomi Leigh

  ·9 months ago

  “Lovely place located right accross the road from Oxford railway station. We ordered the gold plate vegetable platter for 3 and it was absolutely delicious!! And all Vegan too! The service was great!. They had lots of lovely looking desserts (all vegan too) may have to go back to try them one day but was too stuffed on this occasion!”

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