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| - Mio bello said I have an international appetite. It's a fact. In Las Vegas we're spoiled with the variety of ethnic food that's convenient and available in multitude. There are more Ethiopian restaurants in Vegas that have opened since 5 months ago. Lucy's is the second Ethiopian restaurant I've dined.
Their vegetable combo platter is huge and for a good price. My favorite is the shiro wat and lentils. Both are a little spicy and I love the flavors. The pancakes are called injera and they're served cold. There's a little tangy taste to them which I enjoy very much, especially paired with the spicy food.
The chicken and rice plate comes with a healthy portion as well. Chicken is spiced very nicely. There were jalapenos scattered on top. The chicken itself seemed fried but wasn't greasy. They look like seasoned potato square chunks. Really tasty chicken pieces.
Both dishes came with a green salad. Perfectly crunchy fresh lettuce, tomatoes, and onions dressed with a mixture of something I'm unsure of. I ate every little piece of lettuce. Their salad was great!
I should've asked the name of our pleasant server. She was super attentive and a sweetheart. After ordering, our food was delivered to the table in fair time. For the veggie combo, it's meant to eat with hands. I asked for a fork though :P. Our leftovers which I expected was prepared in take out containers by our server; really kind of her.
Menu is for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Desserts and beer are served here. They're open super late! I should say til super early - 4am! In the evening, the parking lot is lit so brightly. Outdoor seating is even available; of course not recommended in the winter season. The location is not too far from the strip, but closer to Palms and Rio.
This restaurant has a blue and green neon light bar, lots of seating, live TV's along the walls, music on the speaker for entertainment, dancing laser dots, and a multi-colored disco globe light which wasn't on. The interior is dim, but it was cool with the neon lighting coming from the bar. Tables set up at the wall had traditional chairs and colorful woven basket-like tables with covers.
First time experience dining here and I have no reason to omit any stars! Wonderful flavored food, good service, no issues with any wait times, ideal location and business hours.
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