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Lucy - Ethiopian in Downtown Silver Spring, with a Second Location in Downtown Bethesda


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A non-foodie friend suggested Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant for dinner last weekend and we came away quite impressed.

+1 ordered the Girgiro, the chef's own creation that came out on a "fire plate" - very tasty and tender and very generously portioned.  I ordered the Gurage kitfo rare and it was excellent - nicely warmed with lots of flavor and generously portioned.  We sampled a bit of the lamb tibs and vegan platters ordered by others - they were pretty good for what they are but not nearly as good as the Girgiro or Gurage kitfo.  The injera was good and they also serve a good kocho (a chewy thicker flatbread that's served in wedges, which is also available at Enat).

The service can be a bit slow and erratic at times in the busy restaurant, but it's actually quite nice and attentive for an Ethiopian restaurant.  The menu is quite extensive, so there's a more here to lure us back.

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I have had a couple of meals here recently and I think it is a nice addition to the neighborhood. It is in the former Grapeseed space.

I tried the Doro Wat, the vegan sampler, Quanta firfir, and the fried fish. Everything was good, I would say no better or worse than the places I used to go to around 9th and U in DC. So probably not worth making a detour for, but nice to have a solid Ethiopian option. 

I didn't love the decor - there as some more private areas but most of the tables and chairs are pretty close together and it can be loud. There also appeared to be a lot of staff compared to the customers, and the service was very pleasant but not always timely, so I hope the place does OK...

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