Fantastic food. We ordered the meat combo and veggie combo and they offered to put it all on one platter which was perfect. The flavors were deep and rich. I was impressed and surprised about how good the food was, especially given how much good Ethiopian/Eritrean food there is in Oakland! We cleared the entire platter and this might be our new go to! read more

They were open but not opened & out of food .. 2 stars because it's such a cute spot and it's definitely giving authentic vibes

Currently eating here now and it is by far my favorite Ethiopian spot in Oakland. Its woman owned and they really throw down in the kitchen. Everyone is so sweet and giving too, 10/10 recommend! Perfect for a date night too! read more

Lula - Vegetarian combo with Lamb - Ethiopian Near Me - Oakland, California

Our favorite! We live by Lula, and it is a treat to be able to walk to the restaurant. The food is reasonably priced, and full of flavor. Even if the phone line is busy, likely they're open by their posted hours and you need to just stop by :) read more

We ordered Lega Tibs and Doro Wot that came with Injera. Their Injera is by far my favorite among all the Ethiopian places we've been to. Our server was friendly and food came out quickly! read more

Lula - Lega Tibs and Doro Wot - Ethiopian Near Me - Oakland, California

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It took me a while to get into Ethiopian food (injera may be an acquired taste) but I was craving Ethiopian and wanted to support a black owned business, so I hopped on Doordash and found Lula! Their veggie combo and meat combo prices were reasonable and I'm still figuring out exactly which stews I enjoy in the combination platters so I decided on these to share with my boyfriend. TAAASTY!!! I love my meat but I gotta say I enjoyed the veggie combo here much much more. I've also found my fave Ethiopian veggie dish- misir wot! Lula's is particularly tasty and everything was licked clean. Delicious meal, great price- you can't go wrong. Thanks Lula! read more

Lula - Veggie combo and meat combo - Ethiopian Near Me - Oakland, California

Absolutely yes. Got our standard order when trying a new restaurant: vehicle combo and gored gored. Everything was perfect. I've never had raw meat so meltingly tender and at just the right level of I need more water but cannot stop eating this spice. The lentil and pea dishes had well balanced flavors and great texture. This was a great meal. read more

If you're expecting authentic Ethiopian food, this is the spot. I wish they had more vegetarian sides, but I still enjoyed the ones in the veg combo. The others in my party enjoyed the meat options. Good Eritrean beer, samosas were tasty. Recommend checking this place out for sure! read more

Lula - Vegetarian Combo - Ethiopian Near Me - Oakland, California

The best Ethiopian food in the Bay Area!! This place is a gem. A true hole in the wall. read more

Cute lil Ethiopian place! Vegeterian combo platter was delish, filling, and a lot of food for the price. Service was fast -- abt 15min from time to order until ready. Will be returning to this great neighborhood spot :-) read more

Great service and the best gluten free injera! Highly recommended. I liked the combo veggie plate. Only suggestion is to carry honey wine ;) read more

This is hands down the best veggie combo platter I have ever had. All the spices hit just right

I love Ethiopian food and this place is going on my list of favorite spots! Their veggie combo is excellent, including the salad on top! Also delicious injera! Will definitely order (for pick up) again soon. read more

I placed a big order online through their website. I then called the restaurant to confirm pickup time and they told me that the website doesn't work and that they can't cancel the order through their website, so its up to me to figure out how to get my $85 back. Based on some Googling it seems like the point-of-sale company that Lula used (MenuStarPOS) has a reputation for this, but still, the fact that Lula hasn't done anything about it means I now have to file a dispute with my CC company...and don't get to eat any food. read more

Vegan Review I've been a few times. Nice people. The veggie combo comes with the standard flavor profile-- so that's good. And items are a lil more slow cooked than other spots (so the collard greens are more reminiscent of melt-in-the-mouth Southern style) What I can't overlook is the hefty amount of oil they use. Just leaves me feeling a lil unsettled. read more

Delicious food, great portions, kind staff! Quick takeout!

I live in San Francisco and I have been trying out different Ethiopian restaurants but haven't found "the one" yet. This place has amazing food! I really like their Beef Wot. Will definitley be coming back! read more

The worst restaurant I have ever been very dirty not good customer service I made an order by a phone then when I want there the store was closed and I drove 35min to get there they close the store whenever they want and open it whenever they want they don't give a notice to customers By the way they don't have ( chiro ) which habesha restaurant doesn't have ( chiro ) which is habeshas cultural food. read more

My friends recommended Lula and i found it beyond my expectation. I went with my daughters and they loved the Tibs special (dry beef stew) I had the veggie combo. The owner is very friendly and treated my kids with a lot of care. I highly recommend this place !! Thank you :) read more

Lula - Ethiopian Near Me - Oakland, California

I tried going last Wed. at noon to try out their vegan options (after discovering my favorite nearby Cafe Dareye is apparently closed down). Even though Yelp shows they open at 11, their sign says 12. But I waited until 12:15 and there appeared to be no one inside. I tried knocking and calling but only got a "not available" message. read more

Literally the best Ethiopian food I've ever had, the flavor is amazing. Portions are smaller than most other Ethiopian restaurants and they rarely ever answer the phone, but it's worth it.. read more

Not cool to cancel my DoorDash after 30mins of me placing the order. I want to support local, I still will but not you. Good luck and this is terrible customer service. read more

The best eritrean food in the bay area! Thank you Lula

Amazing food, friendly service. Very fast. One of the best around. I would definitely take my friends here if reccommending Ethiopian food. Recommend the miser wot or if you eat meat the lamb. read more

Hands down the best Ethiopian restaurant in the Bay!!! Very authentic taste and friendly staff read more

Lula - Highly recommend - Ethiopian Near Me - Oakland, California

This place has a homely vibe to it. Small has a bar but what they lack for size they deliver on meal portion. We ordered veg combo and meal combo both great and lasted two large meals. Nowadays, you dont see that also like the lentils and collard greens with the sourdough bread like. If in oakland will go back. Again great portions for affordable prices read more

Too greasy for my taste (I had the vegetarian sampler)-- unfortunately, the greasiest of the six places I've tried in Oakland/Berkeley. I prefer Lemat in Berkeley (heavenly flavors, yum)-- or Cafe Romanat at Grand Lake, which is good and with ample portions. (Or Cafe Lakeview, also at Lake Merritt, for a vegetarian sampler on a budget). read more

My friend and I both had the vegetarian combo and every single item was delicious. And we were both absolutely stuffed, it was more than enough food for a full meal and great value for the portion. We'll definitely be back. read more

The veggie platter was bonkers delicious. Came out fast, friendly service, and a great variety of vegan flavors.

Excellent customer services, very tasty food. Fair price. They also serve some Ethiopian beer if you're into exotic drinks. Should definitely be on your list to checkout. Will come back here again read more

Very flavorful authentic dishes. This has become my new favorite. We ordered the veggie combo and my friend ordered kitfo... it was the best we both had in a while. read more

Literally sitting here writing a review after trying their veggie combo. Service is friendly, they have wifi, it's low key and the food was on point. I LOVE Ethiopian food and am a Oakland native, so I've tried most places. Lula does well with comfort food, comes out fast, and a laid back atmosphere. I'll be back for sure! read more

This restaurant opened in the same building that used to be Bole restaurant. The owners of Bole left suddenly in December, and sadly I did not have a chance to say goodbye, or find out what happened. I miss them, they were my friends. The food at Lula is very different from the food at Bole. Although I am not Ethiopian, the food strikes me as like what your mother would cook at home, in that nation. It doesn't have the fresh exciting quality that Bole had, but it is good as comfort food. The first dish I ate there was Kay Wot, my favorite Ethiopian dish. Lula's offering is flavored well and comes with a serving of cooked greens, which were also tasty. The next time, I had Doro Wot, the chicken version. It comes with a drumstick, a hard-boiled egg, Ethiopian cottage cheese, and a salad. The salad was excellent, with baby beet leaves and baby spinach. The amount of sauce you could just scoop up to eat with injera was more sparse with this dish. Both times, the wot was good enough, and since I crave Ethiopian intensely, I will surely be back; but it doesn't compare to Abbi's cooking at Bole. read more

Great food and hospitality! My friend took me there for my first Ethiopian food experience, and it was well worth driving up to Oakland! The friendly lady serving us gave us extra food because it was my first time eating Ethiopian food. We ordered the meat platter which I highly recommend :) read more

Just tried Lula for the first time. It is a small greasy spoon-type place, very work-a-day dinner style. However- the food was totally fabulous and is, all things considered, the best Ethiopian food I have had yet (have gone to three other places in Oakland area)!!! The injeera was soft, with a refined crumb size, nicely fermented. The gomen and wats were very flavorful. The awaze also was yummy- it was thicker, redder, more pungent-really enjoyable. Everything was very fresh-including the salad- very freshly chopped! read more

Yo. Bay Area born and raised, this is my only review ever and this place is like aunties cooking. Damn. Even the coffee was ridiculous. Portions a little small but it was worth it for sure. Best Ethiopian I've had in a while. Damn that coffee good. read more

What a fantastic little restaurant. Completely a surprise which I stumbled upon. The food was spectacular. Flavors were pungent, authentic, balanced. The edjira (sp?) was perfect. I love Ethiopian food but this place was better than any I have tried. The atmosphere was friendly and neighborly like someone's home. A real find. Yummmyyy!! read more

Giving away another secret place is hard to do, BUT THIS PLACE IS AMAZING! The unassuming neighborhood and mixed business which surround it are excellent for hiding the wonderful kitchen. I have been here several times and tried a number of the dishes, ALL INCREDIBLE! The place can fit about 30 people, so care is given to each customer. The selection of dishes is plentiful, but if you are anxious about the food you can merely chat with the chef. Yes, I said chef. She come out and checks on each of the guests. You will not be disappointed and I will most likely lose one of my favorite secrets in the east bay. ENJOY! read more

We had heard there was great Ethiopian food in Oakland, and sort of picked Lula at random. It exceeded our expectations! It was some of the best Ethiopian food I've had, and I've tried multiple offerings many times in NYC, Chicago, and DC. The flavors were amazing, the food was plentiful, and they were happy to bring us more injera when we wanted it. We will definitely go back here next time we're in town! read more

This place just opened recently and I'm so glad it did! The food was delicious and they serve it in generous portions for a good price. Their service was also very friendly and welcoming. Will definitely be back! :) read more