Bete-Lukas | Ethiopian Restaurant

Ethiopian food has been my favorite type of food long before I knew of this place. I had eaten at many different Ethiopian places around the US, but after going here, no other Ethiopian restaurant compares! And despite always trying new places as I travel across the country, my family and I all agree Bete-Lukas is the best Ethiopian food! In the nation seemingly... The injera is always GF, and it tastes better than at other places (I think because they add a small amount of buckwheat - maybe that makes it better? Still GF). The beef is free-range/organic, and the the green beans and yellow split peas are organic, which I appreciate. But the veggie combo is what I always get and is so delicious - all vegan and super filling! The owners are the ones waiting on you, and Peter has a fun, in

Bete-Lukas has the best Ethiopian food in the greater Portland Metro area. I’ve been dining here for at least 15+ years, and nowhere in town has food this consistently good! The owner, Peter, is charming and delightful, full of good-natured teasing, and remembers his frequent customers, often by name. He has an excellent understanding of vegan and vegetarian dishes, and I think all of the veggie dishes are either already vegan or can be modified to be so. We usually get the veggie combo, some veggie or lentil sambusas, and may add on an extra veggie side or two. Everything is flavorful, fresh, and delightfully spicy. I can’t recommend the place highly enough!

I went to Bete-Lukas to be a friend for a birthday dinner. There was no wait for a table. The server who was also the owner, was extremely knowledgeable about the dishes. Their matter-of-fact delivery was well-balanced by a slight playfulness about what to order and what would be the best experience for my first time eating Ethiopian food. It was even better, that they were spot-on with their recommendations. I highly recommend taking the time to visit this restaurant. We went on an evening where we had a little bit of time to enjoy the food.

Dear Peter, So good to see you thriving after all these years! Thanks for heckling us for our extended absence. Clearly we forgot how much we enjoy eating at Beta Lukas! It's still delicious! Cheers, Kim and Brian

This place is a special gem for those of us that love food and wonderful company. The food is consistently fantastic, great experience eating at the convenient location and with takeout, and the owners are generous with their warmth, humor and care. Visiting friends & family always love it, as well. A favorite place for sure!