LeYou Ethiopian restaurant in San Jose, California
San Jose, California dining

LeYou Ethiopian in San Jose, California

Ethiopian Casual dining

Closed now2:43 PM Price $20-$30 Today 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
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1100 N First St Ste C, San Jose, CA, 95112, US

CuisineEthiopian
StyleCasual dining
Price$20-$30
MealsLunch, Dinner
Guest impressions

What people say about LeYou Ethiopian

Guests review the LeYou as a modern twist to eating Ethiopian cuisine with its excellent customer service, an elegant setting, and waiters who are very tolerant in educating the diners about the menu. Highly appreciated items include vegetarian platters, doro preparations, tibs, and 100% teff injera, while some comment on the efficient handling of any special diet requirements. Some patrons point out the size of the restaurant and how it takes long when there are many customers inside due to the slow service, but still the food seems to be worth it.

Restaurant overview

About LeYou Ethiopian

LeYou Ethiopian uses its heritage of the Ethiopian cuisine in combination with the modern dining room atmosphere in San Jose. There you will be able to taste traditional stews, tibs, kitfo, and vegetarian dishes as well as some more contemporary dishes and unusual ingredients used in cooking.

There is special attention paid to the use of 100% teff injera that gives the dish the characteristic sour taste and texture of the typical Ethiopian cuisine. There are enough vegetarian and vegan choices available, and they can make the life of a mixed company somewhat easier.

There is an online booking available at LeYou, but they also accept group bookings and catering orders. Lunch service can be available on weekdays only, so it is better to check their working schedule, as it mostly depends on Monday through Wednesday.

Menu highlights

LeYou Ethiopian menu favorites and prices

Kategna$11.95

Crispy injera bread toasted and stuffed with spicy chili paste, served with yoghurt.

Kitfo Bites$13.95

Fresh minced raw ahi tuna or salmon marinated in aromatics, cardamom, avocado oil, and mitmita.

Sambusa$11.95

Three appetizing pastries to choose from with chicken, beef, or lentil fillings.

Eggplant Dip (VG)$9.95

Grilled eggplant with cardamom, coriander, berbere, and garlic served with toasted injera.

Gomen / Collard Greens (VG)$12.95

Collard greens prepared in a pan with garlic, ginger, onions, and cardamom.

Okra (VG)$12.95

Okra cooked with onions, turmeric, tomatoes, cumin, garlic, and ginger.

Atakilt (VG)$12.95

Sautéed cabbage, carrots, and potatoes in spices and turmeric.

Sega Key Wot$20.95

Slow-cooked diced beef in a mildly spiced red berbere sauce.

Doro Key Wot$22.95

Chicken drumstick cooked in a mildly spiced red berbere sauce, and a hard-boiled egg is optional.

Miser Key Wot (VG)$17.95

Lentils slowly simmered in the mildly spiced red berbere sauce of the restaurant.

Shiro Key Wot (VG)$17.95

Chickpea flour roasted and slowly simmered in the presence of basil and jalapeños.

Tibs Sega$21.95

Beef tri-tip cubes sautéed with berbere, onions, garlic, tomatoes, ginger, and rosemary.

Tibs Doro$20.95

Chicken breast cubes sautéed in Ethiopian spices and aromatics.

Tibs Beg$25.95

Boneless lamb cubes sautéed with berbere and aromatics.

Tibs Shrimp$22.95

Large shrimp sautéed in berbere, vegetables, and herbs.

Four Vegetarian Samplers (VG)$23.95

Selection of four vegetarian meals without the use of portobello mushrooms.

Menu items and prices can change. Check the restaurant directly for the latest menu before visiting.

Popular picks

What to try at LeYou Ethiopian

  • Kategna
  • Kitfo Bites
  • Sambusa
  • Eggplant Dip
  • Doro
  • Sega
  • Asa
  • Misir
  • Shiro
  • Tibs
  • Four Vegetarian Samplers
  • LeYou Special
Opening hours

When to visit LeYou Ethiopian

Closed now5:30 pm–9:00 pm
MondayToday5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Tuesday5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Wednesday5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Thursday11:30 am–2:30 pm, 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Friday11:30 am–2:30 pm, 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Saturday11:30 am–2:30 pm, 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Sunday11:30 am–2:30 pm, 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Location

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Restaurant location1100 N First St Ste C, San Jose, CA, 95112, US

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