Lunch Box

1876 W San Carlos St, 95128-1913 - San Jose
Recommended by Sluurpy: 2021
🏆 #957 of 1259 restaurants in San Jose
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€€€ African Ethiopian
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4.2/5
220 recommendations

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60/100
Data Completeness
61/100

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🚚 Delivery 🥡 Takeout 🍽️ Dine-in 🍺 Alcohol 🍷 Wine 📅 Reservations Wheelchair accessible Accessible restroom 😊 Casual 🛋️ Cozy 👥 Good for groups

💬 What people say

Injera 22 The veggie 22 Prices 9 Gluten free 4 Night 3

Contact Information

📞 Phone: +1 408-287-3511
📍 Address: 1876 W San Carlos St, San Jose

🕐 Opening Hours

Open now Closes at 11:00 PM
Monday1 11:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday2 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday3 11:45 AM - 11:00 PM
Thursday4 11:45 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday5 11:45 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday6 11:45 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday7 11:45 AM - 11:00 PM

Google Reviews

4.5/5
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93 Google reviews
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James Li

★★★★★ 5/5
Excellent food and excellent service at reasonable prices! The injera is very good and definitely worth ordering extra! The veggie combo was very delicious with wonderful spice combinations and probably some of the best collard greens I’ve ever had. Probably some of the best coffee I’ve ever had too. Very smooth with no bitterness or tannins even drunk straight black.
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Brynn Schor

★★★★★ 5/5
Delicious food, incredible service. We were warmly greeted and our food came quickly. I had the veggie combo which was fantastic and my partner had lamb timbs. The injera was perfect (and gluten free!) And we had plenty to finish our meal. Portions were large- I even had leftovers to take home- and prices were very reasonable. It's a small place and a few people were gathered to watch the soccer game. Made it feel like a neighborhood place. We'll be going back!
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Anime Your Way Official

★★★★★ 5/5
Stopped in for a quick bite with a honey wine both were delicious!
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Hirut HS

★★★★★ 5/5
Love the Teff Enjera. My daughter who eats only gluten free diets was very happy. After four days it was still fresh.
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Eclipse Diamond

★★★★☆ 4/5
The food was tasty, the furniture was a bit shabby, but seemed clean, and the service was fast and friendly.
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Leslie Steinberg

★★★★★ 5/5
Although there was a little confusion in what we had ordered and what came out, the food was absolutely delicious. We selected this spot because of the gluten-free injera which was equally delicious. Staff are very warm and welcoming
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Akshay Jagadeesh

★★★★★ 5/5
Such good food… ask for it spicy! The vegetarian combo and misir are amazing. some of the best Ethiopian food I’ve ever had. And the vibe is very homey and informal and welcoming.
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Danish Khan

★★★★★ 5/5
I visited this place with my wife in March 2022. I have eaten at many Ethiopian restaurants and let me state it unambiguously - the food here is EXCELLENT. The enjira, the meat based dishes are absolutely delicious. The restaurant has humble looks and seems like a mom-and-pop store, but they, who wants glossy menus and ten TV screens in a restaurant when all you need is good food and the owner's generous smile. Please visit this restaurant/ Also, for the quality and quantity of food, I actually think their prices are tad low - so please tip them generously. Thank you.
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Luke Knepper

★★★★★ 5/5
My new favorite Ethiopian food in San Jose! Exactly how I hope Ethiopian dishes to be prepared and taste. The chicken doro wat and the lamb tibs firfir were my favorite. Vegetarian sampler was right on point. The beef was ok. None of us liked the tej, though. Feels unpretentious (no frills) and also authentic and loved by people who know Ethiopian food.
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Sarah W

★★★★★ 5/5
Really enjoyed our lunch at this place today. We went for the Vegetarian combo. The owner was very friendly, the restaurant was very clean and well presented, and our food was delicious. Great price as well!
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