LeYou Ethiopian
Restaurant · Hyde Park ·
Trendy Ethiopian spot with courtyard, tuna kitfo & veggie platters
Trendy Ethiopian spot with courtyard, tuna kitfo & veggie platters
"LeYou is an ode to contemporary Ethiopia, where the dining room is filled with tall, leafy greenery, tables are topped with burlap coffee bags tucked under thick glass, and artwork adorns the walls.Dynamic chef/co-owner Aida Taye offers a lighter, unique approach to Ethiopian cuisine, as in a kifto that substitutes lean tuna for beef. Kick off the meal with kategna, an injera toasted to a crisp, doused with chili powder and served with a sour-cream/yogurt dip. A vegetable platter includes gomen, or chopped collard greens; atakilt, a tender stew of cabbage, potatoes and carrots; fossolia, or green beans stewed with carrots, turmeric, tomato and onions; and azifa selat'a, refreshing green lentils tossed in lemon juice and hot mustard vinaigrette." - Michelin Inspector
"Black tea brewed with cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom is a traditional drink to start a meal at this modern Ethiopian restaurant. Same goes for Kategna, an injera flatbread dusted with berbere spice. Dip it in LeYou’s spiced yogurt or slow-cooked key wat beef stew. Vegetarian dishes are ample, such as okra with onion and tomato or green beans with garlic and ginger. Green chile is central to the menu (it’s often used to season dishes) and an appetizer of jalapeños stuffed with tomato and berbere-infused oil serves to prepare the palate for what’s ahead." - Christina Marie Mueller
"Dynamic chef/co-owner Aida Taye offers a lighter, unique approach to Ethiopian cuisine, as in a kifto that substitutes lean tuna for beef. Kick off the meal with kategna, an injera toasted to a crisp, doused with chili powder and served with a sour-cream/yogurt dip. A vegetable platter includes gomen, or chopped collard greens; atakilt, a tender stew of cabbage, potatoes and carrots; fossolia, or green beans stewed with carrots, turmeric, tomato and onions; and azifa selat'a, refreshing green lentils tossed in lemon juice and hot mustard vinaigrette." - MICHELIN Guide
"LeYou pays homage to contemporary Ethiopia with a dining room filled with greenery, burlap coffee bags, and artwork. Chef Aida Taye's lighter approach to Ethiopian cuisine includes unique dishes like tuna kifto and a vegetable platter with gomen and atakilt." - Ty Gaskins
"I noted that LeYou is described as a downtown San Jose Ethiopian restaurant." - Lauren Saria