Greater Sharpstown

Greater Sharpstown encompasses an area of approximately 10 square miles; bounded by the Westpark Tollway to the north, 59 and Bissonnet to the south, Beltway 8 to the west, and Hillcroft to the east. For us, it's pretty much about the rich food scene. Generally speaking, you will find predominantly South Asian establishments near Hillcroft and 59, where a bronze Ghandi monument marks the entrance to the newly established Mahatma Ghandi district. As you head further west through the district you head east on your culinary adventure. Running for miles along Bellaire Boulevard is Chinatown which boasts hundreds of restaurants and shopping malls frequented by people of different ethnicities. We approached the task of documenting this neighborhood with great zeal but were soon daunted by the dizzying array of options. Our list is only the tip of the iceberg, there is simply so much to discover in this thriving international community.

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Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant & Lounge

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6800 Southwest Freeway
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As Yelp reviewers attest, the Lucy staff are very friendly and attentive. There's a totally relaxed vibe here, especially when sitting in the lounge area with low tables and sofas. Our waiter brought us a glass of honey wine to get us started and was eager to educate about the menu. We ordered Quanta Fitfit, dehydrated beef mixed with spongy pieces of Injera (flatbread made of Teff Flour) which is a savory, chewy Ethiopian comfort dish; and Yedoro Watt, chicken served in a clay pot with a mild chili bbq sauce and an egg, is hearty and rich, like mole. The coffee ceremony is a MUST. We suggest ordering upon arrival, so the service can be phased throughout your meal. Green (unroasted) coffee beans are browned in a small pan, ground by hand, then boiled in a clay pot called a Jebena. As incense burns the attendant slowly pours small cups of strong yet mellow coffee. We were delighted when the chef and other staff members stopped by to chat and share the pot with us.

Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant & Lounge
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Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant & Lounge
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Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant & Lounge
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Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant & Lounge
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Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant & Lounge
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Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant & Lounge
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Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant & Lounge
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Teo Chew Temple

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