Tiru Ethiopian Restaurant in Lincoln, NE

4.8(348)$10–20Lincoln, NE
True Hidden Gem 💎
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Highly rated

Highly rated at 4.8 stars with 348 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Budget dining
  • Quick meals
  • Large groups

Not ideal for

  • Romantic dinners

At a glance

Lincoln, NE • Price $10–20 • 4.8★
Tiru Ethiopian Restaurant in Lincoln, NE, offers an Indian buffet experience. Located at 2630 Orchard St #3 in the Hartley neighborhood, this establishment has earned a 4.8-star rating from 348 reviews. Tiru Ethiopian Restaurant provides dine-in, curbside pickup, and delivery services. The price range is between $10 and $20. With its strong review score and multiple service options, Tiru Ethiopian Restaurant is a notable option for those seeking an Indian buffet in Lincoln.

Good to know

  • Tiru Ethiopian Restaurant has a listed address in Lincoln, NE, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.8-star rating from 348 reviews.
  • Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
  • Service details include delivery.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. As a budget-friendly option, this buffet offers affordable dining.
Address
2630 Orchard St #3, Lincoln, NE 68503, Hartley, Lincoln, NE
Phone
(531) 218-0040
Today
11 AM–9 PM
Price
$10–20
Rating
4.8 (348 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

💰Great value for families

Generous portions at reasonable prices

✨Fresh, quality food

Multiple reviewers mention the freshness

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Before you go

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

Not the Fastest

Score 32/100 · 2 positive signals
Quick bite score32/100
Speed signals
0/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
17/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
0/10

What works

  • Budget-friendly pricing
  • Under $16 per person

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Traditional Touches 🥢

Chinese regional cuisine · score 30/100
Authenticity score30/100
Authentic

Detected from menu, FAQ answers, and restaurant name.

Trusted Rating

⚖️ 4.6 weighted · 348 reviews
4.6weighted · raw 4.8 from 348 reviews(↓ 0.22 from raw)
Needs More Reviews
Review volume vs. city median348 / 477.5 median
02,387.5 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
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Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.8) with the city average (4.41) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 2387.5+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
friday
11 AM–9 PM
monday
Closed
saturday
11 AM–9 PM
sunday
12–8 PM
thursday
11 AM–9 PM
tuesday
Closed
wednesday
Closed

Pricing

Price range $10–20
Price range$10–20

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
 Wheelchair accessible seating Assistive hearing loop Wheelchair accessible entrance Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Vegan optionsMany vegetarian options

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Casual Cozy QuietGood for groups

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
Curbside_pickupDeliveryDine_inReservationsTakeout

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
 Checks Credit cards Debit cards N F C mobile payments

Reviews

348 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

What is the rating of Tiru Ethiopian Restaurant?

Tiru Ethiopian Restaurant has a 4.8-star rating based on 348 customer reviews.

🛍️Shopping District

Set in a busy shopping area — great for combining dining with errands or browsing.

Set in a busy shopping area — great for combining dining with errands or browsing.

Retail & Shopping
14
Food & Dining
12
Arts & Culture
8
Recreation & Entertainment
6
Miscellaneous Services
6
Transportation & Automotive
5

55 nearby places across 9 categories

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

56 places nearby (arts & culture, food, government, healthcare, services)

Place Of Worships

St. John of Kronstadt Orthodox Church

Place Of Worship

2800 Holdrege Street

~0.2 mi
+1-937-418-9225Website
Allon Chapel

Place Of Worship

2301 Y Street

~0.2 mi
+1-402-476-7014Website
Christ Temple Mission Church

Place Of Worship

500 North 25th Street

~0.5 mi
Sower Church

Place Of Worship

2640 R Street

~0.6 mi
Website
Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Place Of Worship

3128 S Street

~0.6 mi
+1-402-476-2610Website
Evangelical Wesleyan Church

Place Of Worship

3227 Hitchcock Street

~0.6 mi

Community Centres

ConnectioN Point

Community Centre

1333 North 33rd Street

~0.5 mi
+1-402-417-0771

Museums

International Quilt Study Center and Museum

Museum

1523 North 33rd Street

~0.5 miTu-Sa 10:00-16:00
+1-402-472-6549Website

Restaurants

Tiru Ethiopian Restaurant

Restaurant

2630 Orchard Street

~13 ftMo-Th, Su 12:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-21:00
+1-531-218-0040Website
Vung Tao Pho Grill

Restaurant

~396 ft
Golden Wok

Restaurant

1050 North 27th Street

~0.1 miMo-Fr 11:14:30, 16:30-21:00; Sa 11:00-21:00
+1-402-477-6688Website
Pho Factory

Restaurant

940 North 26th Street

~0.2 miSu 10:00-20:00; Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00
+1-402-261-3213Website
Dory's BBQ

Restaurant

832 North 27th Street

~0.3 mi
+1-402-742-0322

Fast Foods

D'Leons

Fast Food

1221 North 27th Street

~123 ft24/7
+1-402-474-7100Website
Banhwich Cafe

Fast Food

940 North 26th Street

~0.2 miMo-Su 10:00-21:00
+1-402-261-4655Website
McDonald's

Fast Food

875 North 27th Street

~0.2 miMo-Su 05:00-23:00
+1-402-474-5017Website

Cafes

Reactor

Cafe

2124 Y Street

~0.4 miMo-Fr 08:00-18:00; Sa-Su 09:00-18:00
+1-402-858-4529Website
Bloom Coffee

Cafe

505 North 27th Street

~0.5 miMo-Fr 06:30-17:00; Sa 7:30-15:00
+1-531-249-5505Website

Bakerys

Pixel Bakery Flat

Bakery

2144 Y Street

~0.4 mi
Website
Misky Bakery

Bakery

505 North 27th Street

~0.5 miMo-Sa 06:00-19:30; Su 7:30-19:30
+1-402-742-0017Website

Polices

Lincoln Police Department

Police

1501 North 27th Street

~0.2 mi

Fire Stations

Fire Station Number Two

Fire Station

1545 North 33rd Street

~0.5 mi

Pharmacys

Walgreens

Pharmacy

815 North 27th Street

~0.3 miMo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Su 10:00-16:00

Hairdressers

Raul Hernandez at 402 Fades Barbershop

Hairdresser

1433 North 27th Street

~0.2 miMo,We,Th 10:00-18:30; Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 11:30-15:00
+1-402-432-1083

Beautys

Hot Nails

Beauty

2700 Holdrege Street

~0.2 miMo-Fr 10:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-19:00; Su 12:00-17:00
+1-402-438-1319Website

Social Centres

The Salvation Army of Lincoln

Social Centre

2625 Potter Street

~0.3 mi
+1-402-474-6263Website
Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach

Social Centre

2101 North 27th Street

~0.6 mi
+1-402-477-4116Website

Tattoos

Scarlet Raven Tattoo

Tattoo

1941 Y Street

~0.5 miTu-Th 13:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 13:00-22:00
+1-402-904-7700Website

Vending Machines

FMP Vending Machine

Vending Machine

~0.6 mi

Parks

Bea Richmond Park

Park

~0.2 mi
Pentzer Park

Park

~0.4 mi
Peter Pan Park

Park

~0.4 mi
Nevin Park

Park

~0.5 mi
Lintel Park

Park

~0.5 mi
Trago Spray Park

Park

~0.6 mi

Tobaccos

Aladdin Tobacco

Tobacco

2630 Orchard Street

~40 ft

Supermarkets

New Market

Supermarket

1111 North 27th Street

~229 ft
+1-402-476-1119
Lobo City Mex Supermarket

Supermarket

340 North 27th Street

~0.6 miMo-Su 07:00-22:00
+1-402-475-5559Website

Pawnbrokers

AAA Ultimate Pawn

Pawnbroker

~285 ft

Laundrys

Laundry Land

Laundry

~0.1 mi

Opticians

Heartland Optical

Optician

1012 North 27th Street

~0.1 miMo-Fr 08:00-17:30; Sa 08:00-12:00
+1-402-476-3311

Conveniences

Little Saigon Asian Grocery Store

Convenience

940 North 26th Street

~0.2 miSu-Sa 10:00-21:00; Tu 10:00-20:00
+1-402-435-4367
Kwik Shop

Convenience

2710 W Street

~0.2 mi24/7
+1-402-435-1033Website
Amparito's Market

Convenience

648 North 27th Street

~0.4 mi
Casey's General Store

Convenience

3291 Holdrege Street

~0.5 miMo-Su 05:00-24:00
+1-402-356-5134Website

Chemists

Walgreens

Chemist

815 North 27th Street

~0.3 miMo-Su 07:00-23:00
+1-402-435-5151Website

Medical Supplys

Kohll's Rx

Medical Supply

808 North 27th Street

~0.3 miMo-Fr 08:00-19:00; Sa 09:00-14:00
+1-402-476-3342

Bicycles

Cycle Works

Bicycle

720 North 27th Street

~0.4 miMo-Sa 09:00-19:00; Su 12:00-17:00
+1-402-475-2453Website

Car Repairs

Forever Auto Clinic

Car Repair

~0.4 mi
+1-402-318-9794

Childcares

UNL Children's Center

Childcare

2225 W Street

~0.4 mi

Pitchs

The Bay

Pitch

2005 Y Street

~0.5 mi
Website

Fuels

Kwik Shop

Fuel

2710 W Street

~0.2 mi
Website
Casey's General Store

Fuel

3291 Holdrege Street

~0.5 mi
Kwik Shop - Gas Station

Fuel

3301 Holdrege Street

~0.5 mi
+1-402-466-9410Website

Parkings

Turbine Flats parking lot

Parking

1102 North 21st Street

~0.4 mi

Cars

Sanders Auto Sales

Car

1846 Holdrege Street

~0.6 mi