Dukem Ethiopian Restaurant

A happy hour date at Dukem was right on time! After a busy day of work and running errands, my wife and I settled on Ethiopian food for dinner and that’s when I remembered seeing Instagram advertisement and Google reviews for happy hour at Dukem so we decided to give it a go! The food was fresh, service was great and the establishment welcoming. Since the weather was nice, we decided to sit outside on the terrace area. We really enjoyed the special beef tibs, pieces so flavorful and tender, the sambusas, both the chicken and spinach. I ordered the Shiro and gomen, while my wife ordered the misir wot and alicha kik, awesome portion size for the price and shareable with the injera. While waiting on our order we had a chance to speak with one of the owners, Yodit, very sweet of her checking i

Great atmosphere, kind staff, and amazing food. I have been here 2x now and both experiences have been exceptional. I look forward to my future meals at Dukem!

We were very disappointed with our experience trying to coordinate a group meal with Dukem. Our organization was looking to bring approximately 30 guests to the restaurant with a very healthy per-person budget, and our group was genuinely excited about the opportunity to dine here. Unfortunately, after calling multiple times, we were repeatedly told to “call back later.” When we finally asked if we could confirm bringing our group in, the individual on the phone responded, “I don’t have time.” That response was surprising and discouraging, especially given that we were trying to bring a large group and establish what could have been an ongoing relationship. If there isn’t time to speak with potential group clients, then unfortunately there isn’t room for our business either. We frequentl

I’ve been coming to Dukem since 2017, and it’s still one of my favorite spots in DC. The food is always fresh, full of flavor, and genuinely Ethiopian - the kind of cooking that feels warm and homemade. The injera, the spices, the way everything comes together on the plate… it just hits every time. After all these years, the consistency is what keeps me coming back. If you want real, well-made Ethiopian food, this is the place.

The food came quickly and was quite excellent. I have never had Ethiopian food before this, but I will definitely be looking to come back. Our server BK took great care of my party of three and she gave us helpful recommendations as well.