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Dukem Ethiopian Restaurant

Restaurant · 4.1 (1043 reviews)

Dukem Ethiopian Restaurant is an Ethiopian restaurant and bar at 1114-1118 U St NW. Google describes spicy stews and other traditional Ethiopian dishes served with injera in a bright eatery and bar. Google currently lists it as open, but several recent reviewers say the family has announced plans to close in November.

It holds a 4.1-star Google rating across about 1,000 reviews. Reviewers mention honey wine, the vegetable combination and veggie platter, lamb tibs, doro wot, samosas and the patio. Recent reviews are sharply mixed: some praise fresh food and the doro wot, while others describe poor service, high prices, cleanliness problems and chicken in a vegetarian takeout order.

It opens at 3 PM on weekends and 5 PM on weekdays, closing at 10 PM Sunday through Thursday and 11 PM on Fridays and Saturdays. Google lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance and restroom.

1114-1118 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009

+1202-667-8735

dukemrestaurant.com

  • Sunday: 3 PM–10 PM
  • Monday: 5 PM–10 PM
  • Tuesday: 5 PM–10 PM
  • Wednesday: 5 PM–10 PM
  • Thursday: 5 PM–10 PM
  • Friday: 5 PM–11 PM
  • Saturday: 3 PM–11 PM

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Is Dukem Ethiopian Restaurant closing?

Google lists it as open, but several recent reviewers say the family announced it will close in November, so call ahead.

What are Dukem's hours?

Monday–Thursday 5 PM–10 PM, Friday 5 PM–11 PM, Saturday 3 PM–11 PM, Sunday 3 PM–10 PM (per Google, October 2026).

What is popular at Dukem?

Reviewers mention honey wine, the vegetable combination, lamb tibs and doro wot.

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