NEW UPDATE
The First Best African and Ethiopian Restaurant
We’re proud to announce that we’re selected being The First Best African and Ethiopian Restaurant by Washington City Paper readers Poll 2009.

First Best African Restaurant
First Best Ethiopian Restaurant
Washington City Paper

"Solid anchor of the U Street renaissance"
Located on U Street North West in Washington DC, Dukem has been credited locally and nationally as "the best Ethiopian restaurant for their all around exceptional food and popular entertainment in America".
ZAGAT SURVEY
August 24, 2004

Live Traditional Ethiopian Music
Dukem Ethiopian Restaurant is the most enduring Ethiopian music entertainment landmark in the district. With the finest Ethiopian music in town, famous singers DC has to offer. Over the past eight years, Dukem's entertainment has reached fame both in DC and nationally, but don't take our word for it…Check it out for your own. >> more

About Ethiopian Cuisine
Experience Dukem's exceptional cuisine featuring a complete menu with everything from kitfo, tibs, kornis, alicha, vegiterian dishes, sambusa in an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere. The Ethiopian art decorated center piece bar, a dining room with warm walls, and the stylish artistic photos in the hall ways, nurture the setting. >> more