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Dukem Ethiopian Restaurant

Ethiopian Platters, Vegan Sambusa

$$

Top tips

Ask about: mislabelled dishes

  • Try the vegetable platter with lentils, cabbage, greens, spicy potatoes, and chickpeas.
  • Good to know: For takeout, verify the order before leaving; a reviewer reported chicken in an order marked vegetarian.
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  • Vegan samosas were praised as an appetizer.
  • Good to know: Check the itemized bill and tip before paying; one reviewer reported an unexpected extra charge and duplicate tip.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention samosa.

Good for

The vibe: groups

Praised for friendly service.

Good to know

  • Outdoor seating
  • Lunch, dinner, takeout
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Dukem serves traditional Ethiopian stews and injera alongside substantial vegetable platters, including lentils, cabbage, greens, spicy potatoes, and chickpeas. Reviews describe helpful staff and a good fit for groups with mixed diets, though one recent takeout review reports chicken in an order marked vegetarian, so confirm the order before leaving.

Vegan menu

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1114-1118 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009

Opening hours

Monday
17:00–22:00
Tuesday
17:00–22:00
Wednesday
17:00–22:00
Thursday
17:00–22:00
Friday
17:00–23:00
Saturday
15:00–23:00
Sunday
15:00–22:00

the food

3.4 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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How we rank

eating vegan

Very vegan-friendly

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Friendly
protein
lentils, chickpeas

Ask about: Dishes labelled vegan that weren't: check with staff.

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