Washington, D.C.

Dukem Ethiopian Restaurant

Dukem (pronounced DUK-em) named after a small city south of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia's capital. The name "Dukem" brings nostalgic memories of the best 'Tire Siga' ( fresh red meat ) -a delicacy; it also brings up memories of leisure weekend travel as most families, friends that travel to the resort areas of Nazareth, Sodere, Langano and Awasa stop by Dukem on the way back to Addis Ababa.

It is with this tradition of Dukem city that Dukem Restaurant is founded in Washington DC. For most Ethiopians when they are at Dukem Restaurant they feel like they are back in Ethiopia as they meet and see old friends, catch up on family and friends separated by the Career focused busy American way of life. It's this reason why most out of towners stop by Dukem first as they arrive to DC and why they make Dukem their last stop on their departure from the city.


Dukem Ethiopian Restaurant / 1114 - 1118 U Street (12th Street NW) / Washington D.C. 20009 / 202-667-8735 / www.dukemrestaurant.com

Hours of Operation
We serve all 365 days:
Sunday - Thursday 11am - 2am
Friday - Saturday 11am - 3am
(Kitchen closes 1hr before closing time)
Carry Out: 9am - Midnight




Ben's Chili Bowl

Since 1958, Ben's Chili Bowl has become a landmark restaurant in Washington, D.C. Located at 1213 U Street, N.W., Ben's sits next to the historic Lincoln Theatre on one side, and a new Ben's owned restaurant & bar called Next Door on the other.
Known locally and nationally for their famous chili half-smokes, chili dogs, milkshakes, and rich history. Locals, politicians, celebrities and tourists all flock to Ben's for the great food, service and family atmosphere.










The Original Ben’s Chili Bowl (since 1958) / 1213 U Street, NW / Washington, D.C.20009 / 202-667-0909 / www.benschilibowl.com