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Dukem

Name: Dukem
Address: 1118 U St NW, Washington, D.C.
Telephone: +1 202-667-8735

The Ethiopian cuisine here is solid, if of variable quality. But the real reason to come is for the daily late-night live Ethiopian music—likely the best you'll experience outside of Ethiopia. A real hub for the local Ethiopian community. Full bar.

Address: 1118 U St NW
Hours: Sun-Thu 9AM-2AM, Fri Sat 9AM-3AM
Price: $10-20
Phone: +1 202-667-8735
Website: dukemrestaurant.com (opens in a new tab)

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