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    Dukem Ethiopian Restaurant

    3.7 (322 reviews)
    ModerateEthiopian
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    DUKEM ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Abigail R.

    To start: WOW. Absolutely amazing food. We got the group sampler and my socks were blown clean off. This is a very hole in the wall, dive vibe kind of joint. You are coming here for the food and the food only. You're not getting service to die for, cocktails to swoon over. You are coming here to EAT. AND YOU WILL EAT. The food is so complex and delicious and unlike anything I've ever had. I wish I could eat my plate every where I go. There are no utensils here. Come with clean hands and an empty stomach, and patience. You're here for the food, you'll get your food! But it just might take awhile

    Dukem Combo (4)
    Elaine C.

    Heard a lot of good things about Dukem and honestly was not super impressed. I thought the food was good but nothing to write home about. I got the combo #4, it was a decent amount of food but was also pretty expensive in my opinion.

    Smitha M.

    This was my first time having Ethiopian food and it was a wonderful experience. I was so happy to see so many options for vegetarian/vegan food! The service was excellent, the staff attended to our orders timely. The place is so warm and inviting, I will surely be back again to eat more food :)

    Unity Combo
    Sandra K.

    I agree that this restaurant can be hit or miss but when we went fortunately it was a hit! Ordered the unity, which is a great sampler to share if you want to try a lot. Food doesn't come out piping hot. Only con is the price, has gone up over the year.

    Angel H.

    I've been eager to try Dukem for quite some time, and I'm happy to say it did not disappoint! This is my second experience with Ethiopian food; the first was at a restaurant in Ellicott City, but I can't really compare the two since I wasn't eating beef back then. I have to admit, I was a bit apprehensive about trying Dukem due to the mixed Yelp reviews. I ordered the Dukem combo number 2, which included regular beef tibs, key wot, minchet abish, and a tomato salad, along with injera. I didn't eat my meal until the next day, and when I heated it up in the microwave, the aroma was incredible. Ngl, I tried not to get too excited, worried I might be let down, but let me tell you, everything was fresh and delicious! If you're not into spicy food, this might not be for you, but for me, it was just right. The beef was tender with the perfect amount of fat, although there were a few chewy bits. I could have done without the salad. Also, I noticed the price listed online was lower than what I actually paid--almost a $3 difference. I can't wait to return and either try something new or reorder the same dish!

    Deluxe veggie platter #3
    Ann W.

    This was my first time trying Ethiopian food and loved it. Our table of 3 ordered the deluxe special veggie platter #3 with fish. Everything was so flavorful. Our service was not too memorable; atmosphere was small but cozy. Hope to be back!

    23. Dukem Combo (4)
    Lena M.

    Dukem was on my Yelp bestie's Baltimore collection list for a while. We were craving some Ethiopian food. We were a group of three and decided to opt for a combination sampler. We chose to try the Dukum Combo (4), but later when we were billed they charged us for the Dukum Combo (5) so I'm not sure which one we ordered. In the past, we've had our waiters tell us which each thing was, but this server just gave us the plate with no explanation. Thankfully we've had Ethiopian in the past so we could guess which some things were. Like always, the injera was delicious. However, a lot of the things on our plate were a bit one dimensional. I wish they had more flavor like we're used to. While I'm happy we tried this spot, I wish things were a bit more flavorful.

    2. Deluxe Special Veggie #2 (14 items)
    Akash J.

    Stopped by with my vegetarian kid on a day trip to Baltimore. Although I'm a carnivore, I also love my veggies and I had high hopes for the deluxe veggie combination. I knew it would be pretty big so I just ordered one portion for the two of us. The plate was colossal and filled with a great variety of delicious things (see pic), including a yogurt dish I'd never had before. Injera bread was fresh and delicious. We were both stuffed and happy afterwards. Service wasn't super friendly but hey, I came to demolish injera not to make friends! Will happily return.

    Dukem Special Beef Tibs
    Latoya G.

    I finally got a chance to try Ethiopian food for the first time, and it will definitely not be my last. Dukem gave me the opportunity to try a new culture of food on a whim. With a broad menu, which I was very inquisitive about, since many of the items I was unsure of what they were, I opted for the Dukem Special Beef Tibs. And it definitely pleased my palate. Seasoned tender chunks of beef cooked with peppers and onions. Delish! And the tomato salad which accompanied the dish was amazing. I could literally have eaten that alone. Broaden your horizons and give Dukem a try.

    Lyna L.

    This was my first time trying Ethiopian food, and it was such a tasty and fun experience. The ladies who took our orders/served us were super understanding, explained the different menu options, and gave great suggestions as to what to order. I had one of the combo samplers, and it was delicious; I loved the sour notes of the veggies. You definitely get what you pay for; it's on the pricier side, but I had plenty of leftovers. It's also a tiny bit cramped; I wouldn't come here with a large group. But I would definitely come back here if I have a craving for Ethiopian food again.

    Worst Doro wot I've had. They used chopped breast meat instead of whole chicken parts. For 70 dollars there very little.

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    Really good food, no seats was available but I was fine with sitting outside because it was nice out.

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    Tabor Ethiopian Restaurant - This is Lega Tibs and 4 veggie special. The Shiro (chickpea sauce) in the foreground was especially tasty.

    Tabor Ethiopian Restaurant

    4.4(236 reviews)
    0.6 miDowntown
    $$

    My partner and I always order from DoorDash and the food has always been delicious. It tastes even…read morebetter dining in the restaurant! It was our first time eating inside and the service was great. It's a chill and welcoming environment. The staff was nice and attentive! We enjoyed watching Ethiopian music videos while waiting for our meal. We love all the sides that come with the Baltimore, especially the yellow split peas and cabbage with carrots and potatoes. The special tibs are always flavorful as well as the Alicha wot. We left fully satisfied with our meal and with food babies. I will always come back to my favorite Ethiopian restaurant in Bmore.

    I was in the mood for some Ethiopian cuisine and came across this location!…read more I was greeted and able to choose a table of my picking. I dined in during the afternoon (lunch time). The restaurant seemed very empty, as I was the only one dining in. I did see a'lot of people ordering takeout, so my guess is that business ramps up in the evening. The ambiance was relaxed with dim lighting. Now, onto the cuisine! I ordered a Kala and a Beef Sambusa as appetizers. The kala was very delicious! A jalapeño pepper stuffed with minced jalapeño, tomatoes, and peppers! It was the perfect mixture of both spicy and savory. The beef sambusa was oh so smooth! The beef was nice and seasoned, and the shell was nice and crispy too! For my main meal, the lamb for the awaze tibs was seasoned extremely well and tender!!! The spicy red lentils were oh so dreamy, and the collard greens hit my spirit with a powerful medley of flavor!

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    Tabor Ethiopian Restaurant - The dinner for two with spicy chicken. Outstanding flavor and value considering all the food you get.

    The dinner for two with spicy chicken. Outstanding flavor and value considering all the food you get.

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    Tigi's Ethiopian Restaurant - Beef tibs 22. Doro Tibs

    Tigi's Ethiopian Restaurant

    4.4(270 reviews)
    10.1 mi
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    Food was amazing! Service was quick and sweet!…read moreIt's BYOB so i love the atmosphere.. It's something about Ethiopian collard greens that I love. They taste so natural yet so flavorful.

    A humble but delicious Ethiopian experience…read more Tigi's Ethiopian Restaurant is the best Ethiopian restaurant in Howard County. While it doesn't sport a large establishment with only modest decorations, the quality of the food they serve makes it well worth repeat visits. Tigi serves traditional Ethiopian food, small blended dishes, typically pastes or chopped meats and vegtables, heavily seasoned and topped on injera, a flat spongy bread that has a hint of sour flavor. The injera is both your plate and utensils as you tear off chunks of it to grab and scoop your other dishes. Ethiopian food is typically communal, shared among friends and family, but Tigi offers smaller portions that can be personalized if you're more comfortable not sharing. If you're new to Tigi, or Ethiopian food in general, I suggest their Meat Combo 3, which offers three different meat dishes and three different vegetable dishes. You get some level of customization for the dishes, and I suggest getting a beef, chicken, and lamb dish and any of the vegetable dishes that catches your eye. The vegetable dishes are also vegan friendly! I don't suggest ordering extra injera, as Tigi provides a mountain of them with any of their combo meals. One of Tigi's biggest strengths is that you can order their food to go, making them the first Ethiopian takeout spot I've ever been to. Tigi also has a small connected store that acts as an Ethiopian market. If you love Ethiopian or want to try it, Tigi's is a great spot in Howard County.

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    Dahlak - Menu #1

    Dahlak

    2.7(7 reviews)
    1.6 miUpper Fells Point

    This is an "international," restaurant in the old Arco's spot that's mostly Eritrean food, which is…read morebasically the same food as Ethiopian. The Arco's sign is still up, and when you enter, it looks exactly the same as the old Arco's and there's a very local white guy, Bob, the bartender, who greets you. (Bob, and the rest of the crew are fantastic, btw.) I was initially confused if I was in the right place. And, since it's exactly like Arco's, there's a back patio as well as ample indoor seating. The menu is also a bit disorienting since it covers everything from bagels to linguini to kitfo and tibs. We stuck to the Eritrean side of the menu, and were delighted with our food. For three people, we had the veggie platter, which had beets, so good they tasted like candy; the excellent lamb tibs, and the kitfo that Daniel, the Mexican manager/cook steered us away from ordering raw as we had done in Ethiopian restaurants. At around 7:30 on a Friday evening, we were the only ones eating, although there was a group of Eritrean young men on the patio and a few women at the bar. We talked with Solomon, the owner, about his country. We talked with Daniel about Mexico City. We talked with Bob about East Baltimore. Patsy Cline was playing on the jukebox in the bar. It was all a wonderful, very urban mishmash. Highly recommended for both the food and the atmosphere!

    I've only had the Ethiopian/Eritrean food here, but it's been great. Super reasonably priced,…read moreexcellent portion size, and delicious. The staff is very friendly and attentive. I've ordered the vegetarian platter a number of times (all sizes), and it's pretty standard Ethiopian fare, lentils, chickpeas, yellow peas etc., but they make it well and plentiful. My boyfriend has tried the lamb tibs (the awaze and the regular I think) and he loved the regular tibs. They have ample seating and a nice patio in the back, but I haven't seen that many people in there yet. I would definitely recommend Dahlak and I hope more people enjoy it so I can continue to have this food in my neighborhood!

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    Enatye Ethiopian Restaurant - Mix Veg Sambusa

    Enatye Ethiopian Restaurant

    4.7(713 reviews)
    47.1 mi
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    After almost 7 years, I was in the area again and I was super happy to be able to come back…read more The food is still amazing The people are still awesome, one of the best services I've ever had. We all loved it, and can't wait to be in the area again !

    Enatye is a true hidden gem, tucked away in the back of an industrial park. You'd never know it was…read morethere unless someone told you--or you were actively hunting for Ethiopian food. At first glance, I wasn't impressed ( yeah yeah judging a book by its cover... I know better) I was wrong. The food was very flavorful, generous, and downright satisfying. We started with the sambusas (meat and veggie). They were good, though a bit mild (personally for me), I still give the edge to an Indian samosa, but that's just me. The combo is absolutely the move. We shared a three-person platter with lamb, beef, and chicken tibs, plus a variety of vegetarian dishes (see photos). Everything came served on rolls of injera, the spongy Ethiopian flatbread. This is a hands-on meal. As in, you eat with your fingers. Yes... it was glorious. The presentation is classic Ethiopian style: a large platter lined with injera, topped with meats and vegetables spread out like they're feeding 50 million people. The trick is to tear off the injera under the food, not the extra rolls, because it soaks up all that flavorful gravy. It's harder than it sounds, but totally worth it. The main dishes were very flavorful. I was genuinely impressed by both the quantity and the depth of flavor across the entire meal. These are the happy surprises I live for. Highly recommend giving it a try.

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    Real flowers always a nice touch!

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