Dukem Ethiopian Restaurant, Sports Bar & Lounge Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to Dukem Ethiopian Restaurant, Sports Bar & Lounge, a hidden gem nestled in St. Paul, MN. This vibrant establishment celebrates the rich flavors of Ethiopian cuisine. The menu features a delightful array of vegetarian dishes, such as the Veggie Combo, which promises a symphony of spices with lentils, greens, and shiro, all harmoniously layered on traditional injera. For meat enthusiasts, the Kitfo and Beef Key Wot deliver authentic, spicy experiences that are simply unforgettable.

Dukem shines in its combination samplers, including the exquisite Mother's Special, perfect for sharing and savoring an assortment of Ethiopian delicacies. The ambiance is inviting, with a sports bar vibe ideal for community gatherings. Whether you're a longtime Ethiopian food lover or a curious newcomer, Dukem delivers exceptional service and flavor that will keep you coming back for more.

Combination Samplers

Beef Combo

A combination of beef key wot, beef alicha wot and a side of salad served with injera.

$24.10

Mother's Special

A variety of seasoned meats, sautéed vegetables, lentils, and greens, all arranged on a traditional flatbread.

$41.71

Dukem Cornis

A combination of the 2 popular meat dishes: kitfo, tibs firfir or quanta firfir with ayeb / homemade cottage cheese.

$41.71

Beef Alicha

Lean cubed beef braised in onions, ginger, garlic & jalapeño sauce.

$19.47

Beef Awaze Tibs

Cubed tender beef marinated and cooked with tomatoes, jalapeños, garlic, red pepper sauce.

$19.47

Beef Key Wot

A traditional stew of prime ground beef simmered in a red pepper sauce with aromatic spices.

$19.47

Beef Zilzil Tibs

Long strips of tender beef meat sautéed in oil with onions, garlic, tomatoes, jalapeño peppers and exotic herbs.

$23.17

Kitfo Bemela

Fresh ground beef seasoned with spiced, clarified served with Dukem homemade cheese.

$20.39

Dekak Lukanda

Finely chopped beef sauteed with onions, garlic, peppers and awaze sauce.

$23.17

Lukanda

Chunks of cubed beef, jalapeños, onions, tomatoes and garlic cooked in Maggi sauce. Served with injera.

$22.24

Quanta Firfir

Spice dried beef cooked in a red pepper stew with onions, garlic, tomatoes then mixed with pieces of injera.

$18.53

Miser Besiga

Oil and Ethiopian herb. Red split lentils stewed with finely chopped beef, onions, garlic.

$18.53

Dulet

An Ethiopian delicacy: beef tripe mixed with lean red meat, diced onions & garlic, seasoned with spicy clarified butter.

$18.53

Dukem Beef Special

Special house chunks of cubed beef, jalapeños, onions, tomatoes and garlic, cooked in Maggie sauce and served with injera.

$23.17

Gored Gored (Spicy)

Hot. Lean cubed beef tenderloin simmer in a blend of red pepper awaze and herbed butter.

$34.99

Kitfo (Raw Or Lightly Cooked)

Fresh ground beef seasoned with spiced, clarified butter & chilies.

$18.53

Quero

Tender beef chunks with sliced tomatoes, jalapeños, red onions, and a central mound of seasoned minced beef.

$52.83

Minchet Abesh

Finely chopped lean ground beef, typically includes egg, braised in a mild ginger sauce.

$19.47

Beef

Vegetarian

Dukem House Salad

Lettuce salad mixed with tomatoes, onions, jalapeños and house dressing.

$12.04

Fosolia

Sautéed string beans, carrots, seasoned in a spicy garlic sauce.

$12.04

Miser Key Wot

Red lentils stew cooked in onions, berbere and spices.

$13.90

Fries

Fried potatoes.

$6.49

Shiro

Ground roasted split pea sauce flavored with onions, herbs and spices.

$13.90

Gomen

Collard greens cooked with onions and peppers.

$12.04

Special Shiro

Ground roasted split pea sauce, flavored with onions, herbs and spices.

$16.69

Kik Alicha & Miser Kik

Yellow split peas cooked with onions, garlic, ginger and turmeric.

$12.04

Timatim Firfir

Timatim firfir typically includes pieces of injera mixed with a spicy tomato sauce, often seasoned with herbs and spices.

$13.90

Veggie Combo/የፆም በያይነቱ

Spicy split lentils and yellow peas, misir alicha, shiro, greens, cabbage gomen plus more vegetarian items and a salad.

$21.39

Veggie Combo With Boneless Fish /የፆም በያይነቱ አጥንት ከሌለው አሳ ጋር

This dish typically includes a selection of vegetables and boneless fish, prepared in a manner common to breakfast dishes, featuring a mix of legumes, greens, and possibly a salad, accompanied by a seasoned, boneless fish fillet.

$27.80

Veggie Comb With Bone Fish

A combination of assorted vegetables and bone fish, typically includes a mix of greens, legumes, and root vegetables, complemented by a bone-in fish, prepared to highlight breakfast flavors.

$32.44

Boneless Fish Only

Crispy fried boneless fish fillets served with a side of fresh mixed greens.

$13.00

Boneless Fish With Salad

Boneless fried fish served with a choice of rice or salad.

$18.53

Bone Fish Only

Fried bone fish served either with rice or salad.

$16.68

Bonefish W/Rice

Catfish served over rice, typically accompanied by a blend of seasonings to enhance its natural flavors.

$23.17

Fish Dulet

Ground fish mixed with diced onion, garlic, jalapeno, olive oil, cardamom, and mitmita, an Ethiopian spice blend.

$16.68

Fish Key Wot

Slow-simmered fish stew typically includes onions, garlic, and berbere spices, creating a rich and flavorful breakfast dish.

$16.68

Fish Dishes

Chicken

Doro Wot

Slow chicken cooked with onions and berbere sauce served with hard-boiled egg.

$18.53

Chicken Wings (10 Pieces)

Ten pieces of chicken wings, typically prepared to cater to breakfast preferences, which may include a variety of flavors such as BBQ, lemon pepper, or honey mustard.

$13.90

Beef Spaghetti

Spaghetti served with meat sauce (beef).

$14.80

Vegetarian Spaghetti

Spaghetti served with tomato sauce.

$14.80

Pasta

Rice

Plain Rice

Rice served with homemade tomato sauce

$9.27

Rice With Beef Tibs

Rice served with homemade tomato sauce & beef tibs.

$18.53

Rice With Salad

Rice served with homemade tomato sauce & Ethiopian salad.

$15.75

Scrambled Egg With Met

Scrambled eggs mixed with diced meat, typically served as a hearty breakfast rice dish.

$9.27

Sambusa

Deep-fried pastry shell typically includes well-seasoned fillings such as vegetables or meat.

$2.00

Lamb Dulet

Lamb dulet is finely chopped lamb, typically sautéed with a blend of Ethiopian spices, onions, and jalapeños, reflecting traditional breakfast flavors.

$11.12

Kuanta Firfir

Dried beef seasoned with Ethiopian spices mixed with torn pieces of injera.

$11.12

Yetsom Firfir

Shredded pieces of injera soaked in a spicy berbere sauce, typically includes a mix of vegetables.

$11.12

Foul

Mashed fava beans topped with diced red onions, chopped tomatoes, sliced boiled eggs, and avocado slices.

$11.12

Scrambled Egg

Scrambled eggs, typically prepared by whisking eggs and cooking them gently until set, often enriched with a touch of milk or cream.

$11.12

Scrambled Egg Tomato Sauce

Scrambled eggs gently mixed with a rich tomato sauce, offering a simple yet satisfying combination.

$11.12

Chechebsa

Soft, spiced pieces of flatbread sautéed in clarified butter and mixed with berbere seasoning.

$11.12

Avocado Slaad

Avocado salad typically includes fresh avocado mixed with a variety of greens, tomatoes, and onions, dressed lightly with olive oil and lemon juice.

$11.12

Rice With Meat

Rice with meat typically includes a base of cooked rice mixed with pieces of seasoned meat, often garnished with fresh herbs or spices.

$11.12

Pasta With Tomato Sauce

Pasta tossed in a homemade tomato sauce, often garnished with herbs.

$11.12

Scrambled Egg With Meat

Scrambled eggs mixed with pieces of meat, typically cooked together to blend flavors.

$11.12

Kinche

Kinche is a comforting breakfast dish made of cracked wheat, simmered until tender, and delicately seasoned with traditional Ethiopian spices and butter.

$11.12

Breakfast