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.
Mother's Special
A variety of seasoned meats, sautéed vegetables, lentils, and greens, all arranged on a traditional flatbread.
Dukem Cornis
A combination of the 2 popular meat dishes: kitfo, tibs firfir or quanta firfir with ayeb / homemade cottage cheese.
Beef Alicha
Lean cubed beef braised in onions, ginger, garlic & jalapeño sauce.
Beef Awaze Tibs
Cubed tender beef marinated and cooked with tomatoes, jalapeños, garlic, red pepper sauce.
Beef Key Wot
A traditional stew of prime ground beef simmered in a red pepper sauce with aromatic spices.
Beef Zilzil Tibs
Long strips of tender beef meat sautéed in oil with onions, garlic, tomatoes, jalapeño peppers and exotic herbs.
Kitfo Bemela
Fresh ground beef seasoned with spiced, clarified served with Dukem homemade cheese.
Dekak Lukanda
Finely chopped beef sauteed with onions, garlic, peppers and awaze sauce.
Lukanda
Chunks of cubed beef, jalapeños, onions, tomatoes and garlic cooked in Maggi sauce. Served with injera.
Quanta Firfir
Spice dried beef cooked in a red pepper stew with onions, garlic, tomatoes then mixed with pieces of injera.
Miser Besiga
Oil and Ethiopian herb. Red split lentils stewed with finely chopped beef, onions, garlic.
Dulet
An Ethiopian delicacy: beef tripe mixed with lean red meat, diced onions & garlic, seasoned with spicy clarified butter.
Dukem Beef Special
Special house chunks of cubed beef, jalapeños, onions, tomatoes and garlic, cooked in Maggie sauce and served with injera.
Gored Gored (Spicy)
Hot. Lean cubed beef tenderloin simmer in a blend of red pepper awaze and herbed butter.
Kitfo (Raw Or Lightly Cooked)
Fresh ground beef seasoned with spiced, clarified butter & chilies.
Quero
Tender beef chunks with sliced tomatoes, jalapeños, red onions, and a central mound of seasoned minced beef.
Minchet Abesh
Finely chopped lean ground beef, typically includes egg, braised in a mild ginger sauce.
Beef
Vegetarian
Dukem House Salad
Lettuce salad mixed with tomatoes, onions, jalapeños and house dressing.
Fosolia
Sautéed string beans, carrots, seasoned in a spicy garlic sauce.
Miser Key Wot
Red lentils stew cooked in onions, berbere and spices.
Fries
Fried potatoes.
Shiro
Ground roasted split pea sauce flavored with onions, herbs and spices.
Gomen
Collard greens cooked with onions and peppers.
Special Shiro
Ground roasted split pea sauce, flavored with onions, herbs and spices.
Kik Alicha & Miser Kik
Yellow split peas cooked with onions, garlic, ginger and turmeric.
Timatim Firfir
Timatim firfir typically includes pieces of injera mixed with a spicy tomato sauce, often seasoned with herbs and spices.
Veggie Combo/የፆም በያይነቱ
Spicy split lentils and yellow peas, misir alicha, shiro, greens, cabbage gomen plus more vegetarian items and a salad.
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.
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.
Boneless Fish Only
Crispy fried boneless fish fillets served with a side of fresh mixed greens.
Boneless Fish With Salad
Boneless fried fish served with a choice of rice or salad.
Bone Fish Only
Fried bone fish served either with rice or salad.
Bonefish W/Rice
Catfish served over rice, typically accompanied by a blend of seasonings to enhance its natural flavors.
Fish Dulet
Ground fish mixed with diced onion, garlic, jalapeno, olive oil, cardamom, and mitmita, an Ethiopian spice blend.
Fish Key Wot
Slow-simmered fish stew typically includes onions, garlic, and berbere spices, creating a rich and flavorful breakfast dish.
Fish Dishes
Chicken
Doro Wot
Slow chicken cooked with onions and berbere sauce served with hard-boiled egg.
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.
Beef Spaghetti
Spaghetti served with meat sauce (beef).
Vegetarian Spaghetti
Spaghetti served with tomato sauce.
Pasta
Rice
Plain Rice
Rice served with homemade tomato sauce
Rice With Beef Tibs
Rice served with homemade tomato sauce & beef tibs.
Rice With Salad
Rice served with homemade tomato sauce & Ethiopian salad.
Scrambled Egg With Met
Scrambled eggs mixed with diced meat, typically served as a hearty breakfast rice dish.
Sambusa
Deep-fried pastry shell typically includes well-seasoned fillings such as vegetables or meat.
Lamb Dulet
Lamb dulet is finely chopped lamb, typically sautéed with a blend of Ethiopian spices, onions, and jalapeños, reflecting traditional breakfast flavors.
Kuanta Firfir
Dried beef seasoned with Ethiopian spices mixed with torn pieces of injera.
Yetsom Firfir
Shredded pieces of injera soaked in a spicy berbere sauce, typically includes a mix of vegetables.
Foul
Mashed fava beans topped with diced red onions, chopped tomatoes, sliced boiled eggs, and avocado slices.
Scrambled Egg
Scrambled eggs, typically prepared by whisking eggs and cooking them gently until set, often enriched with a touch of milk or cream.
Scrambled Egg Tomato Sauce
Scrambled eggs gently mixed with a rich tomato sauce, offering a simple yet satisfying combination.
Chechebsa
Soft, spiced pieces of flatbread sautéed in clarified butter and mixed with berbere seasoning.
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.
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.
Pasta With Tomato Sauce
Pasta tossed in a homemade tomato sauce, often garnished with herbs.
Scrambled Egg With Meat
Scrambled eggs mixed with pieces of meat, typically cooked together to blend flavors.
Kinche
Kinche is a comforting breakfast dish made of cracked wheat, simmered until tender, and delicately seasoned with traditional Ethiopian spices and butter.