Fresh injera
The injera is repeatedly praised for being soft, spongy and fresh, making it a strong introduction to Ethiopian shared dishes.
Dukem Restaurant Villa Branch 2
Hor Al Anz
Dukem Restaurant Villa Branch 2 is an Ethiopian traditional restaurant in Hor Al Anz, known for shared dishes served with fresh injera and an immersive cultural setting. Reviews also highlight its Ethiopian coffee experience and welcoming menu guidance for first-timers.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
545 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Cultural setting
Traditional music, decor, incense and Ethiopian arts create a fuller cultural experience beyond the food.
Group friendly
The spacious, clean dining room has enough seating for family dinners and larger gatherings.
Helpful guidance
Staff are often described as welcoming and willing to explain the menu to diners trying Ethiopian food for the first time.
Generous portions
Several reviews describe the portions as generous, which suits the restaurant’s shared-dining style.
What to Eat at Dukem Restaurant Villa Branch 2 How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Dukem Restaurant Villa Branch 2, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
These items at Dukem Restaurant Villa Branch 2 got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 7
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Injera Net +2
“The injera was especially impressive — soft, perfectly spongy, and wonderfully fresh. It paired beautifully with every dish we tried.”
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Review excerpts
“The injera was especially impressive — soft, perfectly spongy, and wonderfully fresh. It paired beautifully with every dish we tried.”February 2026
“The injera, a traditional Ethiopian flatbread, was perfectly soft and spongy, serving as the perfect vehicle for savoring the various mouthwatering stews and delicacies.”July 2023
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Brth Net +1
“We also had "Brth" an Ethiopian honey drink that tasted good but caused some bloating laster on.”
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“We also had "Brth" an Ethiopian honey drink that tasted good but caused some bloating laster on.”August 2023
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Combination platters Net +1
“Highly recommend trying the combination platters if you want to sample a bit of everything.”
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“Highly recommend trying the combination platters if you want to sample a bit of everything.”July 2025
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Lamb meat chops Net +1
“Ethiopian authentic dish variety ,lamb meat chops grilled and cooked on the traditional ways ,served with special Ethiopian bread ,the coffee (gabana) is a celebration of original taste of the coffee, served in clay coffee pot with or without ginger”
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Review excerpts
“Ethiopian authentic dish variety ,lamb meat chops grilled and cooked on the traditional ways ,served with special Ethiopian bread ,the coffee (gabana) is a celebration of original taste of the coffee, served in clay coffee pot with or without ginger”January 2023
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Shekla tibs Net +1
“We had shekla tibs and tibs firfir and it was great.”
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Review excerpts
“We had shekla tibs and tibs firfir and it was great.”August 2023
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Tibs firfir Net +1
“We had shekla tibs and tibs firfir and it was great.”
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“We had shekla tibs and tibs firfir and it was great.”August 2023
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Vegetarian platter Net +1
“The vegetarian platter, in particular, was a vegetarian's dream come true, with an array of flavorful lentils, vibrant salads, and vegetable dishes that left my taste buds dancing with delight.”
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“The vegetarian platter, in particular, was a vegetarian's dream come true, with an array of flavorful lentils, vibrant salads, and vegetable dishes that left my taste buds dancing with delight.”July 2023
Drinks 3
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Coffee (gabana) Net +1
“Ethiopian authentic dish variety ,lamb meat chops grilled and cooked on the traditional ways ,served with special Ethiopian bread ,the coffee (gabana) is a celebration of original taste of the coffee, served in clay coffee pot with or without ginger”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Ethiopian authentic dish variety ,lamb meat chops grilled and cooked on the traditional ways ,served with special Ethiopian bread ,the coffee (gabana) is a celebration of original taste of the coffee, served in clay coffee pot with or without ginger”January 2023
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Local honey wine Net +1
“I got to know about the local honey wine which is my new refreshing cold drink in Dubai!”
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Review excerpts
“I got to know about the local honey wine which is my new refreshing cold drink in Dubai!”September 2025
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Traditional coffee Net +1
“The food is fresh and delicious 😋 if you come with the family enough place and dining tables , traditional coffee ,free parking , wow”
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“The food is fresh and delicious 😋 if you come with the family enough place and dining tables , traditional coffee ,free parking , wow”October 2023
Tips for a Better Visit
Ask questions. If Ethiopian food is new to you, ask for menu guidance; reviewers say staff can explain the different dishes.
Share dishes. Expect a communal meal: dishes are served to share and traditionally eaten by tearing off bread and wrapping the food.
Try combinations. Order the combination platters if you want to sample several Ethiopian flavours in one meal.
Try coffee. The Ethiopian coffee experience is a worthwhile add-on, with reviews mentioning the coffee, popcorn, incense and traditional tableware.
Plan timing. If you are on a schedule, allow extra time or consider visiting off-peak because one review reports a two-hour food wait.
Clarify parking. If you do not want to hand over your car key, clarify the parking arrangement before settling in.
Plan the visit
Practical details
80 Al Rasheed Road - Al Wuheida St
Hor Al Anz East - Deira, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Slow service
Service can be inconsistent: one diner waited two hours for food, while another received a cold meal after a slow service.
High prices
Some diners consider the food expensive, with fresh juices specifically reported at 30dh per glass.
Parking friction
One visit became distressing when parking staff demanded the customer’s car key and offered an ultimatum.
Cold food
A recent diner reported that the meal arrived cold after slow service.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
30dh
fresh juices
“The fresh juices are extremely expensive, 30dh for a glass!!!”Google review · May 2024
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The Bottom Line
Dukem Restaurant Villa Branch 2 gives diners a hands-on introduction to Ethiopian cuisine in Hor Al Anz. You can share meat and vegetable dishes with injera, try a vegetarian platter, or choose combination platters to sample several flavours at once. Ethiopian coffee is another recurring highlight, with reviewers describing an authentic coffee experience and mentioning the Jabana.
The setting is part of the appeal. Reviews describe traditional music, dancing, incense, Ethiopian-inspired decor and a spacious, clean dining room that works for family meals and larger groups. First-time diners often say the staff explain the dishes and help make the experience approachable.
There are some practical cautions. Prices are considered high by several diners, and one review specifically reports fresh juices at 30dh per glass. Service is not completely consistent: a customer reported waiting two hours for food, while another received a cold meal.
Parking also deserves a quick conversation before you sit down, as one visitor objected to being asked for their car key. For a relaxed first visit, allow time, ask questions and share a platter.