In a region packed with fried chicken sandwiches, it takes something special to stand out. Doro Soul Food does it by breaking the rules entirely.
Founded by an Ethiopian-born, Michelin-star-trained chef Elias Taddesse, this D.C. spot near Howard University (2108 8th St NW) fuses classic American soul food with bold Ethiopian spices, creating flavors you won’t find anywhere else in the DMV. It’s familiar, fiery, deeply seasoned, and completely non-traditional.
Mr. 8 That visited the tiny takeout window that can be found right around the corner from DC’s 9:30 Club. Mr. 8 That rates every restaurant using two simple categories: price and taste, each scored on a scale of 1-5. Add the two scores together, and if a restaurant reaches a total of 8 or higher, it officially “8 that.”…