What to order at The Duchess
- Shrimp and corn patties
- SPAM musubi
- Pork lumpia
- Short-rib kare kare
- Ube mochi waffles (brunch)
- Ahi tuna poke
Dishes named in Baltimore Magazine, Best of Baltimore 2026 and other recent local coverage. Menus change with the seasons, so ask what is on today.
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About Hampden
A former mill village along the Jones Falls whose main street, West 36th Street, is known locally as The Avenue. Quirky shops and a strong local food scene, plus the famous Christmas lights on 34th Street.
- Weekends are busy; street parking fills early.
- Visit the 34th Street lights in December.
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Quick answers
What should I order at The Duchess?
Popular orders at The Duchess include: Shrimp and corn patties; SPAM musubi; Pork lumpia; Short-rib kare kare. Menus change, so check what is on the day you go.
Where is The Duchess?
The Duchess is at 1002 W 36th St, in Hampden, Baltimore.
How expensive is The Duchess?
It is pricier ($$$) by Baltimore standards.
Has The Duchess won any awards?
Named one of Baltimore’s best restaurants, 2026 (Baltimore Magazine, Best Restaurants 2026). Readers’ choice 2026: New restaurant (Baltimore Magazine readers’ poll 2026). Best of Baltimore 2026: Brunch (Baltimore Magazine, Best of Baltimore 2026).
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