The first Dama Restaurant was originally opened in 1982 on North Capitol Street in Washington, D.C. by the oldest Dama sister, Yeshi Dama, and closed its doors for business four years later in 1986.

In 1999, over a decade later, a new Dama Restaurant was opened, this time in Arlington, Virginia, to serve the community as a traditional Ethiopian Restaurant and Market.

The community’s strong embrace of Dama Restaurant and Market was, and still is, a key reason for its continued success.

Shortly thereafter, in 2000, an experienced pastry chef, Hailu Dama, and Amsale Saife-Selassie joined together to open Dama Pastry & Café next door to the Restaurant.

Dama Pastry & Café specializes in traditional cakes and vegan cakes as well.

With over 20 years of experience in the industry and a diverse clientele, Dama Restaurant and Dama Pastry & Cafe have been able to cater to the community. Dama Restaurant has mastered all the traditional and delicious dishes that Ethiopian cuisine is known for.

Dama Market has a multitude of Ethiopian food that you can use for your own kitchen. This includes spices, injera, and a butcher on-site to carve meats to your request.

#Clique, what are your thoughts on this?