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Dama Bakery

1505 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204
703-920-5620
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Ranked #232 of 413 restaurants in Arlington
Cuisines: Ethiopian
Most recent review
- 11 Dec 2012
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Seattle, Washington
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191 reviews 191 reviews
85 restaurant reviews
276 helpful votes 276 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2012

I had no idea about Ethiopian food but was keen to try. The woman behind the counter could not have been less helpful at explaining what the various dishes were or how they were prepared. I ended up with what were some pieces of warm bread with a side of plain yoghurt, which was the best part of the meal.... More

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Fairfax, Virginia
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166 reviews 166 reviews
105 restaurant reviews
53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 October 2012

I heard about Dama on NPR and asked an Ethiopian co-worker who enthusiastically recommended it. A buddy and I, without much prior Ethiopian food experience, split the Awaze Tibs and the Vegetarian Combo. The waitress suggested that we cut the Tibs with tomato (likely the Gringo option) and we readily agreed. The food, eaten with the provided injera, was all... More

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Ava
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25 reviews 25 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 October 2012

Wonderful pastries!! Check out their breakfast menu. You can get many different kinds of bread, all whole grain, and eggs cooked to order. Very friendly Ethiopian establishment. There is also a restaurant serving true Ethiopian dishes a couple of doors down. Each serving could feed at least two people. SPICY, but fresh and delicious!

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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46 reviews 46 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 September 2010

There is a fantastic bakery, but the adjacent restaurant is great too. They're known for their kitfo (raw beef drenched in spices and butter). I usually take my friends here to try Ethiopian food if I'm on a budget (Dukem in DC is a bit better but expensive). I order the veggie combo, kitfo, and tibs. I guess I should... More

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MA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 October 2009

While visiting DC for a weekend, I searched for a bakery that sold first rate pastries and birthday cakes at justifiable prices. After checking out 3 VERY well know, trendy bakeries, where prices for a cake for 6 people started at $45 (and same size carrot cake, $85), I gave up. Next day, upon checking out of the Sheraton National... More

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