Mama's Kitchen
ማማስ ኪችን
A stylish restaurant-lounge on an upper floor of DH Geda Tower on Bole Road, known for nightly live music by some of Ethiopia's top players — pianist Samuel Yirga among the names who have graced its stage. The mix of Ethiopian and international food plus a dressed-up crowd makes it an easy, polished night out near the airport hotels.
☀️ Local tip
Book a table near the stage for weekend sets; music usually kicks off after 8pm and it fills up fast.
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