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China Bar and Restaurant

Chinese restaurant with various dishes and soups, sometimes pork is also available.

Address: Ras Desta Damtew St, Meskel Sq, POBox 3601
Getting there: facing the Stadium, next to Ghion hotel entrance
Price: 260 birr

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