Ethiopian Community Center: Inexpensive Meal Spot 1
by aggie85
I have read many postings about how expensive it is to eat or do anything in the capital city of Djibouti. For the most part everyone is right, if you are American or European it is very expensive to buy anything in Djibouti. Americans, and most Europeans are creatures of habit, and where they will congregate is also dictated by habit. They go to the tourist spots which the Djiboutian business community has universally established the prices, which are high. Is the food any better, nope sorry not true, your pocket is just getting tapped.The Ethiopian Community Center is not a tourist trap. It is local's hangout. The beer is the cheapest in town at 500 DF, and mixed drinks are 550 DF. The food is freshly cooked, which you can observe if you are concerned about 'safe'. Dinner and a beer will cost you no more than 1,000 DF, which is about $8.00. The atmosphere is great. You have a choice of...