Zemam's Ethiopian Cuisine

Amanuel fled his homeland over 40 years ago and found safety in the United States as a refugee with nothing in his pockets. Once he and his family settled in Tucson, Amanuel was called to share the unique tastes he remembered his mother preparing for her family back home. He opened the original Zemam’s in 1993 in a small house on Broadway with just five tables. Tucson immediately embraced the small establishment and soon Zemam’s became a well known destination for diners looking for a different experience. In 2014, Amanuel purchased the old Garland restaurant and opened a second restaurant, Zemam’s, too!. His sons have since joined him in the business and together they see a future with more to come.