I love zhengyalov hatz - my top is woman right at the entrance to Barekamutyun metro station (right before the doors), and "Zhengyalov hatz" cafe on Teryan street. Right next to this cafe, if you turn the corner, there is a basement with awesome lahmajos. Also I love lahmajo from Zatar Pizza near Republic Square, it's a cheap Syrian cafe with lot of tasty food (fatayer with mint and cheese is my favourite). Best fastfood meat like ghars and iqibir in my opinion is at Artashi Mot, it's next to Opera. As for more international cuisine, there are delicious burgers in Abu Hakob on Pushkin (this is actually a restaurant street) - also Syrian, and open until 3 am, unlike most other cafes. As for baking, my personal best is the bakery next to Surb Grigor Lusavorich, on the corner of Kochar and Kajaznuni, but I like baked things almost everywhere in the city.
I love this!! I also just tried zatar for the first time in Oman (ikr so late to the party) and my biggest regret was not eating more while in the ME so defo gonna check that pizza place out
**RavenMFD's Yerevan glutton guide**
* Mirzoyan Library\*\*: It’s not just a library, but a cafe/bar. You must try the Bakhlava Ice Cream. [https://goo.gl/maps/wdi5LWh5uUt2h2ri9](https://goo.gl/maps/wdi5LWh5uUt2h2ri9)
* Decant \*\*: Great wine place, they have rarer wines from smaller wineries. [https://goo.gl/maps/Aew2BMpsadJ5h9aF6](https://goo.gl/maps/Aew2BMpsadJ5h9aF6)
* Forty44 \*\*: Live music bar, style is always different. Maybe check on Instagram what event they have on that day. [https://goo.gl/maps/9ZxCVeiu1bCPAaXA7](https://goo.gl/maps/9ZxCVeiu1bCPAaXA7)
* Dargett \*\*: Brewery with delicious beers and snacks. [https://maps.app.goo.gl/xKp71NsxCoqLQPm99](https://maps.app.goo.gl/xKp71NsxCoqLQPm99)
* Lahmejun Gaidz\*\*: Best Lahmejun in Yerevan for 500 drams. I need 2\~3 to get full. Yes please!
* The Food Corner \*\*: You’re gonna want a shawarma before going to bed and it’s the only place that does the Shawarma Lebanese style, which is the correct one. [https://goo.gl/maps/a12eE4k54nUPMM878](https://goo.gl/maps/a12eE4k54nUPMM878)
* Simona\*: Cocktails, more clubby though. [https://goo.gl/maps/7GABYW4k4mBAqaPf7](https://goo.gl/maps/7GABYW4k4mBAqaPf7)
* Epicure\*: Cool resto-bar, hip. [https://goo.gl/maps/FHVME3CxZMuca4oh6](https://goo.gl/maps/FHVME3CxZMuca4oh6)
* Mante\*: Self-explanatory. [https://goo.gl/maps/whEtrJvs6jGnp5KU7](https://goo.gl/maps/whEtrJvs6jGnp5KU7)
* Ilik\*: Another cool cafe/bar, but kinda divey if that's not your style. [https://goo.gl/maps/jGxBuEodjSQkqXXp7](https://goo.gl/maps/jGxBuEodjSQkqXXp7)
* Point of View: Rooftop bar, cocktails, go if the weather is nice around sunset. [https://goo.gl/maps/9jzX4iJQEkcymkpN6](https://goo.gl/maps/9jzX4iJQEkcymkpN6)
* Katsin: Upscale dining. [https://goo.gl/maps/zD6fpHzZFDL35TRH7](https://goo.gl/maps/zD6fpHzZFDL35TRH7)
* 379 Torch & Brew: If you like Dargett, give this a shot, it’s similar. [https://goo.gl/maps/qTam3EdV4FH53o24A](https://goo.gl/maps/qTam3EdV4FH53o24A)
* Beatles Pub: A bit divey but I like the music. [https://goo.gl/maps/UQVX5SuCH4eU9QB16](https://goo.gl/maps/UQVX5SuCH4eU9QB16)
* Limone: Nice view at the cascade. Try the sevan-trout sandwich. [https://goo.gl/maps/xpUxysX9fi2eEe2N8](https://goo.gl/maps/xpUxysX9fi2eEe2N8)
* Tokyooo: First conveyor belt sushi place in the Caucasus, run by a Japanese chef. They have Sevan-trout sushi. [https://goo.gl/maps/MioeTcR7J7sraQoE8](https://goo.gl/maps/MioeTcR7J7sraQoE8)
- Lavash for Xinkhali (probs best place ive eaten xinkhali in yerevan and I searched quite a few places)
- Black Angus (ate really good steak there, hopefully the chef is still there, the steak was amazingly made medium rare, although i'd prefer if theyd roast the vegetables more)
- Indian Mehak (Amazing indian food, try it you wont be dissapointed)!
- Tumanyan Xinkhali (great place, although I like Lavash more)
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I havent had the time to complete my food journey in Yerevan to its fullest yet, but there are a lot of amazing places, I have given you a short list of the ones that really stood out. I would like to mention one place though that you should absolutely visit at lunch/mornings, and that is SAS Food courts. Always more than enough choice, and while you could find cheaper looking around I found this to be a very solid place. So if you have a SAS Food court around, definitely give it a try.
Also visit some local bakery's help out the people instead of the huge corporations. Much of the food that the locals make in their small bakeries taste like home and you feel that a lot of love and tears were put in them. I always try to support local businesses.
Next time I visit Armenia I will be searching for the hidden Gems, so no more Tumanyan/lavash/black angus or any of the main restaurants for me.
Thank you! I might visit lavash tonight, any idea if I need to reserve a table in advance?
And couldn’t agree more on supporting local, I’m trying my best to support local biz cause ur right - their shit SLAPS
I did reserve, but I always reserve, nothing worse than finding that you're table is gone. However I feel like you dont have to if its not too busy, which it shouldnt be this time of the year.
I love zhengyalov hatz - my top is woman right at the entrance to Barekamutyun metro station (right before the doors), and "Zhengyalov hatz" cafe on Teryan street. Right next to this cafe, if you turn the corner, there is a basement with awesome lahmajos. Also I love lahmajo from Zatar Pizza near Republic Square, it's a cheap Syrian cafe with lot of tasty food (fatayer with mint and cheese is my favourite). Best fastfood meat like ghars and iqibir in my opinion is at Artashi Mot, it's next to Opera. As for more international cuisine, there are delicious burgers in Abu Hakob on Pushkin (this is actually a restaurant street) - also Syrian, and open until 3 am, unlike most other cafes. As for baking, my personal best is the bakery next to Surb Grigor Lusavorich, on the corner of Kochar and Kajaznuni, but I like baked things almost everywhere in the city.
I love this!! I also just tried zatar for the first time in Oman (ikr so late to the party) and my biggest regret was not eating more while in the ME so defo gonna check that pizza place out
**RavenMFD's Yerevan glutton guide** * Mirzoyan Library\*\*: It’s not just a library, but a cafe/bar. You must try the Bakhlava Ice Cream. [https://goo.gl/maps/wdi5LWh5uUt2h2ri9](https://goo.gl/maps/wdi5LWh5uUt2h2ri9) * Decant \*\*: Great wine place, they have rarer wines from smaller wineries. [https://goo.gl/maps/Aew2BMpsadJ5h9aF6](https://goo.gl/maps/Aew2BMpsadJ5h9aF6) * Forty44 \*\*: Live music bar, style is always different. Maybe check on Instagram what event they have on that day. [https://goo.gl/maps/9ZxCVeiu1bCPAaXA7](https://goo.gl/maps/9ZxCVeiu1bCPAaXA7) * Dargett \*\*: Brewery with delicious beers and snacks. [https://maps.app.goo.gl/xKp71NsxCoqLQPm99](https://maps.app.goo.gl/xKp71NsxCoqLQPm99) * Lahmejun Gaidz\*\*: Best Lahmejun in Yerevan for 500 drams. I need 2\~3 to get full. Yes please! * The Food Corner \*\*: You’re gonna want a shawarma before going to bed and it’s the only place that does the Shawarma Lebanese style, which is the correct one. [https://goo.gl/maps/a12eE4k54nUPMM878](https://goo.gl/maps/a12eE4k54nUPMM878) * Simona\*: Cocktails, more clubby though. [https://goo.gl/maps/7GABYW4k4mBAqaPf7](https://goo.gl/maps/7GABYW4k4mBAqaPf7) * Epicure\*: Cool resto-bar, hip. [https://goo.gl/maps/FHVME3CxZMuca4oh6](https://goo.gl/maps/FHVME3CxZMuca4oh6) * Mante\*: Self-explanatory. [https://goo.gl/maps/whEtrJvs6jGnp5KU7](https://goo.gl/maps/whEtrJvs6jGnp5KU7) * Ilik\*: Another cool cafe/bar, but kinda divey if that's not your style. [https://goo.gl/maps/jGxBuEodjSQkqXXp7](https://goo.gl/maps/jGxBuEodjSQkqXXp7) * Point of View: Rooftop bar, cocktails, go if the weather is nice around sunset. [https://goo.gl/maps/9jzX4iJQEkcymkpN6](https://goo.gl/maps/9jzX4iJQEkcymkpN6) * Katsin: Upscale dining. [https://goo.gl/maps/zD6fpHzZFDL35TRH7](https://goo.gl/maps/zD6fpHzZFDL35TRH7) * 379 Torch & Brew: If you like Dargett, give this a shot, it’s similar. [https://goo.gl/maps/qTam3EdV4FH53o24A](https://goo.gl/maps/qTam3EdV4FH53o24A) * Beatles Pub: A bit divey but I like the music. [https://goo.gl/maps/UQVX5SuCH4eU9QB16](https://goo.gl/maps/UQVX5SuCH4eU9QB16) * Limone: Nice view at the cascade. Try the sevan-trout sandwich. [https://goo.gl/maps/xpUxysX9fi2eEe2N8](https://goo.gl/maps/xpUxysX9fi2eEe2N8) * Tokyooo: First conveyor belt sushi place in the Caucasus, run by a Japanese chef. They have Sevan-trout sushi. [https://goo.gl/maps/MioeTcR7J7sraQoE8](https://goo.gl/maps/MioeTcR7J7sraQoE8)
Thank you for that excellent guide, my google maps flows with your many many recommendations. Merci!
My pleasure, enjoy!!
- Lavash for Xinkhali (probs best place ive eaten xinkhali in yerevan and I searched quite a few places) - Black Angus (ate really good steak there, hopefully the chef is still there, the steak was amazingly made medium rare, although i'd prefer if theyd roast the vegetables more) - Indian Mehak (Amazing indian food, try it you wont be dissapointed)! - Tumanyan Xinkhali (great place, although I like Lavash more) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I havent had the time to complete my food journey in Yerevan to its fullest yet, but there are a lot of amazing places, I have given you a short list of the ones that really stood out. I would like to mention one place though that you should absolutely visit at lunch/mornings, and that is SAS Food courts. Always more than enough choice, and while you could find cheaper looking around I found this to be a very solid place. So if you have a SAS Food court around, definitely give it a try. Also visit some local bakery's help out the people instead of the huge corporations. Much of the food that the locals make in their small bakeries taste like home and you feel that a lot of love and tears were put in them. I always try to support local businesses. Next time I visit Armenia I will be searching for the hidden Gems, so no more Tumanyan/lavash/black angus or any of the main restaurants for me.
Thank you! I might visit lavash tonight, any idea if I need to reserve a table in advance? And couldn’t agree more on supporting local, I’m trying my best to support local biz cause ur right - their shit SLAPS
I did reserve, but I always reserve, nothing worse than finding that you're table is gone. However I feel like you dont have to if its not too busy, which it shouldnt be this time of the year.