Other Must-Try Dishes

in Armenia

So you’ve just gone on a Yerevan Gastrotrip where you tasted some of the most iconic and delicious Armenian dishes out there, and you’re looking for more (Haven’t left us a review yet? Please do).

We’re more than happy to help you fill that craving! Here are six more Armenian dishes you must try and where you can find them in Yerevan.

2. Shawarma [shah-war-mah] | Artashi Mot
Address: Yervand Kochar 9/5

Spinning vertical spits stacked with layers of meat are a familiar sight across the region, and Armenia is no exception – these meaty wraps are a beloved street food. If you’re looking for a vegetarian-friendly option, head to Arax Restaurant just down the street for some of the best falafel wraps in Yerevan.

4. Arishta [ah-reesh-tah] with Ghaurma [ghah-oor-mah] | Abovyan 12 (aka Dalan)
Address: Abovyan 12

Arishta are thick, dark noodles made from flour, water, salt, and sometimes eggs. They’re typically eaten with yogurt or sour cream. At Dalan they’re served with veggies and ghaurma – chunks of beef tenderloin that are salted, boiled, fried, then preserved in butter or oil.

6. Kalagosh [kah-lah-gosh] | Ktoor
Address: Saryan 24

Literally meaning “wolf’s meal” in vernacular, kalagosh is a thick yogurt soup with lentils, fried onions, dried lavash bread and spices, sometimes including meat like ghaurma. Why is it called “wolf’s meal?” Because it’s quite filling – fit for a wolf. Don’t say we didn’t warn you!

1. Tikka Kebab [tee-kah keh-bob] | Derian Restaurant
Address: Buzand 1/3

BBQ is an absolute must when in Armenia, and Derian grills up some of the best kebabs in town. We recommend tikka kebab – chunks of sirloin steak interspersed with lamb fat, grilled on a skewer and served with a side of creamy garlic sauce.

3. Soujoukh [soo-jookh] with Cheese | Byblos Grill and Bakery
Address: Aram 64

Soujoukh is a spicy, dry sausage loved by Armenians and eaten in various forms. Try it here on top of a pide [pee-deh], a baked cheese flatbread more commonly known in the South Caucasus as khachapuri [khah-chah-poo-ree].

5. Ghapama [ghah-pah-mah] of Erzrum | Lavash Restaurant
Address: Tumanyan 21

Immortalized by a pop song celebrating its taste and smell, ghapama is a baked pumpkin dish made either savory or sweet and typically stuffed with rice, nuts, and dried fruit. Lavash’s recipe comes from the historic Armenian region of Erzrum (located in Turkey today) and includes beef tenderloin, kidney beans, and vegetables inside.