Khorovats
Armenian barbecue: pork, lamb or vegetables marinated and grilled over a wood fire, served with lavash
Smoky grills, lavash baked in the tonir, sun-drenched fruit and legendary apricots. Armenian cuisine is generous, convivial and deeply tied to the land.
Incontournables
Armenian barbecue: pork, lamb or vegetables marinated and grilled over a wood fire, served with lavash
National dish: vine leaves stuffed with minced meat, rice and fresh herbs
Thin flatbread baked in a tonir oven, UNESCO-listed, the base of every meal
A creamy porridge of cracked wheat and chicken, slow-cooked, comforting
Soupe au yaourt (matsun) et blé, servie chaude ou froide, typiquement du matin
A broth of beef trotters, a ritual winter dish eaten early in the morning with garlic
Pumpkin stuffed with rice, dried fruit and honey, a sweet-and-savory festive dish
Lightly sweetened flaky pastry, often sold near the monasteries
Boissons
Armenian brandy, a national pride, aged and world-renowned
One of the oldest winemaking traditions in the world (Areni region), characterful dry reds
A salted yoghurt drink, thirst-quenching, served chilled
Fruit brandy (blackberry, apricot, cornelian cherry) home-distilled, strong
Street food
Vocabulaire
| Langue locale | Francais |
|---|---|
| Hashiv | The bill |
| Shnorhakalutyun | Thank you |
| Barev | Hello |
| Hats | Bread |
| Ginì | Vin |
| Jur | Eau |
| Anush | Enjoy your meal (literally 'may it be sweet') |
| Kenats | Cheers (for toasting) |
Etiquette
Hospitality is sacred: refusing a meal or a drink can offend the host
Lavash is shared and used to scoop up food
Toasts (kenats) punctuate every festive meal, led by the tamada (master of the table)
Meals are often long and hearty, take your time
Regime
Vegetarian dolma (vine leaves with rice and herbs, no meat)
Jingalov hats stuffed only with fresh herbs
Plenty of salads, grilled aubergines and fresh cheeses
Lavash, cheese and herbs make a simple, complete meal
Budget
500-2000 AMD
Stands de rue, marches, vendeurs ambulants
3000-7000 AMD
Gargottes, cantines, restaurants familiaux
8000-18000 AMD
Restaurants connus, zones touristiques
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