Armenien

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Yerevan mixes Soviet‑era canteens with centuries‑old Armenian taverns. Street stalls and cafés serve hearty, herb‑spiced fare at all hours.

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Khorovats

Charcoal‑grilled lamb or pork, served with flatbread at picnics and taverns.

Lavash

Thin sourdough bread baked in a tonir, eaten with cheese, herbs or dips.

Khash

Rich broth served early morning, popular in winter for its warming effect.

Manti

Steamed dough pockets filled with spiced meat, topped with yogurt‑garlic sauce.

Lahmacun

Thin dough topped with minced meat, herbs, and tomato, sold on Tumanyan and Abovyan streets.

Dolma

Grape leaves wrapped around rice and minced meat, common at family meals.

Armenian wine

Fruit‑forward reds from Areni vineyards, enjoyed with meals or alone.

Armenian coffee

Finely ground, boiled in a cezve, served sweetened in cafés citywide.

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Tumanyan Street
Lahmacun, kebabs and quick bites from dozens of stalls.
2
Abovyan Street
A mix of cafés, bakeries and traditional taverns offering lavash and khash.
3
Vernissage market
Open‑air market where you can sample fresh fruit, nuts and street‑cooked kebabs.

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Meals start late; lunch around 2 pm and dinner after 8 pm.
Leave a 5‑10 % tip if service is not included.
Reservations are rarely needed for street food but useful for popular taverns on weekends.