Food & Dishes

Tzhvzhik (or tjvjik) with black lungs and heart is a traditional Armenian offal dish made from beef (or pork) black lungs (lung)…

Gyumri style khashlama with tail (or pochov khashlama) is a signature dish from Gyumri, featuring beef oxtail slow-cooked with vegetables to create…

Tanov apur (also known as spas or tanapur) is a classic Armenian yogurt-based soup, light, tangy, nutritious, and packed with probiotics, protein,…

Kartofil plech (or simply plech) is a classic Armenian grilled potato dish made from thinly sliced potatoes (almost paper-thin) cooked over an…

Kartofil jmur (or simply jmur with potatoes) is a beloved Armenian home-style dish made from boiled potatoes that are lightly mashed or…

Fried (or sautéed) spinach is fresh spinach leaves gently steamed in their own juices (no extra water needed), then fried in butter…

Mojoj is a traditional Armenian cold appetizer made from pickled pig's feet. The feet are first boiled with spices, then marinated in…

"Imam Bayildi" is one of the most famous vegetable dishes of Eastern cuisine, where the star ingredient is eggplant. It consists of…

This is a light, vitamin-rich summer salad featuring ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, fresh herbs, and traditional Armenian Chechil (string) cheese. The saltiness of…

A classic Gyumri dessert, especially loved in winter during pomegranate season. Thick yogurt is strained until creamy, then generously topped with fresh…

Gyumri Khurjin is a traditional Armenian dish wrapped in lavash bread. The dish is named after its resemblance to the khurjin, a…

Kyala is one of the most unique and traditional dishes of Gyumri’s cuisine. It consists of a whole beef or lamb head…