Armenian Cuisine

31 dishes · Community built

Armenian Dishes

#1

Khash

A hearty, garlicky beef trotter soup traditionally eaten for breakfast in winter.

#2

Gata

A sweet, layered pastry with a buttery, sugary filling called khoriz.

#3

Lavash

Thin, soft flatbread baked in a traditional clay tonir oven.

#4

Armenian Dolma

Grape leaves or vegetables stuffed with spiced rice and minced meat.

#5

Armenian Pakhlava

Layered pastry filled with ground walnuts and cinnamon, soaked in a rosewater syrup, cut into diamond shapes.

#6

Harissa

Harissa is a traditional Armenian porridge made from slow-cooked wheat and meat, typically chicken or lamb, that are coo...

#7

Mshosh

Mshosh is a traditional Armenian dish made from dried fruits and legumes, most commonly featuring fried onions, lentils,...

#8

Zhingyalov hats

Zhingyalov hats is a traditional flatbread from the Armenian-populated regions of the South Caucasus, filled with a gene...

#9

Midia Dolma

Mussels stuffed with spiced rice, a delicate Armenian mezze dish with Ottoman roots.

#10

Khorovats

Smoky skewered and grilled meat, Armenia's answer to the backyard barbecue.

#11

Armenian Kufta

Smooth, torpedo-shaped meat dumplings made from a smooth beef paste, often filled with a savory center.

#12

Boerag

Boerag is a savory Armenian pastry made from thin, flaky dough filled with cheese, herbs, or other fillings, typically b...

#13

Ghapama

Ghapama is a traditional Armenian stuffed pumpkin dish, filled with cooked rice, dried fruits, nuts, and honey, then bak...

#14

Vospov Kofte

Lentil and bulgur patties mixed with walnuts and herbs, a meatless Armenian dish for Lent.

#15

Lahmajoun

Lahmajoun is a thin, round flatbread topped with a spiced minced meat mixture, typically lamb or beef, along with finely...

#16

Ttvash Kofte

A tangy Armenian meatball soup made sour with plum or sumac, simmered with vegetables.

#17

Anoushabour

Anoushabour is a traditional Armenian sweet wheat berry pudding, typically made with whole wheat grains, dried fruits, a...

#18

Ishkhan Trout

Whole trout grilled simply with lemon and herbs, a specialty from Lake Sevan.

#19

Basturma

Basturma is a heavily spiced, air-cured beef that is a beloved staple of Armenian cuisine, recognized across the South C...

#20

Spas

Spas is a traditional Armenian yogurt and grain soup, typically made with matzoon (Armenian fermented yogurt), wheat ber...

#21

Su Bereg

Layers of boiled pastry sheets filled with cheese, baked until golden, an Armenian savory pie.

#22

Tolma

Tolma is a traditional Armenian dish of seasoned meat and rice (or grain) wrapped in grape leaves or cabbage leaves, the...

#23

Topik

A chilled chickpea and potato paste stuffed with a sweet tahini and onion filling, an Armenian vegetarian dish.

#24

Panrkhash

A rich cheese and bread porridge, cooked until stretchy and topped with butter.

#25

Areshtak

Strings of walnuts dipped repeatedly in thickened grape juice and dried into a chewy candy.

#26

Soujouk

Soujouk is a highly seasoned, dried and cured sausage made from ground beef and a bold blend of spices including cumin, ...

#27

Khavurma

Preserved lamb slow-cooked in its own fat, traditionally stored and used to flavor eggs and stews.

#28

Ishli Kufta

Torpedo-shaped bulgur shells stuffed with spiced ground meat and walnuts, an Armenian take on kibbeh.

#29

Tjvjik

Pan-fried organ meats seasoned with onion and spices, a traditional Armenian dish often served for celebrations.

#30

Kchuch

A hearty Armenian fish stew layered with tomatoes, peppers, and herbs, traditionally cooked in a clay pot.

#31

Manti

Manti are small, pinched dumplings filled with spiced ground meat, traditionally served with yogurt and butter or tomato...

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