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Khorovats (Armenian BBQ) in Yerevan and Beyond

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BBQ ISAKOV

Malatia-Sebastia 29 Khorovats (Armenian BBQ)

BBQ Isakov is a focused horovats operation in Malatia—no frills, just grilled meat on skewers.

family
~ 4 000 ֏
5.0
5 reviews
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Shampur

Davtashen 15 Melkumov St Khorovats (Armenian BBQ)

Shampur focuses on horovats—Armenia's signature grilled meat skewers—in a casual Davtashen setting.

family
~ 4 000 ֏
5.0
2 reviews
Open
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Black Angus

Saryan 2 Admiral Isakov Ave Khorovats (Armenian BBQ)

Black Angus operates as a horovats specialist—grilled skewered meat is the core offering.

family
~ 4 000 ֏
5.0
2 reviews
Open
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Համով խորոված, շաուրմա

Malatia-Sebastia 5CJQ+G2C Khorovats (Armenian BBQ)

This is a working-class grill counter in Malatia—the kind of place where meat goes directly from marinade to charcoal.

family
~ 4 000 ֏
5.0
2 reviews
Open
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Bbq restaurant

Republic Square 80 Tigran Mets Ave Khorovats (Armenian BBQ)

No-frills horovats grill on Tigran Mets Ave, a short walk from Republic Square.

family
~ 4 000 ֏
5.0
1 review
Open
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Maran

Erebuni 4F8C+RVQ Khorovats (Armenian BBQ)

Maran is a no-frills horovats grill in Erebuni's residential zone.

family
~ 4 000 ֏
5.0
1 review
Open
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BBQ HOUSE

Erebuni 33 Erebuni St Khorovats (Armenian BBQ)

Хоровац кухня в Ереване. Средний чек 4 000 ֏ на двоих.

family
~ 4 000 ֏
5.0
1 review
Open

KER U SUS

Republic Square 7 Movses Khorenatsi Street Khorovats (Armenian BBQ)

Ker u Sus sits on Movses Khorenatsi near Republic Square, a straightforward khorovats spot where the grill is the point.

family
~ 5 500 ֏
4.7
63 reviews
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Շամփուր/Shampur

Arabkir 1 Hakob Hakobyan St Khorovats (Armenian BBQ)

Shampur is a casual horovats counter in Arabkir, focused on grilled meat skewers—pork, chicken, lamb, or mixed—charred over live flame.

family
~ 4 000 ֏
4.7
3 reviews
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Black Angus

Kentron (Center) 2/5 Abovyan St Khorovats (Armenian BBQ)

Black Angus sits on Abovyan in central Yerevan, a carnivore-focused Armenian restaurant with serious credentials: nearly 850 reviews averaging 4.

top ratedfamily
~ 9 500 ֏
4.6
931 reviews
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CEO3

Kentron (Center) Baghramyan 2 (Cascade Khorovats (Armenian BBQ)

CEO3 sits on Baghramyan in the thick of central Yerevan, a khorovats place that pulls serious crowds—the 4.

top ratedhidden gemfamily
~ 7 500 ֏
4.6
142 reviews
Open
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Smoky

Kentron (Center) 35g Tumanyan St Khorovats (Armenian BBQ)

Smoky is a no-frills horovats grill in central Yerevan, tucked on Tumanyan Street in Kentron.

family
~ 4 000 ֏
4.6
18 reviews
Open
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Ջրվեժի Թոնրատուն

Nor Nork 5HQR+PPH Khorovats (Armenian BBQ)

Jrvezhi Tonratum is a straightforward horovats grill spot in Nor-Nork, built around skewered meat cooked over fire.

family
~ 4 000 ֏
4.6
5 reviews
Open

Grillian Restaurant

Northern Avenue 32 Tumanyan St Khorovats (Armenian BBQ)

Grillian operates as a grill bar—think open flames, charred protein, and a relaxed drinking culture.

~ 4 000 ֏
4.5
596 reviews
Open

Fabrica Restaurant & More

Saryan 9 Martiros Saryan St Khorovats (Armenian BBQ)

Fabrica positions itself as a steakhouse with Armenian foundations—expect quality grilled meats paired with traditional sides and house specialties.

~ 8 000 ֏
4.3
189 reviews
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Kraki Mot

Saryan 49/1 Marshal Baghramyan Ave Khorovats (Armenian BBQ)

Kraki Mot sits on Marshal Baghramyan in the wine district, a straightforward khorovats spot where locals come for grilled meat.

family
~ 5 500 ֏
4.3
144 reviews
Open
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Ոսկե աքաղաղ Воске Акахах Voske Aqaghagh

Malatia-Sebastia 129 Sebastia St Khorovats (Armenian BBQ)

Voske Aqaghagh is a no-nonsense kebab spot tucked into Malatia's residential grid.

family
~ 4 000 ֏
4.2
12 reviews
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GrillExpress

Kanaker-Zeytun 26/2 Azatutyan Ave Khorovats (Armenian BBQ)

GrillExpress is a casual grill counter in Kanaker—no tablecloths, no ceremony.

family
~ 3 000 ֏
3.8
33 reviews
Open
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Narek Tonratun

Malatia-Sebastia 28 Bagratuniats St Khorovats (Armenian BBQ)

Narek Tonratun is a no-frills horovats spot in Malatia focused on grilled meats.

family
~ 3 000 ֏
3.4
5 reviews
Open
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Grill

Kanaker-Zeytun 24 Azatutyan Ave Khorovats (Armenian BBQ)

Grill is a neighbourhood barbecue spot focused on horovats—skewered and grilled meats that form the backbone of Armenian eating culture.

family
~ 4 000 ֏
3.3
3 reviews
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Khorovats is Armenia's open-fire grilling tradition, centered on cubed pork shoulder and lamb kebabs cooked over vine wood or charcoal. Unlike kebab cultures in neighboring countries, khorovats runs sweet and smoky rather than spiced, often finished with a sprinkle of sumac and served with lavash, grilled tomatoes, and pickled cabbage. Yerevan has 30 dedicated venues, split between casual neighborhood grills (4,000 dram average) and upscale mangalnyy spots (7,500 dram). Saryana and Kentron concentrate the higher-end addresses, while Malatia and Davtashen host walk-in BBQ joints where locals order by the kilo.

FAQ — Khorovats (Armenian BBQ) in Yerevan

What's the difference between khorovats and kebab?
Khorovats is Armenia's name for open-fire grilling, typically pork shoulder or lamb cubes marinated overnight with onion, salt, and sometimes pomegranate juice. Kebab in Armenian menus usually refers to minced lamb or beef shaped around skewers (lula). Both are grilled over charcoal, but khorovats uses larger meat cubes and minimal spice compared to neighboring kebab traditions.
How much does a khorovats meal cost in Yerevan?
Neighborhood grills charge 4,000-5,500 dram for a mixed grill plate with lavash and pickles. Mid-range spots like Kraki Mot or Goris Mangal average 5,500 dram for two skewers, grilled vegetables, and bread. Upscale venues (CEO3, Black Angus) run 7,500 dram and up, with dry-aged cuts and tableside service.
Which neighborhoods have the most khorovats restaurants?
Kentron and Saryana host the sit-down, reservation-worthy spots (CEO3, Black Angus, Smoky). Malatia and Davtashen have faster-turnover grills where locals pick up weekend orders. Republic Square and Cascade areas offer a few tourist-accessible options, though locals tend to drive to suburban venues for weekend family meals.
What should I order at a khorovats restaurant?
Start with pork khorovats (խոզի խորոված) — shoulder cubes are the standard. Add lamb ribs (գառի կողեր) if available. Grilled tomatoes and peppers come on the same skewer. Lavash is free or nominal. Skip the rice; bread and pickled vegetables (մածուն, turshi) are the traditional sides. Many places sell by weight, so specify skewer count or grams.
Do I need a reservation for khorovats restaurants?
Weeknight walk-ins work at most neighborhood grills. Friday and Saturday evenings fill up at popular spots like Kraki Mot and Goris Mangal — reserve or arrive before 7 PM. Suburban and resort-area venues (Dilijan, Tsaghkadzor, Garni) handle weekend traffic but call ahead in summer. Solo diners can usually grab a table midweek without booking.

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