Khorovats (Armenian BBQ) in Yerevan and Beyond
Coal-grilled pork, lamb kebabs, and whole grilled tomatoes — Armenia's backyard staple turned restaurant category
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.
Where to start with khorovats (armenian bbq).
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KER U SUS
Ker u Sus sits on Movses Khorenatsi near Republic Square, a straightforward khorovats spot where the grill is the point.
CEO3
CEO3 sits on Baghramyan in the thick of central Yerevan, a khorovats place that pulls serious crowds—the 4.
Kraki Mot
Kraki Mot sits on Marshal Baghramyan in the wine district, a straightforward khorovats spot where locals come for grilled meat.