Shant Restaurant

Shant sits on Janibekian in the Malatia-Sebastia bazaar zone, a straightforward Armenian restaurant where locals eat lula kebab, kufta, and grilled meats without fuss. The room fills with shopkeepers and families from the district—not a tourist setup. You'll find proper khorovatz here, charred over coals, and traditional soups that taste like someone's grandmother made them for lunch service. At 6500 dram for two, it's mid-range for the neighborhood; the 4.3 rating across 44 reviews suggests honest, repeatable cooking. Peak traffic is midday when the market crowd comes through. No pretense, just straightforward Armenian food.

Things to note: Small room fills quickly at midday; English unlikely, so know dish names or point at neighboring tables.