I would definitely recommend this place! The food is absolutely amazing and tastes so authentic. The service is always friendly and welcoming, the store is clean and well-stocked, and the atmosphere is warm and inviting. I grabbed a to-go plate, spent some time browsing the market, and even treated myself to a delicious dessert. Everyone was so kind, which made the experience even better. I've been coming here for a year or two now, and it's consistently one of my favorite places. If you're looking for authentic food and great customer service, you won't be disappointed! read more

We love Ararat Market! Our most recent order was the Beef & Chicken Tray and a handful of miscellaneous grocery items. The food is always fresh and delicious and the owners are always very helpful and sweet. We will continue to get our Mediterranean fix here! read more

Good food, friendly and helpful service. I recommend it highly. Good lunch spot. I got the beef lulu wrap. Get it thank me later.

This place has everything I needed. This place is a little cramped, but it's because the owners want to have everything that you would need to make an Armenian meal and appetizers very kind gracious owners. I know that they take pride in their business customer services tops here. Thank you for your service. read more

I been passing by this place a couple times when I would visit next door and I finally gave it a try. They have their menu outside so you can even see the prices beforehand. Inside is a little market and they even have some produce. They carry alot of home made stuff in the fridges like hummus, garlic sauce, cabbage rolls just to name a few. I grabbed the spicy hummus with their pita chips. It was alright, not spicy to me. And I also got their chicken and beef plate. It came with rice pilaf, a salad, garlic sauce and pita bread. It was quite a wait but ik that's cus they was making it fresh. She did come out n apologized for the wait and lmk how much longer.. I finally got my food and tried it at home. The rice alone was good. Not dry or overcooked. The meat pieces were pretty big! Nice and tender. The garlic sauce complimented the meats well with the pita bread. The salad was refreshing but really was just okay since it was mainly cucumber and tomatoes.. I still ate everything up. read more

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Generous portions for a low cost. And better tasting compared to a place like Ark. This is now my new favorite spot for Mediterranean food.

Family owned and operated. Authentic market and catering. Everything is fresh and the store is well maintained! Catering is so easy and they are wonderful to work with. Customer service is always top notch and even when they are busy, they make you feel like you are the only customer there. Fantastic hidden gem! Great food! read more

Amazing lunch options, unique and delicious market treats, and probably some of the tastiest European desserts Ive found in a bodega. My wife and I were looking for Mediterranean food and Arrat Market popped up. While I don't think this place is a true Mediterranean restaurant they do offer delicious Mediterranean focused plates. We ordered two Chicken kebab plates with a side dzadziki (yogurt sauce) and extra pita. The food was amazing. The chicken was super juicy and full of flavor and the rice was a perfect mix of al dente yet not try. Dzadziki, which I've never seen it spelled like that, was super fresh and the crispy cucumber added a nice crunch. Definitely a revisit dinner spot and they take phone orders! While we waited for our food we shopped around. This place is small, but they have so much good stuff here. Tons of international spices, candies, and jarred items. We left with some spices, a bag of cinnamon cookies, and lots of sweets for the kiddos. Can't wait to head back here and sample more of their menu and get a few more sweet treats! read more

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I was SOOOOO happy to find this place. The deli food is fresh, convenient, authentic and delicious. And the market is just a wonderful trove of difficult to find items. Yay!! A gem in Clovis where I am so tired of fast food, nonhealthy/nonvegetarian and fried options....although I do eat meat and find their prepared meats delicious it is wonderful to find a place that knows how to make delicious salads. And the people there are friendly and inviting. read more

Great customer service at this mom and pop shop! First time here, and will be back. I order the chicken and beef combo plate. It was about 10-15 min wait but the meat was so tender and juicy - not dry or rushed through the cooking process which I appreciate! The salad was nothing special, garlic sauce was well balanced! read more

Ararat Market - Chicken and beef combo plate - Armenian Near Me - Clovis, California

I would not hesitate to recommend Ararat Market their food is amazing, service is excellent such a friendly place!

Extremely poor customer service by woman at front register. 2pm on 5/2/2025 My husband and I came in to see what the market had to offer the community because we had been drawn in by the amazing marketing on the windows while in the area. Once we entered, Staff did not acknowledge us at all like most small businesses. When I asked her a question she stared at me until I was finished speaking. Instead of answering the question, she began to speak with a customer. The customer did not respond to the staff initially, which led to her answering my question. I would like to clarify that the customer was not an employee and attempted to respond to my inquiry. I'm unsure if there was a communication barrier but this is America, respectfully, and we primarily speak English. Please have someone who speaks English work here and/or if she does speak English, she can use some customer service training. Thank you, I do wish your business the best. read more

Ararat Market - Ararat Market - Armenian Near Me - Clovis, California

This place is good, but if you grew up eating your mom's kabobs and rice not sure it is going to blow your mind in terms of flavor or taste. I liked it but I wouldn't detour for this market. We ordered several kabobs and like many reviewers mentioned the portion size to price ratio was on point but none of the kabobs had a wow factor. Salad was also pretty simple and pita tasted premade and not fresh. That being said I like supporting family businesses and the service was friendly. They also have some interesting ingredients from all around the world like Ajidka which is a central Asian spice. Also more as an fyi this is more of a Togo market as there is only one set of seats. read more

Delicious food and very friendly owners. The chicken kebob plate with pilaf , bread and salad is so good as is the shish kebob. Very small, jam packed market and restaurant with so many goodies and Mediterranean treats that it's hard to decide! Prices are very reasonable and portions are large. Call in your order but allow enough time to look around. read more

My go-to for most things Mediterranean and Armenian. They have pretty much everything I need and great customer service!

I wish I could order food from Ararat Market everyday. I like the combinations plates, the rice, the veggies and protein options. I think I have tried everything and the mini market has really good products. Great business!!! read more

A place to buy good Mediterranean cuisine to be made at home or they have prepared food also. I can't believe after being in Clovis for over 2 decades, I finally made it a point to come here. They have seasoned meats of all sorts. Beef, chicken, lamb they have it ready to be cooked at home. They have many frozen items that you can ever want. Some of these items you can get at the local Mediterranean restaurant but you can buy the frozen version here and make it at home. On my first visit I had the marinaded beef and marinaded chicken. I bbq'ed this at home and they were one of the tasty meat around. If you are familiar with Mediterranean cuisine, I would recommend this place, it seems like they have all your needs possible. read more

This spot is my go to when visiting Clovis area! It's a small hole in the wall but a gem. Great food, portions and really friendly mom and pop shop. We usually get their chicken and beef plates which are AMAZING. Totally suggest stopping by if you want authentic Mediterranean food. read more

My friend Mikail took me there I had never had a wrap before. It was pretty tasty. I think I might become a regular,must try.

Prices went up way higher since new management took over. Not all products fresh at all times.

My family and I needed large portions for a funeral but we wanted delicious filling food. I called Ararat Market two days before the funeral and they were able to fulfill an cratering order of 50 people. The lady who helped me over the phone was so sweet! She helped me narrow it down of chicken (forgot to take pictures) but it came in two big trays , rice pilaf , pita and dipping sauce. I needed it by 8:45am but they said the earliest they can do it is 9:30am and was able to negotiate 9:15am as the funeral was at 10am . I showed up with my sister they had everything done by 9am! Very impressed. I came in and they put everything in the car! I wish I could have tipped them but there was no tipped option when I called it in and paid two days before the day of pick up. Anywho, the chicken was so flavorful and the rice was mouthwatering delicious! It was a hit at the funeral and there was nothing left so that speaks volumes! We are overjoyed with the service from start to finish and would definitely order catering from them again. I wish they delivered as we were 30 min late to the funeral. Other than that I cannot thank Ararat Market for coming through for my family on one the hardest days! Definitely recommend for lunch, dinner and events! read more

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First off, the people who work here are so nice! They kindly took my order and had it ready when they said they would. They were so polite and a delight to speak to. We ordered the family tray with a skewer of lamb, a skewer of chicken, a skewer of beef, and a skewer of pork. You get 6 pieces of each. The food was so amazing!!!!!! Large amount and a VERY good price for the quality AND quantity of food you're getting. Delicious, tender, and flavorful meats on top of fluffy, warm rice pilaf. They even provided the pita bread and garlic sauce. Their garlic sauce is incredible! 10 out of 10, will definitely order the family combo tray again. Can't beat the taste and price. Highly recommend. read more

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Love the small town feel of this store. Lots of items you can't find in the supermarket and excellent customer service love their bread!

Was craving Mediterranean/Israeli food and this hit the spot. The prepared food is made to order in a small grocery store which was such a gem. Got the falafel wrap and the lamb shish plate. Full of falafel in every bite. But the lamb.... One of the best I've ever had. Perfectly cooked, succulent and juicy! Accompanied rice pilaf was also full of flavors. Tomato cucumber salad was refreshing and nice garlic sauce to dip. We also got hummus and baba ghanoush which were excellent. Will definitely come again!! read more

Ararat Market - Armenian Near Me - Clovis, California

Always a reliable favorite Med rare lamb chops one bed pf delicious pilaf and veg salad with that amazing garlic sauce. Fresh pita bread to top it off. Ararat Market is such a joy to grab your meal and have a look around the store for items such as imported sweets, breads of all types, and a wide variety of drinks. If you haven't tried this place, treat yourself soon. If you have enjoyed a meal or two, have another and share with a good friend for a compete and enjoyable evening. You can thank me later! read more

Ararat Market - Lamb chops- Med rare thank-you - Armenian Near Me - Clovis, California

Family-owned and operated Armenian grocery store and meat market. Ara and Helen owned this small market for over 13 years and their number of loyal customers continues to grow for a reason. Freshly picked and organically grown produce straight from local farms. Staple dishes, meats, legumes, grains, nuts, canned meats, fish and vegetables, spices, herbs, breads, crackers, cookies, jams and jellies, teas, pickles, and a good variety of other snacks and sweets all imported from Mediterranean and Eastern European countries. Deli section includes a good selection of both raw and cured meats, cheeses and olives. On top of the glass counter, there are a number of European chocolates and candies, as well as homemade pastries. Across the aisle are pre-made dishes including yalanchi, dolma, tabooleh salad, hummus, as well as a variety of yogurts, creams and butter. Additionally, the meat section includes fresh fish and already seasoned meats. Halal meats are also available. Their delicious made-to-order meals are prepared right from the back kitchen. The tasty assortment of meat dishes are what brings me back here. The owners are Christians, so pork is also on the menu, along with beef, lamb, chicken and even sturgeon (seasonal). In fact, the pork chops and pork ribs are my personal favorites. The meat is well-seasoned and so tender and juicy. There is not a bad choice at Ararat Market, whether you get the kabobs or the ribs. All the meats are so succulent and very flavorful, and each plate comes with a Greek salad, garlic dip with cut pita bread and rice pilaf (you can substitute it with bulger). For a small charge, they can throw in some grilled vegetables or sweet peppers. And yes, they cater too! Customer service here is second-to-none. The entire family and their staff are so warm, friendly and helpful. They will know your name after only your second visit. And this is good to know, because after your first visit, you will be a patron for life! Recommended for the place to find European groceries, organic produce and - in my opinion - some of the tastiest Mediterranean meat dishes in town. read more

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Great food both ready to eat or grocery items to make your own dishes. Absolutely love the choices and everyone is always friendly. Have called in ahead for large orders of cooked food for family get togethers, making them easy and taking the food preparation out of my hands! read more

The ONLY reason I don't give it 5 stars is because the garlic sauce was very bland and the cashier gal was not rude but wasn't social at all. Seemed shy, very quiet, didn't suggest anything. My husband took it as rude but I didn't. The 6 chicken chunks were huge, so tender, juicy, flavorful. The salad could have used more fatoush and lettuce. The rice was perfect. I'll definitely come back. I added spicy olives for that zang I felt was missing. Quaint little store with an array of products. read more

Ararat Market - Chicken kabob plate - Armenian Near Me - Clovis, California

Really cute market with a lot of different things. I went in for some feta cheese and it was delicious.

Well this is a great place to taste some real home cooked food to perfection. Expect a place where you go to taste food not for ambiance and fancy decorations. It is a grocery store where you can buy some great Mediterranean essentials and enjoy a warm perfectly cooked food later at home . They have some chairs and table out side if you are like me and can not wait to eat lol. I had lamb which was very juicy and tasty . Also had chicken sandwich which was tasty . If you live near buy try this place . You will not be disappointed. I suggest to eat there to enjoy the real taste but locals were taking food home too . read more

Nice products, great and delicious store. Woman and staff up front is very respectful and kind, while there may be a different culture because it is an Armenian store. Always enjoyed my visits, as I go in, shop for what I need and leave, and they always super helpful. read more

We absolutely love this place. They serve an array of kebabs from chicken, beef and lamb. Including lula kebab (ground meat) It's also a small market selling fresh produce, a selection of olives and in the refrigerator section there are freshly made garlic sauce, hummus et cetera. This is a place to get your food to go. Call ahead to call in your orders, the regular wait time for your food is about 20 minutes. read more

We've been ordering family trays here for a quick Friday night dinner and have always loved the food. This month we were hosting a huge party with over 60 guests and I was at a loss for food options until a friend reminded me of Ararat's catering trays. We ordered some trays of chicken, rice, garlic sauce, hummus, pita bread. Everyone at the party raved and wanted to know where the food was from! It was hot, moist, delicious, on-time, and they helped put everything in my car. Service was great! The price was really reasonable, and I will recommend Ararat Market every time! (And definitely use them again for the next party!) read more

Outstanding customer service, welcoming and knowledgeable owners. The store is always freshly stocked and easy to navigate around! If you enjoy Armenian and/or Russian food this store is for you! read more

Love this place. prices are reasonable, friendly, and food is always good. We usually always get the family take out, which is a great deal. Recently bought the raw meat, chicken and lu lu, and that was awesome too on the grill. read more

Mom and pop store family owned food is great the shish kebab and the rice pilaf is to die for I love this place

Wonderful Armenian market! This is my go to for the specialties I need when making Armenian dishes. Very friendly and helpful owners!

Great little hole in the wall market. They have everything you need for an authentic Armenian/middle eastern dish. They also have a little eatery inside which is very very good. read more

I discovered this little gem YEARS ago. I LOVE Ararat Market Sweet little " mom & pop" place. I highly recommend the chicken kabob plate, you need to check this place out! You won't be disappointed read more

Knocking out the top 50 list! ;)~ Great music playing upon walking in. It's safe, clean and practiced. I asked what was popular and the nice worker recommended the chicken kebab plate. I ordered that along with a falafel on the side. The kind worker said it would be a 10 minute wait after I paid for it. I waited and the worker even said she appreciated my patience while waiting. The worker handed over the order shortly later and wished me a wonderful day! Appreciated! Lunchtime! It came with a little salad and it was fresh and tasty! The chicken kebab plate was Delicious times 10! The falafel on the side was amazingly delicious too! Flavorful! Really delicious garlic sauce, pita bread and rice too! Made a tasty wrap with the chicken included! See exactly why they are at the top! Great service and delicious food! Highly recommended! read more

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