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    Boiled Khinkali
    Tony M.

    We wanted to try Georgian (or Armenian) food and stopped in while passing through Glendale. We tried the following dishes: Khinkali - Armenian dumplings, we tried half of them boiled and half of them fried. Prefer the fried ones, which can be eaten with sour cream. The boiled ones were rather bland and could benefit from some condiment sauce. They are often mentioned as the Armenian version the Chinese Xiao Long Bau. Chakapuli - Lamb soup with Georgian spices. Menu said it is served on a hot clay plate, but our dish came in a regular plastic bowl. The bread that came with the soup was very good, it is on the firm side, but softens up when dipped in the soup and is very filling. We also tried the tarragon infused lemonade called Lemonade Kazbegi, this was very flavorful and a nice contrast to the bland food. Ambiance is basic, with standard restaurant tables and chairs, and several private cubicle like sections to the right if you want some additional privacy. We were the only customers there (2 persons), and after taking our orders and delivering the food, we never saw our waiter again until we asked for the bill. When the check arrived, it automatically added a surcharge of $2+ to the bill. I am not a fan of this practice.

    Lissa L.

    Prices went up significantly (that's understandable) BUT the portions got smaller. The assorted khpali were not this small eight months ago. And the beef kebab ($28) was very tender back then. Today after the drive home from Glendale, there was barely any moisture in it. And the beef pieces were smaller and they provided a lot less tomato sauce with it. Very sad. The khachapuri was great. I popped it into the oven for a few minutes and it came out the way it did when it was freshly baked. The savici was a much smaller portion too - but don't get me wrong, that walnut sauce is life. For the assorted khpali appetizers, beef kebab, savici and khachapuri, I was charged $96 (should've been $92 but they included a card charge). I wish I could say it was worth it but I can't lie. The experience of eating their food was lacking this time around. Not even their super cool, super nice waitress whom we love could make up for it.

    Alex G.

    Always great to be there if I wanan satisfy my soul with comfort food of Armenia or Georgia. Everything's is always fresh, made just for you, great taste. The place itself is like truth authentic place, tables are isolated from each other and always glass for wine is ready for you. People are eating and drinking to celebrate life!

    OMG, what an amazing dinner! I ordered way too much food because I wanted to try different things. I was not disappointed. The Chikmeruli (Cornish hen) was savory with garlic and Georgian spices. The mushrooms were out of this world. Nothing compares to the Khachapuri though. Life changing! I also had the Georgian wine which was delicious. Can't wait to come back and bring people so I can try more dishes.

    Sausage
    Shanelle S.

    Authentic Georgian restaurant that serves my two favorite dishes: khachapuri and khinkalis. It's located in a strip mall with a small parking lot, but there's street parking along the block as well. They do accept credit cards, but I'd suggest paying cash as the credit card machine was finicky when I went and I was accidentally double charged. To their credit, once I reached out about the issue the restaurant promptly rectified the issue when I went back in, so I appreciated that. They're open for indoor dine-in (no outdoor options) but they have dividers between tables. Food wise, everything we ordered was tasty. You can't go wrong with a plate of khinkalis (soup dumplings). They come boiled with piping hot soup/beef inside. The khachapuri was more like a pizza in terms of its size, and was super filling. We got the version without the cheese on top, and I think we had more than enough. The sausage came with two pieces and had a lot of red onions, with pomegranate arils mixed in. Scott Conant wouldn't have been happy, but I do like the bite of onions so I enjoyed it.

    Yule S.

    The name of the restaurant is Havlabar which is the Armenian spelling of the word Avlabari. It is a city in Georgia, now we read it as the state of Georgia. The pronunciation of the county of Georgia should be its Russian name Gruziya, so it's not the same pronunciation as the state of Georgia. I was introduced by a friend who referred to this as a Libernan restaurant, but we eventually found that it's a Georgian family restaurant. The waitresses come from the mid-east, they are so beautiful with dark eyes and dark hair. Danny and I arrive around 2 pm, fortunately, they are still open. It looks like Danny is very familiar with the restaurant and the waitress. He told me that the yogurt and bread is very good, and it looks like both yogurt and bread are made by the restaurant instead of purchased from the market. I do not know Libernan food, as Danny first mentioned, nor Georgian Food. As Danny ordered a set of Beef Lule Kabab, I mentioned that I want to try some single dish. The waitress recommend the OSTRI, and we also ordered two Khinkali, one boiled and one fried, it looks so like a Chinese dumpling called sui mai. The juice of the Beef Lule Kebab was much beyond my imagination, it was so soft and juicy. The best kebab I ever had. I only shared half piece of Beef Lule Kebab from Danny, I have to say this one is worth 5 stars. The Beef Lule Kebab is served with grilled tomato, you will smash it and mix it with the rice, it is sour and can reduce the oily of the meat. I was supposed to order lamb chop or other dishes, but the waitress recommend OSTRI. The dish is soooo goood it's stewed beef with tomato, onion, and spices but mixed so well. No matter eat with rice, pancake, or bread, they are all good. It's sour and tasty, I definitely will copycat it.

    Hinkali, khacgapuri
    Elena P.

    Love this place! Good selection, authentic taste, reasonable pricing. Service is not typical for US, which makes it even more authentic.

    Iris Y.

    The worst place in my entire life! We were there with friends, but now I will not advise anyone. I don't know who got paid there for good comments. First, the service is disgusting. We ordered food and they brought us something else, as they said that the waiter did not understand what we ordered. When the waiter was changing the plates, her jacket went into the ketchup plate for the child and after that she dropped it altogether, took napkins from our table and wiped it, smearing it on the floor. In parallel with this, the waiters run to smoke every 10 minutes. We were about to leave, gave the card for payment and waited for it to be returned to us for about 20 minutes, they had already forgotten about it, but they didn't forget to run a smoke. Food - you will not find traditional khachapuri or Georgian wine here. The price is too high for this quality and service. I do not advise anyone!

    Bread
    Jonathan L.

    I wasn't sure what to expect, but was pleasantly surprised to find some very traditional Armenian dishes. The soups take a long time to cook so they are only available at certain times or through advance orders

    Prairie S.

    I have to preface this review by noting that perhaps because the restaurant has just launched there are demonstrable kinks they still seem to have to sort out. Also, that I have traveled in Georgia and being a fan of the cuisine, own a cookbook which I read like a gourmand, have prepared recipes myself, have attended feasts prepared by Georgian friends, and have tried Georgian restaurants in Europe and in Washington DC. So it is with regret that I must inform the Yelp checker that this establishment, in comparison with my previous experience, is astoundingly disappointing. The room itself is plain and sparsely decorated, but oddly reminiscent of some former-Soviet-satellite spartan-ism so I let that slide. The menu seems oddly overpriced for such a no-frills place. While the menu covers the highlights of Georgian cuisine including khachapuri, cooked stews featuring lamb, cooked sturgeon, salads, phkali, and rinkali (the dumplings), it's oddly arranged. A typical Georgian meal is served with multiple dishes on the table, usually savored in courses but really fine when combined together. Here, the menu has cordoned items into "appetizers" and "mains" in a manner that seems unfairly priced. Phkali, a vegetable dish that is eaten alongside a meat dish, with a bread item, and a salad, is found in the appetizers section and priced at $16. Mains are priced at around $24. You cannot therefore order what in Georgia would typically be served together at a table--as a "combo" for example-- unless you drop around $20 for each item. This place is using what feels like a false-fit model that doesn't correspond to the Georgian style of plating. They ought to figure out appropriately-scaled pricing or "combination" plates that represent their plating without breaking the bank. The phkali I ordered was proffered as three different vegetables-- beet greens, eggplant, and spinach. What came out (without apologies) was spinach (twice) and eggplant. Yet, as their ONLY customer, they didn't try to offer me a discount for providing only 2/3 of what was advertised in their menu, nor did they offer me the compensation of some other sample of their menu (a cup of soup?). A dry cut of bread accompanied the Phkali balls. The balls themselves were dry and didn't have enough red wine vinegar in the mix to make it adequately sour. I've made Phkali many times and I know the tricks. It felt sad that despite having only ONE customer, they couldn't pull off the caliber of generous hospitality that one associates with Georgia. Once in America you operate like an unfeeling capitalist? What a sad reflection of cultural misdirection. I felt like I spent $21 on three slices of egg plant and a fistful of spinach, inadequately prepared. They don't have a liquor license to be able to serve the famed Georgian wines. I also thought the service was rather dour and unprofessional. I ordered a lemonade so they opened a bottle, served me a glass and kept the bottle. I had to request the left over drink in the bottle! Later, I walked a few steps down towards the bustling and friendly (Armenian) Lahmajune Factory and bought a perfect Lahmajune for $1.50 to remove the slightly dry aftertaste of this so far stumbling restaurant. I might go back innocuously though, in a few months to try some of their other mains, just for my own cook's curiosity about their renditions of Georgian items. Until then, general public be warned.

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    Sash A.

    Great surprise for me and all Georgian , Armenian Caucasican food lovers, simply amazing , anything you order just so good , well prepared food, very good, right tasting, and nice people,all my friends just loved it , coming back for more takeouts soon! Thanks! Don't forget to have with it good red wine, otherwise you waisting the food;))

    They call it "Khachapuri", I call it Shame!

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    Delicious food, nice hearty portions. Parking a bit difficult in a very small tight plaza. Lots of unique dishes.

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    Bomb food. We usually to go it and it's still hot and perfect to eat when we get it home. Love everything. Tastes home made with love

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    We are from her very often. Their food is vey delicious and consistent. They also have in house delivery.

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    Best food and service ever . No other experience like it. 10/10 recommend, will be going again soon

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    Khinkali House

    Khinkali House

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    The OG Soup Dumpling: Why Khinkali House is Glendale's Best Kept Secret…read more Let's get one thing straight: if you think the "soup dumpling" started with a two-hour wait outside a Din Tai Fung, you're about 600 years late to the party. While the culinary world is currently obsessed with the delicate, bite-sized Xiao Long Bao--which didn't even show up until the 1870s in Shanghai--the Georgians have been perfecting this craft since the 13th-century Mongol invasions. Khinkali is the OG. It's the rugged, fist-sized ancestor that doesn't need a bamboo steamer basket or a delicate, nervous touch. It's a meal that requires soul, a bit of primitive technique, and a complete disregard for your clean shirt. Tucked away on Artsakh Avenue, Khinkali House is where you go to pay your respects to this ancient culinary titan. Atmosphere and the Art of the Rainy Day I happened to drop in on a rare, miserable rainy day in Glendale, and let me tell you, sitting out in their roomy, covered patio area while the water drummed against the roof was pure atmospheric gold. It's the kind of setting that demands heavy, unapologetic comfort food. The service here is sharp, warm, and attentive--the kind of old-school hospitality that makes you feel like a regular before you've even opened the menu. The Opening Act: Borscht with Soul You don't just jump into a pile of massive dumplings. You have to prepare the palate. I started with a bowl of their Borscht, and it was exquisite. It arrived as a deep, vibrant crimson pool of beet-infused soul, swimming with tender beef, cabbage, carrots, and potatoes. It was earthy, slightly sweet, and served at a temperature that could ward off any chill in your bones. It's the kind of bowl that tells you immediately that this kitchen isn't just following a recipe; they're honoring a bloodline. The Main Event: The Four Pillars of Khinkali Then came the heavy hitters. Unlike the thin-skinned, elegant Xiao Long Bao, Khinkali is built for battle. It's a massive, boiled parcel with a thick, satisfyingly chewy dough gathered at the top into a sturdy little knot or "handle" (the kudi). You don't eat the handle--you use it to hoist the beast, bite a small hole in the side, aggressively slurp out the liquid gold trapped inside, and then devour the rest. I worked my way through all four flavors, and each was a masterclass in balance: Ground Beef & Pork: The classic heavyweight. The moment you pierce the dough, a rich, heavily spiced, aggressively savory broth floods your spoon. The meat is fatty in all the right ways, laced with herbs that cut through the richness. It is purely addictive. Lamb: A masterclass in bold, unapologetic flavor. The lamb adds a deeply gamey, sophisticated depth that grounds the entire dish. As it boils, the rendered fat mixes with the internal cooking liquids inside that thick doughy cavern to create a broth that is darker, earthier, and aggressively flavorful. It's a heavy, soulful revelation that hits you right in the chest. Mushroom: Often treated as a vegetarian afterthought in other places, here it's a star. It hits you with a massive wave of umami. The mushrooms are tender and earthy, producing a fragrant, woodsy liqueur inside the dumpling that makes you realize you don't need meat to create a complex masterpiece. Georgian Cheese (The Undisputed Champion): I'm just going to say it--this was my absolute favorite. It is an exercise in pure, primal decadence. Instead of a meat broth, biting into this unleashes a molten, gooey river of tangy, salty Georgian cheese. It pulls, it stretches, and the sharp, slightly funky bite of the cheese against the warm, thick dough is a spiritual experience. I could eat ten of these and die happy. The Return Trip The tragedy of Khinkali House is that the dumplings are so filling, you have to leave the rest of the menu unexplored. But I am already plotting my return. Next time, I'm coming back for the Adjarskiy Khachapuri--that famous Georgian boat-shaped bread loaded with melted cheese and crowned with a fresh egg yolk and a pat of butter. I also have my eye on the Zhengyalov Hatz (a traditional Armenian herb-filled flatbread), and the wildly intriguing Osetrina (Sturgeon) Skewer, which you just don't see every day. The Verdict: Respect the Elders Let's cut the noise. Xiao Long Bao is great for a polite, light lunch, but Khinkali is for when you want to feel something real. Khinkali House has managed to bring a 13th-century mountain staple to a Glendale patio and make it feel like the most relevant thing on the street. It's bold, it's historical, and it's flat-out delicious. If you want to experience the true evolution of the dumpling, get yourself to Khinkali House. Grab a handle, watch the rain, and eat like a Georgian highlander. You can thank me later.

    Food was good and our server was nice, but I was honestly confused and disappointed with the way…read moregratuity/tips were handled. We were 4 adults and 1 child, and an automatic 18% gratuity was already included in the bill. However, on the receipt the section saying "tips not included" was circled, which made it seem like gratuity had NOT been added yet. Because of that confusion, I ended up leaving an additional cash tip. I understand restaurants may add gratuity automatically for larger groups, but if gratuity is already included, the receipt and staff should make that clear instead of circling "tips not included." It creates unnecessary confusion for customers. Also, automatically adding gratuity regardless of service feels questionable. Thankfully our server was kind, but if service had been poor, customers should still feel they have a choice regarding tipping.

    Tony Khachapuri

    Tony Khachapuri

    (120 reviews)

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    I first tried khachapuri years ago right after moving to LA, at a now-closed little…read morehole-in-the-wall in Sherman Oaks. It was listed on the menu as Ajarski, and I had absolutely no idea what it was... I just called it a pizza boat. It was SO insanely good, and I'd been chasing that same comfort-food high ever since... until I found Tony Khachapuri. Get. The. Original. It is to die for. The dough is incredible, the flavor is unreal, and it's basically perfect comfort food. If I'm ever depressed, this is what I'm ordering, and I just know everything will be okay. Lol. Haven't been in person yet, but I recently moved closer to the neighborhood and will definitely stop by soon!

    I'd only had Khachapuri once before and it blew me away. I bookmarked Tony Khachapuri that same day…read moreand finally made it in. I am glad I did. I scored street parking right away -- total luck -- because that area can be a pain. The space itself is modern, clean, with a few tables inside and a couple out front. The server was friendly and easygoing. I joked about the baklava and fresh pastries sitting right by the register -- dangerous placement. I held strong. My partner could not resist the baklava. We ordered Khachapuri with bacon and chives. It came out molten lava hot -- we had to let it cool before diving in. Honestly, if we'd taken it to go, it probably still would've been too hot to eat when we got home. It was delicious. One was plenty for the two of us, but I couldn't help noticing the wraps, sandwiches, and fries coming out for other tables. They looked really good as well. That said - as much as I tell myself I'll try something different next time, I already know I'm ordering the Khachapuri again.

    Hamlet's Kitchen - Beef Shish Kabob

    Hamlet's Kitchen

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    So my love for this place is well documented... I just want to make it clear, six years later the…read morefood somehow tastes exactly the same. As delicious as I remember it being. Anyway, I had a funny story that I thought I would share about just how good the food is here. I drove over here with my family 45 minutes from Century City because Arman Tsarukyan (an elite UFC fighter who is Armenian) recently put up a video of him eating a giant platter of khorovats and I just got kebab envy... Anyway, on our way here we saw the big Griffith Park picnic tables and thought, "hey, we should take it to go and eat at Griffith Park!" Now, yes. It was a good idea in theory. We transported the food 15 minutes to the Park and lo and behold, the food is still piping hot and the lavash is nice and warm from being in the box. I'm ripping off pieces of grilled pork rib with lavash, some onions, some eggplant caviar, AUMF, you know what it is. Across from me, Eunice and my 3-year-old son are just housing the combination lule plate. Eunice is cutting up little chunks of lule for the little guy and he is putting it away. I finish my food and then my eyes start to do the fatty daddy wander, parents you know what I'm talking about. The period of internal bargaining where you start justifying taking food away from your son because he ain't really appreciate this anyway. This kid probably couldn't tell Hamlet's Kitchen from Zankou Chicken. He's not gonna finish the lule, right? Like there's no way. Anyway, Eunice is now done and the little guy, he's still working on his half of lule. It's cut up into little 3-year-old boy pieces but he's doing the same thing -- lule, lavash, eggplant caviar, AUMF! I'm thinking -- God, this little guy eats so slow. Clearly he's going to tap out soon. But he just keeps going, it's maddening. Then out of the corner of my eye, we spot a coyote. Now, I live in sunny, coyote-less Century City. I don't know how to deal with coyotes, man! Also, I'm sitting in front of a pile of pork bones. I probably smell like this coyote's dinner. So I tell the fam (who also see the coyote now) "aiite, time to head out, guys." We start packing up the to go boxes and trash to quietly (and quickly) get the f-- outta there. And then I stare at the closed box that had my son's leftover food. The coyote's staring a hole through me. I'm staring back at it, then I look at the box. There must be a quarter of uneaten lule kabob in there. With lavash. And eggplant caviar. If this coyote attacks me or my family, it would be a shame if I was in such a hypocaloric state that I was unable to put forth my best effort in fighting the coyote off. Right? Like you wouldn't want me to endanger my family by not being 100% in my match with this coyote. I open my son's takeout box, scoop up all the leftover lule with a lavash, dip in eggplant caviar, AUMF! Come at me, stupid coyote. So yeah that's how much I love this place. Even when facing a coyote, I still can't stand to watch any Hamlet's Kitchen lule go to waste. I learned later coyotes around here are mostly pretty chill, which, I mean, of course I knew that why else would I have done such a thing?! EDIT/UPDATE: So Eunice read this and is now telling me that she SAW THIS HAPPEN IN REAL TIME and was SO PISSED at me until she looked up how to deal with coyotes on Google. Still worth, guys. Get it hot and yeah, just eat it at home or in your car.

    Delicious pork! Very healthy excellent spices! Highly recommend! Superb service! Great ambience!…read moreExcellent Hummus! Great prices! A must try!

    The Old Sasoon Bakery - The best!

    The Old Sasoon Bakery

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    Just a really fantastic breakfast experience. It's a local favorite and parking is legitimately…read morechallenging at times (uhhhhh, I can usually get street parking), but there's a reason I stop by this place so many mornings on my way out of Los Angeles. You order at the counter. I usually end up getting one of the breakfast meals - and all of them have managed to be both flavorful and fresh - in many ways the opposite of the typical American breakfast. The "bowl of foul", which apparently rhymes if you pronounce foul the Armenian way, is something they advertise a lot on their menu - and for good reason. It's actually one of the least foul breakfasts I've ever had in my life. It's a delicious flavorful bean dip with generous breads on the side to eat with it - as well as a platter of fresh vegetables. Still my favorite food to get here. Also decent was their fatteh, which is cream, yogurt, chickpeas, and a lot of assorted nuts, all dolloped over fried pita bread. Also very good, but I'm just honestly not a huge fan of nuts. It also comes with the vegetable platter which is the perfect combo with the creamy chickpea thing. The food usually takes 10-15 minutes to come out, but that's because they're clearly preparing everything fresh in the back (you can kind of see them do this.) They also have a fountain machine, which is a huge plus to ice addicts like me. Everything is casual, but also very clean and neat. Honestly, it's also a very nice cafe to relax in, do work, talk with friends, etc. etc. This is very much close to the "optimal" place to me when it comes to taking friends out somewhere to reconnect. Anyways, this place is highly recommended for both a wonderful dine-in and dine-out experience. I try to stop by it as often as possible for their breakfast to the point where I can count on my fingers the amount of times I've had breakfast at a place that WASN'T the Old Sassoon Bakery. Honestly, this place stands as a towering achievement of mastering everything that "new hip trendy" food often isn't. It's super affordable, generous portions, super clean, fast service (but you can stay around as long as you want), and the main draw is just the delicious, flavorful, authentic food that very much lives up to all of the hype and more.

    Delicious flatbreads and ful. We ordered the food to go but then as we were putting the food in…read morethe car it just all smelled so good we had to take a bite. Good thing I don't live near this bakery or else I'll be in trouble. The proprietor is also just delightful.

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