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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.

    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!

    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.

    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.

    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

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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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    Great food and great customer service. Will come back. Clean friendly environment. Reasonable prices

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    Everything was delicious ,fresh and the taste is similar to georgian Thank you very much

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    6 years ago

    If you want to feel like home , eat healthy and home made food, come to Havlabar. At this point you can only order.

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    The food surpassed our expectations! Everything was delicious and the service was great

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    Best food, best service! They also have delivery which is very quick and comes in handy.

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    Great place, great food, excellent service, authentic georgian food. If you like Georgian food then this is the place to go.

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    Very nice place with stand out food and even better service. Tried hachapuri and chakho ili. Both excellent Highly recommend!

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    A different taste experience than what's normally on offer. Very good food, definitely recommend.

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    Food was very good! The service was even better. Such a friendly staff and great atmosphere.

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    Wow just unbelievable the food was fresh you could taste it and it was served fairly quickly. Coming back soon!

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    The food is delicious and different OK will just get you any help OK thank you that's right

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    It is the best place to eat khinkali loved the service 5 star for sure can't say enough about the place wow

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    Very nice and pleasant place!!! Food is amazing!!! Highly recommended!!!! A+++ Great service!!!!

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    Tony Khachapuri

    Tony Khachapuri

    4.7(122 reviews)
    7.3 miHollywood
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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.

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    Mini Kabob

    Mini Kabob

    4.7(1.6k reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    The food here was great but what really stands out is the service. I've seen some reviews mention…read morelong waits but luckily for us, that wasn't the case. We were immediately greeted by the owner who excels at friendly banter and salesmanship (not in a pushy way - he clearly loves what he does and wants people to enjoy good food, so he happily gave some recommendations). We got the lule with a sparkling water and a salad, then were surprised with an extra side of rice so we could try the ghee and another sparkling water, courtesy of the owner. The chicken was incredibly moist and flavorful and I loved the added bonus of the onions that we could pull together into a wrap. I can't complain about the price either because between the 2 of us, we were satisfyingly full with just one order. Excellent spot for a casual lunch or takeout. I absolutely will come back to try the chicken Cesar.

    I was looking forward to trying Mini Kabob for so long, but due to my schedule and their hours, it…read moredidn't work out so easily. But at last! Yesterday we finally had time to come by and it was just okay. I love to see them thriving and see how supportive their client base is. Personally, I was underwhelmed. I have Armenian, Persian, Middle Eastern, and all similar foods ALL the time (and I am Armenian). The Luleh didn't look appealing, but it was actually good. I liked that it wasn't over-seasoned like most places. The chicken kabob was just okay. Nothing really stood out about it, except that it was a little undercooked in the middle, yet still charred on the outside. The flavor of the rice was alright, but the consistency was too watery/ mushy. I liked the humus - the flavors weren't overbearing. Overall, it was okay. The portion was good but the place in general is a little overpriced. Service was alright, the girl taking our order was nice but nothing stood out. PS - no trash cans. When you're done, you have to walk over to a large dumpster to throw your trash in.

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    Hamlet's Kitchen - Beef Shish Kabob

    Hamlet's Kitchen

    4.4(157 reviews)
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    I went here for my birthday lunch and it was so ridiculously good. The fatty char on the lamb makes…read moremy mouth water just thinking about it. It's all grilled right there over open flame. This is the REAL. DEAL. Armenian BBQ. You can smell it. That smell? Delicious happiness. It's located in the back back back part of a strip mall parking lot. The ladies working there don't go out of their way to be friendly. They speak much better Armenian than English and everyone around you will be ordering in Armenian. Most of the menu is in Armenian. Remain calm. This means you're about to experience something magical. The pita and rice were also super fresh and good. I would take a side of fried potato's next time just because the potato salad was so damn deliciously mayo heavy that I could hear my heart slowing down. Atleast with the fried potato's I could have lied to myself on how they were made hahaha You rip a piece of bread, put lamb and rice on it, put onion and herbs on that, and then a little potato salad on that. Now roll that up. Now put that in your mouth and take a bite. That is the instructions on how to have some of the best flavor you will ever experience. Can't wait to go back.

    After seeing Hamlet Kitchen mentioned by some YouTubers we follow, we decided to try it ourselves…read more We came on a weekday afternoon and it wasn't busy, but it was hard to find. We parked and walked the entire plaza before finally spotting it tucked into the back corner. My tip: drive as deep into the plaza as you can before parking. You order at the door and it's cash only. There's a large communal table by the entrance along with a few standing tables. Since it was the afternoon, the whole area was nice and cool in the building's shadow, so waiting wasn't bad. We still got our food to go because some people nearby were smoking. I ordered the lamb chops, which came on a bed of rice, sumac onions, lavash, and a chunky charred green pepper of some sort. The lamb chops were very tasty--crispy edges, meaty and juicy in the middle. They were thick, and all the fat was intact, which I loved. The lavash and rice were good, but I wasn't a fan of the onions, and the pepper was too spicy for me. Because of that, I kind of wished there was a different side, maybe something cooler, but that might just be me. Overall, the chops were great for the price. I'd go again and maybe try the pork chops next. My partner got the combo Lula, and it was decent, but to me it wasn't exceptional compared to other local kabob spots (cause there are a lot of good kabob places in Glendale). The lamb, though, gets my highest marks. I'm still thinking of them (we are there yesterday).

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    The Old Sasoon Bakery - The best!

    The Old Sasoon Bakery

    4.5(311 reviews)
    7.4 mi
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    I've been craving for a good "egg and cheese bread" aka Kachapuri and it turns out there's a…read morewell-rated one by my friend's place, and she's never had that nor Lahmajoun, so we went to visit The Old Sasoon Bakery. The place is nice enough, and it wasn't too busy, so we were able to get our order in right away. As it's always is with these two items, it's made-to-order. It took roughly 15 minutes. The Lahmajoun is tasty with mix of Tomato paste, ground beef, garlic, and parsley on thin lavash-style flatbread that's folded over and crispy. The Aleppo Pepper, paprika, and cumin elevate the taste, and it's just delicious. The Kachapuri is pretty good, but I do feel it's missing something I've had before, this extra savoriness. It's still good, especially if you love goat cheese. If anything though, it's more salty than savory. All in all a pretty darn good experience with generous portions and I do want to come to try their Shakshouka.

    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.

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