We love the food here very much and we are always happy to see Baglan. He is the best. Thank you for your great service and the big smile. read more

Karas - Armenian Near Me - Glendale, California

We had the most lovely outdoor lunch at Kara's. On a grey LA June day, Kara's was warm and cozy and so fresh. We had a mix of things: salads, chicken, soup, bread, rice et al. It was all so delicious and the staff were friendly & efficient. read more

My co-worker and I ordered lunch from them through Uber Eats. My co-worker's sandwich had a hair in it, that completely grossed us out. A short black hair(!) We called them back immediately. They were nice and apologetic but the refund had to be done through Uber Eats. I had a summer salad that I could not finish. The chunks of veggies were humongous and really hard to chew. The bell peppers were not fresh and had a weird taste. The dressing had zero flavor. The only decent thing was French fries. For 3 sides of it we got 1 small packet of ranch, even though we asked for one for each order. Since the sandwich was gross and salad was inedible all we had for lunch is fries with 1 tiny packet of ranch to share. And we paid 47 dollars for it. No, thank you! I do not recommend ordering from this place. read more

I'm a little disappointed to be leaving such a bad review. I've heard such good things about Karas, but was very disappointed when I came. Food - almost everything was over salted. The only thing that was pretty tasty was the kebab, but besides that, the food was a bit disappointing. Service - our server came to us almost immediately to take our order. After ordering, we barely saw our waiter. We needed to flag down other waiters to help us with our orders. They forgot one of our drinks, and everyone's entrees came out in waves (we ended up having to share everything to avoid having only a potion of our group eat without the other group eating). read more

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I visited this place again back in February 2020, after over a year and had a very similar experience. The food was absolutely delicious. They had live music and we really enjoyed the ambience! read more

Karas - $59 bbq combo + yogurt drink in the back - Armenian Near Me - Glendale, California

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Amazing food! So much flavor in everything that we ordered. Friendly stuff and good service. My favorite place now. Definitely will be going back soon read more

Karas - Armenian Near Me - Glendale, California

My number 1 food place when I'm in Glendale. What I love the most besides the food is it its location. Conveniently located right across from Americana with nice atmosphere. The food is delicious! I love tha tzatziki, lahmajun, ikibir! I'll be back! read more

The food is the best!! I Just wanted to mention that as a Latin American I would like better customer service. The waiter that attended us lacked manners and wasn't nice but I always go back because of the delicious food!!! read more

Baglan was our server tonight and I have to say that we were so fond of his hospitality and courtesy. 10/10 would recommend. God bless.

The food was amazing, Baclan service was excellent very friendly and kind. Ambiance was great read more

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Everything is good here. It's Armenian home style menu with friendly service. Beats the franchised GMO food options on Brand which will leave you bloated. Bring your family and friends and enjoy a clean meal. They have Armenian wine, and for those that don't Armenian wine has been around for 6,000+ years. It's our little kept secret. read more

Very delicious cuisine! Service is also good. It is very nice restaurant to spend time with family and eat tasty dishes.Strongly recommend this place! read more

First time here and I'm so obsessed with this place ! Seriously the whole staff is so nice and welcoming. The menu is clear and understandable. I'm not familiar with this type of food so it was nice that my server Victoria walked me through the entire thing and gave me her favorites ! I ended up getting the chicken kebab plate and it was delishhh!!!! I love that they use all white meat. I really don't like dark meat so this was a plus. Prices are pretty great also! read more

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We tried this place after friend's recommendation. Nice ambiance, server was attentive and friendly. Ordered lahmajoun, luleh and beef kebab along with Grandma's Veggie Pickles. Lahmajoun is delicious, I wished it came in with some greens, onions and sumakh to wrap. Luleh has no taste and rubbery but beef was very good. Veggie pickles are cucumber, cabbage, cauliflower and red beets!! Texture is good but has no taste at all.Menu photo of pickles and the actual plate has nothing in common. Grandma should have known not to ferment all together with beets because all veggies turned purple. I still recommend this place it has a lot of potential and hope that they work on some things to make it better. read more

In short: Cheap prices, extensive menu, staff that needs a bit work, great location, delicious complimentary chips!!! What kind of food does Karas specialize in exactly? The name says "food with traditions", but the menu is a hodgepodge of different kinds of food. They offer pizzas, Armenian/Middle eastern dishes, pastas, a single thai dish, a variety of salads, American entrees, and etc. Pss. What's that ONE thai dish even doing here???? Despite the menu being very difficult to read (seriously, somebody needs to redesign this), we ordered the Roasted Chicken. It was surprisingly VERY good! As someone who doesn't even like chicken, I thought the meat was very tender and flavorful. It reminded me of rotisserie chicken. They also gave us complimentary chips and salsa. I could pass on the salsa, but the chips were unlike the typical tortilla chips you'd get. They were flaky in layers, but thick, like a pita chip. It was really good on its own, no need for the dip! Anyways, because of the prime location (it's literally RIGHT across the street from the Americana) and the cheap prices, I wouldn't be opposed to eating here again. The food was surprisingly better than I expected, and I can't complain about the price. read more

Still as amazing as ever in this situations. Delicious food, great service and generous amounts of food . My absolute favorite is the Beef Lule , which is so tender, easy to cut . The rice is very fluffy and soft. Tender meat ,rice, grilled peppers all were superb. Plus our server was very kind, understanding and very helpful in allowing us the privacy. During COVID 19 this is a local restaurant that you should consider supporting. read more

Food was good. Service was quick. Ambiance was cosy. I'll be back for sure. Thank you. read more

Karas - Chicken Lula Pizza Pepperoni - Armenian Near Me - Glendale, California

Cute, lovely spot for outdoor dining! It's located right across from the Americana. Good food and even better service! Our server, Greg, was friendly and made our dining experience great! read more

Karas - Armenian Near Me - Glendale, California

Visited with a couple of friends two days ago and we all enjoyed the food and the environment. I'm a really big fan of Armenian food so this restaurant was amazing. I also liked the service and the friendliness of the waiters. Overall, I had a fun time there. read more

Karas why do you think you're going to get away with serving mediocre food ? do you think your patrons are not going to realize whats going on ? I wanted to give a 1 star review but the service was decent so 2 stars, but the food was complete crap today. Stop cutting corners!!!! Make and serve fresh food if you want to be around in 2021. read more

The food we had here was really good! The patty on my burger was huge! Just the way I like it. And they give you tons of fries! The hummus was great too. The prices are reasonable, you don't feel ripped off like at so many other restaurants. Our service was good. We had this really cute, friendly Russian waitress. I would certainly come back here again. read more

Karas - Armenian Near Me - Glendale, California

Appetizers are huge amazing portions, And the meal is amazing.. prices are also great.. lunch special time. Parking in the back and close. read more

Karas - Armenian Near Me - Glendale, California

The ambience is commendable. The food is excellent, this is what the two stars are for. I wish they served the cold, dry bread with butter or at least hummus... cheese? Our server, Mr. Bearded Guy... appears to be in a hurry all the time so that when you want to ask for three items or discuss a couple of things, he would turn his back and walk away after you mentioned the first item. So basically, you're able to mention only one of three and you never get to mention the other two. Mr. Bearded-Guy... please... LISTEN to the customers first before you turn around and walk away. It is very rude, condescending and insulting Sir. I thought it was just a little thing in the beginning but you did it three times on our table that I was NEVER able to finish any of my sentences. I had to stand up and go to the counter to ask for anything I needed for our table. That wasn't easy because I was locked in place where I was seated so that, more than once, I had to ask two other people to stand up so I could go to the counter. Mr. Bearded Guy do you want to serve our table or not?! I felt like I owe the staff big time for being there. Isn't it supposed to be the other way around? Wait, maybe the place is packed and everyone is running around right? Nope! It was 5:45 on a Wednesday afternoon and less than 10% of the tables were occupied. I have read the other reviews and it's pretty similar to mine, not a food issue but a staff issue. The pretty lady behind the counter was very nice and sweet as I picked up the 1/2 scoop of ice cream she accidentally dropped on the floor (and left there) before someone slipped on it. She had the most beautiful, friendly smile in the world as I handed her half-a-scoop of yellowy ice cream on a napkin. I would love to come back as I wanted to try the shrimp fettuccine and a bunch of other awesome dishes... but I don't know. Maybe... read more

My friends and I visited Karas for the first time with an open mind and we were really impressed with the food! I had the chicken lula kabobs with rice and the chicken was seasoned very well and the rice was so good that I could've eaten it by itself! Will definitely be back so I can re-experience and learn more and more about Armenian food and the culture! read more

Delicious food with amazing customer service. Aside from all that, the space feels so clean and enjoyable to be at! read more

Karas - Chicken Ciabatta Sandwich and Chicken Lula Kebab Plate - Armenian Near Me - Glendale, California

Not in love, not against it. Okay food, not memorable. Cold, dry and stand-off style service without any enthusiasm. Menu is all over the place with pizza, fries, kebabs, and traditional entrees (something for everyone I guess). Hummus , tzatziki , chicken kebab , Lule kebab was a small portion, and rice is ok. Most memorable and delicious part was the tomato side salad. Not sure about this one friends. Just meh. So many other superior options to choose from in this town. read more

PROS - prime location - nice decor & interior - clean - pleasant waiter - Victoria she is good CONS - long wait time ( like 15 min for pork shawerma and a summer salad, there were only 3 tables busy) - lazy ass manager talking loudly Armenian sitting on the corner with five guys - shawerma was not good and had poor representation ------- Updated 1 star------ I left my review while eating, so our beautiful manager who seems lazy to me comes by and with not so pleasant intonation starts arguing why i called him 'lazy ass' that we works 24 /7. - Finish eating and lets talk, why you called me 'lazy ass'- says manager... thats it... I was so happy to have 'Karas' around now I am disgusted with unprofessional attitude. It could be so simple to apologise for late food show up and ask what else he can do, but he choses unprofessional approach. ------------------------------- So , this "beautiful manager" contacted me on Yelp and offered $50 to come back so they can show me that they changed their attitude and take the service one level up. I refused and said I will be there, I do not want your money and want to be served anonymously. So I picked up several friends, in order to make sure my review is objective. - First thing food is not good at all - 2.5 ot of 5 I would say - Service is good young waiters try to do their best, they are polite We where eating and a person came and started moping floors, it was not dirty or smth, she just came started cleaning that was embarrassing. Then we where leaving and I saw our great manager, he was seating outside in the patio with a classic armo dude and that dude was smoking, right next to the door. Can you imagine, right by the door. I saw how young mom and a kid sitting two tables on the left started showing their embarrassment on that situation. They guy does not give a shit about people. Management should be changed - that's what see after these two failed attempts of enjoying my food. read more

Karas - Armenian Near Me - Glendale, California

I used to go there more often for their hot borscht and summer salad which is also famous for Armenian salad. The salad was so fresh, tasty and to die for. However they changed the salad and made it mehhhh. All my friends also loved their salad. We asked the waiter who was awesome to check with the Manager who was standing close to our table to ask him to our table so he could talk to us about the change. The waiter went and talked to him but he did not bother to come and talk to us...We might go back just for their borscht probably. read more

Blown away! Haven't had customer service like this since before the pandemic! I'm here from out of town and it was so fun to try something new. Baglan went above and beyond helping us try new and different foods. Highly recommend z read more

Tried this place for the first time with my boyfriend tonight!! It seemed pretty busy tonight but we were able to get seated almost immediately! We got an adjarian khachapuri, the bbq beef, the beef lula, and the hummus. Everything was so so good! The bbq was suuuuper tender and had a nice char, and the side salad was really good too, very pickle-y! The beef lula was moist and really flavorful as well. The adjarian was crispy on the outside and the cheesepull was fantastic. I didn't take any pictures because we ate it all immediately. Shout out to our waitress Karine! She made everything go smoothly and also recommended the adjarian khachapuri. read more

worst experience ever! went with a group of friends and they started bringing the meals one at a time! each one was done before the others meal came! any time we asked where the rest of our food was they would say its on the way! ended up walking out half way, never got my food! so disappointing, zero customer service! AVOID THIS PLACE read more

Have always come in for years, amazing experience every time and food is always authentic tasting and never disappoints. Baglan always makes us feel at home, he's the best! read more

Loved this place, the food was delicious and our waiter Baglan gave us an amazing customer service.

I wanted to try Armenian food so I thought I stop by this place. I haven't had Armenian dishes before so i don't have much to compare it to. But they also have lots of sandwiches, burgers, pizza, kabobs as well. The place is clean and nice, they have plugs so people come and work in there with their laptops as well. They have everything from main courses to desserts and they have a wide range of prices. We tried the Lahmajoun, which is a flat bread that is stuffed with meat and spices, and it was $1 which i thought was great and it tasted good! We also tried their chicken kabob which was also delicious and cheap, about $5 or so. Overall I would go back and get these types of small plates :) read more

Karas - You can press a button to call the waiter! Such a great idea so you're not constantly interrupted in the middle of chewing - Armenian Near Me - Glendale, California

Best service, feeling like im right at home at this Armenian cuisine and cozy restaurant with amazing khorovac and delicious salads.

I wanted to take a moment and share my personal experience about the whole restaurant Karas in Glendale with all my friends and family and others! My experience has been great as far as their food and the different types of dishes that they have and as well as the their store Ambiance and location everything is great but my only concern has been the service of the location. Their service could be better and it could improve most definitely were they could make the customers feel more comfortable and much happier in the Restaurant! I cannot complain about the food but I definitely would like to see a change in their service. As far as the employees that are working for the restaurant and if that improvement takes place then I definitely would spend more time going there. I still do go there but is just a of matter of sometimes that I feel like I don't wanna deal with the individuals. I just go when I want to have my favorite food. So, I make sure I stop by and have my favorite food! They're definitely good for their Food so try their food it's great and hopefully maybe the service also gets better! I can be wrong and possibly my personal preference can be differnt than you guys! You guy's may actually go and enjoy the actual employees! And have a good evening or day! It's my own personal experience and your can be different! read more

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I went in and had the traditional soup borscht and the lamb chops it was sensational!!! The soup was bright and flavorful. I am not a person who likes beets but the flavor was balanced and the sour cream added a richness without being too heavy. The lamb was well cooked and the smoke from the grill added a unami factor that can only come from charcoal. It was complimented with a roasted tomato basmati rice and fresh hummus read more

A few days ago, my family decided to try Karas, and I can safely say we made the right decision! From the delicious appetizers, like the three dip plate, and picked vegetables to the exquisite wood fire BBQ. Everything tasted amazing! Our favorite was the chicken breast BBQ and the beef BBQ. The sides were phenomenal as well, like the fire roasted potatoes! My family was very pleased with all the food, but also the friendly service! Everyone was so kind and welcoming! We will definitely be coming back to Karas in the near future!! read more

Karas Dine In impressed me with its welcoming atmosphere and exceptional service. Special thanks to Baglan, our waiter, for his friendly demeanor and great menu recommendations. I highly recommend Karas Dine In for a delightful dining experience! read more

Look at this pepperoni pizza! Yyyuuugggeee! Lots of pepperoni! Tasty margarita pizza! Yyyuuugggeee Beef Barbecue! Kara's means cooking pot. Great service! Great food! Right across The Americana! read more

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