After a long day at the dentist's office and not being able to eat for a whole hour, I was literally starving and wanted to try Paapaiii BBQ. This restaurant is an Armenian/Georgian/Eastern European style eatery. I was there yesterday around 4:15pm. As I was about to walk in, Gayane with a pleasant smile wanted to know if I wanted to eat in or order food to go. I told her I would like to sit on the patio, soak up the sun and the beautiful weather. She brought me a menu and looking at the menu which had a lot of entreés to choose from, I decided to go with their 5x Large Khinkali with ground beef that was topped and garnished with fresh cilantro & pomegranate. I also ordered 1x Large Blinchik (stuffed with Meat) & 1x large Chicken BBQ Wrap that came with a side of tomato sauce. The Chicken Wrap was toasted very well and inside were a lot of healthy vegetables: Mayo, Ketchup, Raw Onions, Pickles, Cilantro, Lettuce & tomato. All the fine dishes tasted divine, flavorful and very fresh!! I also wanted to try couple of their fruit juices and the Mikado dessert, but she told me they were out. It's ok, there will definitely be a next time because I am planning to return back next time I am in Glendale. For one person it was a lot of food. Total came out to be $57.38. Didn't make or break the bank. Was very content & happy with my dining experience!! Comfortable setting and had some left overs too.. Street parking only, bright BIG, clean gender neutral restroom and would like to thank Gayane, Evgenii, and Paapaiii BBQ for an outstanding/fantastic service!!:-)) read more

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We gave this place three chances, and every single time there were serious issues. During our first two visits, the meat was spoiled -- the smell was strong even from a distance. It was impossible to ignore. On our third visit, we ordered a specific lemonade, but were given a completely different one, and it was close to its expiration date. This level of quality and service is unacceptable. We are extremely disappointed and will not be coming back. read more

Be aware -- employees at this place are not paid their wages. Additionally, tips paid by card do not go to the staff, which violates U.S. labor law. Please be cautious if you are considering working here or dining at this establishment. Update: I was never informed that my payroll was ready. My messages were ignored, and no office address or pickup instructions were provided at any point. If there is an office where wages are allegedly available, please publicly provide the exact address and details. Clear communication should not require a public review. read more

Love this place, I always order khinkali, which are large dumplings and filled with such a flavorful broth. I was disappointed that they now charge for sour cream, as it used to be included with the khinkalis in the past. I also have tried their lula beef kabob, oven roasted potatoes, and their Armenian salad. Everything was very tasty and fresh. They have a huge menu. Service is good, I normally come for lunch. We like to sit outside. read more

They have a box of tissues instead of napkins. Service is inattentive. Had to ask several times for more water. They don't serve any wines by the glass and their bottle of rose was 50$. read more

The server was so polite he explained what each dish was It was my first time to try their cranberry nut buttered rice, and dumplings butter poured over. It was totally delicious!!!! I was on my way to visit my son who works down the street at select physical therapy... then I came across this cute little restaurant!! I have also ordered the lamb soup. When the first came out, it did not have the covered baked dough over it. They said it will take another 20 minutes to bake that and they said most people eat it without it. I was referring to the photo that they had advertise (by the way they need to update the prices of their food. Those are old prices on Yelp. a/o 02/09/2026!) it showed a picture of the soufflé over it. (Pastry dough!) So I wait patiently for that lamb suit... I will continue my review later so far the food has been amazing here!!! read more

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Delicious Armenian xorovats. The meat was tender, juicy, and cooked to perfection, and the sides were just as good. Friendly service and a great atmosphere--definitely coming back! read more

Food was amazing -- the flavors, the grill, everything coming out of the kitchen was top notch. If you're into good barbecue and Armenian/Eastern European‑style dishes, this place delivers. But it's not perfect: prices are steep and not always clear (you end up paying extra for things you thought were included, like bread). The service needs work -- a lot of wait, miscommunication, times when staff seemed overwhelmed or didn't know what was going on. One person stood out though -- the Russian/Asian speaking server was really helpful and made things better when everything else seemed sloppy. read more

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Giving Paapaiii BBQ a solid 4 out of 5 stars. The place is clean, service is great, and they've got a cool little setup outside--if you're sitting on the patio, there's even a button you press to call over a server. Small touch, but I liked that. Street parking only, but there's a decent amount around. Drinks were on point--especially the sparkling water, which was good quality. Food overall? I'd say a 9 out of 10 except for the kebabs. The chicken kebab was dry and just okay (maybe a 5 or 6), but the beef kebab was rough--dry, bland, and hard to get down. Definitely not something I'd order again. That said, everything else slapped. The pork, pork belly, and lamb were all really solid--great flavor and cooked well. Bathrooms were clean, and the overall vibe was comfortable. I'll definitely be back, just steering clear of the kebabs next time. read more

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DON'T GO HERE IF YOU DON'T WANT AN OLD PERVERTED MAN CHEF TO BREAK DOWN THE DOOR WHILE YOU'RE ON THE TOILET. The male old guy chef forcefully forced opened the locked bathroom door while I, a female customer, was doing #2 in the bathroom yesterday. I was in there 7-8 min. One of their staff members told me that someone told me the bathroom had someone inside but he decided to do it anyway. Their staff member Mary lied and said they had on video he was trying to talk but the owner Samvel called me later in the evening and said that he never tried to talk through the door. He didn't even need to use the toilet. He just came, broke down the door and went back to the kitchen when I told him off. The owner said he would show me the video but when I called to get the address the day of the appointment, he refused. When I asked more questions, they kept changing their story as to why he broke down the locked door to the bathroom while I was inside. The food and service is good but the Armenian workers there are no good. read more

Paapaiii BBQ delivers bold smoky flavor, tender meats, great sides, and friendly service. read more

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Food is above average menu is extensive. You need few visits to find your favorites. Highly recommended.

Phenomenal Food, Disappointing Service Experience Paapaiii BBQ absolutely crushed it with the lamb chops -- they were phenomenal. Perfectly seasoned, tender, and packed with flavor. Easily one of the best lamb dishes I've had anywhere. The presentation was beautiful and the attention to quality was obvious. Major respect to the chef! Unfortunately, the customer service didn't match the food quality. I ordered Special Chicken and Beef Kebabs to-go, which clearly show on their menu (even the to-go version) that they come with a red tomato dipping sauce. When I picked up my food, there was no sauce included. The cashier told me it's "only for dine-in." I showed her the menu, but instead of correcting it, they charged me $1.99 for a small side of sauce. It's not about the money -- it's about honoring what you advertise. I had just spent over $100. Small moves like this leave a bigger bad taste than missing sauce ever could. If the sauce policy changed, the menu should be updated. Customers shouldn't have to argue or feel like they're being squeezed over something so minor. Bottom Line: * The food is outstanding. * The management needs to tighten up on customer service. Because great food deserves a great experience from start to finish read more

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I'll put it very plain and simple, this place's customer service is zero not customer friendly at all and the food is very disgusting, stale, old and not eatable. Do your self a favor and don't try this place it's not worth it at all, plus a total rip off for old expired food. read more

I dropped by with my friend to try this place out. They have plenty of street parking so that won't be an issue. There is also plenty of seating indoors and outdoors. The service was great and everyone was very friendly, accommodating, and helpful. The staff would check in to make sure everything was good and would always be available if we needed something. Now on to the food. We ordered the Armenian salad, the lentil soup, special beef luleh and boneless pork. Everything came out fast and was delicious!! The lentil soup also came with a lot of side items which was cool. We had also ordered water and tan for the drinks. All of this came out to around $64 which is a steal. A nice sit down restaurant with many options that filled two hungry adults and very affordable? Sign me up. Definitely check out this location!!! read more

I have visited both locations numerous times and have placed catering orders from Paapaiii BBQ. The food and service is great! The atmosphere is very welcoming with great music playing at all times. The desserts are also delicious! I highly recommend this restaurant to everyone. Thank you to the owners and staff for always providing excellent quality and customer service. read more

Everything was delicious! The place is lovely and the staff is very welcoming. Highly recommend -- I'll definitely be back

75 min for a doordash order is insane! Do better!!!!!! Had to cancel after time kept going up

I've tried this place twice and I think the food is okay. There are definitely better places in Glendale. However the food is reasonably priced. I have to agree with a lot of the other reviews about the service. There could be some improvement with the service. Both times I went, it took awhile for someone to help me with my take out order. read more

10/10! The food was amazing, the restaurant was clean, and Anita was so nice. She provided amazing service and we had a great experience. We will definitely be back, everything we tried was delicious. read more

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One of the plates we ordered was jarkoe at this place not even half eaten we found a human hair under the food in the plate. We told the server and instead of being apologetic all she did was give excuses and insisted it couldn't be from them that maybe the hair landed from sitting outdoors, yes that makes sense, the hair landed on the bottom of the food. We were disgusted and disappointed with how it was handled. We want to give business to the small businesses but this is not how you handle situations like this. And to add to it the food overall was barely ok, we also ordered pork ribs, it wasn't fully cooked, the Armenian salad, the onions in it were stale, not fresh at all. read more

While I was in the area I decided to give this place a try. It's a new restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. I ordered a beef lule kebab plate to go, I didn't want to dine in . The kebab tasted ok (not the best I had) but the sides were better tasting for sure. The young lady taking my order was friendly but it took 40 minutes to get my food. I'll have to try more things from their menu to update my review. read more

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Super services, Super Food, here is very testy food Here is very comfortable and I come back here again read more

The food here is truly delicious -- fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. No complaints at all when it comes to the kitchen. Every dish we tried was excellent. However, the service leaves room for improvement. Our server seemed unfamiliar with the menu and was unsure about what was or wasn't available. We asked to order a plate of fresh greens and add cheese instead of the usual lavash and fruit (as listed in their cheese plate). The server agreed and said it would be no problem. But later, when our main dishes arrived, we were told they couldn't do that -- and that we'd have to order the cheese separately. It made little sense, especially since both items are already on the menu. The logic behind this decision wasn't clear, and the communication took too long. On top of that, even with only about four tables occupied in the entire restaurant and several staff members present, the service was very slow .Waiting for the check took much longer than expected. The location is lovely, right in the heart of Glendale. But with such a promising setup and excellent food, we were hoping for a more attentive service experience. read more

With so many options for kabobs around the area, this is not my first choice. Chicken and beef lula were just OK, the rice is bland and dry, but the sides are pretty good. The prices are average for the portion size. Meal left me feeling a bit heavy even though I didn't eat much. I don't think I would come back but still gave a good rating because the service was very nice and interior was cute. read more

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The food is Great The service is OK but let's not blame the owner or the establishment. They have created a really good authentic place. It's hard to find and keep employees these days and harder to train them on customer service and speed. I have a business of my own and trust me I go through it all the time. read more

We loved everything about this place. We enjoyed the tasty and fresh food. My fav was the sturgeon, which was well seasoned and very juicy. The prices were good too. I hope they maintain the quality and the affordable prices read more

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Went here for dinner with my friend and boy were we disappointed. 1st the waiter did not understand me , at least most of what I was saying. 2nd very hard to understand their menu. Everything is ordered separately and prices not clear. 3rd we asked for a glass of water while eating, she brought us 2 bottles of Fiji water. 4th I asked for bread again while having our food , she brought out a small basket of bread which I discovered when paying that they charge for bread. I hope they make it. We have a lot of choice when it comes to food. 5th and final is that their food portions and the amount they charge is too much. I don't mind paying 100$ for couple plates of kebab and an appetizer, but I'm looking for prompt service, enough food on the plate, and fair prices (don't charge for bread included it in your price for the plate). read more

The female staff are not so friendly especially the lady in the counter but the male staff are fairly accommodating. I had the beef kabob shawarma and cafe glace (espresso with ice cream and tastes more like ice cream) and my husband got himself the beef plate with rice which were both tasteful. However, while eating we saw a fly on the food. We told the staff regarding the fly. We waited for a while until the staff finally deducted the beef plate from our bill. Initially they still included it even after we showed them the fly. They had to call the admin or probably the owner to confirm which was for me frustrating because evidently the food has already been contaminated and it seemed they disregarded it in the beginning and needed to confirm the owner. Thus, it wasn't a pleasant experience for our first dining experience. read more

Food is amazing here I love dining and also to take it home. Everything is delicious

honestly food was pretty good and you can smell the freshness... the service was horrible as a resturaunt owner i know 2 star reviews feel like a stab ... waited 1 whole hour to eat... insane ! i asked for no sauce on my wrap and guess what they gave... a hella sauced wrap that took 45 min to make lmaooo i respect the hustle hope to return in a couple months to update my review... in short, great food great ambience horrible service worst ive ever seen good luck to you samvel read more

Living in New York it's rare when you try truly new dishes- there is so much culture here. I ate at this restaurant with an Armenian food a nearly every dish was brand new for me and it was delicious. We sat on the sidewalk as the sun set and it was a beautiful experience. Would be a go to spot if I were local read more

One one the best food I've ever try ! Amazing food good service , I highly recommend it to everyone who wants to go and try there food I will definitely go back to this place read more

The food here is really good. I just wish they had better hospitality and customer service. This restaurant can really excel if they worked on that. Wasn't feel welcomed at all. No smiles. Service was slow. But I'll still come back for the food and it's reasonably priced. read more

A NEW ARMENIAN TRADITIONAL RESTAURANT IN GLENDALE! So we came by to try them out. I can say that the place is very well designed, great food and great service! The music and ambiance was great! Come for family or a lunch or dinner meeting! read more

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I came in off of the street, as I had done some shopping in Glendale. I was really hungry, and I wasn't sure that this was the right place to dine, considering I was alone and the menu looked like this might be a place for more than one. I was met with a welcome by a very kind young waiter, and I was told that I could dine alone, as the portions could accommodate one person. Waiter recommended the avocado salad, and some beef Armenian specialty that looks like taquitos, so I agreed. I told that him I was cold, and asked if I could have a small cup of tea. My salad arrived after about 7 minutes, but my tea never came. I started my salad, as I figured my tea would arrive shortly after, but I begin to choke, after almost finishing my salad with no beverage, so another waiter came and asked if I was OK. I told him I needed water, and asked where my tea was. As I was choking, he told me that they did not have water on the tap, and I would have to purchase a bottle. I let them know that I was waiting for my tea for almost 20 minutes. Needless to say my tea finally came after I thought I was gonna die. I set my pride aside and patiently waited for my entrée which never came. I watched new people arrive and get their food, and after 45 minutes, I asked where my food was. I was told the kitchen was busy, and it would be just a few moments, but my entrée never came! When I asked where my food was AGAIN, I was told it was ready, but it never came, and then I was met with excuse after excuses on how busy the kitchen was. I needed to get out, and so I practically had to beg for my bill because they wanted me to wait even longer, as they were going to now start on my meal. Mind you I've been here for an hour now. Needless to say I did get my bill, and my cup of tea was $14.99. You think the waiter would've told me that the tea was meant for more than one. I don't know about you, but I have never, nor will I ever pay $14.99 for tea. I'll never come back! Although the salad was fresh, and the waiter came back from his break apologetic and kind, all of this made me feel very uncomfortable and unwelcome. I told the server this was bad business, and that at the very least they should have offered some sort of dessert, so he handed me a dessert. I didn't want the dessert! I was simply explaining that this was awful. I spent over one hour there, and left starving. read more

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After waiting for 1 hour and 10 minutes , I asked the staff again about 12 khinkali and Jarkoe, they told me they forgot to put it or they were confused with orders, and did bring it after another 20minutes. read more

Pappaii BBQ is my favorite place to eat when I want something that tastes homemade and fresh. I always feel good eating there because I know they use high-quality ingredients and everything tastes amazing. It's one of those spots you can trust every time. read more

Amazing food and beautiful presentation! Everything was fresh, juicy, and full of flavor. Highly recommend Paapaiii BBQ! read more

Paapaiii BBQ - Glendale - Amazing food and beautiful presentation! Everything was fresh, juicy, and full of flavor. Highly recommend Paapaiii BBQ! - Barbeque Near Me - Glendale, California

Loved this place, food is very good, service is spectacular. Five stars, great neighborhood spot.