I've never had Georgian food, so it was very intriguing when our friend introduced us to one in…read moreGlendale. The restaurant is situated in a small strip mall with some parking spaces. When we first walked into the restaurant we thought we were the only patrons, then we found out the host just likes to seat people in the private booths which are separated from the main dining room by straw dividers. I read on the other reviews that they thought the server was not very nice, however my experience was the opposite - she provided helpful input when we asked for advices on the cuisine, and even recommended us to try the khinkali with sour cream which she provided and didn't have to. On to the food - we ordered the eggplant appetizer, it's similar to baba ghanouj but this one is a bit spicier and so yummy with the bread that came with it. We also ordered khinkali which is Georgian's version dumplings (we ordered the boiled version but there's also fried ones available). The skin is on the thicker side and was very chewy, the filling was well spiced with herbs, when you cut into it the juices come flowing out, yum! Our fav dish was the chimeruli which is baked hen drenched in a garlicky cream sauce that was more of a soup to me and i could not stop drinking it down! The hen was roasted so nicely with crispy skin, and along with the sauce just made the whole dish so hearty. Things are on the pricier side but I would still definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone who's adventurous in trying different cuisines. It was interesting to note that they had two menus, one for Georgian foods, and the other for Armenian foods. Btw the restaurant charges a "non cash fee" for all non cash payments.

The Khinkali was pretty good and the bread was fantastic. I did not enjoy the Sacivi as much to be…read morehonest, but I think it might be just due to regional differences, we prepare it slightly different which I prefer. Service is quick and attentive as well.

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.

Located in the same plaza where they shot Superbad!…read more The restaurant is small but very wonderful. It was not busy when we went so we got our food pretty quickly. I ordered the borscht and potato pirogi - both were great! The herring salad was great and the bread was even great! We ordered vodka shots - pickle, mixed berry and lemon. They were all really good! Even the kompot was good. I think my experience at Kalinka was so good I recommend going. I'll definitely be back whenever I'm in town.

Kalinka has food that feels like your grandmother made it with love and delicious ingredients. I…read moretried their signature dish and my mom had the chicken kabob, which were both so well done. If you are feeling nostalgic for Russian food this place is an absolute must! And if you haven't tried this cuisine before, I guarantee it will surprise you.

Ate Armenian food for the 1st time. Got the Oxtail Khashlava, Eggplant dip, and Ground beef kebab…read more(my finger covered up the picture). I'm no Armenian food expert, but I felt All three were delicious and well seasoned. Reminds me of Persian food & some Mediterranean food, but even better ! Service was great. Louisa was very attentive and helpful for answering our questions. Ambiance: This place is definitely geared towards hardcore old world immigrants. Decor is super extra. Folks drive black Mercedes. They started doing live music at one point, and I felt like we were in another country. I love it.

The manager here is the one who makes this restaurant better and different than the other…read morerestaurants. Thank you Armine for amazing hospitality and delicious food. We will definitely be back again.

Michael is very professional waiter. Kitchen is amazing. Service is not fast, but good.read more

The best harissa in the world. Everything was extremely…read morefresh and yummy!!!!! Thanks to Micael for the best customer service!!!

Finally tried Mini Kabob and it definitely lives up to the hype…read more I got the Chicken Caesar wrap and it was so good, the chicken was incredibly juicy and perfectly seasoned. The side of hummus was delicious too, super smooth and flavorful. I also tried an Armenian pear soda which was really unique and great. On top of the food, the service was amazing; super welcoming and nice. Definitely will be back!

The "food influencers "will you tell you : This is the best chicken cedar wrap I have ever had . I…read morehave a different opinion. Let me explain: The viral chicken cesar wrap is good not great and certainly not the best thing I ever eaten!! For $ 19.5, you get a rather small burrito where the added falafels are shredded so thin that you just can't taste them. The chicken breast is good quality but the spicy chipotle sauce that comes with it has no business here. If the price was around $ 15, with more chicken and falafel, and a tahini based sauce, the burrito might have earned 4-5 stars. Very easy to make at home by the way, just get some rotisserie chicken, a flour tortilla and some salad. I would add some toum or a nice lemony tahini.

I love living in Phoenix but I do miss the Armenian diaspora communities that California has. I do…read morenot want to go down memory lane of places because I will get too hungry and sad, but one of the places I surely miss from L.A. Is Sipan Bakery. Their falafel tacos are genius. The bread is so good, their fries are amazing. The falafel is so good, and paired with a bottle of Mexican Coke, perfect. My Lenten fast would've been miserable without this place. Everything tastes fresh when I visit Los Angeles (or Glendale specifically) I make it point to come here. It's in a strip mall off of Glenoaks, parking is so-so but not the usual Glendale crazy parking that will make you rip your hair out, and I think you can park around the corner on the street it's worth the walk.

Hidden Gem with the best hummus I've ever tried. Falafel wrap also was fantastic. The service was…read moregreat, food was out quick and fresh. 10/10 recommend

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).