Bought some marinated meat for July 4th. Got 0.5 lb of pork, beef, chicken thigh and one lb of Chicken wings. Total was about $20. Made them into kebobs. The wings were spicy and flavorful. Thighs were juicy and tasty. Pork was decent and tasted great with some garlic sauce. The only one I didn't really like was beef, which was strange cuz usually I only eat beef and hate chicken. I'd definitely go back to buy more next time. read more

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The meat quality here is amazing and the prices are well justified. Bought a tomahawk steak here and the guy working at the time walked me through the steps on how to prepare it. I also learned that they can cook some of the meats there for you if you call in ahead of time. read more

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Think it's Time for a part 2 review. Garni Meat Market is like a fine wine; Gets even better as it ages... We all know they have the best selection of Armenian Shish Kebob in Pasadena or for that matter in San Gabriel Valley. Now they've gone one step further and added fresh grass fed tomahawk steaks to their already large selection. But wait there is more: their prices are amazing. I'm not a major fan of Pork, Garni has a special way of preparing Pork Belly Kebob, which is out of this world. They even taste great in a convection oven! Highly recommend, if you're a meat lover and you haven't been to this place your missing out big time. Highly recommend! read more

By far THE BEST place for kebabs for me. All you have to do is come in and buy them raw and marinated, or call ahead and order for pick up. The amount of meat they give for the price you pay is insane! They give you A LOT. The quality of meat is grade A. We always come here for their juicy beef kebab cubes. It's personally my go to comfort food. Only downside is that it's far from where we live, but it definitely is worth the hour long drive. Don't forget the sides! Pictures don't do it justice, you'll have to come in and try this gem. read more

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1st time here. The man here is wonderful. You can just tell he is warm and proud of his delicious food. I'll be back for sure. What a great little place ! read more

The products they sell are great, but the dishes that they serve, and the quality of service are not to be missed. Nice, shaded outside seating with heaters. read more

College Football Game Day, Check! Family BBQ, Check! Out of town guests, Check! Too lazy to prep but need to impress the ladies, Check! Food to feed my fat face, Check! The folks at Garni will ensure that you and your guests are fully satisfied! Their precision brine and marinade will add a Mediterranean flare that'll launch a thousand ships. Don't expect some pretentious grocery set up. This place is down to earth with one goal, to provide you with the best meats to grill in town! Pro-tip: Preorder some milder wings if you have snowflake tongues like mine...the ones on tap are truth serum. read more

Garni Meat Market - The chicken thighs are so erotically good. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pasadena, California

Amazing food and service: The staff is courteous, friendly, and extremely helpful. The marinated meats (take home to self-cook) are all delicious.. The garlic spread/sauce is the best, period. read more

The easiest way to plan any quarantine birthday is to eat and I wanted to make sure we ate well for my boyfriend's birthday. I was able to call ahead for my order of ribeye. They were very friendly and helpful. They are able to customize the thickness of the meat to your liking. When I got there, my order was packed and ready for pick up. Super quick and easy. The meat was of high quality and one of the best meals we've had in quarantine. I also love being able to support a local business who cares for the community. We'll definitely be back to try other cuts and keep supporting. read more

Never disappoints. Recommend the chicken thigh, the beef tikeh, the pork chops, the lamb chops, the lemon garlic wings, the Nashville wings, etc. Some orders have to be placed ahead of time like their babyback ribs as they are not ready made. Nevertheless, everything on their menu is a 10 out of 10. Their customer service is even better. This place is a keeper in my book, and I'm sure the same will be true for you too once you give them a try. Can't wait to come back to Garni and fire up my grill again with their delicious meats. read more

The marinated meats are stupendous. The owner is kind and helpful. There is a great roast chicken dinner if you call ahead to order. The salads are magnificent. read more

Some of the best Mediterranean marinaded meat available. Their tenderloin tikeh is some of the best I've had. This is a one-stop-shop for all of your Kebab party needs, on top of the meat they have all the fixings available. They also offer a great variety of cuts if you want to get fancy and cook something up in the kitchen. No matter what you are cooking up, every order must include their spicy and lemon pepper wings. They are addicting. Family owned and operated with friendly service. During the Stay at Home orders you call ahead and you have a window to easily pick up the order with minimal contact. read more

When it comes to meat I'm extra picky. Alek and Harry from Garni Market are culinary experts when it comes to providing best seasoned meat and spices with various ingredients. Parking is great. Always had a great service at this market. read more

Lots of variety of marinated, fresh, and quality meats from American style to Armenian style. Store is clean and has variety of dried and canned Armenian/Middle Eastern goods. The owner is really down to earth and kind. My mom and I are excited to become regulars at this place! read more

Good service. The man who helped me (the owner?) was exceedingly kind to my rambunctious toddler. The meat quality is phenomenal and delicious. I purchased some garlic wings from them that were so good. They have fair prices on ox tails. read more

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If you are looking for a place with good food and especially good fresh to order wings this is place. Cooked to order 20 wings at a good price and three flavor to choice from the guys and ladies are great with there service. Plus check out the other meats are good as well. read more

Tried it for the first time yesterday. This place is the bomb. Try the olive and jalapeño salad! I can't wait to go back. Seriously.

I've been meaning to review this place for ages. BEST MEAT MARKET OUT THERE. The kindest and most helpful customer service, the tenderest quality cuts, and the most delectable marinated meats. Highly recommend! read more

The ultimate greatest meat market in Pasadena and all the cities surrounding it! Definitely the perfect place to get all your necessities for a last minute dinner or a full on party. So many sides and trimmings to go along with your meats. If you call in advance they can cook any of the meats for you so all you need to do is pick it up! Great for casual bbq dinners during the week and great for huge catering and parties! The must gets are the pork belly, chicken breast, and the spicy wings! Super yum! Definitely try the hummus and jalapeño olive salad too for your sides! read more

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I dont know what rating to give this place.. Called in to check if they have beef bones and the person said that they have bone marrow instead. Then I asked him the price for the bone marrow and he said that he cant give the price of the bone marrow on the phone. Dont know what is so shady about that, that he cant give the price over phone. Customers would like to know the price if they have to travel almost 20 miles for the same. if you cant be open about your prices, and cant handle enthusiastic customers, thats not going to be too good for you in the long run sir! read more

We ordered our lamb chops(both kinds), whole chicken, and Lula meat for our family get together and received nothing but raves from the family! The chops and Lula meat patties just took a few minutes on the grill and we actually started the chicken in our oven and finished them on the grill. Also purchased three jars of their garlic sauce which enhances everything you put it on!!! It was easy to order and we received helpful hints on how much to order. Our order was ready as quoted and truly made our family feast a wonderful, delicious experience for all. Thank you Garni Meat Market. read more

This is a local Armenian meat market. They carry special sides, fresh bread, drinks charcoal etc. it's a small place but has everything you would need to bbq. He beef tekka is amazing, the yogurt chicken breast is also amazing. The wings are the spiciest wings I've ever had. You gotta try em but the day after might be a little painful.. Trust me..... They have a yogurt side they make with jalapeños that is super good. Gotta try it. If you guys know what beef luleh is then you gotta grab it. They have chicken as well. Just get it.... Cheers read more

Garni Meat Market - By far the spiciest wings I've ever had. Insane good. Use bobs big boy blue cheese for dipping sauce. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Apparently I'm late to the party. Open for 17 years, repped by Jonathan Gold, already sporting a 5-star average review, and I only stumbled across it in my attempt to find the best chicken wings in Pasadena for the Super Bowl tomorrow. What I found was a small deli sporting a nice selection seasoned meats, wood charcoal, imported teas, snacks, lavash and other Armenian and Middle Eastern products. So today I was in for a pound of chicken wings and thighs, which they skewer and grill for you for a couple bucks extra. And let me say, as others have noted, the wings are absolutely delicious with a nice spice note and smoky rich flavor. The next visit for a pending BBQ, I'm in for some quail and seasoned beef for skewers. I am all for supporting local business, and this place deserves a look. Thank you Jonathan Gold and fellow Yelpers for the heads-up on this hidden gem..! read more

OMG!!! We are falling in love with this place and its hot wings! After a long day at work, I came to this neighborhood to pick up my son from a class. With about 20 minutes to kill, I figured I would find us some dinner. I opened my Yelp and searched for nearby restaurants and was pleasantly surprised to see a couple of near 5-star places in the neighborhood. After reading two reviews raving about the hot wings, which we loved, I decided to give this place a try. I walked in this small shop and was greeted by a nice lady who helped me to get some hot wings, cucumber yogurt, and eggplant salad. The store would be able to grill the meat for me (for just a dollar!!!!) if I would wait for about 30-minutes. As it was getting late, I decided to cook them at home today but would definitely take advantage of the grilling service next time by calling ahead. I asked the lady to explain the different types of marinated meats on display and she kindly showed me the beef, pork, chicken etc. A gentleman came out and joined in. He told me I could get not just those on display but other cuts of meat and I could also ask the seasoning to be adjusted, less salt, more spicy etc. They were so nice and patient and really took pride of what they had to offer. Love the mom and pop! I got home and threw the wings in the oven at 400 degrees and voila they were done in about 20 minutes. Juicy and flavorful these little wings were. And boy were they HOT! The pieces of onion on the wings were also super delicious! We were breathing fire for the next hour but nothing an icy cold glass of milk/beer wouldn't cure. The verdict: the wings were so very delicious and crazy HOT. The cucumber yogurt and eggplant salad were really good too. I asked my son what he thought and he said 5 stars of course. And my whole purchase was less than $15 that fed us both! I'm so excited about this great find it reminds me the feeling and the level of excitement after trying Proto's, the legendary Cuban bakery, for the first time. I'm already planning my purchase next week when my son go to his next class: more wings, pork belly, chicken thigh, lamb chop, hummus, more cucumber yogurt.... Drool. And I know where I will get my meats for the next 4th of July BBQ! ------ I was sent back to get some more good meats the very next day by my 12-year-old son. Called ahead and picked up beef, pork belly, hot wings, garlic lemon wings, grilled peppers and tomatoes, hummus, and baba ganoush on my way home from work. Delicious! What a godsend for us busy working moms! Wholesome, satisfying, and tasty good dinner that is effortless. We would probably try every marinated meat and more by the time the lovely mom and pop go on their annual vacation in August. read more

Garni Meat Market - Perfectly cooked wings, pork belly and beef ready to be picked up in about 30 minutes! Two thumbs up from this busy working mom. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pasadena, California

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We went to get fro-yo next door and saw this meat market and decided to pick up some meat for a quick dinner. It ended up with 3 lbs of marinated beef and a pleasant conversation with the owner and his wife. I always love the idea of Mom and Pap store. From talking to the owners, you can tell that they love what they do and proud of what they are selling. The 3 lbs of beef we bought were pricy ($8.99 per lb) but OMG, it's the best quality beef we've ever had. Even though I overcooked it a bit, it still tender than anything we've grilled in the past. It's funny, I could tell the difference even when cooking them in my cast iron skillet, they don't stick at all. I am a fan. Will definitely be back!!! read more

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I don't really post yelp reviews, but I Went for the first time today and wanted to make sure this place is keeping its solid 5 stars. Alex is amazing! So kind and patient. I told him I had never been there before and he took the time to tell me which spices were in each meat, walked me through everything in the deli cases, and I didn't have to ask him to! He said the wings are popular (holy crap are they deliciously spicy), and everything I picked up today is amazing. I can't wait to go back. Thank you, Alex! I'll see you soon! read more

Wonderful family owned butcher/deli. The owner was extremely helpful, kind and proud of his shop. Service was as good as it gets. Beautiful marinades and wonderful house made dips and yoghurt. Everything fresh and handmade. There aren't enough businesses like this anymore, this is a true gem & absolute treat for anyone who likes to eat & cook. Will be back many times now that we have discovered. Garni meat market brings joy & deliciousness read more

Love this place! Great meats, reasonably priced, and great family! Always keep coming back for special bbq occasions! Everything is great here, but the lamb chops are the best I've ever had! read more

Listen people this place is fire!! Let me tell you a story real quick. I was getting a haircut about 10 mins from this location and my barber randomly said "you like spicy food"...I responded hesitantly "sure yea I guess". Next thing you know it he gives me a chicken wing. BOOM! After the haircut I rushed over to Garni to get a pound of their spicy wings. They smack! It's takes about 20 mins to make so I suggest going over to the market across the street and grabbing a six pack of Modelos . The spicy chicken with the Modelos is an absolute vibe! Will be back. read more

I like my meat seriously. This place has some of the best kebobs and marinated chicken that I've had. This place is my #1 for kebobs and tied for #1 in the category of marinated chicken. If they had high quality hamburger patties, I'd be set. Bonus for armenian drinks like tarragon soda and fruit juices. read more

The people who run this place are amazing. Great selection of meats and sauces. My favourite is their marinated pork belly. read more

Have now been to Garni twice...and will keep going. I am not a good cook - Garni makes me look like I know what I'm doing! The meats I've cooked from there have been really tasty and I don't have to worry about it - guests have all complimented the food. The prices are very reasonable and the people there are so friendly and helpful (I have to admit to first trying a shop down the street...not a good experience for selection or friendliness...never going anywhere but Garni again!) Also now a fan of their hummus and baba ganoush - you can't go wrong with Garni! read more

This is the best meat market in CALIFORNIA HANDS DOWN.... If your in the mood for Armenian kebab or any type of quality meat with the best service I recommend stopping in Pasadena to try them out! read more

Went here today to get bone marrow and they were very helpful and even suggested to cut the marrow half & half. Friendly and helpful service. Lots of ready-marinate different types of meat as well. read more

Hubby and I shopped her for the first time yesterday for the first time. We purchased boneless rib eyes and a tomahawk steak. The rib eyes were excellent. We can't wait to try the tomahawk. Michael and Harry helped us, they were super nice. Well'll definitely return. read more

Found this little spot after looking at a home in the area. The most friendly couple owns it and cooked my chicken wings to perfection. Wonderful experience as long as you have a few minutes to walk around and enjoy the town while they cook for you (if you need them to cook). read more

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We bought two of the tomahawk steaks yesterday and cooked it like we usually do, low and slow on the grill. Had a weird ham-like cured flavor and texture to it. Is this normal for the steaks here? I was thinking some sort of aging but I never had aged steaks that had this texture either... read more

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New: grass-fed tomahawk steaks (3-4lbs each) $13.99/lb Took home one 3 lb beautifully marbled steak (2" thick) and put it in the sous-vide cooker at 145 degrees for 3 hours (1.5 may have been enough). Added rosemary, oil and smoked salt to the pouch before submerging it. Seared both sides in butter after its "bath" and made a red wine reduction to top it off. One of the best steaks I've ever had. I'll be back for more of this, their fresh dips and their organic chicken. read more

I tried this spot for the 1st time a few weeks ago! I ordered most of there more popular meats. My favorites was the pork, beef, & spicy wings! The chicken tenders being the least. I must say for the price, tastes, & quality Garni's is it for me. Definitely unlike Howies where they price gouge, & the meat/fish quality is inconsistent! My only gripe with this place is that it's very small. Especially with the 2 customers limit! The wait can be long. read more

Found this gem a few years ago. It is our hands down favorite Armenian food in LA. The chicken wings, hot and lemon pepper, are a must try. As is the steak, ground beef and sauces. You can get the meat raw to prepare at home or have it prepared for a fair price with rice! The owners are a lovely family too. read more