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    TAVA HOUSE

    4.9 (151 reviews)
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    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Vahe A.

    Nice little spot with good food. The gyros was huge, topped with a full serving with fries. Will definitely fill you up. I also had an iqibir and it was also pretty good. Service has been quick and polite.

    Chicken shawarma plate
    shan t.

    The food was ok. I ordered chicken Shawarma plate. I didn't want to buy a bottle of water. So I asked for a glass of tap water. The lady insisted that the tap water wasn't filtered even though I said it was ok. I then asked for a cup and got my water bottle from the car. The chicken strips were too salty and were on top of a bed of fries. The humus was good. They served you the meal in a take-out box and the packaged plastic knife, spoon and fork so you can always take with you.

    Chicken Shawarma plate
    Jon N.

    Linely little spot in an otherwise empty business park. Stark interior with about 6 tables. The food was pretty tasty, and the service was fine. We both got a chicken Shawarma plate, and it wasn't what I'm used to, but flavors were good. I do wish it was a bit more protein and a lot less fries. Solid little spot.

    Falafel wrap and SPICY  CHICKEN BBQ

    Wow wow wow! Amazing food. Juicy, lemony chicken with great flavor. Delicious falafel wrap and it was fully stuffed and had fries! Cute and chill atmosphere with great service. With plenty of parking. Will definitely be coming back.

    LAMB CHOPS PLATE
    Danielle C.

    Ended up not eating it because it's too salty. Unfortunate waste of $25 plus delivery on uber eats. Hate to waste food. The hummus is good tho. Chose this place out of the 15 others up and down the street too.

    Lamb chops and chicken kabob

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    Chicken Lule plate was delicious! Clearly very fresh ingredients and care from chef. Owner was very nice and accommodating.

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    I stopped by yesterday and the food at this place is awesome, beyond good !!! I think I found my favorite lunch place

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    4 years ago

    A nice spot in glendale to grab some good food at a good price. Not sure what the red sauce is but I'm loving it

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    Fabulous home cooking. Perfectly cooked, juicy chicken. A great date spot. And the friendliest service!

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    3 years ago

    The best veal chops and rice i have had in town! A hidden GEM in Glendale for sure!

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    The most delicious, the most wonderful service, the service is at the highest level and, most importantly, the kindest people work there

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    Thank you Lusine for your review.

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    The best Ghars bbq wrap I have ever had. Must try ! Everything was super flavorful . Kind and professional staff

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    Hands down best Armenian food in la clean amazing quality ,welcoming service authentic flavors especially the mutaba

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    They have the best costumer service and the most delicious food. Highly recommend it!!

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    A great place to explore the Armenian cuisine!!! Good service and nice people. Will for sure come back!

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    Mini Kabob

    Mini Kabob

    4.7
    (1.6k reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
    Family-owned & operated

    Very good! So happy I finally got to try this place! Be warned - it is a 20+ minute wait and there…read moreis one picnic table to eat at. The good news is that most people pick up to go orders, so that one table is fairly available. The chicken was very good. Super moist. The beef Lula was AMAZING. The hummus was ok. The guy next to me gave me one of his lamb chops! Probably the single nicest act of food kindness from a stranger ever. Great lamb! They salt brine it. If I were to go again, I would try the beef. The ambiance was good but I would not eat there. They have set themselves up to be a carry out restaurant - I just didn't get the memo.

    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.

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    Khinkali House

    Khinkali House

    4.1
    (542 reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    The OG Soup Dumpling: Why Khinkali House is Glendale's Best Kept Secret…read more Let's get one thing straight: if you think the "soup dumpling" started with a two-hour wait outside a Din Tai Fung, you're about 600 years late to the party. While the culinary world is currently obsessed with the delicate, bite-sized Xiao Long Bao--which didn't even show up until the 1870s in Shanghai--the Georgians have been perfecting this craft since the 13th-century Mongol invasions. Khinkali is the OG. It's the rugged, fist-sized ancestor that doesn't need a bamboo steamer basket or a delicate, nervous touch. It's a meal that requires soul, a bit of primitive technique, and a complete disregard for your clean shirt. Tucked away on Artsakh Avenue, Khinkali House is where you go to pay your respects to this ancient culinary titan. Atmosphere and the Art of the Rainy Day I happened to drop in on a rare, miserable rainy day in Glendale, and let me tell you, sitting out in their roomy, covered patio area while the water drummed against the roof was pure atmospheric gold. It's the kind of setting that demands heavy, unapologetic comfort food. The service here is sharp, warm, and attentive--the kind of old-school hospitality that makes you feel like a regular before you've even opened the menu. The Opening Act: Borscht with Soul You don't just jump into a pile of massive dumplings. You have to prepare the palate. I started with a bowl of their Borscht, and it was exquisite. It arrived as a deep, vibrant crimson pool of beet-infused soul, swimming with tender beef, cabbage, carrots, and potatoes. It was earthy, slightly sweet, and served at a temperature that could ward off any chill in your bones. It's the kind of bowl that tells you immediately that this kitchen isn't just following a recipe; they're honoring a bloodline. The Main Event: The Four Pillars of Khinkali Then came the heavy hitters. Unlike the thin-skinned, elegant Xiao Long Bao, Khinkali is built for battle. It's a massive, boiled parcel with a thick, satisfyingly chewy dough gathered at the top into a sturdy little knot or "handle" (the kudi). You don't eat the handle--you use it to hoist the beast, bite a small hole in the side, aggressively slurp out the liquid gold trapped inside, and then devour the rest. I worked my way through all four flavors, and each was a masterclass in balance: Ground Beef & Pork: The classic heavyweight. The moment you pierce the dough, a rich, heavily spiced, aggressively savory broth floods your spoon. The meat is fatty in all the right ways, laced with herbs that cut through the richness. It is purely addictive. Lamb: A masterclass in bold, unapologetic flavor. The lamb adds a deeply gamey, sophisticated depth that grounds the entire dish. As it boils, the rendered fat mixes with the internal cooking liquids inside that thick doughy cavern to create a broth that is darker, earthier, and aggressively flavorful. It's a heavy, soulful revelation that hits you right in the chest. Mushroom: Often treated as a vegetarian afterthought in other places, here it's a star. It hits you with a massive wave of umami. The mushrooms are tender and earthy, producing a fragrant, woodsy liqueur inside the dumpling that makes you realize you don't need meat to create a complex masterpiece. Georgian Cheese (The Undisputed Champion): I'm just going to say it--this was my absolute favorite. It is an exercise in pure, primal decadence. Instead of a meat broth, biting into this unleashes a molten, gooey river of tangy, salty Georgian cheese. It pulls, it stretches, and the sharp, slightly funky bite of the cheese against the warm, thick dough is a spiritual experience. I could eat ten of these and die happy. The Return Trip The tragedy of Khinkali House is that the dumplings are so filling, you have to leave the rest of the menu unexplored. But I am already plotting my return. Next time, I'm coming back for the Adjarskiy Khachapuri--that famous Georgian boat-shaped bread loaded with melted cheese and crowned with a fresh egg yolk and a pat of butter. I also have my eye on the Zhengyalov Hatz (a traditional Armenian herb-filled flatbread), and the wildly intriguing Osetrina (Sturgeon) Skewer, which you just don't see every day. The Verdict: Respect the Elders Let's cut the noise. Xiao Long Bao is great for a polite, light lunch, but Khinkali is for when you want to feel something real. Khinkali House has managed to bring a 13th-century mountain staple to a Glendale patio and make it feel like the most relevant thing on the street. It's bold, it's historical, and it's flat-out delicious. If you want to experience the true evolution of the dumpling, get yourself to Khinkali House. Grab a handle, watch the rain, and eat like a Georgian highlander. You can thank me later.

    Food was good and our server was nice, but I was honestly confused and disappointed with the way…read moregratuity/tips were handled. We were 4 adults and 1 child, and an automatic 18% gratuity was already included in the bill. However, on the receipt the section saying "tips not included" was circled, which made it seem like gratuity had NOT been added yet. Because of that confusion, I ended up leaving an additional cash tip. I understand restaurants may add gratuity automatically for larger groups, but if gratuity is already included, the receipt and staff should make that clear instead of circling "tips not included." It creates unnecessary confusion for customers. Also, automatically adding gratuity regardless of service feels questionable. Thankfully our server was kind, but if service had been poor, customers should still feel they have a choice regarding tipping.

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    Havlabar

    Havlabar

    4.2
    (112 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    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.

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