Everyone comes here for the batsurma brisket sandwich and I can see why. The pita is the freshest, fluffiest pillow wrapped around the BEST brisket sandwich I've ever had. Yes, it's pricey, but dang it, it's worth it! As excited as I was to try the brisket, I was even more happy to find that their fattoush salad, pistachio hummus, and lentil kyuftah were just as delicious. The next time I come back I will happily share half a sandwich so I can try all their other items. I can't wait to taste my way through the rest of the menu! The parking lot is small but I found street parking one street over in the neighborhood. Service was friendly, but FYI there is no bathroom. read more

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The basturma sandwich is what everyone comes here for, and after trying it, I completely understand why. It was absolutely delicious. Yes, at $38 it's definitely on the expensive side, but the quality is undeniable. The freshly baked pita was warm, soft, and the perfect vessel for the star of the show--the meat. The basturma had the rich, smoky character of pastrami combined with the tenderness of a perfectly cooked brisket. It was juicy, flavorful, and practically melted in my mouth with every bite. The service was excellent as well. The woman working the front was friendly, efficient, and did a great job keeping the line moving while managing the constant flow of customers and table turnover. The place is not that big and maybe had about 6 tables only. A tip for first-time visitors: when you arrive, make sure you immediately go inside and put your name on the waitlist before heading back outside. We noticed several people who didn't realize this and ended up waiting much longer than necessary. Also, during our visit, they were not accepting takeout orders, so it's worth planning to dine in and checking ahead if you're hoping to order food to go. The prices may cause a little sticker shock at first, but after taking that first bite, it becomes much easier to understand why this place has developed such a loyal following. read more

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Pita so good you want to crawl inside it and take the softest fluffiest nap you've ever taken. Perfect chew, great flavor, beautiful cook. An utter delight. I didn't even know pita got this enjoyable all on its own, and I've had what I thought was good pita! This came with the pistachio hummus, which was recommended by other reviewers...and for good reason! Really gourmet flavors, excellent texture, went beautifully with the pita. They were out of the Ishli Kyuftah, so will have to come back another day for that because it sounds amazing. A lamb mixture Bolognese sauce inside of a bulgur patty in a lemon sauce...yes plz! We ordered both their basturma sandwich and a new shredded pork shoulder offering, both of which are served in their outstanding pita bread. The basturma is out of this world. I understand why they run out. Go early. It's worth it. This was so good - melt in your mouth, excellent flavor, so tender - and the cheese sauce was next level. A perfect compliment of flavors. They even made me like a pickle, which I normally avoid like the plague. I would order this again in a heartbeat. It's a big sandwich, quite filling. The shredded heritage pork shoulder was a little too spicy for me, but I'm a spice wuss. The flavors were lovely and the pork was a nice texture. Very generous with all of the ingredients! If you enjoy spicy things, this sandwich is probably excellent! Service was warm and personal, super informative and passionate. Things are made work love and care here by a small team, so it did take some time, but morning excessive. Good things are worth waiting for, and is come back here to wait for the basturma any day. I love that their menu is simple and focused, but that they still experiment! The space is small inside, but with room for a few tables. Several people came in for to-go orders while we were there, and several more came for dine in. There is a small lot for the parking plaza and street parking otherwise. read more

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This was the MOST delicious culinary experience I have ever had in my life. Truly mind blowing, flavor bombs, and the technique and skill behind each dish is something that you can taste with each bite you take. As soon as we walked in we were hit with the delicious smell of spices. We had the Muhammara and the Waygu Brisket Basturma sandwich. The muhammara is rich, sweet, and tart. The bread is like a duvet with how soft and fluffy it is and FRESH. That same duvet bread is used for the basturma sandwich. The waygu is rich, EXTREMELY tender, perfectly seasoned with basturma spices. The pickles were the perfect touch and cut the richness of the bechamel like sauce and beef. All in all, a delicious meal, perfectly executed. I just want chef Arthur to know my family and I felt so lucky and blessed that we got to experience this. Thank you for keeping the Basturma Brisket on the menu. Your craft and talent is other worldly. May God bless this restaurant and those who enjoy it as much as we did!!! read more

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To be honest, I really thought this place was going to be overrated but when I say the basturma brisket sandwich is one of the best things I've ever had, I'm not kidding. The pita bread alone is worth trying this place but they fill the fresh pita with tons of brisket that melts in your mouth. I have no idea what's in the white sauce they pour into it but it's amazing and the pickles are the kind I grew up eating (if you're Armenian, you know). I promise it's worth the price tag. The hummus was pretty amazing too and it comes with a fresh pita right out the oven. No bathroom. No take out. read more

Yerord Mas Bakery and Deli - Hummus and pita - Armenian Near Me - Glendale, California

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Wow! Just wow. This was one of the most amazing sandwiches I've ever had. The meat just melts in your mouth and so flavorful. We also had the lentil kuftah which was a huge surprise how good it was. I will say this is a small place with limited seats, first come first serve, no to go and parking is very limited but streets available. Be ready to spend $38 on the sandwich and you can share it since it's large portion. Highly recommend this place to try. read more

Yerord Mas Bakery and Deli - Armenian Near Me - Glendale, California

As you approach yerord mas in all its simplicity, you find that each meal is more than just simple. With key, high quality ingredients you have some of the most special dishes. We weren't able to sit and try as many dishes, however I can confidently say we will be back for more and most certainly repeat some. The pistachio hummus is accompanied by freshly baked bread that will give you all of the happy feels. The pistachio hummus in itself is very subtle, light and quite delicious. I may add that the portion size of the bread and hummus is greatly portioned to share. The lentil kyuftah comes with a side of a carrottes rapees and butter lettuce. What a fantastic combination that takes such a simple dish and elevates it perfectly. My personal favorite as this dish brings me such comfort-- the yogurt kyuftah. You receive this nice and warm. Poached chicken pieces in yogurt, with the most precious meatballs stuffed with butter. This is topped with mint and Aleppo pepper giving it that extra fresh spice you need. Each bite into the meatball gives an explosion of butter, paired with the yogurt and chicken truly gives you the epitome of a comfort meal. Lastly, we of course had the brisket sandwich. This sandwich is giving- great to share as each sandwich holds half a pound of brisket. With house made grand cru Gruyère mornay. This will have you FULL! A must try dish here whether you're eating in or in the go. The service was wonderful, you truly feel like family once you walk in, with great details about each dish. Even with a packed house staff was attentive to our needs. Highly recommend. read more

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We came right before 5pm to line up as mere peasants without a reservation, and luckily got in no problem. You have to order first at the counter before claiming a table, and they don't do any takeout currently. Between three people we split the brisket, the muhammara, and the fattoush. Everything was great, and I especially loved the acidity of the muhammara. The brisket was so decadent, with the wagyu just melting in your mouth (funny because it looks so dense and meaty and yet it just... disappears!). Hard to not order one of everything on the menu, but that means we have future visits to look forward to! read more

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This place is a joke. $38 for a sandwich is ridiculous. Plus, the fact that it's in an old donut shop, not a high-end restaurant, just makes this an even worse prank. Whoever this chef thinks he is, I would encourage him to reevaluate his career, because he shouldn't be allowed to charge premium prices for mediocre at best. This pathetic attempt of playing culinary fusion wizard of Oz is a cash grab stunt with one sucker walking in once a day. Only for the mirage of your 'experience' to fade and you're standing on the industrial side of Glendale with $63 less in your name because some guy's ego won't allow him to charge less than a Beverly Hills steakhouse. I'd say this little business venture will crumble by the end of next year. And just like every other snake oil salesman, he will be off to the next town looking for another sucker born. read more

Yerord Mas Bakery and Deli - Stingy serving for a $38 sandwich!!!!! - Armenian Near Me - Glendale, California

Tiny place with no takeout or to-go. Great service. Only two top tables. Heard about this sandwich years ago and been waiting to try it forever. We watched the bread be made fresh. The basturma pulled fresh from the cooker and sliced. Everything made with care and attention to detail. The sandwich is like no pastrami I've ever had. So tender that it literally melts in your mouth. The sauce and pickles gave it a great tang. Bread was perfect. Get one. Sooooo delicious. read more

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Absolutely blown away by this meal. The sandwich was hands down one of the best things I've ever eaten in my life. Perfectly baked bread with an incredible texture, packed with unbelievably flavorful meat, fresh pickles, and ingredients that tasted perfectly balanced in every bite. You can tell every detail was thoughtfully done. The salad was just as impressive. Fresh, vibrant, and full of flavor without trying too hard. Everything tasted incredibly high quality and perfectly prepared. I've eaten at Michelin-star restaurants before, and honestly, this experience topped all of them. Not because it was fancy, but because the food was unforgettable. Pure flavor, perfect execution, and the kind of meal you keep thinking about long after you leave. Without exaggeration, this was the tastiest food I've ever had. read more

Yerord Mas Bakery and Deli - Armenian Near Me - Glendale, California

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I wish I had photos but as soon as our food came out we devoured it. Absolutely phenomenal basturma brisket sandwich. If you love meat and fresh food, this sandwich is for you! The bread is made right in their kitchen and has such a warm fluffy texture. It was by far the fluffiest softest bread I've ever had. (We were so impressed with the bread itself that we ordered two additional pita breads!) The basturma brisket melts in your mouth, seasoned to perfection. The sandwich offers an ample amount of meat, perfect for two people to split. We watched as they cut the brisket and holy cannoli was it a sight to see. The fattoush salad is delectable with the tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and radish complimenting the lettuce and unique dressing perfectly. The ishki koufte is like a giant koufte ball with a very generous amount of meat inside, topped with a lemon butter sauce. The minced meat inside, similar to the basturma brisket, melts in your mouth. The lemon butter sauce pairs really well with the meat, offering it more depth than it already has. Albeit being a "order at the counter and take your seat" type of space, the service was also really great. Come early as this place gets very busy, but moves quickly as they do have an efficient operation running. Overall, we left very very satisfied and will be back for more. read more

I absolutely love this place. The food is delicious, and the menu offers such unique and thoughtful twists on Armenian and Middle Eastern dishes. Nothing feels ordinary or like something you could get just anywhere. The chi kyuftah was the best I've ever had. The basturma and pork sandwiches were phenomenal, and the fattoush salad and muhammara were both excellent. The freshly baked pita bread was also really, really good. The kadayif at the end was a perfect finish. You can really tell the chef puts his own creative spin on traditional dishes, and it works. The woman at the front was also incredibly kind, and the service was great. Definitely make a point to stop by. read more

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A good place to take a visitor, but not going to make it in my regular rotation. - No take-out allowed. When we asked before ordering if they have boxes for leftovers, they were discouraging and kept telling us to order less/share the sandwiches/dishes. - No splitting checks, despite ordering at the counter. - No tap water, even though it is sit down only - they only have $4 water bottles. The Wagyu brisket sandwich was very good, but for $38 it won't be a regular purchase. Look at their menu online on Toast beforehand to understand what the menu consists of. read more

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Very good! I used to go when it was a ghost kitchen They opened a small homie restaurant in Glendale Drove 30 minutes to taste the amazing brisket sandwich , and the hummus was amazing!! read more

Yerord Mas Bakery and Deli - Armenian Near Me - Glendale, California

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This might be the best food in the valley? Yeah, I think that's reasonable to claim. Very unique setup, in what looks to be a former donut shop right along San Fernando. At first I thought it was a takeaway counter operation, and although you order and pay upfront at the counter, you can sit at one of several tables set up in the front and still get personalized wait service. With the limited weekend evening hours, it's closer to a hole-in-the-wall (or glass-box-near-the-road) fine dining restaurant than a typical bakery or deli. Very cozy with the kitchen and dining area sharing the same space, you can chat with the chefs while they prepare your meal. A couple of tables can now be reserved on Resy, although walk-ins seem welcome, not that we could really tell as we were the only ones there on a Friday evening. I wasn't quite sure how much to order, but the four dishes we got turned out to be the right amount for two, and we even had room to add dessert. We got pistachio hummus, midya dolma (stuffed mussels), yogurt kyuftah, and the basturma brisket sandwich, plus the serov hatsi khadayif (custard, honey-soaked bread and pistachio) for dessert. All of it is at least a 5/5, and frankly the yogurt kyuftah is more like a 6/5. Such a perfect balance of flavors, often in unique format and fine presentation unlike any I've experienced before (particularly the midya dolma and yogurt kyuftah). The price might seem a little high at first, but to put it in perspective we paid about $140 total for a very fulfilling meal that was honestly as good if not better than many trendier restaurants closer to downtown where we could probably expect to pay closer to $200 all in for a similar experience on a Friday night. Which is maybe more reflective of how food prices are in LA in general, but even if it's not the kind of place I could make a daily or even weekly habit, we left already making plans for when the next time we could come might be and who we might want to bring with us. read more

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Strong quality and taste. I would go here again for the sandwich. The only suggestion I have is for them to offer half the sandwich for $19. For people that can't eat that massive sandwich and I am guessing they won't let you take the other half to go since they don't have to go orders read more

They have RE-OPENED down the road on San Fernando And Allen at a former donut shop. The place is small and simple, but has an open kitchen so you can see the food being made. The service is brisk since its a counter and you can see when the food is ready. They still make the Basturma Brisket sandwich, but they improved it with house made melted cheese. Its not cheap at 38 dollars, but it is heavy and special. I also had the Pistachio Hummus thats based on a 14th century Iraqi recipe. Its probably the best hummus Ive had in years. I had that with a imported Hibiscus Soda that was very dry and not sweet, and it paired well with the food. They have other Armenian dishes from this specific region that I have not seen before and I look forward to trying them with friends to share. read more

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I was scared.. the wagyu sanwich beckoned me. I submitted my body to it. My fear turned to ecstasy. read more

Yerord Mas Bakery and Deli - wagyu sandwich - Armenian Near Me - Glendale, California

Part II: Food Review (Part I "Production of Service" was removed---i.e., not following Yelp guidelines.) Hours of Operation - recently changed (call ahead) "Customer Tipping" for cashless merchants: who requires upfront payments for "production before customer service" models should not expect nor apply the same gratuitous service standards to guest who "pay and tip" before their production of services as opposed to receiving table service (waiters who take guest orders) and being required to "pay" and expected to "tip" after the production of services. The food is exquisite at Yerord Mas but the quality of service is not. ALL PURCHASED Foods and beverages require a payment before the production and service is processed. Yerord Maa prepares pricey à la carte items which are presented and marketed as "two for one" a sharing experience. I don't enjoy this type of consumer scheme--but did enjoy the foods while observing and recording the effects to be positive. Yerord Mas is an exceptional performative blend of Armenian and Middle Eastern cuisine. All foods taste handcrafted and freshly prepared and served, per order. I had the Bursatma Brisket (pinkish pastrami style) served in house made pita melts in your mouth. There is a "mayonnaise type sauce" which over powered it--next time, I would require less or none at all. And for dessert Gatsuntma, a rice pudding is delicious but $15 "over valued" for overcooked rice in a good way. This "three person" worker establishment facilitates patron greetings, food order takings, food preparation, planning, serving all work in concurrent rotation--not always in sync (as the chef " food preparer" served my dish) I DO RECOMMEND this place--There is no table and bathroom services, as far as my experience and recommend that you call ahead. Tables are routinely prepared and cleared between taking guest orders, serving foods and meal dishes / trash removal services or providing dine-in patrons with to go boxes. Yerord Mas food is Michelin standard. However, the "production of service" is NOT. I would consider Yerord Mas a "hidden gem" in any neighborhood. Moreover, and like many establishments, the unfortunate emphasis is placed on "foods and beverages" and not the customers, who come to dine and tip-- or employees who come to labor and serve. The Customer Service needs to role-model a better approach to ensure customer satisfaction: to orchestrate, a system to integrate these two essential factions into facilitating better service for walk-in dining, to-go and online orders and meal delivery experiences. If you're in the neighborhood, I recommend Yerod Mas and you will either enjoy the ultimate or minimal customer service experiences they provide--either way, I'm sure you'll enjoy the foods at this eatery / slash bakery - deli. I wish them great improvement in their public relations. The foods they mastered--now I hope by this review, they'll find away to master the art of public affairs to retain business losses as a result of placing service before customer. I am a customer, first, and customer service expert, second; and the priority of all consumers are to reward themselves with cost-saving solutions, before rewarding, reviewing and surveying the businesses--that can "make or break" the customer experience for them. Good luck. 8:30 P. M., my review concludes. read more

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The brisket sandwich is WOW!!!! Hummus is amazing. Definitely will come back. One of the small spots that does big things. read more

Authentic flavors, solid portions, and consistently fresh. If you're anywhere near San Fernando Road and craving proper Armenian bakery vibes, this is the move. The bread is always fresh, soft on the inside with that perfect golden crust. Overall, a very solid place read more

Yerord Mas Bakery and Deli - Armenian Near Me - Glendale, California

OMG! This food is off the chain. Just a few tables, but every single dish was delicious. Armenian panzanella, waygu brisket sandwich, shrimp and tazziki and pistachio hummus and homemade pita. Taste buds were firing on all cylinders. I will be back. Outstanding! read more

Yerord Mas Bakery and Deli - Fantastic! Delicious! Don't go if I'm on my way. Don't want to stand in line, but if you do it is 100% worth it! - Armenian Near Me - Glendale, California

Pricey but 1000% worth it!!! Bread, meat, all of it is amazing! Bigbeanbites approved !!

This is how big the sandwiches use to be back in 04/2025 all for just $25. I miss those days. It is a bomb sandwich though. Looking forward to going to the new restaurant. read more

Yerord Mas Bakery and Deli - Brisket sandwich original size - Armenian Near Me - Glendale, California

Slow service. Waited 15 minutes in line and there were 2 parties still ahead of me. After waiting for over 15 minutes, I was told they do not do take out orders at this time. There were no signs anywhere indicating that, and the restaurant is small with limited tables. read more

We made an unplanned stop at Yerord Mas (remembering Bill Addison's LA Times review) and we were mightily impressed with what we ordered. For starters, we had the pistachio hummus, which came with one pita -- truly excellent. We ordered one basturma wagyu beef brisket sandwich and one gharsi pork khorovats sandwich. The pork was quite good; there's peppers in the sandwich, but not too hot. But the basturma was so surprising a culinary sensation and the beef was the closest thing to "melt-in-your-mouth" moist and tender that I've ever experienced. I've had wagyu beef before and wondered what the fuss was about. But Yerord Mas's wagyu basturma utterly clarified and embodies what makes wagyu so superior. The basturma's flavor reminded me of Langer's pastrami, my favorite. But the basturma here is more satisfying, and that says a lot. Sandwiches are large, so between the two of us we shared half the brisket and half the pork. Took the rest home for breakfast and lunch the next day. We will definitely return, but stick with the basturma sandwich and skip the pork, and try more of the small dishes (mezze). read more

Yerord Mas Bakery and Deli - Ginger Lime soda, pork sandwich and brisket sandwich - Armenian Near Me - Glendale, California

This is the only place you need to try. The brisket sandwich is the holy grail of all briskets no cap. Everything is phenomenal from the food, drinks, music and especially the service is top notch read more

Wow... all I can say after trying Yerord Mas. I came here on a Thursday at 7pm and was greeted very warmly by the staff. I tried a lot of their menu, and can honestly say I was BLOWN away by every single item I purchased. The fattoush was hands down the most well seasoned fattoush I've had in my life. The basturma brisket sandwich that I have heard so much about blew me away. The only way I can describe how tender this sandwich is, is by saying that you don't even need teeth to bite into it. The most surprising dish I ordered was the Shrimp Jajikh, which is large tiger shrimp with a bed of yogurt/cucumbers which was so amazing. Hats off to Yerord Mas and chef Arthur for truly giving me a 10/10 experience. I will most definitely be returning and recommending this place to everybody I know. read more

Yerord Mas Bakery and Deli - Basturma Brisket Sandwich - Armenian Near Me - Glendale, California

Wow. Seriously wow. Decided to try their newly opened spot after having ordered their Basturma Sandwich when they were a takeout kitchen. Absolutely floored. I got: Muhammara - A red pepper walnut dip with a pita that I wish all other pita aspired to. I'd eat the bread this came with every single day if I could. Butter Kyftah - These weren't like anything I'd ever had before. Savory, rich, dense but pliable. Served almost like Korean Bo-ssam, in little lettuce leaves, with a pomegranate molasses. Ishli Kyuftah - The meat dish I got. Had originally planned to get the Basturma but I showed up a little too late (they tend to sell out), but I'm glad that happened because I got a chance to try this instead. It's sort of a stuffed meatball? The inside is like weaponized bolognese, which might be almost too savory on its own, but is offset by the tart lemon butter sauce its served in. Incredible pairing. Not like anything I've ever had anywhere before. Will be ordering this every single I come here in addition to whatever I get. Location is cute and very clearly a donut shop in a past life. Ends up making it feel so quintessentially Los Angeles. Can't imagine getting food like this anywhere else. The waiter and cook both brought us the various dishes and seemed like such warm and wonderful folk. A truly special place. I will be returning to work my way through the rest of their menu! read more

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My lord, I've never had brisket or anything like this!! This place is a MUST. I'm truly blown away and it was well worth the wait. Also highly recommend the Fattoush dip. Pita is made fresh read more

Yerord Mas Bakery and Deli - Wagyu Brisket Basturma - Armenian Near Me - Glendale, California

Off the hook! Passing through town the other night, the restaurant we were intending to visit was closed luckily. Had it not been, we never would have stumbled upon this joint. Admittedly, the cost threw me for a curve, but once I tasted the sandwich, it was totally worth it (and enough for two people). Not only is it one of the best sandwiches I've ever had it's also unlike anything I've ever tasted; a symphony of savory delights! It's made by a chef (not a cook) who studied in Paris (that explains it). They were out of the brisket, so we got the pork and the hummus. It's like winning a mini-lottery! Great service too. Can't recommend this place highly enough! And I can't wait for another excuse to go to Glendale. read more

This quaint little spot popped up on my yelp feed~.I came by last night to try it out .. only based on the positive yelp reviews .... WOW. I was blown away! This place is something special .... Let's start with the customer service SO welcoming and friendly .. that's a good start :). I ordered the pistachio hummus and the Lentil Kyuftah both out of this world delicious .... The flavor profiles hit the mark ! The pita bread was like nothing I've ever had .. it came straight out of the oven. Fluffy soft and baked to perfection ... I heard the Brisket wagyu sandwich is off the hook. (I'll try that next time) .. I really enjoyed this experience .. As I was leaving I said goodbye and noted how much I enjoyed my dinner .. The gal that had been my server who very well could of been the owner ?.. said "Thank you Carla we look forward to seeing you again real soon". She remembered my name ??.. now friends .... That's customer service at its finest ! This place is a must try ! See you next time ~. I will be back real soon!!! read more