I've been wanting to try this place for a while - ever since the notorious NYT review came out - but only got to do it this weekend. Right a few days after they changed their menu and the legendary sandwich was not on it anymore :) Oh well :) We were there on Friday night and got a free table quite easily. The owners were there: cooking and serving the customers and we followed their recommendation for our order: home-made pita, pistachio hummus, and steak kebab. I think pita was the star of the show, you have to try it! Kebab was juicy and with the right amount of spice, and hummus was quite delicious as well. We loved everything we had and will be back for more! read more

They don't have the famous sandwich anymore!! Why? This was their money piece!! I was so disappointed that I could not get that sandwich! Food: Hangar steak kabob: 10/10. Flavorful, grilled to perfection and seasoned well. Will definitely come back for this! Lamb kabob: 9/10. If lamb is your thing, this may be your thing too. Butter Kyuftah: 8/10. Never had this before and almost makes you think you're eating raw meat & salad but you're not. (No meat at all in this dish). Very authentic and tasty. Pita: 10/10: warm, soft & fresh. Definitely the freshest pita I've had in LA. Service: 10/10: The service was great and everything was explained to us. We will definitely come back again. Faculty: 7/10. Nothing fancy. There are a few tables to eat inside and free parking. read more

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Muhammara and Fattoush salad were the highlights for me. The salad had very nice heirloom tomatoes and the dressing wasn't too bitter. The muhammara was balanced and had a nice flavor. The pistachio humus was enjoyable, but I would prefer it a little creamier. The main course kebabs: the hanger steak was by far the best out of all the offerings, it had a nice seasoning and was tender. The pork belly was decent, but a little too chewy and under-seasoned. The lamb was hard to chew unfortunately, and wasn't up to par. Server was very nice and the atmosphere is a little bit "hole in the wall" kind of place, but had some character. You can tell the chef is trying to make some dishes more elevated, which I appreciate. read more

Fantastic spot, came here around 5:30p on a Wednesday. Pretty busy and small spot but very cute, server (/owner?) was very nice and apologetic. Food didn't take too long. The steak (new item) was so yummy, medium rare and well spiced. The butter kyufte was delicious. The PITA though! So soft and fresh and perfect. Would come back just for the pita. Can't wait to try other new items in the future! read more

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

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Have dined in twice about one month apart for the wagyu basturma brisket sandwich. Both times, the meat was succulent, deliciously rich and fatty, and well seasoned. Service was helpful and friendly both times. They have a wait list outside if all the tables are filled, so make sure to put your name on the list if you arrive and all the tables are filled up. They also do not seat you unless your full party is there, which is understandable given the limited seating inside. A heads up that it can get a little warm in there so I recommend coming in with comfortable hot weather appropriate clothing and a water bottle. Arrived at 5 PM on 07/05/26, and the restaurant was filled up in about 15 minutes. Yes, the sandwich is $38 but it is Australian wagyu, very unique flavor and obviously a labor of love and diligence, incredibly tender and fatty for 3/4 lb of meat. For comparison - the wagyu burger at Petit Trois (another one of my favorite items in LA atm) is also $38. The price is justified and definitely reasonable for what you are getting. Can't forget the delicious even spread of pickles and the freshly made pita! Also tried the muhammara and it was delicious and fresh tasting as well! Can't wait to come back to try everything else on the menu. Lots of street parking in the neighborhood as well. read more

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I love it. Sometimes you hear chefs talking about not wanting to compromise quality, here is an example of when that rigid adherence to standards pay off. They don't have to give you farm fresh heirloom tomatoes in the salad. They don't have to make the best pita I've ever had in my life fresh to order. They don't need to use Wagyu to smoke their Armenian pastrami (batsturma). They don't have to chiffonade herbs to garnish their dishes. They don't have refuse take out orders either. But they do. And their insistence that it makes a difference is proving to be a good point. Food tastes better freshly prepared, and Arthur's(the chef) passion demands that you have his food at its very best. I came for the sandwich. It's incredible and worth getting. The fattoush (salad) captured my heart. 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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NOTE: Dined in on 6/3/26. Parking lot is small, but there's plenty of street parking nearby! Bring your own water unless you want to buy it there (they sell drinks) and I recommend bringing wet naps as well. There's no bathroom and if you eat the sandwich, your hands will be very messy! One of the things I love the most about LA is that I often find the best food in the most unassuming lookin' spots. More recently, it's been spots like Sora Craft Kitchen in downtown and now, Chef Arthur Grigoryan's Yerord Mas. Yerord Mas looks like it used to be a donut shop or something, but lemme tell you... it's some of the best food you can get from a spot with no restroom. And I mean that as high praise, as we have lots of great spots with no restrooms in this town (maybe that's a list that Eater/Infatuation should make - you're welcome for the content idea). Anyway, to the food! I wanted to try the famous basturma brisket sandwich and also the chi kyuftah (I'm a huge fan of this variation of raw meat mixed with bulgur and spices), but they didn't have it that day. I was given a rundown on the rest of the items, since they don't offer any written descriptions, and I recognized muhammara, as I had tried it a couple times at other restaurants. Muhammara - This was brought out first! First of all, generous portion and beautifully plated and comes with a PIPING hot piece of their amazing pita. Just watch out for the mess you'll make since the pita does shed quite a bit from the flour or whatever is used to keep things from sticking. If you're not familiar with what muhammara is, it's a dip/spread made using pomegranate molasses, walnuts, and roasted red pepper. So there's a bit of sweetness/tanginess from the molasses on top, the texture/richness of the walnuts blended in with the smokiness and slight spice from the red pepper. You'll have more than enough spread for the pita, so you can eat some of the leftover spread with the basturma brisket. Or do what I did and eat it on its own, because it's so good! Basturma brisket - Oh man... I've been disappointed by some of the other viral pastrami/brisket sandwiches I've tried in the past (sorry Gold Banh), but this lived up to the hype. Yes, it's expensive, but the quality speaks for itself. It's rich, fatty, meaty, and honestly almost overwhelming if it weren't for the sauce and pickles cutting into all of that to balance things out. The pita is wonderfully soft and fresh and doesn't lose its integrity/fall apart from the sauce and fat. Easily the best thing I've eaten in a minute and I'm already thinking about getting another one. They also cut it in half so it's easier to hold + easy to share between two people! Although this spot was on my radar for a while, I took my sweet time trying it. But what matters most is that I finally got there and that I loved it! Looking forward to trying the rest of the menu, and I wish Arthur and his team nothing but the best as I'm sure this spot is going to blow up as time goes by. read more

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Wow, I'm so mad I didn't come to this restaurant sooner! The food was absolutely amazing. They recently changed the menu, and we tried the hanger steak, pistachio hummus, and fattoush salad -- and I honestly can't even say which one was better because everything was so good. The flavors were fresh, unique, and perfectly balanced. The service was also very friendly and attentive, which made the whole experience even better. Definitely a new favorite and a place I'll be coming back to! read more

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

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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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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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Went with my friend for dinner on Sunday, its been January since I last went. The menu has changed. They will not make the Pastrami Basturma sandwich for now. There was some viral hate reviews for it since the sandwich was expensive(I thought it was excellent, but its price kept it from something you could eat frequently). Its the chefs determination for price, and sometimes theres backlash. That being said we decided to order the Pistachio Hummus again, and it was fantastic as it was before. We also ordered the Lentil Kyuftah, Pork Belly and Lamb Skewers, Bulghar, and some extra Pita. The Kyuftah was very good, but probably the weakest dish(its not an insult). Its better than a turkish one I had last month. The skewers were fantastic and probably some of the best prepared versions. The bulghar side was a surprise, never had it as tasty as this one. Very simple, but uses broth made from the hangar steak skewer trimmings. Of course the Pita bread was addictive. I was also lucky that a neighboring table gave us their last felafel to try. It was very good and egyptian style made with fava instead of garbanzo. I havent had one in over 10 years since I went to Egypt. The meal was 47 dollars each for both of us, which was very fair for the quality. That included bottled water for both of us. So as a shared meal this is a much better deal than the magnificent sandwich. Does the place have an amazing ambience? No. Its clean and does the job. Its an open kitchen from the counter. Chef Arthur may bring back the sandwich as a special/seasonal thing in the future. Might also sell the brisket whole as well to go. He wants to add and change the menu seasonally, so I think its worth it to come more frequently. I do have to say this is not the ideal place for a meal for one, as that would get more expensive. Id bring a friend, date, or family and leverage multiple dishes. Its very much that kind of place. I look forward to coming back soon and trying the Hangar skewer and some other sides. If you want a cheaper kebab sandwich or plate, there are plenty of good places in Noho, Burbank, and Glendale to go to. But if you want something elevated and special, you go here. Theres a time and place for both. Absolutely Recommended. read more

Been wanting to come here forever! Saw the pastrami sandwich on social media and came here to try it. Worth every cent!!! If not for the meat than definitely for the bread. Best bread ever and can eat it every day! Service was amazing. Everyone was super attentive. Place worth coming back over and over again read more

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

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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! The food here is so delicious!! Wagyu Brisket Basturma Sandwich Ishli Kufta Muhamara Everything was so so delicious! Drove out from Arizona to have this delicious meal! Looking forward coming back for more!! 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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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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My sister told me about this place and when she mentioned the Wagyu basturma brisket sandwich, I was sold. I grew up in a middle eastern household so regular basturma was a staple growing up. Brisket is also amazing on its own when done right so I was super excited to come try this combination out! My husband, son and sister were with me and we arrived right before 5pm! There was already a little line so I'd definitely recommend arriving before 5pm to ensure you get a table! Otherwise you're placed on a waitlist and there's no ordering to-go, I actually saw 2 instances of complete strangers sharing a table together and honestly, I found that to be so beautiful. Strangers are literally coming together to experience this amazing food. Onto the food! I don't say this lightly but it was life changing. The lovely server that took our order said that the basturma brisket sandwich is meant to be shared by 2 people but we ordered 1 each (a total of 3) anyway along with an order of muhammara. The muhammara was really good! My picky toddler was eating it with a fork and the house made pita bread was a beautiful accompaniment to it. As for the star of the show, the basturma brisket sandwich was exquisite. I kept shaking my head with every bite because I could not fathom how delicious and mind blowing it was. I also couldn't believe that the chef was going to deprive the world of this beautiful masterpiece of a sandwich. I'm so happy (and relieved) he decided to keep it on the menu! We want to come back to try more items like the Butter Kyuftah and the Chi Kyuftah! The food is phenomenal and I can tell by the food and the quality of it that the chef is very passionate about it so I highly recommend everyone try this place out at least once!! read more

Yerord Mas Bakery and Deli - Wagyu basturma brisket sandwich - Armenian Near Me - Glendale, California

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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

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

Unbelievable food. Best falafels and pita we had ever had. If you like spicy the mahi skewers were amazing. Would get the dressing on the side next time for the salad - I like mine less dressed. Nicest people run it. Crazy rain last night and every table was full - no reservations. Waited in the car til our table was ready. The place is in a repurposed donut shop so you're going for the food not the ambiance! Can't wait to go back! read more

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

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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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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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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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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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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 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

The service was lovely! She strongly recommended that we split the incredible sandwich. The actual sandwich was AMAZING! I could not finish my half. Highly recommend it, but you had better be hungry. read more

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

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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

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

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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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

I want to like this restaurant because I truly respect and support chef Arthur's philosophy, but am a bit disappointed in the execution of his craft. The dishes would be most impressive to a non-SWANA audience, an audience who would find the prices more justifiable for the same dishes that were birthed in poverty and served at the same level of quality. The Fatoush salad shines with the tartness of the pomegranite molasses but is inconvenient to eat on tiny plates and lacks the acid-fat balance. Salty, fatty cheese would be an improvement. The price is also upsetting for what is an Armenian household staple. I was disapointed that the delicious pistachio hummus was not brought out together with the salad as mezze, for a more balanced meal. An acidic salad should not be eaten alone. The kitchen is slower than it should be to bring out appetizers. For how much time has been spent methodically crafting the thoughtful menu, equal consideration should be had for service of the final product. The famous sandwich is lacking the same balance as the salad, pickles are not as crisp as I would have liked and lack the classic acidity tourshi usually has. When it was being served out of the Yerord Mas ghost kitchen, it seemed there was more of the spicy Aleppo sauce added as well. I preferred that flavor profile and was missing it during this visit to the brick and mortar. Overall the sandwich is not too texturally rich and would benefit from a bit more flavor balance. I would not question the pricing of this debated sandwich if it had more of that balance. The hummus was the best thing I had, the fresh pitas are bomb, and the playlist is fantastic. P.S. I wholeheartedly miss your iki bir and am excited for the revival of the khorovats read more

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

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

Food and service are excellent! We had the shrimp, pistachio hummus, brisket sandwich, fatush, and kefte. Wonderful, made from scratch to order- you can tell. I will say the brisket sandwich is very rich and best if shared. The restaurant does not offer take out for now, which I respect. No bathroom and no tap water. But none of this bothered us. The chef clearly puts a lot of thought, heart and effort into the food he serves. It's unique menu that you can't find anywhere easily. The restaurant itself is a small space (was a former donut shop), but I felt that added to the unique experience. Definitely will be back. read more

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