From lule kabob to open-flame khorovats, find the best Armenian BBQ restaurants in Los Angeles, Glendale, Burbank, and Pasadena.
Searching for the best Armenian kabob in Los Angeles? Look no further. The LA Armenian community has produced a remarkable array of kabob restaurants — from no-frills neighborhood spots beloved by locals and food critics alike, to upscale grill restaurants with open-flame kitchens and wood-fired ovens. Classic Armenian kabobs include lule (ground meat on skewer), shish (cubed marinated beef or lamb), chicken kabob, and pork ribs. Most Armenian kabob restaurants in LA also serve rice pilaf, Armenian salads, lavash bread, and homemade sauces.
Cities like Glendale, Burbank, Pasadena, and Hollywood all have strong Armenian kabob scenes. SupportArmenian.com lists them all in one place so you can find your new favorite spot and support the Armenian community while you eat well.
In Armenian culture, khorovats (Armenian BBQ) is more than a meal — it's a gathering ritual. The scent of marinated meats over open flame, the sound of sizzling skewers, the table spread with fresh herbs, lavash, and grilled vegetables — this is Armenian hospitality at its most elemental. Los Angeles is home to some of the finest Armenian kabob and BBQ restaurants outside of Armenia itself, with recipes passed down through generations and chefs who take their craft seriously.