Armenia is a country which is famous for its beautiful places and delicious food. Your trip to Armenia would not be complete without devouring authentic Armenian dishes. Local food of any place gives you a glimpse of the rich history and culture of that country. The dishes of Armenia are spicy having varieties of flavor in every dish. Armenian food offers one of the most unique and traditional cuisines in the world which is loved by the people of the country as well as by the visitors.

Here are some of the famous dishes of Armenia are mentioned below:

DOLMA

Dolma is delicious Armenian food that consists of minced meat and spiced rice, wrapped in vine or cabbage leaves. These leaves are carefully boiled and dried. The filling in the dish is a mixture of minced beef, onions, rice, and tomato paste. To add extra flavor to the dish, chopped fresh parsley, coriander, and dill are added. This dish is served with matsun, a fermented milk yogurt mixed with garlic.

BOERAG

Boerag is a classic Armenian dish, a kind of flaky puff pastries filled with a lot of cheese. It is available in stores and can also be cooked at home. This dish of Armenia is soft, thick, light, and crisp. Small squares of Boerag are filled with a mixture of feta, kashkaval, ricotta, and egg. To make it ready to eat, it is baked or fried.

TOPIK

Topik is also known as chickpea dumplings, having a rich and diverse taste, is one of Armenia’s culinary delights. This dish is made up of cooked chickpeas, potatoes, tahini, and a dash of salt and sugar to balance the taste. It is filled with minced onions, dried blackcurrants, pine nuts, stirred tahini, cinnamon, sugar, salt, and ground pimento.

LAVASH

Lavash is the king of the Armenian bread. It is a must-try dish of Armenia. It is the traditional and national flatbread of the country made up of wheat flour and water. This dish is first rolled into thin layers and then stretched over in an oval shape.

ZHINGYALOV HATS

Zhingyalov hats are the traditional fried flatbread of Armenia. It is a famous dish in the southeast region of the country. This dish of Armenia is made up of flour and sour cream, filled with seasonal greens such as cilantro, parsley, spring onions, dill, spinach, lettuce, and beet tops. Zhingyalov is a great dish of Armenia.

BASTURMA

Basturma is a popular food in Armenia. It is made up of beef or lamb filet, fenugreek powder, spices, cumin, turmeric, and red pepper. Basturma is served as a sandwich in Armenia, mainly with pickles and onions. It can also be made at home as it is a common Armenian dish served on every special occasion.

HARISSA

Harissa is an Armenian dish that is famous all over the country. It is filled with two simple ingredients: peeled wheat and meat or chicken. Once it becomes thick, it is served with melted butter on top. This is the delicious food of Armenia that is eaten throughout the country.

KHASH

Khash is a type of soup usually made during the wintertime. It is an Armenian food that soothes the stomach and makes the body healthy. Khash is a unique food of Armenia and must be tried while visiting the country.

MANTI

Manti is one of the most famous Armenian dishes made up of tiny little boats of dough, filled with meat. This dish is filled with ground lamb or beef, shredded onion, and parsley. Red pepper and tomato paste are mixed in the dish to add flavors to it. Finally, the rich flavored Armenian dish is baked in the oven. It is served with yogurt and garlic.

LAHMACUN

Lahmacun is also known as “Armenian Pizza”. It is one of the most loved food of Armenia. The base of the pizza is round and very thin, topped with sautéed minced beef, finely chopped onions, garlic, and peeled crushed tomatoes. Lahmacun is served with mint leaves and lemon. It is a combination of crispy bread and spicy beef which make this a delicious dish with incredible flavor.

GATA

Gata is also known as “kata”, is a sweet bread, made in different shapes, sizes, and decorations. Gata is a delicious mildly-sweet dessert made with milk, heavy cream and eggs, and the filling of sugar and butter. Gata is cooked on every holiday in Armenia. It is a most loved Armenain food.

GHAPAMA

Ghapama is an Armenian food and a popular dish in the country. Ghapama is a pumpkin dish made with a medium-sized pumpkin and filled with cooked rice, dried fruit, raisins, chopped nuts, cinnamon, and sugar or honey. It is a type of dessert that is mainly served on New Year’s Eve and Christmas.

TJVJIK

Tjvjik is a delicacy famous in some Armenian villages. It is a dish having fried beef liver, and onions, spiced and seasoned with salt and pepper. Tjvjik is a very unique Armenian food that is difficult to find anywhere other than this country.

SUJUK

Sujuk is a traditional dish of Armenia, it is a sausage-shaped candy bar made from walnuts, strung on long strings, and thickly coated with fruit syrup. This dish is made with grape, apricot, pomegranate, and nuts, eaten as a dessert in the country. It is a healthy dish as it is low in sodium and contains no bad fats or cholesterol.

BULGUR SALAD

Bulgur salad is also known as ‘’Itch’’ or ‘’Eech’’. It is a refreshing and delicious grain salad mainly enjoyed during lunch and as a side dish. This dish is made up of sautéeing garlic, onions, green pepper, and tomatoes. After the dish is cooked the lemon juice is added and topped with green onion and fresh parsley.