"Carousel might not have the absolute best Armenian food in town, but we’d be remiss if we didn’t include it here. And that’s because this iconic Glendale restaurant isn’t just the social center of the neighborhood, it’s a long-standing gathering spot for LA’s Armenian community at large. While its massive, belly dancer-filled dining hall is a lot quieter these days during the pandemic, that shouldn’t stop anyone from ordering their massive kebab platters, assorted meze, and shawarma by the pound for takeout and delivery. There’s also a location in East Hollywood." - brant cox, sylvio martins