The MICHELIN Guide's Only Armenian Restaurant in America
"Zhengyalov Hatz is a unique Armenian restaurant located just outside of Los Angeles in Glendale, California. It offers a deep dive into Armenian culinary traditions with its main menu item, zhingyalov hats—a type of bread filled with herbs. The restaurant brings a piece of Armenian gastronomic heritage to America, featuring a national and traditional style reminiscent of 'Old Yerevan'. The vibe is homestyle Armenian, with Armenian music playing all day, creating an environment that evokes memories of traditional Armenian family gatherings. Despite its streamlined offerings, the restaurant has expanded its customer base beyond Armenians, attracting people of different nationalities. It also offers vegetarian dishes like okroshka and paxlava, and plans to expand its menu to include more meat-centric Armenian dishes." - Michael He
