Hi Food Cafe

"On my first visit to Hi Food Cafe, I saw a pair of elderly women walk in with empty shopping bags and walk out with those bags stuffed full of fresh lavash, so I knew I was in for something special. This place serves Armenian comfort food at its finest, and it’s worth doing a little bit of research so you know what you want before you get there. The lula kebab, a regional specialty made from ground meat (you can get chicken or beef, both are very good), is a must-try. Get it wrapped in lavash with sliced onions and herbs if you want to eat it on the go, or order it with a side of eggplant for a slightly more substantial meal. Don’t skip the lahmajoun, a flatbread covered in ground meat, cheese, and a spiced-but-not-spicy tomato sauce. If you see a tray of sweets make its way towards the glass case near the register, get one of whatever has just come out of the oven, whether it’s a flaky cheese-filled pastry or a sticky, cone-shaped Ant Hill Cake." - carina finn koeppicus

"If you feel burdened by extra emotional baggage this month, let go and leave some behind—because who wants to pay all of those absurd extra baggage fees? Take a breath and start anew with a trip to Hi Food Cafe in Brighton Beach. This place serves Armenian comfort food like lula kebabs and lahmajoun at its finest. Make sure to get a baked good straight out of the oven. " - neha talreja

"This place serves Armenian comfort food at its finest, and it’s worth doing a little bit of research so you know what you want before you get there. The lula kebab, a regional specialty made from ground meat (you can get chicken or beef, both are very good), is a must-try: get it wrapped in lavash with sliced onions and herbs if you want to eat it on the go, or order it with a side of eggplant for a slightly more substantial meal. Don’t skip the lahmajoun - also known as “Armenian pizza” - a flatbread covered in ground meat, cheese, and a spiced-but-not-spicy tomato sauce. If you see a tray of sweets make its way towards the glass case near the register, get one of whatever has just come out of the oven, whether it’s a flaky cheese-filled pastry or a sticky, cone-shaped Ant Hill Cake. photo credit: Carina Finn" - Carina Finn