Age-old culinary tradition revived.
Tufenkian Kharpert Restaurant in Yerevan invites you into a whole new world of traditional Armenian cuisine! Much of our culinary heritage, especially that of historic Western Armenia, perished in the Genocide along with so much else of our culture and we were left with a handful of popular dishes that became the standard-bearers of a proud culinary heritage.
But here, at Tufenkian Kharpert Restaurant in Yerevan, we are committed to revive this central element of Armenian culture, reawaken our tradition of culinary excellence, and in doing so reinvigorate guests with a true appreciation for the art of dining. We combine fresh ingredients, fresh ideas, and the age-old culinary wisdom of our ancestors, to bring to you our modern renditions of classic Western Armenian cuisine.
Our menu is a labor of love. We have traveled to historic Armenian villages and researched local preparations and ingredients, pored over obscure cookbooks, and uncovered long lost recipes preserved only in private collections.
We see food as a vital, resilient and living element of our culture, and so our mission to breathe new life into Western Armenian cuisine is ongoing. We continue to search for new and seasonal recipes and ingredients that we feature in an extensive listing of daily specials.
It is our sincere hope that at Tufenkian Kharpert restaurant in Yerevan you will not only be delighted with your dining experience, but that you will come away with a newfound knowledge of, and enthusiasm for, Armenian cooking.
One of the most ancient peoples in the world, Armenians always treasured their incredibly rich culinary tradition. For thousands of years our people lived scattered across a multitude of isolated villages. As a result, our cuisine was characterized by great diversity, with as many regional variations as there were dialects of the Armenian language.
Guests can enjoy their meal in the main hall, comfortable lounge area on the second floor of the restaurant or in the outdoor cafe if the weather allows. The restaurant can accommodate up to 100 guests.
Kharpert Kufta
A delicate shell of ground beef and bulgur, stuffed with a mixture of parsley, nuts, onion and spices. Served in traditional Kharpert data-style in a light beef broth, or plain with fresh lemon wedges.
Trout Fillet in Lavash
Trout fillet baked in a lavash shell together with seasonal vegetables and mild, stringy cheese.
Chicken in Spicy Orange Sauce
Chicken marinated in orange and sweet spices then baked and served in a reduction of its own juices, with mint-flavored matsun on the side.
Visit us at 48 Hanrapetutyun str., Yerevan, Armenia.
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