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What to eat in Armenia

The 10 best dishes in Armenia

Lavash, apricots and the barbecue.

1

Khorovats

Eaten all over Armenia

Pork or lamb grilled over coals with vegetables.

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2

Lavash

Eaten all over Armenia

Thin flatbread slapped onto a tonir oven wall.

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3

Dolma

Eaten all over Armenia

Grape leaves or vegetables stuffed with meat and rice.

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4A photo like it

Harissa

Eaten all over Armenia

Wheat and chicken cooked into a porridge.

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Khash

Best: Everywhere in winter

A morning soup of cow's feet with garlic and lavash.

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6

Ghapama

Best: Everywhere at holidays

Pumpkin stuffed with rice and dried fruit.

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7

Manti

Eaten all over Armenia

Small baked dumplings with yogurt and garlic.

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8

Zhingyalov hats

Best: Artsakh

Flatbread filled with a dozen wild greens.

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Gata

Eaten all over Armenia

A sweet bread with buttery filling.

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Ishkhan

Best: Lake Sevan

The prince trout of Lake Sevan.

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