Located just before the entrance to the Dendropark, this restaurant serves a limited menu of Armenian staples including khoravats (barbecue meats) and salads. The potatoes sprinkled with bacon is a worthy indulge. Note that the menu is only in Armenian and Russian.
Hekyat Restaurant
Northern Armenia
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