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Glendale’s location makes it such a particular Los Angeles neighborhood. It’s a skip away from downtown Los Angeles and toes the road between bustling metropolis and vigorous smaller city. What as soon as was a sleepy neighborhood on the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountain, Glendale is now buzzy with exercise: workplace buildings have popped up and drawn in staff, buying facilities are bustling year-round, and there are limitless eating places to attempt.
Glendale can also be residence to the biggest inhabitants of Armenian immigrants exterior of Armenia, and this demographic displays within the meals. You’ll discover Persian, Lebanese, and Georgian influences amongst golden saffron rice, seared kabobs, and limitless hummus. After all, Glendale has different treats, too: a well-loved mother and pop teppanyaki spot, a market slinging the freshest seafood for over 70 years, pastries galore, and, after all, tacos.
Porto’s
Porto’s is a Los Angeles icon. This Cuban bakery, which now has areas scattered throughout the better LA space, all the time has a line (and with good purpose). Every thing they do—from Cuban sandwiches to freshly fried potato balls to flaky cheese pastries to creamy espresso—is superb, and value ready for. Bringing a field of Porto’s pastries to a celebration or potluck will make you the most well-liked individual there. 315 N. Model Blvd, 91203
Karina’s Cake Home
Ever since attempting Karina’s famed fowl’s milk cake—a layer cake full of custard and topped with a shiny sheet of ganache—at a pal’s birthday celebration in highschool, I’ve requested the identical for my very own celebrations over the previous decade. This Armenian bakery opened its doorways in 1999 and has been baking customized truffles, cookies, and pastries since then. Whereas the fowl’s milk cake is to not be missed, and is bought by the slice, the fruit tarts, eclairs, and kievsky cake are additionally price attempting. 515 S. Glendale Ave, 91205
Raffi’s Place
It’s not possible to write down about Glendale with out together with Raffi’s Place. This iconic restaurant and LA-darling, which opened its doorways the winter of 1993, has arguably the very best Center Japanese fare within the metropolis. Every thing here’s a winner: herbaceous tabbouleh, creamy and wealthy hummus, completely seasoned koobideh, sides of saffron-kissed rice, and sticky baklava with strongly brewed tea. Pair that with the truth that you’re eating in a backyard and the entire expertise seems like magic. 211 E. Broadway, 91205
Mini Kabob
For meals that tastes like a heat hug, go to Mini Kabob. Though the eating area is small, the flavors listed here are daring, huge, and welcoming. Combo plates arrive with beneficiant parts of rice, hummus, lavash bread, roasted veggies resting on shaved onions, and protein of alternative. The bottom beef luleh kabob is the most well-liked, however the hen and lamb choices are equally juicy and value attempting. Telephone forward to keep away from a wait (the whole lot is made contemporary to order) and convey money. 313 1/2 Vine St, 91204
Fish King
Fisk King calls itself probably the most trusted supply for seafood in Southern California, and with good purpose. Since 1948, this seafood market has been offering the encompassing group with contemporary oysters, shrimp, fish, and crab—to take residence or to eat proper at their small dine-in area. There are premade sushi rolls and poke available, in addition to a menu full of fried favorites, like catfish, crab truffles, and shrimp. The pleasant and educated workers may help with any seafood inquiries. 722 N. Glendale Ave, 91206
Mori Teppan Grill
Benihana who? This mom-and-pop teppanyaki spot has all of the aptitude and showmanship of a well known chain restaurant however with a snug ambiance and a beneficiant quantity of meals. Sure, there might be an onion volcano and shrimp flying by the air, however there may even be seared steaks, golden scallops, and buttery fried rice. The expertise could be accomplished with a spherical of sake bombs, too. 120 W. Stocker St, 91202
Brick & Flour
Brick & Flour isn’t Mexican meals like your abuela makes, however that doesn’t detract from how scrumptious the whole lot is. You may get your traditional tacos—carne asada, al pastor, shrimp, and carnitas are simply a few of the choices—however their menu extends far past that. There’s a surf-and-turf quesadilla filled with steak and shrimp, fried chicken-filled tortas, and California classics like carne asada fries and thick breakfast burritos. 1015 N. Pacific Ave, 91202
Taco Azteca Unique
For unfussy and reasonably priced tacos, this unassuming stand that primarily caters to to-go orders is the place to go. Burritos, quesadillas, and tortas clock in at $10 a chunk, whereas tacos go for $2.50 every. The lengua is juicy, the cabeza is tender, and the al pastor is well-marinated. Fiery pink salsa rounds off every dish. 143 S. Verdugo Ave, 91205
Bea Bea’s
Breakfast is the whole lot at Bea Bea’s. Their expansive menu contains 22 completely different variations of pancakes, 42 completely different toppings to construct a really perfect omelet, and an attractive espresso and tea menu. Favorites embrace the inexperienced tea and black sesame pancakes (you may order a sampler trio if you wish to attempt completely different flavors) and the loco moco with the burger patties subbed out for corned beef hash. Be sure to ask for his or her Thai sizzling sauce, which has a kick that goes completely with crispy hashbrowns and breakfast proteins. 301 N. Central Ave, 91203
Mario’s Italian Deli & Market
Mario’s has been a mainstay Italian market in Glendale for over 50 years, with a choice of colourful pastas, jarred olives, and imported balsamic vinegar to parse by. There’s additionally an unimaginable deli counter full with limitless protein choices for sandwiches. I’m keen on the spicy combo sub, full of a trio of spicy salami, spicy soppressata, and spicy ham. Classics like hen parmigiana and meatball subs can be found as properly. 740 E. Broadway, 91205
Carousel Restaurant
Located in downtown Glendale, Carousel has been cooking up Lebanese-Armenian classics for over 20 years and test all of the bins. The service is attentive, pleasant, and welcoming; the meals is vibrant and flavorful; and the atmosphere is celebratory, usually with dwell dancers and music. We perceive why it’s one in every of Kim Kardashian’s favourite Armenian eating places. 304 N. Model Blvd, 91203
Zhengyalov Hatz
For a whole brick-and-mortar enterprise to specialize and solely specialise in a single flatbread, it should be extraordinarily distinctive, area of interest, and scrumptious. That’s the case for this cafe that solely affords one savory merchandise on its menu: Zhengyalov Hatz. A conventional chewy flatbread filled with a mixture of many herbs and greens beloved by Glendale’s religious Armenian group. You’ll be able to have it with some chilled spiced black tea, and it’s someplace between a snack and light-weight lunch. It’s surprisingly filling and intensely satisfying since it’s made contemporary all through the day. 318 E Broadway, Glendale, CA 91205 – Javier Cabral
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