Raffi's Place, Armenian restaurant in Glendale, US.
Raffi's Place is an Armenian restaurant featuring Persian and Armenian cuisine served in a courtyard setting. The kitchen grills meat kebabs over open flames and serves them on beds of basmati rice with carefully selected cuts.
The restaurant was founded in 1993 by Rafik Bakijanian and his wife Gohar as a small family venture. Over time it developed into an established dining destination with deep roots in the local community.
The restaurant carries forward Armenian cooking traditions through dishes passed down through generations and still made by hand. Visitors can watch how these recipes connect to the daily food culture of the Armenian community.
The restaurant is located on East Broadway and opens daily at 11:30 AM with extended hours until 10:00 PM on Fridays and Saturdays. The courtyard setting provides a relaxed dining environment that works well for groups and allows you to enjoy the space at your own pace.
The restaurant gives careful attention to selecting each meat cut and subjects them to specific seasoning processes before grilling. This meticulous preparation is not immediately obvious but shapes the flavor of every dish served.
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