The best Armenian restaurant in L.A. is this tiny family-run kebab joint in Glendale | Off Menu
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- This week, Lucas goes to Glendale to eat Armenian food at Mini Kabob. The restaurant is run by the Martirosyan family. Ovakim and his wife, Alvard took over the business over 25 years ago and now their son, Armen handles much of the day-to-day. We spend a lunch service with the family and pack into their tiny kitchen to document how the family works together to operate the sometimes chaotic, but always beloved three-table restaurant. We also go to Armen's second business venture, Mid East Tacos in Highland Park, to see how he's implementing the culinary lessons he's learned from Mini Kabob into an Angeleno fusion of Mexican and Armenian food.
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This is one of my favorite episodes! I love everything about Mini Kabob -- the vibe, the people, the food, everything. Thanks for tuning into another episode of OFF MENU. If you liked it, please like our video, subscribe, and tell all your powerful celebrity friends! Thanks and see you next week!! XxX Lucas
this new series u got with l.a times is the best thing on youtube rn. killing it. are you on t.v yet?
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Eddie Aguero bro thank you! 🙌
This is a great short. crazy how 12 min. got me in the feels so hard.
Another great video!
wait are you from the University of Washington?
Such a great son. Much prosperity to them.
Armen's a great guy. Thank you for watching!
This is original Adana Kebap with the traditional Adana Onion Salat. 🇹🇷
100% Turkish Food.
Not armenian.
Almost every food in the armenian's kitchen has it's origin in Türkiye.
At the end, its the true.
@@King-uh8zz gna kunem moret
shut up@@King-uh8zz
@@King-uh8zzkiss my Azz
Awwww! don't cry Armen! What a sweetheart taking care of his parents!!
Lucas paused a little long to draw the tears out of him
This is original Adana Kebap with the traditional Adana Onion Salat. 🇹🇷
100% Turkish Food.
Not armenian.
Almost every food in the armenian's kitchen has it's origin in Türkiye.
Don't be mad, but its the true.
@@King-uh8zzshut up and go back to the steppe
Been going to Mini Kabob for years! This family is not putting it on just for the cameras. They are by far the NICEST family. Everything is done by order (aka things are not pre-made and take time to be lovingly prepared). Much love and success to this family. They deserve all the accolades!!!
I had Armenian friends in school, and they’re a great people. Unfortunately, there aren’t any Armenian food joints where I live and the community, while present, is extremely small for a restaurant serving their kind of food to be profitable. Anyway, I’m definitely hitting this place if ever I go to LA. Great episode.
This is original Adana Kebap with the traditional Adana Onion Salat. 🇹🇷
100% Turkish Food.
Not armenian.
Almost every food in the armenian's kitchen has it's origin in Türkiye.
Best Greetings. 😁🙋♂️
@@King-uh8zz damn bro ur cool
@@King-uh8zzshut yo goofy ahh up
@@King-uh8zzkiss my azz
Best episode so far. Armen, your parents are truly blessed to have a son like you.
I loved this episode!! Best one yet. I think a lot of first generation born Americans are doing what Armen is doing. Our parents came over here work their asses off to give us a good life...so we work to give back to our parents.
so true!
A good, handsome, young Arminian man. He is a great catch for any young woman with the more fun, traditional values. I have the best times and greatest memories at my Armenian friends family get togethers and parties. I don’t think this is with every family (which is true with any family or community regardless of nationality or religion) but I find my friends whom are Arminian, their family members are hyper involved and really show and express the love they have for their family openly for everyone to see.
I used to live next door and this has been my comfort food. Everybody I bring here gets their minds blown by this restaurant! Years ago, I ordered trays of their food and brought them to the Philippines so I can share it with my family!
This is a classic story of immigration. A classic story of love learned over time as life moves forward and an understanding that sacrifices were made for a new generation....not caring whether those sacrifices would ever be awarded in their lifetimes. That is pure love... and this is being returned by the new generation. Much success to you and your parents.
James Kwon loved every word
This is original Adana Kebap with the traditional Adana Onion Salat. 🇹🇷
100% Turkish Food.
Not armenian.
Almost every food in the armenian's kitchen has it's origin in Türkiye.
Best Greetings to everyone. 😁🇹🇷🙋♂️
@@King-uh8zz how is that possible? can you explain? Turkey doesn't have a national history that long
Of all the youtube food reviewers, I like Lucas the most. He tells a story rather than gulping down food and say how juicy it is. The son (s) also rises....
Bless his family! He has a good heart!
I discovered Mini Kabob earlier this year and started going there every week or two, I have to, the food is amazing!! And I love that family! They are the best!!!
Such a touching story and what a lovely family. I grew up in L.A in the mid 80's and in elementary school I met lots of Armenian kids. I love the food the culture very much like ours back in the old country.
The old country? Lol Mexico is pretty advanced
This is original Adana Kebap with the traditional Adana Onion Salat. 🇹🇷
100% Turkish Food.
Not armenian.
Almost every food in the armenian's kitchen has it's origin in Türkiye.
You know that im right.
Don't be mad. 😁🙋♂️🇹🇷
I absolutely love this family&the rare respect that the songas for his mom&dad with their hard work.
Ate here once, outstanding quality got that old school feeling when I grew up in Glendale, before the city became a tourist zone. Met the wife and husband, very nice even talked to us about the food while I was there. Glad Armen kept the tradition alive there.
Thank you Lucas. . . Such a wonderful story about this family and their little restaurant!!!
This is beautiful, thank you for telling their story
Finally Mini Kabob is getting some love, best Armenian food in Southern Cal.
First: you are such an amazing listener and ask the best questions, Lucas. I loved this episode and I cried as Armen got choked up ... I will go to Mini Kabob, the next time I am down in, LA
That was an amazing episode! Thank you for interviewing them!
Amazing story of one family's hard work and determination to create their own American dream. Thanks, Lucas!
I'm not exactly sure what to say, but I LOVED this episode! Armen... Thank you!
This by far is my favorite episode! Really well told story of how this restaurant started. I was also getting choked up.
This episode moved me to tears
This is beautiful art.
Thank you for representing us brother. Much respect to my Armenian people
This is original Adana Kebap with the traditional Adana Onion Salat. 🇹🇷
100% Turkish Food.
Not armenian.
Thats the true.
Almost every food in the armenian's kitchen has it's origin in Türkiye.
You know that. 😁🇹🇷
What a nice video. I live in the neighborhood right in the middle of these two establishments. I pass through both these places all the time but I have never visited. now hearing their story, I'm going for sure.
God bless this Family
That was lovely! The food looks fantastic...both for Mini Kabob and Mid East Tacos...and the family works so hard to serve the neighborhood. And to see a son so clearly want to care for his aging parents by building on what they've worked so hard to sustain is beautiful. I wish them many years of success and happiness. (And your outfit was cute but not flashy, allowing the viewer to focus on the food. Very clever!)
I’ve eaten here before… and it really is good food! I like the cozy atmosphere that makes it feel like mom is cooking for you. I remember that they really strive to please and make your experience a good one.
I’ve heard great things about this restaurant. Now knowing the story and the family that puts their heart and soul into their food makes me want to go even more. Awesome episode! ❤️
Mark Weins went to Mini Kabob and loved it too!!!!
He has good taste!
I need to find this episode.
Lucas, Lucas, Lucas. You cannot be serious. I am not going to tell you what to wear because I am sitting here busting a gut laughing. I'm sorry I live on the East coast. My mouth was watering. I will visit Mini Kabob if I'm in the area. Message to Armen: ALL best wishes to you and your start up.
Mini Kabob is so good and you feel so at home. You get to eat and talk to Armen and his parent at the same time. Such a great experience. If you get lucky, get a table and enjoy the experience instead of take out
These videos are incredible, this channel is only gonna grow. I love lucas and the whole production team is killing it.
domeskeetz thanks a lot, we appreciate it
amazing i will deffo go support these guys when in LA
12/10 great video. good job again lucas. killed it. U STILL NEED A TV SHOW
This is really inspiring..
it's really a wonderful place. You should check it out!
@@lucaskwanpeterson2010 If i ever happen to travel to the US and they are still open, i definitely will!
Ah, ❤ Lucas. You are so good at asking the intimate questions and then being so sensitive to the answers.
Great episode. Thank you for sharing
Good job Armen. Its great to have a grateful son!
What a great vlog! I will DEFINITELY visit this establishment.
This was such a beautiful, honest, and heartfelt episode. Good people & good food. 💜
My Sister and I just love 💕 Mini Kabob!! Armen and his Mom are just darling. Thank you for your service 💝
When i saw the thumbnail, i was hoping that it would be Mini Kabob coz it is the best spot in Glendale. Thank goodness it was Mini Kabob! I prefer this spot over Raffis.
if you're korean you gotta go here. The dad will say "oh, you korean! come, my friends are korean!" lol
Best episode yet.
My boss brought this in for lunch one day n whenever we have free lunch at work we're like go to mini kabob!!! So happy they will be expanding soon to glendora!!
The dad is a bad ass. Good food, great parents. They need to appreciate Armenian customers and not show favoritism towards silverlake hipsters. They believe Armenians don't know how leave reviews online
I think they're trying to be welcoming to all of their customers
😆 lol
Loved this place!! The food was amazing!! They’ve closed due to the pandemic. Tough decisions. Best of wishes to them.
Is closed forever?
His father didn't want change the concept so he closed. Good people . Old ways sometimes don't work
Lucas is such a great and authentic listener. Very enjoyable to watch! Thank you!
Just happen to watch this . I’ve lived in glendale and haven’t been there which is a shame . I’ll be stopping by this week to support my Awsome people and of course try some delicious food .
Discovered Mini Kabob looking at YELP reviews while visiting Family in Glendale 2012. Eat there whenever we visit. Walked by Mini Kabob the first time and missed it, but smelled the food, Turned around, Met Ovakim and Alvard who treated us like family. Go is it this small Restaurant. You will not be disappointed.
This place is seriously one of my favorite eats 🙌🏻
Great episode Lucas! Your best work. Mini Kabob and Raffi’s Place are my two favorite restaurants in Glendale.
Pops always tells me to eat the tomatoes, it’s good for man. Yes pops, I always do 👍🏼
My new favorite food show...Inspiring a few field trips in my future for sure.
Just ordered food from mini kabob a few hours ago, arrived it was closed but Armen was kind enough to ask the kitchen to make an order for us. God bless him and his family. I grew up in Glendale, much has changed but it still feels like home.
My new favorite watch...missed you Lucas.
Love this place. Food is fantastic.
Awww so amazing. I will visit when in Glendale. Shad merci.
Beautiful episode.
Good interview.
Inspired by Armen.
What a sweet family. I hope they keep prospering. But Lucas looks cute always so no need to worry about what you wear!
Love this!
Jenn Harris wow thank u so much Jenn!
Back at it again Keep em coming
Was never a fan of marinated meat, until I tried Armenian bbq! WOW! If you grew up in Glendale, you're basically 1/2 Armenian 😅🥰Barev!
AMAZING EPISODE !
Wow that was really moving.
What an amazing story of the american immigrant!
Been on this for a long time!
Love the parents!
Thanks Lucas!!!
Andres Fuentes thank you for watching!
Homeboy is fine.....Armen is just as cute as he can be.
I’ve eaten here with my family before, a hole in a wall place but one of the best kabobs I’ve ever tried. Friendly family. My 4 year old wasn’t eating, so the cook ( the dad ) promised him chocolate if he finished his food. So my li’ll one did sure enough and got his chocolate at the end lol. Just a welcoming family restaurant. I really recommend plus the food is finger licking.
As i am a cook i do the same as Armen,but in Begium,i came here 25 years ago,im 36 now,but as Armenian tradishan we got to take care of ower perants
Beautiful family. Very nice restaurant.
Love this spot is small but the food more then makes up for the size of d rest , plus just seen mom and dad work is pretty kool , my mom favorite place for kabobs mind you were salvadoreans hehe
Nice ! Go Armenia! great culture w/ great foods
Hayer jan
What a beautiful family 💕
:o He's done it again!
Kat Hong thank u!!!
Glendale Bro! (Armenian accent) Inchka Ahpe...
😂 ok apeh 👌
I need a safe space
SMALL?! 4th largest city in LA county
Great video!
Lucas you're always so cute ❤️❤️❤️❤️
great episode
The absolute best!!!!!
I love this channel, it is so interesting, thoroughly attention grabbing...thank you
After watching this....I've gonna find me some Kabobs, fortunately my little town actually has a Restaurant that makes them surprisingly. Is that a Huskys sweatshirt I see??
Is this where Sona Movsesian lives?
Lucas!
I enjoyed it 👏.
Your outfit was fine but remember those t-shirts that you used to wear in the Eater series. I really enjoyed the graphics on those. If you can bring that back, it would be great.
armen is so handsome
Lucas finally found you!
Action Bronson would kill this episode.
Generations don't really understand that growing a family buisness is the quickest way for later generations not having to work.
mini kabob is legit
Hi Lucas!!!!