RESTAURANTS
NATIONAL CUISINE
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Panrkhash
Panrkhash is one of the oldest and traditional dishes of Armenian cuisine. It was prepared in almost all provinces, and has come down to us especially from the cuisine of Mush. Although the cooking method is simple, the dish is extremely satisfying and has a unique charm. Its name is made up of a combination of ingredients and cooking method. The main ingredients of Panrkhash are lavash, Chechil cheese, onion, virgin olive oil, and boiled water.
In different provinces, the dish was prepared in different ways: with string cheese or grated cheese, sometimes with dry lavash or stale bread. In some places, fried onions, red pepper, garlic, and even eggs were added. Regardless of the cooking method, Panrkhash has always carried the collective charm of tasting the dish.
NATIONAL DRINKS
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Discover the Unique World of Armenian Beer
Armenia is best known for its brandy and wine culture, however, in recent years, the country has also been rapidly developing a craft beer culture, which is becoming a new interesting direction for both locals and tourists.
Beer production in Armenia has an ancient history. As early as the 5th century BC, the Greek philosopher Xenophon, in his work “Anabasis”, describes how he saw barley drink stored in clay vessels in one of the villages of Ancient Armenia. He says: “Wheat, barley and barley drink were stored in clay vessels. Barley grains floated in the drink, and reeds were stuck in the upper part of the vessel, through which people drank the drink. The beer, not mixed with water, was very strong, but it was pleasant and loved by the locals.” This evidence proves that beer has been known in Armenian culture for thousands of years.
