Ktoor Restaurant

Ktoor Restaurant is an Armenian restaurant at 24 Martiros Saryan Street in Yerevan, Armenia, in the streets just west of the Cascade and the Kentron core. The cuisine is Armenian with Caucasian influences, and the restaurant is known for large portions, served in both indoor and outdoor seating on Saryan Street. The signature dishes lean towards substantial meat plates. Veal shank with beans is a slow-cooked main course in the home-cooking tradition; the pork chop is a straightforward grilled option; khash, the traditional Armenian morning-after dish of boiled cattle feet served with garlic, lavash and often vodka, appears on the menu for those who want a regional speciality; and mixed barbecue in lavash offers a mix of grilled meats wrapped in thin flatbread. Khash is traditionally eaten in cooler months and has a ritual character, so visitors curious about it may want to ask staff about availability. The atmosphere is comfortable and unfussy, with a mix of locals and visitors, and the outdoor tables are popular in the warmer months when the street is pleasant for a long meal. Dress is casual. The restaurant opens daily from 10 AM to midnight, so it can be used for lunch, an afternoon meal or dinner. Armenian wine, beer and brandy are the usual drinks, and the staff can advise on pairings with the barbecue. A price band is not listed here, but the large portions mean that sharing is practical and can keep costs moderate. Reservations are taken by phone on +374 11 242400. Booking is useful for groups and for outdoor tables on summer evenings, while indoor seating is generally easier to find at short notice. Visitors should plan an unhurried meal, since the portions and the social style of the dining encourage lingering.