Yerevan – Middle Eastern
Yerevan transports guests to the heart of the Caucasus, where the air is thick with the scent of toasted spices and the warmth of freshly baked lahmajun. Hand-stretched doughs and vibrant, herb-filled Zhingyalov Hats anchor a dining experience that honors ancestral techniques, offering a communal feast that feels both ancient and intimately personal. The journey concludes with the delicate, honey-soaked layers of homestyle baklava, leaving a lingering sweetness that mirrors the restaurant’s soulful hospitality.
2204, 18th Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20009 +12025165924 http://yerevandc.com/0Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Price range: $
Currently open
Hours
- Friday - Saturday
- 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Sunday - Thursday
- 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Small Plates
- Lahmajun - $12: Thin dough topped with minced beef and herbs with a side of pepper paste Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
- Zhingyalov Hats - $14: Flatbread stuffed with herbs and greens with a side of labne Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Sarma Dolma - $10: Rice and herbs wrapped in grape leaves (6), served chilled Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Lentil Kufte - $11: Red lentils, bulghur wheat, and sautéed onions served on a bed of baby spinach with a yogurt sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Yerevan Lavash Wrap - $15: Halal air-dried beef (Basturma), baby arugula, spinach, pepper paste, and labne wrapped in lavash. Side of pickled vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
- Red Lentil and Apricot Soup - $9: Lentils, onions, carrots and sweet apricots Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
Savory Pastries
- Soujuk Pie - $8.5: Puff pastry with beef sausage, pepper paste, and labne Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Chicken Mushroom Pie - $8.5: Puff pastry with chicken, mushrooms, cheese, and spices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Khachapuri Yerevan Style - $9: Georgian cheese puff pastry with an Armenian twist Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Sweet Pastries
- Homestyle Baklava - $6: Sweet layered pastry with chopped walnuts and honey syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Baklava Square - $6: Crushed cashews, flaky phyllo dough, honey, and crushed pistachios Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol
- Honey Cake - $8: Thin honey biscuit with pastry cream filling Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Cascade Cake - $8.5: Honey chocolate biscuit with fluffy sour cream filling and chocolate ganache Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Garun Cake - $8.5: Chocolate and vanilla biscuits with cream cheese-pistachio filling Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Napoleon - $8: Puff pastry layered with sweet vanilla custard Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Round Gata - $7: Sweet bread with flour, butter, and sugar filling Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Honey Nugget - $4.5: Rice flour honey biscuit filled with pastry cream and walnuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Armenian Coffee - $4.5: Traditional strong coffee
- Rose Latte - $6.5
- Lavender Latte - $6.5
- Pistachio Latte - $6.5
- Brown Sugar Clove Latte - $6.5
- Cozy Clove Hot Chocolate - $6
- Dubai Chocolate Latte - $7
- Matcha Latte - $6
- Ararat Tea Experience - $12: Selection of Armenian teas
Alcoholic Beverages
- Ararat Brandy VS 5 Year - $12: By the glass
- Ararat Brandy Nairi 20 Year - $22: By the glass
- Karas Red Wine - $14: Syrah, Cot, Cabernet Franc
- Armenia Pomegranate Wine - $12: Semi-sweet fruit wine
- Erebuni Lager - $9: 500ml
- Highland Wine Flight - $24: Hin Areni white, Karas red, Armenia pomegranate