Lavash Restaurant in Yerevan, Armenia

ABOUT LAVASH
Since ancient times, women have had a monopoly on baking lavash. Traditionally, the dough would be kneaded by the most senior woman in the home, while men would have no part in the process of baking bread. Preparations for baking lavash would begin with the first rays of the sun. The work would begin by lighting the tonir – a fire would be prepared and the ceremony would usually start with prayers and good wishes. The whole process of baking lavash would be accompanied by pleasant and warm conversation, as well as songs and laughter.

The secret to the longevity of lavash: Thanks to its simple composition – flour, salt, yeast, and water, lavash is considered the bread with the longest shelf life. When dried, lavash can be stored for around one year. Before it is eaten, it simply needs to be moistened again so that it can soften, regaining its flavor and aroma.

The cultural and ceremonial significance of lavash: Lavash has made an appearance many times in various works of art; it has served as a source of inspiration for Armenian artists. Attesting to this are paintings by Grigor Khanjyan, Minas Avetisyan and many others as well as the popular cartoon The Magical Lavash, which tells the story of a boy named Naghash, who lived with his lavash¬-baking mother, eating a fair share of lavash and growing up on the bread.

Lavash Restaurant is the third business initiative undertaken by Yeremyan Projects, presenting Armenian cuisine in an innovative and modern way. The formation of a unique setting with harmonious contrasts is at the heart of the restaurant’s creation, a meeting point of vintage design and Armenian cuisine.

The core of the Lavash concept includes a revival of the forgotten Armenian tradition of breakfast wraps, and the dissemination of the beautiful culture of the morning meal.

Lavash hopes its customers have a good time and enjoy a delicious meal in its indoor and outdoor sections. On the first floor, you can watch the beautiful process of how fresh puri bread, gata and, of course, lavash are baked in a tonir. On the second floor of the restaurant, there is a private hall for company parties or other special events.

ADDRESS
21 Tumanyan Str.,
0001 Yerevan, Armenia

Video by Lana Muriyan - 2019, Armenia Yerevan

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