Chinese are one of the largest nations in the world and has a rich history. One of the things that make China so popular is its national cuisine. Chinese cuisine is one of the most exciting and diverse ones in the world. It is divided into four major types - Shandong, Sichuan, Cantonese, and Fujian. Each region has its peculiarities of cooking.
Chinese traditional dishes are famous for their color, taste, aroma, and appearance. Noodles and rice are two of the most common ingredients in Chinese cuisine. As you see, it is very diverse and unique. Some of the most popular dishes are Sweet, and Sour Pork, Kung Pao Chicken, Ma Po Tofu, Wontons, Dumplings, Chow Mein, Peking Roasted Duck, Spring Rolls. The choice is great, and it's difficult to pick one favorite. As of today, there are five Chinese restaurants in Yerevan which offer nearly all of these dishes. Let's get acquainted with them and talk about the peculiarities of Chinese restaurants in our city.
Chinese Restaurants in Yerevan #1 Lotus
This is the first Chinese restaurant in Armenia. Now it has two chains. The first one is situated on Sayat-Nova street; the other is located in Pushkin street. It is an excellent place for people who prefer Chinese cuisine and atmosphere.
The menu consists of the most famous meals from Chinese and Eastern cuisine. If you are a spicy meal lover, here you will find special soups, snack, and salads with various spices. By the way, there is a separate menu for vegetarians, which includes black and white mushrooms.
Chinese Restaurants in Yerevan #2 Dragon Garden
It offers not only Chinese food, but also Japanese and Eastern cuisine. This family restaurant was opened in 2017, and today it is one of the favorite places of Eastern cuisine lovers.
The restaurant has a rich menu. Here you can enjoy more than 300 dishes of Chinese cuisine. Spicy beef meat on the fire and chicken with mushrooms with spicy sweet are two of the most popular dishes of this restaurant. You should visit Dragon Garden if you want to get quality service, delicious food and much more.
Chinese Restaurants in Yerevan #3 Beijing
It is a well-known restaurant offering a wide array of Chinese, Japanese, and Thai dishes. The restaurant is situated on Nalbandyan street, in the center of Yerevan. Here you can taste Gunpowder chicken with dried red chilies & peanuts. This classic dish from the Sichuan cuisine is very spicy but has a great taste.
In Beijing, you will also be offered a wide range of fish dishes, sour-sweet, spicy-garlic, and other sauces. The food really is tasty, and the prices are quite affordable, especially their big portions. By the way, they also have a delivery service. It is a great place to feel the atmosphere of eastern culture. The hall is decorated with hieroglyphs, umbrellas, and red lantern representing ancient China.
Chinese Restaurants in Yerevan #4 Old Beijing
This restaurant offers delicious Chinese cuisine in the heart of Yerevan. Since its establishment in 2009, the restaurant has become one of the most favorite places for many people. There are more than two hundred Chinese dishes on the menu, as well as a wide selection of drinks and exotic cocktails.
The interior is designed in Chinese style. If you crave authentic Chinese food, then don't hesitate and head to Old Beijing.
Chinese Restaurants in Yerevan #5 New Tao
This is a relatively new Chinese restaurant which is situated in Tumanyan street. The restaurant offers excellent service and quite decent Chinese food. You can also find here Japanese dishes, sushi, as well as a great selection of salads and dessert. The prices aren't high, and there is also a delivery service.
Peculiarities of Chinese restaurants in Yerevan
The Chinese restaurants in Yerevan mainly offer Sichuan and Cantonese cuisine, which include lots of dishes with vegetables, chicken, duck meat, veal, a huge assortment of spices and sauces and of course, noodles. Chinese restaurants in our city have decided to avoid dog, cat, snail meat.
There is also a large selection of alcoholic drinks, including Russian vodka, Japanese rice wine, brandy and types of wines. It is worth mentioning the Ginseng vodka is very popular and takes an essential place in the restaurant's menu. In traditional Chinese medicine, Ginseng is used to increase strength, blood volume, promote life and appetite.
As for the interior, it is quite different in every place. If you are interested in ancient China and its national trimmings, old paintings, and hieroglyphs, then it's worth visiting "Old Beijing" or "Dragon." In these places, you can feel the atmosphere of ancient China, and at the same time, enjoy their traditional dishes. But if you are interested in business meetings, family gatherings, and events, then "Beijing" and "New Tao" restaurants are more convenient.
As you see, our city has much to offer Chinese food lovers. If you haven't got a chance to experience traditional Chinese food yet, we highly recommend that you try it!
Published August 26, 2019
Article by Vera Mirzoyan
