r/yerevan

Hey r/Yerevan,

After nearly 10 years of working every possible job in the hospitality industry — from waiting tables to managing venues — I finally took the biggest risk of my life and opened my own place: Okami Sushi (it’s on 20 Moskovyan St). We brought a classic Japanese Kaiten (conveyor belt) system to the city with an "All You Can Eat" concept.

Honestly? It has been a rollercoaster, and I just wanted to share the reality of what it’s like behind the scenes, because opening a totally new restaurant format here is terrifying.

Running a conveyor belt system sounds fun on paper, but logistically, it’s a nightmare to calibrate. Keeping the balance between absolute freshness, preventing food waste, and making sure the rail is always full when a guest sits down is a daily math puzzle. On top of that, fighting with international platforms just to get our location pinned correctly or digital menus working has cost me more sleepless nights than the actual construction did.

We are trying to do something fresh for Yerevan's food scene (7,900 AMD for lunch / 10,900 AMD for dinner), but everyday feels like a new challenge to get people to understand how the system works.

I’m not here to drop a glossy ad — I genuinely want to know what you guys think. If you’ve already stumbled upon us, what was your honest experience? And if you have any questions about how the business or the Kaiten system works, I’m happy to answer anything.

Thanks for reading, just needed to vent a little to the community.

How often is the water shut off on Kristapora Street in the Kentron district? What neighborhood in Yerevan would you recommend for living? Thanks in advance.

The following text may particularly interest the residents of Yerevan who use the public transportation frequently

I have been living in Yerevan for around 6 months now and it happens I have been using the bus virtually every single day of this time period. Most of the time I am using a select group of 4 buses that take me from my apartment to the center. I always put a lot of effort figuring out which one to hop on while I am waiting at the station, so that I end up on the bus that is the least crowded at that time.

Yesterday I came up with an idea, that utilizing the current existing digital infrastructure, can tell users on the Yandex app, for example, whether their bus is overcrowded or not, using color gradient from green to red. I won't get into the technical details, just picture that you could see which one of your buses is the least crowded so you can enjoy a less intense commute.

I am wondering whether a tiny feature like this would be able to help distribute passengers slightly more efficiently or not.

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Ok maybe it makes sense when British people are Islamophobic But Armenians? They don’t produce anything of value, they have no international achievements. They are so poor, they have African-level economics. Their country is like Nigeria with mountains.

Imagine if Afghanistan never got invaded. That’s basically Armenia. No wonder the Russia doesn’t help them. You could even be White, yet if you are Muslim, they have the chauvinistic belief that they are better than you. Why?

Hello everyone!

I wanted to personally invite the Reddit community to check out my new restaurant, OKAMI, located right on 20 Moskovyan Street.

We wanted to bring a high-quality, modern Japanese dining experience to Yerevan, offering two ways to enjoy your meal:

• 🌀 The Kaiten Experience: We specialize in the conveyor belt system with an All You Can Eat model. It’s perfect for those who love a continuous flow of fresh maki, nigiri, and appetizers right at their fingertips.
• 🛋️ The Restaurant Hall: If you prefer a more traditional or intimate setting, we have a comfortable seating area where you can relax at a table. In this section, you can order from our exclusive A La Carte menu, which features premium selections, signature rolls, and our kitchen's best specialties.

We’ve put a lot of heart into everything—from our signature salmon steak to our authentic ramen (the Ajitsuke Tamago is a must-try). Whether you're a sushi enthusiast looking for a feast or just want a nice dinner from our separate menu, we’d love to have you.

All You Can Eat Pricing (Kaiten):

• Lunch (12:00 - 16:00): 7,900 AMD
• Dinner (18:00 - 23:00): 10,900 AMD (Our A La Carte menu is available all day for table service)

Since I know how helpful this community is, I’d genuinely appreciate any feedback you have. If you stop by, please say hi!

Address: 20 Moskovyan St, Yerevan.

Looking forward to seeing some of you there!

we've got ye concert bundle packages with concert tickets, hotel and transfer, but 4 of our friends won't make it to the tour because of passport issues( anybody wants to join us?

I’m going to be in Yerevan next week (Monday-Sunday). I would like to go to the dolma (tolma? I’m from the western diaspora so we say sarma) festival if possible. One website I found said the date is May 23, and it will be near the temple, but I can’t find anything else. Does anyone in Yerevan have any ideas or more information they can pass along to me? I would greatly appreciate it.

Hey r/yerevan 👋

So I’ve been obsessed with American BBQ for a while — specifically the Texas low-and-slow smoked brisket thing. The kind where you cook a whole brisket for912+ hours over wood until it has that black bark and pink smoke ring. If you’ve had it, you know. If you haven’t, it’s genuinely one of the best things you can put in your mouth.

The problem: you basically can’t get it in Yerevan. A few places do “smoked” stuff but it’s not the real deal.
So I started a small thing called Smōk with a couple of partners.

Pricing-wise we’re landing around 18,000AMD per kg, so a typical whole brisket is around 40,000~ 50,000 AMD. Honestly not cheap, but brisket is expensive to do properly — a lot of meat goes in, a lot of time goes in, and there’s significant shrinkage during the cook.

A few things I’d genuinely love opinions on:
1. Would you actually order a whole brisket, or does “whole only” feel like too much commitment? (A whole one feeds 8-10 people easily)
2. Is the price range insane, fair, or about what you’d expect?
3. Anyone here had real Texas BBQ and have thoughts on what’s missing in Yerevan’s food scene?

Not dropping links because I’m not here to spam — happy to share if anyone asks. Mostly just want to hear what locals and expats here think before we go bigger.
Cheers 🤘

Hi, idk it’s ok to text here. I’m looking for an opportunity to work with architects in Yerevan as an intern.
A little bit about me: I’m an architect by education, but never had an opportunity to work in architectural studios. In the past 1 year I worked construction-related jobs, but never worked on architectural projects.
I don’t want to flush all my knowledge out, needed someone’s consultation.

Thanks in advance ✌️