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💎 Verified Independent Gem Armenian Charcoal Kabobs, Garlic Toum & Hummus · $$ ✓ Official Grade A (99/100) ★ 5 (1 local ratings)

Mini Kabob (Glendale)

Glendale's Acclaimed 6-Table Armenian Kabob Sanctuary — Glendale, CA 91204

Tiny, world-renowned family storefront on Vine St with 4.8 stars across 1,800+ reviews. Honored by Michelin Guide as a California culinary treasure.

A testament to immigrant perseverance and intense culinary love, producing some of the juiciest, most aromatic kabobs anywhere in North America.

📍 Verified Street Address
313 1/2 Vine St, Glendale, CA 91204
🕒 Verified Operating Hours
Tue–Sun 11:30am–8:00pm · Closed Monday
📞 Direct Counter Phone (Zero App Markup)
🔥 Destination Signature Dish
Charcoal Beef Lule Kabob & Fluffy Basmati Rice

🔥 Must-Try Signature Dishes at Mini Kabob (Glendale)

Charcoal Beef Lule Kabob Platter
17.5
Boneless Chicken Breast Kabob
18
House Garlic Toum & Warm Pita
6

👨‍🍳 Why Locals Love Mini Kabob (Glendale)

Family & Culinary Roots: Founded by Ovakim and Sira Martirosyan, operated with their son Armen Martirosyan in a tiny, loving 6-seat Glendale kitchen.

Scratch Kitchen Commitment: Meats marinated for 48 hours in secret family citrus-onion rub; grilled over smoking hardwood lump charcoal; scratch garlic toum whipped fresh.

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