Hermon's

A Glendale mainstay where Armenian home cooking gets a steady, confident polish without losing its soul.

The dining room hums with the clatter of shared platters and the low murmur of Armenian being spoken at the next table over. Char from the grill perfumes everything, and the yogurt sauces arrive cool and thick enough to cut the smoke. Order more than you think you need — the leftovers reheat like a gift the next day.

Best for: Multigenerational family dinners and long, unhurried group meals