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AJ's Armenian Cuisine, the premier Armenian restaurant in Fresno, CA, invites you to experience the rich flavors and traditions of Armenian cuisine. Located at 5048 N Maroa Ave, Fresno, CA 93704, our restaurant offers a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for a night out with family and friends. At AJ's Armenian Cuisine, we take pride in serving authentic Armenian dishes made with love and care, using only the freshest ingredients. From traditional favorites like kebabs and dolmas to modern twists on classic recipes, our menu has something for everyone. Whether you're in the mood for a hearty Armenian breakfast, a quick lunch, or a leisurely dinner, we've got you covered. Our friendly staff is dedicated to providing exceptional service and ensuring that every guest feels like family. Come taste the difference at AJ's Armenian Cuisine, the best Armenian restaurant in Fresno. We can't wait to welcome you to our table!

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AJ's Armenian Cuisine serves up authentic and flavorful dishes in a cozy setting. Reviewers rave about the tender lamb shanks, crispy falafel, and generous portions. While some find the service to be slow, the warm hospitality and reasonable prices make up for it.

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Yelp: 4.5/5

Google Reviews: 4.4/5

TripAdvisor: 4.5/5

Zomato: 4.3/5

Facebook Reviews: 4.7/5

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Christine Kehr
Christine Kehr -Google user
a year ago
AJ’s is a popular restaurant serving authentic Armenian cuisine—at a very reasonable price. When we visited, Keyma was the dinner special. I'm not a fan of raw ground beef but it was nice to see it on the menu. We enjoyed the grape...Read More
Dine inDinner$20–30Atmosphere: 5Rice Pilaf
Warren Wigh
Warren Wigh -Google user
a year ago
My family and I loved eating here. The staff are so friendly and the food is fantastic!! You can’t go wrong with anything that is ordered here. The shish kebab is their main specialty. I highly recommend this restaurant!
Dine inDinner$30–50Atmosphere: 5Rice Pilaf
Mitch Baxter
Mitch Baxter -Google user
a year ago
We got the sampler with hummus, feta cheese, and turshy. Also the lulu dinner and chicken dinner with pilaf. It was all very good and the waitress was great.
Dine inDinner$20–30Atmosphere: 5Rice Pilaf
HH
HH -Google user
4 years ago
Very poor food, taste is very plain, but that's not why they are getting such a low review. A 45 minute wait for food and all we ordered was a Cesar's salad and a wrap! The restaurant only had 2 other customers too. Poor customer...Read More
Jason Wolpert
Jason Wolpert -Google user
3 months ago
Food is amazing, service is amazing. Yes it is a little pricey and yes parking can be a challenge sometimes but this Fresno institution is always well worth it. Maria will take great care of you. Get the pork back ribs they are the best!...Read More
Atmosphere: 5
Avetis Antaplyan
Avetis Antaplyan -Google user
a week ago
Outstanding food, Outstanding service and vibe. The lamb chops, steak and appetizers are a must haves. If you're in fresno, you must come here
Dine inLunchAtmosphere: 5Half Lamb Shank, Rice Pilaf, Lamb Chops with Pilaf, Chicken Caesar Salad, Appetizer Sampler Platter, Shish Kebab, Lamb Riblets, Combo Plate, Lamb Shish, HummusHighly recommendPlenty of parking
Reyes Moreno
Reyes Moreno -Google user
3 months ago
My friend had gotten a platter from there and next few days everybody at the gathering got sick from food poisoning. My friend had called them to let them know. Then asked at least a refund. Which I thought it was fair enough. They offered...Read More
Food: 1
Anthony Silveira
Anthony Silveira -Google user
4 months ago
Great dishes..We had the lamb and chicken and both were great! It very comfortable setting with it seems like many regular patrons as we are out of town..For us it is a destination to enjoy great Armenian lamb dishes!
Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 4Shish KebabPlenty of parkingFree parking lot
Iya Jackson
Iya Jackson -Google user
6 months ago
Walked in at 8:10 pm google says they close at 8:30 pm the worker sitting on the cushion told us they were closed she said take a picture of the menu and come another day. We told her we drove a ways to get there...Read More
Atmosphere: 1
theresa chapa
theresa chapa -Google user
3 months ago
The front host that was seating people was extremely rude about there being no seating and something about us needing a reservation if we wanted to eat there. I get being busy but you don’t have to be rude about it. Whoever that girl was...Read More
Atmosphere: 1

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