Armenian Lunch Truck Is Cooking with Fire at Two Spots in the Valley

The Kirakosyan family’s charcoal-grilled meats have become a hit beyond the diaspora
Josh Lurie • Los Angeles Magazine • March 2, 2021
Sure, Armenian Lunch Truck’s second location resides in a propane shop parking lot, but the Kirakosyan family prefers charcoal fire to gas. It’s a key differentiator from most kebab spots, and it helps propel the Kirakosyans’ skewers to greatness....
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