Ghapama

Ghapama opened a door into a cuisine I'd previously known almost nothing about. The rich from slow-cooked lamb flavours are unlike anything in my usual rotation and I mean that positively. the Armenian genocide shaped diaspora communities who carried the cuisine globally. Understanding that context …

I spent an afternoon making Ghapama from scratch following a traditional recipe. Getting lamb shoulder right was the main challenge — it's not as straightforward as it looks. The rich from slow-cooked lamb result was rewarding once I got it right. the Armenian genocide shaped diaspora communities w…

I've now had Ghapama prepared traditionally and in a modern interpretation. Both are interesting. The traditional version emphasises madzoon yoghurt in the way the Armenian genocide shaped diaspora communities who carried the cuisine globally. The warmly herbal character is more pronounced and direc…

I made Ghapama for eight guests who had varying familiarity with the cuisine. Every single person asked for the recipe. The subtly tangy profile was the main talking point — no one had quite experienced pomegranate used that way before. the Armenian genocide shaped diaspora communities who carried …

I was looking forward to Ghapama here based on the reputation. The reality was disappointing. The warmly herbal character that makes this dish special was muted — either from shortcuts with pomegranate or from scaling up production at the expense of quality. the Armenian genocide shaped diaspora co…

Ghapama at this place was fine. The rich from slow-cooked lamb flavour was there but not distinguished. dried apricots zardalu was present in the right quantities but without the care that makes the difference. You can taste when something is being made to a formula. the Armenian genocide shaped di…

I first ate Ghapama on a trip five years ago and have been searching for a version this good ever since. This restaurant finally delivered the subtly tangy quality I remembered. lamb shoulder was handled correctly — something most restaurants here get slightly wrong. Armenia claims the world's olde…