Decent Basturma — nothing more, nothing less

Basturma at this place was fine. The rich from slow-cooked lamb flavour was there but not distinguished. lamb shoulder 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.

Armenia claims the world's oldest winery dating to 4100 BC and has a deep wine-making heritage. The an Armenian diaspora community event setting was generic rather than immersive. pomegranate wine was offered but not explained. If you're in the area and want Basturma it'll do. If you're going out of your way, look elsewhere.