Street food Manti — the authentic version

The best Manti I've ever had came from a street stall, not a restaurant. The sweet-sour from pomegranate and apricot intensity was completely different — more direct and uncompromised. tarragon was used without hesitation, the way it should be.

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 meant eating standing up or on a low stool, which is how this food is supposed to be encountered. Armenian brandy was sold right next to it. Don't wait to find the 'right' restaurant. Find the street version first.