Traditional ARMENIAN MARKETS Tour & Food Tastings | Yerevan, Armenia
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- Опубліковано 5 лют 2025
- My second full day in Armenia continued in the capital city, Yerevan. Come along with me as I tour two traditional Armenian markets and go on an incredible food-tasting journey in Yerevan!
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My day started bright and early at GUM Market after breakfast. My guides for the day, Rita and Vanuhi, took me inside. It’s beautiful, clean, and well-lit. Right away, I tried lots of dried fruits, including a fig with walnut inside and a walnut with a sweet grape coating.
Then, I had a tasty dried peach and plum lavash, which is like plum fruit leather. Next, I had an Armenian date and a sticky, dried apricot that dries while it’s on the tree.
Next was an amazing fig and almonds with dried cherry wrapped around them. I loved the contrast between the almond and the sticky cherry!
Then , we came to the fresh fruit section, where I could see peaches, grapes, figs, plums, and more. They had some tiny grapes! Then, I tried an Armenian meat with a peppery and salty coating and some pomegranate wine that was more like juice. I was loving the hospitality!
Next, we saw some honeys and jams, followed by vendors butchering and selling fresh, farm-to-table poultry, beef, pork, and lamb.
Next, I tried a strong, fresh goat cheese that evaporated in my mouth, cheese with herbs, and sheep cheese. The sheep cheese with herbs was strong and almost minty! Next, the sweet vendor kept giving me food! She brought me a cheese and bread sandwich and grapes! The fluffy bread, juicy grapes, and strong salty cheese was an incredible combination.
Then, she gave me minty herbs to eat with the cheese and bread, fresh quince juice, a peach, and a strong, mozzarella-like cheese!
Then, we visited the lavash section, where there were different varieties made from different types of flour and in different tandoors. The vendor gave me a whole bag of lavash for free! It was a phenomenal bread!
Next, we headed to Vernissage flea market. To the left were swords, while to the right, there were souvenirs like jewelry and religious items. I saw some cool T-shirts, jewelry, an awesome wallet, and colorful scarves and hats. I bought a bag, beanie, and scarf for 9,000 dram, or a little under $20 USD. She took 500 off!
We continued on and saw cups, pottery, clocks, religious crafts, handmade tea sets, and more. There were also wooden crosses, and models of Armenian churches! These churches were some of the first Christian churches in the world.
I also saw a beautiful wooden Armenian board game with dice, as well as pipes, rosaries, and more. I loved the barrels they had for brandy, as well as the gorgeous wooden chessboards. Then, we saw instruments called duduk made from apricot trees!
Next were Armenian ceramics, followed by vivid and beautiful Armenian paintings depicting Armenian churches and the mountains. They cost about $125 USD. Every painter had their own style. Some were brighter than others, some were more abstract. I also found some Armenian soccer uniforms, which I got for my nephews for 6,000 dram, or about $12 USD.
Next was the silver part of the market. The earrings, necklaces, and bracelets were all handmade and set with different stones. Then, I saw a 125-year-old handmade carpet. They cost about $1,000 USD.
Next, I came across a vendor selling traditional Armenian hats. She said no one wears them in public, but they were really nice and made of wool. I bought one for 5,000 dram, or about $10 USD. I loved the patterns on it!
I hope you liked touring these traditional Armenian markets with me! If you did, please give this video a thumbs up and leave a comment below. Also, please subscribe to my UA-cam channel and click the notification bell so you don’t miss any of my upcoming travel/food adventures!
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Do not worry my brother all Armenians, you with you God bless you right now. I do not live in Armenia but I watch all your videos. I live in France.
Good video I like that
Please don't eat all ...ha ha
@@solarium7652 Medz barev from a large Diaspora from the South of Russia !
By the way, your name is David,it is the most common name in Armenia and among Armenians!))
Instead of being offensive to eachother I’m sending all my respect to good Armenian people from Turkey. Great culture you guys have. Hope we’d see brighter future together.
How you wanna have a bright future with armenia while youre living in a fake democracy
turtle туртле dude chill out, this person isn’t gonna leave their country just to show how much he wants peace with Armenia.
@@kh2953 its not about armenia its about turkey itself
turtle туртле it doesn’t matter. There are many countries with poor democracies, does that mean they aren’t allowed to want peace lol?
turtle туртле I’m totally aware of situation in Turkey yet I came here just for spreading some peace and my good wishes, nothing more. Chill.
Full love to Armenia from Greece..brothers for ever
Love Greece 🇬🇷
🇦🇲🇬🇷🇦🇲🇬🇷🇨🇾
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Love from Armenia, brothers 🇦🇲🇬🇷
@@arameaiv Türkiye'ye gel seni İstanbul'da misafir etmek istiyorum.
in this video shows how kind and friendly armenian people. Greetings from indonesia for armenia
greetings from albania, armenia seems like a mirror image of albania and its hospitality. Love it!
@John Smith disagreeing without any argument isn't worth the commentary. As it is shown in the clip, it seems very likely
I'm not acquainted with Albanian culture well,but if it's similar to our culture, your welcome!
Thank you 😊 I’m Armenian and I agree ☝️
Dear Den, i could not agree with you more! Our cultures are very similar 😘😘🇦🇲❤️🇦🇱
Canada stands with you Armenia . Keep fighting ✊
a stupid tourist was given the authority to speak for the entire Canada? wow.
Love your Videos Man! Hit me Up if you come to MTL
I've been going to Armenian restaurants and bakeries in the Los Angeles and Glendale area my whole life. Just love it. I have a lot of Armenian friends. Great people. Incredible food.
Thank you 😊
Sending you lots of hugs ❤
Beautiful armenia, love to armenian bros and sis from India,
Armenia🇦🇲 is A Great Country
Greetings From Germany 🇩🇪
Been learning armenian for 5 years, the owner of the company I work for wants to take me. They joke around saying they are going to marry me into the family. Sipping cognoc with the guys is the best!
I am amazed of hospitality and welcoming Armenian people.
Voh Sir the best!!
Voh Sir 🐝 me too !!! I have big luck to be in many Countries also lived there...but... *NEVER* , never,never see *SUCH an Hospitality like of Armenian People!* 👏👏👍
God🙏BLESS 🇦🇲Armenia❣
Voh Sir Really appreciate it im Armenian myself♥️♥️
They were talking shit low key but no one understand lol
Privet Jorik
I love Armenia! I love Armenians! Super friendly people. I wish I could go visit Armenia every year
write me if needed, you have friend here ;)
FUCKARMENIA
@@skyfredy7867 Brother, spread love not hate. Hatred doesn't do any good.
Artush05 thank you brother
@@615MVP always welcome
Thank you, David, for this amazing narration of Armenia !! Love to visit one day , Beautiful People and Country. God Bless this country Forevermore ...
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I'd go to Armenia in a heartbeat after watching this! The people, the food, scenery, all beyond my wildest belief. You do amazing things for their country and tourism.
and he is doing all of that for free.... no advertisement at all. he was born to introduce Armenia. trust me. he does not do anything for money.
Thank you 😊
Thanks for making this video! My family is Armenian but I’ve never been able to travel there. It’s so great to see videos showing the markets and hospitality of Armenians. I hope to make it there someday!
Armenian people are just fantastic, God bless you, warm greetings from France 🌺 🌺 🌺
Thank you with endless love and respect 🇦🇲❤️🇫🇷 😘
GOD bless Armenia.
Greetings from Kefamenanu-Timor Island 🙏
OV HAYA TOX LIKE DNI 👍
Like hayer
Qani hat dnenq vor shat lini!!)))))
Voxjuyn Hayer Jan ❤️🇦🇲👍
Hayer
Do not worry my brother all Armenians, you with you God bless you right now. I do not live in Armenia but I watch all your videos. I live in France.
Thats lovely! I am Greek, Armenians are concidered our people hospitality, culture and food are the same
Yeah great job my ancient bro ;)
George Manousakis 🇦🇲❤️🇬🇷
Love Greece 🇦🇲❤️🇬🇷
My maternal grandma is armenian wish greek nationality.the foods basically the same. And right now im drooling over the gyros and showerma. Yumm. God bless you and im proud that my grandma is from greece. ➕
Your food is same because There is many common things with Turks :D This is the explanation.
I am Armenian but never been to Armenia, Courage to my People. Thank You David for Visiting :)
Wow beautiful people culture food everything ..
Great hospitality..
Two girls are awesome beautiful and knowledgeable.. friendly..
I would feel bad not buying anything if they gave me that amount of samples. Those were generous portions.
And instead he's pushing the woman to bring the price down. Such entitlement. It was hard to watch!
Me too
exactly! I would buy definitely after all the free tasting.
This is very useful for me watching your video for my guiding trip to Armenia soon. Thank you 🙏🙏🙏
You welckom!😃👍
Great video. The funniest part was when the lady at the dried fruit section said "esel horkurt ereka badrasdel" ( your aunt made this yesterday)
Look how clean and organized the market is. Look at the cheese and meats. You can hang out here big time. Friendly people. I tell ya, nothing like this in toronto.
For real? I thought Toronto is super cool))
We don't have this kind of quality fresh food available. Our markets, they are no good.
Armenian people are super kind.
Masht Ali why?
@@MsLagnut because they aren't turkish
Thank you 🙏🏻
@@jacoubkh9665 Shut up
Armenians are soo racist
You made my mouth watery. WOW GOD BLESS Armenia. What a nice place. I think I have to start thinking to go there this summer from Canada.
Good luck 🐝🐞🍀👍
@@antomano5623 Cheers brother
Greetings to Armenia from Iran♥️☀️
Greetings to Israel from Azerbaijan
Armenia is turkey
@@melisademir9137 siktir
@@harris8172 😂😂😂😂😂
@@melisademir9137 uno reverse
Amazing! Armenians are such wonderful people.
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Beautiful Armenia 🇦🇲
I Am Thyda Cooking the best!
@Yupiter Peyk Jealous
Yupiter Peyk yeah you’re a punk
@Yupiter Peyk than you bro🇦🇿💪
🇦🇲
🖕
Armenia is beautiful and armenians as well
Thanks!
( But i ugly tho )
@@Em-mu8ne most important is SOUL👼 They make us beautiful❣!
thank you!
There just white that’s it if you call that beautiful
Benny Blanco stfu ur a clown
Everything is so beautiful the food looks absolutely delicious. Armenia is Heaven Sent
People from Armenia are so hospitable 😍😍😍
I agree one of the most friendliest and hospitable nations. But not just in Armenia but in that part of the world in the Caucuses. its well known they are super hospitable!
Thank you 😊
I am so proud of my Armenian heritage🥰
I can't afford to go to Armenia instead i will go to Glendale California.
Lots of Armenians there.. great bakeries,
Ciao Marcelo👋🌷 but it's chipper to go to☀️Armenia🇦🇲 then to Glendale,- you need only Ticket😀 David had there most *DELICIOUS Food* which I see in my life and *all FREE🤣😅👏👍* thanks Armenians warm Heart❤😍❣!!!!!
You have to visit Armenia sometime)
Lol. Make sure you eat the BBQ
Of course ,you can,but this is not the same as visiting Armenia,where you can not only eat national dishes ,but also look at ancient architectural monuments ,Temples ,and a collection of ancient manuscripts.....I live in a large Armenian Diaspora in the South of Russia, on the black sea coast.Armenians are the second ethnic group after Russians, but there our part of the historical homeland is the homeland of all Armenians today.
My country and my people Armenia.God bless you
Been to my homeland many times. Friendly and always welcoming.
Reminds me so much of the Syrian culture. The food from the market specially the cheeses and dried fruits and jarred fruits they put them in jars for the winter season. And the board game is very famous in Syria since a very long time we used to see them being played in every cafe there. Even the designs on the material they have a very similar one on the sofas and tables. Its amazing how much these cultures have in common. We are all one
Marco El it’s funny you say that. I was watching something similar to this video but filmed in Syria and was thinking how similar it is to Armenia.
John Smith hahah I suppose so!
John Smith hahah I suppose so!
bc these arent armenians all of these are stolen
@@icybaby1442 you're a rude idiot... Armenian culture is one of the oldest of the oldest in the world.
Excellent documentary about Armenia, beautiful country and people. Thanks
Bro !!! Thanks for showing ARMENIA to the world !!!
LOVE you ARmenia , LOVE you ARMENIANS !!!!
Vahag2008 no problem! Fell in love with 🇦🇲
Ty ty we love ppl like u too XD
Wow never knew Armenia has so much different types of fruits cheese etc, loved the blog david 😍
Nomad banda yeah so many fruits
It's like the Garden of Eden there.
Rockstar Eater all is natural and organic so delicious 😋
Thank you for sharing David! Love the content! 👍
that proud moment when u r Armenian and live here and enjoying every second of this video ❤️❤️❤️ thank u David ❤️ come here again
Nice 😊 I was born in Armenia but my family moved in 1989.
Armenia is a very hospitable country.I'm very glad you liked it.Come to us more often and enjoy our nature,food and our beautiful city of Yerevan❤️❤️😍😍😍🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲
After living in China for 6 months I have to admit I miss our Armenian food so much! I am so jealous!!!! Thanks for the nice videos David!
Awwww... I love the workers at the market ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you David for the video. It warmed my heart. I am from Vancouver Canada and I have not been to Armenia for two years!!
To all the Armenians . Great people & Great Hospitality🙏🙏🙏
thanks
@@Tyreck👍
Barev Hayer! I can’t wait to go back to Armenia during the summer, if you haven’t been there I suggest you visit sometime you won’t regret it
🤜💢🤛
AramMafia Баррев Арам джан ..
Armenia is beautiful love you from Serbia!
Братья наши! 🇷🇸🇦🇲
Your name is Atilla, which is Turkish... shame on u
@@melisademir9137 cry about it
@@melisademir9137Shame on YOU bitch wtf is wrong with you?
@@melisademir9137 Actually “Attila” name is hungaryan! 😉
Armenian food is very delicious and all people is very hospitality. Love you Armenia from Spain. Gracias David. Your video is the best👍
HOSPITALITY? DELICIOUS FOOD EVERYWHERE? have u ever been in Armenia? P.S. i born and i live in Armenia
@Miss Sophie SK ah listen. I love armenian food. But i just told ya that it is not delicious absolutly everywhere. But most of them are really good
I'm of Armenian decent, and I haven't been to Armenia yet.
I'm looking forward to visiting sometime next year around September 2021 God willing.
Looking forward to eating the Bahneer and bread sandwiches, and Bahsturmah sandwich
I’m Armenian from Erevan we have beautiful country, delicious Armenian flat bread lavash, and most delicious food and fruits all natural and organic 🥘 And Armenia first Christian country 🇦🇲 cheers 🍷USA +ARMENIA FOR EVER 😘❤️
Mike Simo thanks dear 👍
FAMILY VIDEOS love your country! Buying my first property there
Davidsbeenhere wow David what’s a good news happy for you my dear I am glad you love my country best place to live good choice Congratulations cheers 🍷👍🇦🇲😘❤️
FAMILY VIDEOS it’s an investment. I wouldn’t be moving there 😂
@@Davidsbeenhere I know you will be back!!! 😜😜😜
Love the foods, I wanna taste and try Armenian cuisine after seeing this. Love from India.
🇦🇲❤🇮🇳
David,One of your best! Loved it!
I’m loving this video the people seems so friendly it’s now on my list of places to visit.
You are welcome❤❤now we are having difficult times, but I am sure everything will get fine soon.
Love and best wishes to Armenia From India 😘💐
THANKS FOR ARMENIA MARKET ROUND-UP. I APPRECIATE YOUR CAMERA WORK.
This is my dream, to be in this market. I would be there everyday tasting those colorful goodies. That sujuk, woooooooow, import to Canada right away, all of them.
Rodimus Prime theres a decent sized armenian community in canada you can probably get a lot of this stuff if you find one around you
fundukyan thats true there is a big community of Armenians in Canada I believe they’re in French Canadian territory though
@@davegtown It's weird, Armenians when they go to Canada they either go to Ontario or Quebec. Never anywhere else.
You should go out more luv.
@@TheAprizzle92 yeah lmao Armenians basically like to make armenian communities around the world. There is always One or two cities where they are all at. Armenians like to be close around eachother also they make really safe cities since most Armenians live there.
Born and living in Yerevan. I’m impressed by the format of this video, haven’t seen anything like this with such quality. Nice job David, hope you enjoyed Armenia!!
love Armenia! people are lovely ...
I'm surprised that Armenia only has 1 million tourists a year. I was expecting 10 million a year at least because Armenia is the oldest civilization in the world and is amazing country the best part IT'S SUPER CHEAP TO VISIT
It's hidden, don't tell anyone,
@@zarapapazyan4580 ahahahhahaha okay I'm Armenian as well btw
@@zarapapazyan4580 oh please, armenia must be know for the great people and culture there. Its the only way for us to keep striving
Thank you for supporting the economy there. You are the only vlogger that not only toured the markets, but really shopped. That woman's face lit up when you bought a hat. I love your spirit. 🇦🇲
One of my favourite country. From India
We love our Indian brothers and sisters 🇦🇲❤️🇮🇳
Lmao David is like Damn it I'm full I can't keep up with all the samples lol. These people were so sweet.
Average Gamer they are too nice!
Amazed by the hospitality of the shop keepers..
💐 Armenia is the most beautiful country which I know!!! I LOVE YOU ARMENIA!!!!, I MISS YOU, ARMENIA! 💐🌸🌼🌾🌱💐
Хороший репортаж! Ереван один из красивейших городов Кавказа. Салам из Бишкека.
Ереван в восточной Анатолии или армянском нагорье , это уже не Кавказ , Кавказ выше , это скорее ближний восток
Greetings to Armenia from India ..Awewome country and people
I love to see the different foods, but my favorite parts are when you buy things for your family.
What you ate was just pure and no hormone added. That is why they live longer my friend.
No from Australia from Gold Coast🇦🇺❤️🇦🇲. Barevner 😍
Voxjuin, bolorin hravirum em im aliq vorn Hayastanin e nvirbac.
Vay qu ara ES HAAAAY GTAAA
Post watching this video, it shows how kind and friendly Armenian people. I would love to visit Armenia once and definitely visit GUM Market. Love to try out the cheese and dry fruits.... Thank you David @Davidsbeenhere for walking us through and showing good food in Armenia... Cheers!!!
I enjoy every second of this video good job 👌great country 🤙good people 👍And of coarse good food 🥘 🤤🤤🤤
Loved the place and the market & all the stuff... Oh my God, it's mind blowing... Amazing video...👌👌👌👍❤️
I love that I understand what theyre saying. ❤️💙🧡
Armenian people are amazing
Love to Armenians from kurds
@@sametkarapapak7842 also calling me *benamus* says ALLOT about your namus. LOL.
@@sametkarapapak7842 RIGHT BACK AT YOU TATLIM
@@sametkarapapak7842 bas awana dro bka..
Love Armenia-from France❤️❤️
Meliksedek Ishta omg i'm in france too! Where u at?😂
LOVE YOU FROM INDIA
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Love from ARMENIA
🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲
Manish Singh 👏👍🌷🐝🍀🙏
Thank you! Sending love from Armenia ❤️❤️🇦🇲
I love India from armenia
I am Kurdish and i ❤️ Armenië 🇦🇲!!!!! We love you so mutch!!❤️😍😘❤️😍❤️
Mountain Ararat belongs to Armenië!!!!
Not only the mountain:) greetings
Love from Armenia 🥰
pretty armenian girls everywhere
mike mike absolutely right
Terry Peace can touch through phone screen only
Unfortunately if you want to be with Armenian Girl is very hard to date xd
@@Szymoum why? First just be friends🤝...attentive⚘...then...they are a fantastic housewife, Mom's, faithful Wife...Good Luck 🐝🐞🍀
Valentina Inos BAREV :) hmm my Armenian friend told me something completely different :)
The hospitality of Armenians is the best in the world, no exaggeration!
Im proud of my country full of such tasty things and kindest people 🥰🤗🇦🇲💪🏻
the best food, fruits you can find in my country. Missed those delicious food so much
David is a Blessed man!!
Saludos desde Puerto Rico.
Honestly hope I could visit Armenian culture. Love me some fresh Lavash!!
I'm half Guyanese so I do enjoy your traveling vlogs & culture interaction, came across channel from Nina.
P.S. Armenians are great people.
Yellowness Y a mi me encanta Puerto Rico! Espero pasarme por esa hermosa isla algun dia 😍
Love this video, you introduced he whole culture in one video, the food the market the people 🇦🇲🙌🏻
Look everywhere is beautiful and food is delicious
Love this place and the people next trip here i come.
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Hospitality is just 1000000000%
Love Armenia from a Persian brother 🇦🇲👑
🇦🇲❤️🇮🇷 Ancient brothers 👑
Thank you Aziz am 🇦🇲❤️🇮🇷😘😘😘😘😘 hamvatan
Great, being an Indian...didn't knew where to go to find these awesome places.This video was really nice, atleast now I know where to go for a nice breakfast, XD...
We have a lot of Indian students in Armenia by the way.
My beautiful country Armenia! 🇦🇲 Amazing video, thank you 👍❤️
Love you so much Armeniaaaaaaaaaaa !!!!! Thanks bro !!!
Thank you David, blessings to you from an armenian from France !
How amazing this country
Amazing. Beautiful Armenia
Es hayem u hpartem vor hayem .im hox@ im jur@ im bnutyun@ u snund@ anarat u hamov .vochmi erkir chuni mer utelikneri u jri ham@. El chem asum mer arkayakan lavash@ vor xentanumem mer lavashi hamar. Shatem karotel im Erevan@ u mot jamanakners kgnam im Hayastn.
The lady in the very beginning said, Uh huh etel der(yes put that too) shad hamova(taste’s very good).😃❤️🇦🇲
Thank you David for showing my country you are always welcome.🇦🇲👍
Love you from Armenia❤❤❤❤🇦🇲