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Mer Taghe

A small lahmejun joint on Tumanyan, and their lahmejuns have a big following. If you have some extra time and want to splurge, try the manti dumplings or the norahars, a kind of regional lasagna.

Address: 21, 1 Tumanyan St
Getting there: west of Abovyan
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