Mini Kabob
Ovakim and Alvard Martirosyan, to the right, immigrated to the US from Armenia in pursuit of a brighter future for their family. They took over Mini Kabob in 1987, bringing their authentic Armenian recipes with Egyptian influences from their great-grandparents’ heritage.
In 2015, their son Armen, joined Mini Kabob, diligently refining recipes and earning recognition from local media and TV outlets, propelling the restaurant to international acclaim. Notably featured year after year in the Los Angeles Times’ 101 Best Restaurants, Michelin’s Bib Gourmand, and the New York Times’ Top 50 nationwide, Mini Kabob has become a global destination.
Now, with the addition of Armen’s wife, Katya Martirosyan, to the team, Mini Kabob is poised for expansion, preparing for a prosperous future. With Neighborly, the family’s reimagined menu combines traditional ingredients with a modern Mediterranean twist to honor the heritage of family.