Ponchik Monchik — Restaurant in Gyumri

Very disappointed experience..

Since I was really want to try the food in this restaurant, and for that…..I dropped off the train from Tbilisi to Yerevan…and spent 2 days to Gyumri

But when we came to the restaurant today at around 2pm, the female waitress coming by to us, and I asking “hello, 2 persons please” for the seats and table, and I didn’t mention any food order, the female waitress just replied me “no! no! no!” without any explaining.

We saw the 3 elder local peoples just leaving and seems they want to help us and giving their table for us. But the female waitress just keep saying “no! no! no!”

and we had to leave ‘cause we have no choice…

I don’t know what is going on that such rude by this female waitress, is that we are Asian people, that the restaurant don’t want...

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If there’s a place on Earth where dough is treated like sacred art, it’s Ponchik Monchik in Gyumri. Their ponchiks? Absolute heaven — crispy outside, cloud-soft inside, with fillings that melt into your soul. But the real surprise? The pies. Honestly, these aren’t just pies — they’re warm hugs from someone who mastered the language of flour and butter.

This isn’t just good cooking. It’s god-level doughcraft. Every bite makes you feel like you’ve discovered a secret only locals knew. You’ll want to sit there, close your eyes, and just thank the universe for flour, oil, and whoever is running that kitchen.

If you’re in Gyumri and don’t stop by Ponchik Monchik, you’re missing out on one of the city’s...

I spent a few days in Gyumri and had to find out why people love Ponchik Monchik so much! Stopped by for dinner and had an excellent time. Great food and a very extensive menu. The atmosphere was fun and laid-back and the service was excellent. My charming server apologized for not speaking English but it was absolutely no problem . She was kind and attentive with a beautiful smile. The ponchik are absolutely topnotch. Definitely recommend Ponchik Monchik to anyone...