Sevan Restaurant & Catering — Restaurant in New York

The atmosphere: The restaurant is very pretty inside...chandeliers, white tablecloths, mood lighting and beautifully decorated walls...simple yet elegant. I presume it was the owner with whom my friend and I spoke...a really lovely and attentive man with a charming sense of humor. We were the only 2 people in the restaurant when we arrived at around 6:45 p.m. and it remained that way till we left after 9 p.m. We actually did not mind. It's a midsized room, one of two, that accommodates approx 85 people.

The food: I ordered the mixed grill combo of chicken, pork and beef (lule and steak chunks) along with Basmati rice and some grilled squash. Unfortunately, despite telling me that none of what I ordered was spicey in any way, the chicken was well beyond my level of "heat" tolerance. Ashame really because it was probably some of the most moist and tender chicken chunks (kebab cuts) that I've had in ages. My friend also felt it was a bit spicey but it was fine for her. When I explained the dilemma, there was an immediate and genuine apology and an offer of a chicken breast as a substitute. Moments later two thinly pounded and well herbed chicken cutlets appeared. Unfortunately (and I do really feel sad to write this) the cutlets were quite dry, as was the steak.

Additionally, we had ordered Pelemi, a Russian meat dumpling dish, and the Armenian pizza as appetizers but they were both a bit bland.

Still, I will return to try this restaurant again because I did enjoy the rice and lule and, thanks to our new Armenian friend, we had a very nice time. Besides, I feel quite confident that there are other offerings on the menu that I will find delectable. I think next time I'll try the...

When you eat at Sevan you feel like you've left the city. This is a warm and friendly family-run restaurant with delicious Armenian food. They specialize in kabobs of marinated meat from recipes passed down from the owners father who had a restaurant in Armenia.

The meal started with bastruma -- a cured beef and sujuk -- an Armenian sausage. We had stuffed grape leaves and feta cheese as well.

We had a carrot salad, and Armenian salad which is similar to a Greek salad but with a special spice that they import exclusively so you can't get it in the states.

The kebabs are grilled an open flame. We had the chicken and the beef, which were both very good. My favorite where the baby lamb chops which were spectacular served with an open flame tableside.

They're baklava with some of the best I've had in New York. It's not too sweet and it's not dripping.

In addition to the restaurant, they run a little grocery store next door. You can buy cheeses and cured meats and groceries and nuts and fruits, Etc. They also sell Savory and...

ARMENIA 🇦🇲 Eat the World NYC and Queens Tribune review: As cars hurtle past on the Long Island Expressway, just above it in Bayside is an "off ramp" to Lake Sevan, the most prized place in the hearts of Armenians. Often referred to as the "Armenian Sea" by residents of this landlocked country, it is a place of joy and pride, offering beautiful landscapes and delicious food. This spirit is the inspiration for Sevan Restaurant, opened and expanding since 2005, with foods made with such care that Armenians can almost feel transported back to their country. With its attached shop and bakery, most products and tastes from back home are available right here in Queens. ° Spices and marinades that remain family secrets are the draw here for feasts that include an array of grilled meats, salads, dumplings, and savory pastries. Bring a big group so you can try to enjoy as much as possible as portions...