How Chef Armen Martirosyan Makes One of LA's Most Popular Kabobs

How Chef Armen Martirosyan Makes One of LA's Most Popular Kabobs - Plateworthy with Nyesha Arrington

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Жыл бұрын

On this episode of ‘Plateworthy’ chef Nyesha Arrington joins chef Armen Martirosyan, owner of LA’s Mini Kabob, and his father to learn how they make the restaurant's signature lula kabobs and more.
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Credits:
Host/Producer: Nyesha Arrington
Producer/Director: Pelin Keskin
Director: Murilo Ferreira
Camera: Murilo Ferreira, Jimmie Armentrout III
Editor: Lucy Morales
Hairstylist: Jonathan Williams
Makeup Artist: Reba Vera
Executive Producer: Stephen Pelletteri
Development Producer: Ian Stroud
Supervising Producer: Stefania Orrù
Associate Producer: Julia Hess
Audience Development: Terri Ciccone, Frances Dumlao, Avery Dalal
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@Rirruto Жыл бұрын

I've loved Chef Nyesha since she was on Top Chef. She is just so intelligent, humble, and respectful regardless if she's working in a Michelin starred French restaurant or a hole in the wall take out spot like this one. She's great at everything she does and is a gorgeous person, inside and out.

@rawdog1999 Жыл бұрын

You said what I was thinking far better than I ever could.

@m0nkm934 Жыл бұрын

There are take-out spots with a michelin star

@ninetiesdude. Жыл бұрын

I finally had the chance to try this place out a month ago, and been visiting twice a week ever since. The reviews are not hype, they're real. Food is phenomenal and Armen and his folks are welcoming people. Do yourself a favor and not deprive yourself from trying this place out, the food is that good.

@rowyeah456 Жыл бұрын

This woman is amazing keep her shows coming

@mike3889 Жыл бұрын

Still my favorite spot in Glendale. The warm welcome of Their family everytime we go and the top quality of the food is undeniably unique. So happy they’re getting the shine they deserve.

@Chads377 Жыл бұрын

Watching Chef Nyesha’s passion for food is incredible. And that palate… that’s the dream.

@Rocioslane Жыл бұрын

Her energy is great! I love seeing how passionate the son is about the food and connecting with family ♥️

@InterruptingCow Жыл бұрын

Chef Nyesha is a fantastic interviewer. I really liked this episode. She’s so intelligent and respectful. She also gets into the heart of the place, making it easy for the viewers to understand what’s important to the business owners/chef.

@Saurischian Жыл бұрын

What a fantastic host. She's knowledgeable, personable, very lovely. She's a rockstar!

@bookerdaniels1401 Жыл бұрын

She’s the most engaging, skilled and humble hosts online. Great sense of humor without seeming silly- comfortable in Michelin starred restaurants and food carts.

@theschweetstop Жыл бұрын

I absolutely adore Mini Kabob! Fabulous, amazingly delicious food. Armen and his family are super friendly. They’re always ready to give a great recommendation if it’s your first visit. Patronize this small business.

@acdb_tv Жыл бұрын

Im so glad Mini Kabob is getting recognized. One of the best plates in the city. Hopefully the lines don't get too too crazy but Armen definitely deserves it

@jasonk1891 Жыл бұрын

Nyesha worked for Joel Robuchon, the chef of the century and chef with the most ever michelin stars. Of course she can identify ingredients and do basic prep work.

@groovewithme Жыл бұрын

Mini kabob is a family owned establishment and they are so nice and so deserving of all the attention! Been going to them for YEARS! Order ahead of time if you can. They make things to order so it can take more time than you’ll realize. Also it’s TINY so be prepared to hang out for a bit.

@ajahmed2643 Жыл бұрын

I love 10 mins away from here. It's aiiiiittteeee. Great family behind it and worthy for a visit 1000%

@nacs Жыл бұрын

We need a neverending stream of Nyesha's videos please! The Armenian food in this episode and the family behind it looked great as well!

@christophernolder5938 Жыл бұрын

Armen and his family are wonderful people. Always enjoy patronizing their shop and enjoying the awesome food!! Add this joint to your list

@the1truth420 Жыл бұрын

I am from Glendale CA. Armenian food is amazing, generally speaking Middle Eastern food is fantastic.

@kappakai78 Жыл бұрын

I’ve hit up a bunch of ME joints in Glendale, and Mini is the one I keep coming back to. Nothing fancy, but top notch food, and great hospitality. Plus they got the pork kabobs.

@stvk99 Жыл бұрын

Armenia is not Middle East

@yunuscangoktas Жыл бұрын

Kebap is literally Turkish origaneted dish not armenian.

@sark4786 Жыл бұрын

@@yunuscangoktas thats not possible, historically speaking it simply cannot be turkish. makes no sense

@masterminaei Жыл бұрын

I’ve been here many times and the food is amazing and the family who runs it is just a joy.

@mackadoo101 Жыл бұрын

Great show! I loved the camaraderie between the two Chefs. Nice balance in harmony. Keep up the good work👍👊

@mountagha Жыл бұрын

Am I the only one to see the mad chemistry between them?

@megacheese Жыл бұрын

wow the host and chef have amazing chemistry, truly a shared love and appreciation for food between you both.

@ShaunBMcKinnon Жыл бұрын

I was drooling after watching this, that looks delicious!!!!!

@drofresco Жыл бұрын

First off, this food looks AMAZING, but did anybody else 👀 at 3:00. “Can I guess what’s in the marinade” and then she proceeds to lick the marinade that was mixed with the raw chicken.

@benjaboy3 Жыл бұрын

Yeah she might have a few sick days incoming :D

@sethweirauch Жыл бұрын

I'd be lying if I said I haven't done this. Chef's have iron stomachs lol....plus the copious amount of lemon in that marinade to kill it off she'll live 🤣😎

@goblingimp195 Жыл бұрын

She a real one lol, I respect it.

@2darkdragon Жыл бұрын

its fine, hooman strong

@KP0719x Жыл бұрын

I want to know what’s in the marinade. Want to make it at home.

@willcookmakeup Жыл бұрын

I've eaten kabob my entire life but have never made it, I had NO idea it was that difficult and required so much technique and molding

@chefhomeboyardee8 Жыл бұрын

Love her. Chef Nyesha is a ⭐

@mrbirdsnest Жыл бұрын

Armen is the kindest restaurant operator in Los Angeles. They are a treasure.

@sneer0101 Жыл бұрын

This food looks amazing, and the host is awesome. You need more of her.

@MissHoneyOnline Жыл бұрын

Now I’m hungry! And also, I just love Chef Nyesha!!

@torbernt86 Жыл бұрын

that looks so freaking good!!!!

@thomasstengel7356 Жыл бұрын

This made me hungry and happy.. I live in a suburban area with no decent Middle Eastern food but went to college in DC where there was no shortage of it. Miss it so much.

@Rocioslane Жыл бұрын

I can’t wait to try this place!

@californian2344 Жыл бұрын

Such a nice guy and everything looks amazing!

@mikemccurdy Жыл бұрын

Love this. We focus on Texas foods on my channel, but I'm so inspired by these videos!

@Genny-Zee Жыл бұрын

I hope Nyesha comes down to Hobart, Tasmania if she can! We have a phenomenal dining scene down under, particularly in the apple isle! Tasmanian cuisine is so rich as not to be underestimated.

@kimbaker8227 Жыл бұрын

I agree with you!! Tassie is beautiful:)

@killacambo Жыл бұрын

THIS BEAUTIFUL CHEF SHOULD HAVE HER OWN TV SHOW!!!

@goblingimp195 Жыл бұрын

The finished dish at 14:00 looks amazing

@majoroldladyakamom6948 Жыл бұрын

DisheS, plural. 🙃

@jazzyfizzle0 Жыл бұрын

What a duo

@brianmoody2549 Жыл бұрын

Great things are done by,learning the history of the food from family, and keeping that history going on.the heart love understanding is in flavor is there.

@JoseHernandez-tc1to Жыл бұрын

That was amazing. I'm going there next.

@Qualitymobilevideo Жыл бұрын

Mini Kabob is sooo good!

@TheJakebriscoe Жыл бұрын

you guys have chemistry

@burtbakman Жыл бұрын

great family! love this guy...

@arg888 Жыл бұрын

Family style platters are awesome

@SenpaiKai9000 Жыл бұрын

ahh Armin is the man!! That beef lule is epic!

@raymondmartin5518 Жыл бұрын

Yes sir

@Romafood Жыл бұрын

Molto bravo 👍

@chaschas Жыл бұрын

I LOVE MINI KABOB

@gjulia312 Жыл бұрын

It's look delicious

@Unrealdruiddd Жыл бұрын

Would love to visit!

@Dats_dope Жыл бұрын

Ordered for catering a while back it was 🔥

@YaBoySL Жыл бұрын

Great camera work......

@roy87345 Жыл бұрын

Bravo

@TheSimonJiang Жыл бұрын

I am so hungry now after watching this 😂

@jaysilva5731 Жыл бұрын

5:42 how you kept a straight face I’ll never know!

@IAMrookie1121 Жыл бұрын

Did no one notice when she licked the chicken marinade that the chicken is STILL raw 😳😳

@MrJacknutz Жыл бұрын

And those nails! Ick!

@GoddessKry Жыл бұрын

I was 😦 I doubt she would get sick but she did it too casually for me

@MrJesse200 Жыл бұрын

Yeah wtf

@june_keke Жыл бұрын

time stamp please!

@milomohr7035 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jesus that was weird

@hamishwilson4927 Жыл бұрын

Tasting a marinade with raw chicken inside it. Wow

@davidsuratgar1139 Жыл бұрын

Sheesh, shush, and Sikh for kabob originates from the word seekh which means sword in Farsi

@frozenhouse5362 Жыл бұрын

by far the hardest part of fasting is the boredom. If you've never done a multiday fast, you have no idea the enormous amount of your daily time is spent thinking about, preparing, or eating food. Depending on your lifestyle, it can be really hard to fill all that extra free time. If you want a fast to be easy, start it when you are very busy

@BOJones323 Жыл бұрын

They got crazy chemistry on the low

@trislim4293 Жыл бұрын

Just wish I could fly to LA to try this this instant

@KXYZ32 Жыл бұрын

How to make those magic bread? That looks sooooo soft!!

@YummyFoodSecrets1 Жыл бұрын

👍👍

@kimberlychappell5555 Жыл бұрын

Oh muh gaaawwd🤤

@rachaelstevenson7652 Жыл бұрын

Hey all, they taste marinade to taste if everything is seasoned to ultimately adjust if needed! Hope that was helpful!

@matthaycock7925 Жыл бұрын

with raw chicken in it ?????

@LimaFoxtrot Жыл бұрын

You do that BEFORE you add the raw chicken genius lol

@adlerdeardorff Жыл бұрын

Can you guess what this raw chicken taste like?

@mushimushi523 Жыл бұрын

armenian cuisine 🖤

@badgrand Жыл бұрын

Mini Kabob, have never been, but I follow their Instagram-account. Looks so so good everytime

@seavseabsean Жыл бұрын

ARMEN GOT THE BEST KABOBS IN GLENDALE

@ellame2014 Жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

@algernon5776 Жыл бұрын

Too bad this video didn't come with links to recipes. Wow that looked delicious 😋

@yanied9646 Жыл бұрын

I think she just tasted the marinade for the raw chicken? Damn. Really interesting look into skewers. I am curious why there is the method of indenting the ground meat skewer? Is it to keep uniformity or help the meat brown?

@jstewlly4747 Жыл бұрын

Damn i want Nyesha

@zacheryp813 Жыл бұрын

I want to eat there. Meat and potatoes and roasted tomatoes oh my

@omi5118 Жыл бұрын

This guy is cool

@arslanrauf239 Жыл бұрын

Good to see Shia Labeouf doing well

@skylar3939 Жыл бұрын

3:04 did she just eat marinade with raw chicken in it? :X

@leavesofgrass1917 Жыл бұрын

🇦🇲 🇦🇲 🇦🇲

@OshinAttari Жыл бұрын

Kebab is Middle Eastern BBQ But Has Two Root's 1 Levant ( Syria Lebenon) 2 Persia ( Iran )

@digitalnative3383 Жыл бұрын

Ahh she lost me at tasting raw chicken marinade

@Kiianu Ай бұрын

Salmonella 🦠 2 -3 Weeks Holiday in the Hospital 🏥

@Dimaz42 Жыл бұрын

glad to see Shia LaBeouf went into kabob business

@SAGAtoday Жыл бұрын

🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲

@laurenhuizar2821 Жыл бұрын

Are you guys hiring cause the editor must have had their grandparent editing this.

@code4dragon256 Жыл бұрын

Pops has dwarves hands from the Hobbit

@Maelarix Жыл бұрын

THANK you for affirming my dislike of Filet Mignon. Everyone puts it up on a pedestal but I can't stand how lean it is.

@kappakai78 Жыл бұрын

Agreed. Which is why I been going to this spot for ten+ years. They make what’s GOOD. Chicken thigh instead of breast. They also have a pork kabob that wasn’t mentioned here, which you can’t find at any of the other middle eastern joints in Glendale, which has a LOT of good options. But honestly Mini is the one I always go back to and the one I always rec. It is an absolute gem of a family restaurant. And what’s crazy is how tiny it is; one four top and two two tops.

@kaushikchatterjee1689 Жыл бұрын

Didn't realise Shia LaBeouf was a stellar chef as well

@dysay Жыл бұрын

Mmm tasty raw chicken marinade lol

@adermm Жыл бұрын

ARMENIAN KEBAB THE BEST KEBAB..

@Manmade023 Жыл бұрын

i wanna try hard

@mattbarnicoat Жыл бұрын

Great video but why would you taste a marinade with raw chicken in it? That is just plain silly!

@AaronBrooks7 Жыл бұрын

How can you taste the marinade with raw chicken in it 👀

@jw7766 Жыл бұрын

What’s difference between kebab and kebob!

@user-xp8qn3qs7v 10 ай бұрын

She tasted the raw chicken marination !! It requires courage !!

@iancrawford2496 Жыл бұрын

I like how they take meat off the kebab. That means you are getting a good deal because you won't get as fat.

@williambolster8047 Жыл бұрын

Trying marinade from raw chicken?

@ENRIQUEGOITIA Жыл бұрын

Did she taste the marinate with raw chicken.

@otto9875 Жыл бұрын

He looks like Christian bale

@pault6481 Жыл бұрын

Food looks amazing. Can't beat family restaurant cooking. For best practices never use a garbage, or non-food grade bag, let alone one that has been used and on top of that hammering the bag with beef inside. This is a violation under the food safety act. Best wishes otherwise.

@zaiynebyamin Жыл бұрын

i'm the firsttt

@MrMatheusZanella Жыл бұрын

2nd!

@MHAzerbaijan Жыл бұрын

Very tasty Persian and Turkish cuisine

@adermm Жыл бұрын

No sir this is Armenian cuisine..

@VarandMusic 11 күн бұрын

Using a shopping bag to tenderize the meat and lack of gloves by the father is enough to turn many people away. The real name for Lule Kabob which literally means pipe in Persian is Koobideh and it's usually a 50/50 mix of beef and lamb but unfortunately Armenians mix pork with beef which makes it rubbery and not edible after 10 minutes.