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AJ’s
The lit AJ's Armenian Cuisine sign above the restaurant's storefront at night

Fresno, California · Family Kitchen

Authentic Armeniancuisine,made with family recipes.

Grilled kebabs, lamb chops, and traditional dishes served the way the Semerdjian family has always made them — a Fresno favorite for authentic Armenian food, wine, and beer.

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Our Story

A Family Kitchen, Open to the Whole Community

AJ's Armenian Cuisine was started by the Semerdjian family, who wanted to bring their home recipes out of the kitchen and share them with Fresno. What began as a love for cooking has grown into a neighborhood destination for genuine Armenian flavor, poured wine, and cold beer. Every kebab is grilled to order, and every plate comes with fresh pilaf or bulgur, made the way it's always been made.

4.4★

328 Yelp reviews

Est. 2007

Family-owned & operated

From Our Kitchen

Chicken House Salad with feta, olives, tomato and onion
Lulu Bruscetta: seasoned ground beef and lamb on toasted bread with tomato, onion and parsley
Surf and Turf: grilled steak topped with shrimp, with pilaf, sautéed vegetables and a lemon wedge

Enjoyed your visit?

A quick review helps other Fresno families find us — thank you.

  • Angelika5 stars
    Lamb Chops were excellent - juicy, tender and very tasteful. Veggies were an excellent addition to the meal. I also added red beets. Lamb chops were so good that I came back next day and had it for lunch. I definitely recommend it!
  • Elliot5 stars
    Top spot in Fresno for your Armenian fix. I’ve been going here since it opened. As soon as you walk in you feel like you’re at someone’s home. All the employees are welcoming and will help with any questions you might have about the food. Plus it’s the only place I can find solid Armenian beer.
  • Warren5 stars
    My family and I loved eating here. The staff are so friendly and the food is fantastic!! You can’t go wrong with anything that is ordered here. The shish kebab is their main specialty. I highly recommend this restaurant!
  • Keith5 stars
    Great Lamb dinner!!! Good size portion for the price.
  • Gabby5 stars
    The food is delicious and the rice pilaf closest to homemade.

Visit Us

Hours & Location

Opening hours: lunch and dinner service by day
DayLunchDinner
MondayClosed
Tuesday11 AM–2 PM5 PM–8:30 PM
Wednesday11 AM–2 PM5 PM–8:30 PM
Thursday11 AM–2 PM5 PM–8:30 PM
Friday11 AM–2 PM5 PM–8:30 PM
Saturday11 AM–2 PM5 PM–8:30 PM
SundayClosed

Address: 5048 N Maroa Ave, Fresno, CA 93704

Phone: (559) 225-4580