An informal restaurant serving real Armenian home food. Great examples of the region's specialities can all be tasted here, like for example the flat stuffed breads zhingalov khats and the delicious lamadjo as well as filling spiced minced meatballs (kyufta). Matsoni (a kind of fermented yoghurt sauce) is an essential accompaniment. The presence of numerous expatriated Armenians kicking back and relaxing with fine cognac is a sure sign of Gayane's authenticity. Adventurous diners may want to test themselves on the unusual khash soup made from various cow bits and said to be the 'food of heroes'. The street is located directly across the Garden ring from Smolenskaya (dark blue line) metro station.