Armenian stuffed cabbage (tolma) and patty (karkandak) successfully compete with hot dogs in Poland. Henceforth, Armenian cuisine amenities can be found in Gor café-bistro, which has opened in the center of the Polish city of Poznan. The menu is not so diverse here, however it has succeeded in gaining popularity among local gourmands. The Polish specifically like Armenian tolma made of grape leaves. As reported by Arminfo news agency, Wyborcza Polish Internet newspaper notes on the opening of the bistro that the Armenian cuisine is very old. It is deeply rooted in the Urartu epoch, which is proven by archeological dig. Remains of food made of fried cereals were found: this is the dish “aghandz” – Armenians eat it up to now. According to the newspaper, since ancient times Armenians have eaten diary produce “matsun.” The word originates from Armenian verb “matsutsel” – to condense. At that the newspaper notes, in Poland, in spite of the large number of Armenian emigrants, there is no original Armenian bread – “lavash”. The Polish, who have visited Armenia, are delighted with lavash and they were surprised the “tasty flat cake” is not baked in Poland until now. The bistro visitors hope for an Armenian restaurant to be opened in Poznan soon.
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