Basturma, khorovats, khashlama: Wolverhampton advises fans what dishes to try in Armenia
Hundreds of supporters are expected to make a trip to the Armenian capital for the Europa League third qualifying round clash between British Wolverhampton and FC Pyunik.
The official website of the Wolves has published a matchday guide for supporters travelling to Armenia.
First the club explains how fans can reach Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium set to host the match. “The main city airport in Yerevan is Zvarnots airport located 14km (20 mins drive) from the stadium. The only means of transport from the airport to the city centre are bus or taxi. Supporters can travel with the Airport Express (EliteBus) between the airport and the city. This bus takes 30 to 40 minutes to Yeritasardakan metro station, on the edge of the city centre close to Freedom Square. Buses run every 30 minutes and cost 300AMD for a single ticket,” the club said, adding the airport is the only realistic means of access to Yerevan as the borders from neighboring Turkey and Azerbaijan are closed.
The British club warns supporters bags will be allowed into the stadium but will be searched before entering through the turnstiles. No bottles of any kind will be permitted inside the stadium. Entry will be via the North West gate, adjacent to the turnstiles, the guide said.
It is advised that the Republican Square in Yerevan city centre is a suitable location for Wolves supporters to gather. Republican Square is close to a number of bars and restaurants and is approximately 2km from the stadium.
The British club recommends several Armenian dishes for its supporters to eat in Armenia, including basturma (a thinly sliced, seasoned cured beef included in Armenian meat platters), khoravats (barbecued meat, marinated and grilled over a wood fire), khashlama (low cooked lamb or beef with vegetables), lavash (traditional Armenian flatbread), dolma (rolled vine leaves stuffed with meat and rice), gata (Armenian sweet bread served as a dessert with tea or coffee) and churchkela (Armenian snickers: string of walnuts dipped into mixed fruit juices then dried).