DESCRIPTION: It's not big on atmosphere, but the Armenian Gourmet serves excellent food - and lots of it. <P> I've never been a big fan of stuffed grape leaves, but the Armenian Gourmet's sarma (lemony grape leaves wrapped around rice and ground meat) won me over. Like most things here, the stuffed grape leaves come on a bed of tasty rice pilaf. <P> We also tried the sauteed beef and the chicken kebab. The chicken kebab (grilled chicken on a bed of rice pilaf) was quite good. The sauteed beef (strips of beef mixed with vegetables, sauteed, and seasoned, served with rice pilaf) was the real standout, though. Definitely give this one a try. <P> Service is friendly, relaxed, and knowledgeable. <P> It's a good idea to call before heading over to the restaurant, since they only have one chef, and they're open for limited hours.
DATE: 1999-11-24
FOODRATING : 8
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 6
OVERALLRATING : 8
RECOMMENDED DISHES : sauteed beef, sarma

DESCRIPTION: It's hard to rate a place based on just one meal but it's got to be more informative than no rating at all. I'd been meaning to check out this place for a while. I was often reluctant because I find that local Armenian restaurants use too much salt for my taste, and heaven knows I didn't need puffy ankles! Glad that I finally got over my fear of salt and ate at Koko's. There was not a soul in the place when I walked in, unfortunately. Diners are missing a good thing. The dinners come with salad, rice pilaf, veggies and pocket (pita) bread. There is more than enough on the plate to fill a hungry eater. The lunch menu is similar but the meals include just salad and rice. The salad is only iceberg lettuce, supermarket tomatoes and cucumber slices, but ahh the house dressing..vinegar and oil with lots and lots of herbs. Basically, I ate the salad as an excuse to enjoy the dressing. I chose the lula kebob which is ground beef with a lot of spices, rolled into a sausage shape and then grilled. Delicious! The rice pilaf was buttery, the grilled vegetables accompanying the meat were nicely done. The only disappointment was the addition of green beans which were either canned or frozen. They weren't bad, mind you, they just didn't add anything to the experience. The owner & cook is Armenian and that comes through in the cooking. He also was very nice and gave me baklava for dessert, at no charge. Yes, I'm going there again. Next time, it'll have to be the lamb shanks....can't wait!
DATE: 2001-05-17
FOODRATING : 6
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 6
OVERALLRATING : 6

Sports Bar and Grill
DESCRIPTION: Good food, laid back atmosphere, this bar and grill has homestyle cooking.
DATE: 2000-02-16
FOODRATING : 6
SERVICERATING : 4
AMBIANCERATING : 6
OVERALLRATING : 6
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Meatloaf

Got ignored
DESCRIPTION: Ordered a Corona, and was subsequently ignored for the next 10 minutes, as the bartender waited on more than 6 people at the bar, near me and around me. I stood, and slowly (hoping to be noticed) walked toward the exit. The bartender looked toward me, smiled and turned around. Do you have to be a Bud drinker to get served in this bar? I wonder what would have happended if I asked for a Heineken. A lynching?
DATE: 2004-02-05
SERVICERATING : 2
AMBIANCERATING : 6
OVERALLRATING : 2
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Have no idea....I wasn't given the opportunity to order.

GREAT STUFF!!!!
DESCRIPTION: This restaurant is located in an area of Fresno that is not highly popular for food. However it is the absolute best Mediterranean food I've had in Fresno. I've tried others and of course, none can compare. The ingredients in the food are very distinct and especially tasty (I wish I knew the secret!!). If it were located in North Fresno, no doubt that there would be a lonnng wait to be served.
DATE: 2006-03-30
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Chicken plate

Great food
DESCRIPTION: I love this place. Been eating here for years. Order ahead for take out on a Friday night when they get busy. They have a good wine list too, try the monthly specials.
DATE: 2003-12-04
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 8
OVERALLRATING : 8
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Best rotisserie chicken ever, the kabobs are also excellent.