Meet Harout Khachoyan of Garni Meat Market

Today we’d like to introduce you to Harout Khachoyan.

Hi Harout, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
My father started the business in 1996 in Pasadena, California, and we’ve been around for the last 30 years. I personally have been the current owner and have been running the business for the past six years. Throughout the years as a child and young adult, I watched my father run the business with pride, consistency, and overall great quality and service. Throughout the years, we have had a great reputation, and my main goal when taking over the business was to maintain the same level, if not enhance our level of quality, consistency, and service. Having a marketing background, I really pushed the business to the next level, gaining more exposure to different demographics around my local area and treating all new and existing customers with exceptional service

Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Definitely have had its share of difficulties. Running a business is never easy. regardless of what field you’re in but for us, I think being a family operated business and being open seven days a week is definitely a challenge at times. We dedicate ourselves to our community and our customers every day. Some days are more challenging than others. but we’re always here to serve our community. Finding good help has also been extremely difficult lately. and sometimes I feel like I’m wearing all the hats. but I can’t have it any other way because I will never sacrifice the quality and service we provide

Appreciate you sharing that. What should we know about Garni Meat Market ?
Garni meat market has been a staple in the Pasadena community for the last 30 years. We specialize in pre-marinated meats for shish kebabs. and grilling, as well as a wide variety of side dishes all prepared in-house with quality fresh ingredients. We definitely have some fan favorites, like our spicy and lemon garlic chicken wings, as well as our beef kebab cubes and pork belly. People love our jalapeño yogurt. and lately the whipped feta has been selling like hotcakes. What sets us apart from others is the quality of our ingredients and the consistency of our marinades. that have been mouthwatering for over three decades now. Some things that make me proud about our brand is when customers try our food for the first time and fall in love with it, it lets us know we’re doing things right. and seeing repeat customers time after time makes me feel like we’re more than just your average market, but a part of someone’s traditions and special occasions.
I want people to know that when you come into Garni meat market you’re going to get nothing but the best in both quality and service as well as an experience that with you and your taste buds will enjoy.

In terms of your work and the industry, what are some of the changes you are expecting to see over the next five to ten years?
In the next 5 to 10 years, I hope we remain serving our local community. I enjoy the work that I do, and I enjoy interacting with our customers on a day-to-day basis

Pricing:

• Chicken starts at 6.99/lb
• Beef starts at 9.99/lb
• Pork starts at 6.99/lb
• Lamb starts at 13.99/lb
• Sides are all 10.99/lb

Contact Info:

• Website: https://Garnimeatmarket.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garnimeatmarket?exln=eWVxc3VsYm1mNmRx&utm_source=qr
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/garnimeatmarket?mibextid=wwXIfr&mibextid=wwXIfr
• Yelp: https://yelp.to/Jau2g4Hfaf
• Other: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZnMQcZunbbWYHG357?g_st=ic