GLENDALE — Massis Kabob, the beloved family-owned Southern California restaurant chain, celebrated a remarkable milestone: 50 years of serving generations of families and communities across Los Angeles. To mark the occasion, the restaurant hosted a special 50th Anniversary Community Festival on Sunday, November 1, at its flagship Glendale location at 301 S. Glendale Ave. The Baghdassarian family with Western Prelate Arch. Kegham Kacherian and local elected officials at the festival The celebration brought the community together to honor five decades of Armenian culinary tradition. Festivities included an ice cream truck, fresh churros, traditional Armenian coffee, a live DJ, mariachi performances, face painting and a live performance by legendary Armenian singer Harout Pamboukjia, offering entertainment for guests of all ages. For co-owner Gevik Baghdassarian, the anniversary was an opportunity to reflect on the restaurant’s journey and express his gratitude to the people who made it possible throughout its five-decade history. “Los Angeles has been incredibly good to our family, and we have so much love and appreciation for the communities that have supported us for the past 50 years,” said Gevik Baghdassarian. “Massis Kabob has always been about family, and our customers have truly become part of our extended family. This celebration is our way of giving back and saying thank you to everyone who has welcomed us into their communities, shared meals with us and helped us reach this incredible milestone,” he added. Massis Kabob’s story began in 1976, when the late Hacop Baghdassarian opened the original restaurant as a single stand in the Glendale Galleria food court. His vision was to introduce authentic Armenian cuisine to the heart of Southern California while creating a welcoming place where families and communities could come together over a shared meal. What began as a modest family business has grown into a beloved Southern California restaurant chain, earning the loyalty of generations of customers while remaining true to its Armenian roots. Today, Massis Kabob is led by brothers Peter and Gevik Baghdassarian, who proudly carry forward their father’s legacy and the values that have defined the company for 50 years: family, hospitality, tradition and community. “Reaching 50 years is something we are incredibly proud of, but we know we didn’t get here alone,” said Peter Baghdassarian. “Every customer who walked through our doors, every employee who has been part of our team and every community that has supported us has helped write the Massis Kabob story. We want this celebration to be for them.” A New Chapter at Hollywood Burbank Airport Alongside its anniversary celebration, Massis Kabob also marked another significant chapter in its history with plans to open its eighth location inside the newly unveiled terminal at Hollywood Burbank Airport — believed to be the first Armenian-owned restaurant in a U.S. airport. The new restaurant is situated in the main hall of Hollywood Burbank Airport’s brand-new $1.3 billion passenger terminal, which officially welcomed its first travelers on October 13, 2026. This expansion marks a major milestone for Massis Kabob and the Armenian-American community as the family-owned restaurant brings its authentic cuisine and hospitality to one of Southern California’s most prominent transportation gateways, introducing Armenian culinary traditions to travelers from around the world. For the Baghdassarian family, this milestone represents the continuation of a dream that began in 1976. As Massis Kabob celebrates 50 years as a beloved Los Angeles staple, the family looks toward the future while remaining true to the values that built its legacy: authentic Armenian cuisine, warm hospitality and a commitment to bringing people together. The post Massis Kabob Celebrates 50 Years With Community Festival and Landmark Expansion At Hollywood Burbank Airport appeared first on Asbarez.com .