Georgian Cuisine
One of the world's great undiscovered cuisines - the beloved cheese bread khachapuri, the soup dumplings khinkali, walnut-rich dishes and abundant fresh herbs, all shared at a lavish, toast-filled feast.
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Georgian cuisine is one of the world's great and still underappreciated food cultures, rich, distinctive and deeply tied to the country's legendary hospitality. Its icons are khachapuri, the glorious cheese-filled bread, most famously the boat-shaped Adjaruli topped with a runny egg, and khinkali, the juicy, twisted soup dumplings eaten by hand. Add walnut-rich sauces, fresh herbs, grilled meats, spiced stews and vegetable dishes, all shared at a supra, the lavish Georgian feast, presided over by a toastmaster.
What you actually see
- Khachapuri - the cheese bread, including the boat-shaped Adjaruli.
- Khinkali - the juicy twisted soup dumplings.
- The walnut dishes and herbs - the pkhali, badrijani and fresh herbs.
- The supra - the lavish feast with its ritual toasts.
When to go
Year-round; the food is a highlight of any visit, and being invited to a supra, the traditional feast with its endless dishes, wine and heartfelt toasts led by a tamada toastmaster, is an unforgettable experience of Georgian hospitality.
Honest expectations
Georgian food is rich, cheesy and hearty, so its indulgent dishes like khachapuri are best balanced with the many fresh vegetable and herb dishes. Khinkali have their own etiquette, eaten by hand and the tough top knot left. It is generous and vegetarian-friendly. Paired with the country's ancient wines and the ritual of the supra, it is a genuine culinary highlight.
Nearby
Every region has its specialities; Adjara for its khachapuri, the mountains for their dishes.
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