
Not your average dumplings: Khinkali have liquid broth at the top. Eat them at Sioni 13 (pictured).

Broth-filled dumplings: To eat them, lop off the top and drink the juice. Seen here at Bina 37 restaurant.

Mother of all comfort foods:
Acharuli khachapuri is a dough boat filled with butter, cheese and egg.
Acharuli khachapuri is a dough boat filled with butter, cheese and egg.

Carb heaven: Tbilisi's Cafe Retro is a good place to try acharuli khachapuri.

Georgian BBQ: Mtsvadi (like this goat one) comes from the eastern region of Kakheti.

Glorious veg: Georgia's known for its vegetables and herbs, like these wild mushrooms served with fresh tarragon in Tbilisi restaurant Kakhelebi.

Vampire-fighting: Shkmeruli is a chicken casserole with enough garlic to ward off anything.

Boho basement: Salobie Bia restaurant in Tbilisi.

Walnut-heavy: Kharcho is a veal stew thickened with ground walnuts.

Historic restaurant: Cafe Litera is located in the historical mansion of scientist and entrepreneur David Sarajishvili.


