Where can you eat good khinkali in Batumi?
Khinkali houses, Georgian restaurants and what to order.
Short answer
Good khinkali in Batumi are served at specialist khinkali houses and Georgian restaurants, including ones away from the boulevard with more locals and lower prices. They're ordered by the piece, usually at least 5 per person, and the most popular are kalaki, beef and pork with herbs and broth. Cheese, mushroom and potato versions are also available.
Why
- Khinkali are eaten by hand, held by the top knot, sipping the broth first.
- The knots are usually left on the plate and used to count how many you ate.
- In Batumi khinkali are often made mountain-style with a spicier filling.
Details
Khinkali are made to order, so expect a 20-30 minute wait. We've collected Batumi's tried-and-tested khinkali places in a separate rating.
Tip
Khinkali take 20-30 minutes, so order right away and have a salad or pkhali while you wait.
What may differ
Prices at seaside and central cafes are higher than in residential areas, and many places are packed in summer.
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Information checked on October 3, 2026.
Khinkali in Batumi: where locals eatRelated questions
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How do khinkali differ from manti?
Khinkali are a Georgian dish boiled in water, while manti come from Central Asian and Turkic cuisines and are steamed.
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Khinkali and khachapuri: whose dishes are they?
Both khinkali and khachapuri are Georgian dishes.
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Which cheese do you need for khachapuri?
In Georgia, khachapuri uses Imeretian cheese, a young brined cheese with a mild tang, and sulguni, which stretches well.
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How do you make khachapuri at home?
The easiest home khachapuri is Imeretian: make a dough of matsoni or kefir with flour, egg and baking soda, fill it with grated cheese, flatten it and fry in a pan or bake.