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.
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Information checked on October 3, 2026.
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