What food should you definitely try in Georgia?
The dishes, drinks and sweets people come to Georgia for.
Short answer
In Georgia, be sure to try khinkali, Adjarian and Imeretian khachapuri, pkhali and aubergine rolls with walnuts, mtsvadi, lobio in a clay pot and chkmeruli. For something sweet, try churchkhela, and to drink, Georgian wine, lemonades and mineral water. In spring don't miss chakapuli, and in Svaneti try kubdari, a meat pie.
Why
- Georgian cooking is built on cheese, herbs, walnuts and spices, so flavours are bold.
- Many dishes are seasonal: chakapuli is made in spring with young lamb and tarragon.
- Each region has its specialities, such as Adjarian khachapuri in Adjara and kubdari in Svaneti.
Details
Vegetarians do well in Georgia: pkhali, lobio, badrijani, ajapsandali and khachapuri are available almost everywhere. Portions are large, so ordering several dishes to share works well.
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