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10 Authentic Georgian Dishes

Beyond Khinkali and Khachapuri You Must Try

Georgian Coast, Georgian Mountains, Kakheti – Wine region, Tbilisi
/11 November, 2025
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Chvishtari — Svanetian Cornbread with Cheese

High in the Caucasus, in Svaneti, this golden cornbread is stuffed with stretchy chechil cheese. Crisp outside, gooey inside — chvishtari is rustic perfection. Pair it with homemade wine and mountain air for the ultimate village experience.

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Kubdari — The Mountain Meat Pie

A proud symbol of Svaneti’s mountain life, kubdari is stuffed with spiced beef or lamb, garlic, and mountain herbs. Traditionally baked by shepherds, it’s one of those traditional Georgian dishes that warm both heart and body after a cold day in the highlands.

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Chanakhi — Clay Pot Stew from Western Georgia

Tender meat, eggplants, tomatoes, and potatoes slowly baked together in a clay pot until they melt into a rich, comforting stew. Chanakhi isn’t just food — it’s comfort in its purest Georgian form.

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Elarji — The Stretchy Corn and Cheese Delight of Samegrelo

Part dish, part art form, elarji is made by stirring cornmeal and sulguni cheese until the texture turns glossy and elastic. A true rare Georgian dish, it’s the pride of Samegrelo and a feast for both eyes and taste buds.

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Satsivi — Chicken in Walnut Sauce

No festive table is complete without satsivi. Boiled chicken is smothered in a creamy walnut sauce flavored with garlic, coriander, and warm spices. Served cold, this Kakhetian classic defines the best dishes of Georgian cuisine — rich, soulful, unforgettable.

If you want to truly understand Georgia, start with its cuisine. Try authentic Georgian dishes, ask locals about their family recipes, and enjoy the harmony of wine, bread, and laughter that fills every table. Because here, food is not just a part of life — it is life

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Mtsvadi — Georgian Barbecue, the Purest Taste of Fire

If you’re looking for what to eat in Tbilisi for tourists, start with mtsvadi. These skewers of pork or beef are grilled over open coals, seasoned simply with salt and smoke. Add tkemali plum sauce and fresh bread — this is Georgian barbecue at its finest.

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Chikhirtma — The Legendary Hangover Soup

Light, lemony, and reviving, chikhirtma is Georgia’s answer to chicken soup. Made with egg-thickened broth and a hint of vinegar, it’s said to cure the aftermath of a Georgian supra (feast). Locals swear by it — and for good reason.

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Pkhali — Georgia’s Colorful Vegetable Mosaic

A must for vegetarians exploring Georgian cuisine beyond khinkali. Minced spinach, beets, or beans are mixed with walnuts, garlic, and herbs, then shaped into vibrant patties. Beautiful, flavorful, and entirely plant-based, pkhali proves that simplicity can be stunning.

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Chakapuli — Spring in a Bowl

Lamb stewed with white wine, tarragon, and fresh herbs — chakapuli captures the very spirit of spring. Tart, aromatic, and full of life, it’s one of the traditional Georgian dishes that locals eagerly await every year.

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Ajapsandali — The Summer Vegetable Symphony

Georgia’s own take on ratatouille, ajapsandali blends eggplant, tomatoes, and peppers into a silky stew bursting with summer flavors. Whether served warm or chilled, it’s a staple of Georgian national cuisine that pairs beautifully with local wine.

Contents of the article:

  • 1/ Chvishtari — Svanetian Cornbread with Cheese
  • 2/ Kubdari — The Mountain Meat Pie
  • 3/ Chanakhi — Clay Pot Stew from Western Georgia
  • 4/ Elarji — The Stretchy Corn and Cheese Delight of Samegrelo
  • 5/ Satsivi — Chicken in Walnut Sauce
  • 6/ Mtsvadi — Georgian Barbecue, the Purest Taste of Fire
  • 7/ Chikhirtma — The Legendary Hangover Soup
  • 8/ Pkhali — Georgia’s Colorful Vegetable Mosaic
  • 9/ Chakapuli — Spring in a Bowl
  • 10/ Ajapsandali — The Summer Vegetable Symphony

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