Georgian Food Culture: 15 Must-Try Dishes

Must-Try Foods in Georgia

Georgian cuisine is a unique synthesis of Middle Eastern, Mediterranean and Caucasian traditions. Walnuts, pomegranate, garlic and coriander are the key flavors of this cuisine.

1. Khinkali

Considered Georgia's national dish, Khinkali are large dumplings filled with meat or mushrooms. You should hold the hot Khinkali by the top, bite it and drink the delicious broth inside. Price: 0.5-1 GEL each.

2. Khachapuri

Bread with melted cheese inside, Khachapuri has many regional versions. The most famous is Adjara Khachapuri: boat-shaped bread containing melted cheese, egg and butter.

3. Churchkhela

This traditional sweet made by dipping walnuts or hazelnuts in grape juice is sold on Georgian streets. Churchkhela is also popular as a travel snack.

Georgian Wines

Georgia is the world's oldest wine producer with 8,000 years of winemaking history. Georgian wines fermented in clay vessels called Kvevri are on UNESCO's cultural heritage list. Must try: Saperavi (red), Rkatsiteli (white), Amber Wine (orange wine).