Georgian cuisine is known for breads, dumplings, walnuts, herbs, cheese, beans, grilled foods and distinctive regional recipes.

Foods to Try

• Khachapuri: Cheese-filled bread with many regional varieties.
• Khinkali: Soup-filled dumplings traditionally associated with mountain cuisine.
• Lobio: A bean dish prepared in different regional styles.
• Pkhali: Vegetable and walnut preparations seasoned with herbs.
• Mtsvadi: Georgian-style grilled meat.
• Churchkhela: A traditional sweet made with nuts and concentrated grape juice.
• Badrijani nigvzit: Eggplant rolls with walnut filling.

Wine Culture

Georgia has a long winemaking tradition, including qvevri wine-making practices recognized by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage.

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