"In my previous experiences with Georgian cuisine, I had mostly focused on khachapuri— the cheese-filled bread boat. So this time, I decided to go for something a bit lighter and try other dishes. We ordered the following:
- **Strawberry Compote**: A very sweet and syrupy strawberry juice that I wouldn’t recommend.
- **Shoti (Grilled Bread)**: The first plate is complimentary, but extra servings are $3, and it’s absolutely worth it. It’s warm, perfectly grilled, and comes with butter on the side.
- **Potato Pancake**: I was unsure if it was meant to be soft, but I was expecting it to be crispy.
- **Khashi (Beef Tripe and Leg Soup)**: I’ve tried this soup elsewhere, but this version was a bit bland. However, I appreciated our waiter’s explanation of the dish, and he suggested adding milk, which did improve the flavor.
- **Shkmerull (Cornish Hen in Creamy Garlic Sauce)**: This was my husband’s choice. It was decent, but probably not something I would have selected myself.
- **Lamb Lula Kebab (Ground Lamb Wrapped in Lavash Bread)**: This was our favorite dish of the night. They definitely don’t skimp on the lamb.
Overall, we had a lovely meal. The servers were very patient, and it was nice to see that many diners were locals— they took the time to explain some menu items to us. We will definitely return to explore more dishes and, of course, to enjoy that lamb kebab again!"
