Racha

Tbilisi


One of Tbilisi’s last duqani (cheap and traditional basement eateries), Racha serves tasty home-style staples such as khinkali (meat dumplings), mtsvadi (shish kebabs), khachapuri and badrijani nigvzit (aubergine slices with walnut-and-garlic paste) at great prices. Go to the counter to order and pay for your dishes in advance. You can bring your own wine.


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