4. Taste local food variety
One of the things I enjoy the most about travelling is discovering new colours, aromas and tastes in food. I don’t remember cooking once in Georgia, with more than 1000 restaurants in the city, Tbilisi is a prime destination for food-enthusiasts – including vegetarians.
My top-of-the-list location is Chef’s Grandma, a real granny is preparing delicious food in front of you. The second you get in, the smell captivates you and you instantly get the confirmation that you are in the right place. We walked down to the end of the room, next to a vinyl collection showcasing records by Miles Davis and The XX in the front-line that the waiter would gracefully play for us. Impossible to leave at this point so we proceeded to order a delicious Ajapsandali (Starter) and Mushroom with Vegetables in Cheese Sause (Main Course) while enjoying the family atmosphere. One last thing to mention: portions are also grandma-sized – Average price for a full meal is 36 GEL (~12 €).
For a modern approach, you must try the majestic veggie burger at Fabrika Hostel’s in-house bar restaurant. It was the best burger I ever had, a bit pricey for local standards, but it’s worth the 15 GEL (~5 €).
My other personal picks include Salobie Bia (With vegan and Gluten-free options), Sakhachapure N1 (Amazing Khachapuri) and Kyoto (For… You guessed: Sushi).
“Churchkhela” is the most famous candy, high in protein and sugar, it provided a reliable source of energy and nutrition to Georgian military during wars.