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Khinkali w/ Beef, Hachapuri Adjarsky, & Lamb Kebab (4.5/5): For anyone who has ever had xiaolongbao or AKA soup dumpling, the khinkali is VERY similar. It's about the size of a fist, served up fresh, and the soup just pours out the second you bite into it. It's definitely flavored differently from how the Chinese do it however my flavor palette isn't very large, so you'll just have to come here and try them. I guarantee you'll like them if you enjoy xlb :) Now the Hachapuri Adjarsky is a beautiful creation. It's a boat shaped pastry piled and stuffed with different kinds of cheese (at least 2 types) and is topped with a sunny side up egg. The outside is crisp, while the cheesy top and inside stretches as you tear away a piece. Kinda of like pizza? But twice if not 3 time the cheese. It's was great to dip in the egg yolk and VERY filling. This is a large dish that I recommend you share with others. Lastly the lamb kebab. I came in the summer so they popped these right on the barbecue which they have on their outside patio. It's exactly like a Turkish kebab! Well seasoned, has a little bit of kick to it and best of all, juicy. It's a great portion size as well, you won't be disappointed.
Cost (4/5): $6 for 3 fist sized georgian dumplings, $8 for just a lamb shish kebab, and $9 for the hachapuri. It's decently priced for what you get. I have no complaints.
Service (3.5/5): I admit, they were alittle slow bringing out the mains. We waited around 20-30 minutes, so it's definitely not fast food. The table service was mehh seeing as we had to ask twice for a new pitcher of water. However, they brought out the appetizers quickly which tides you over to the mains along with good table conversation.
Ambiance (3.5/5): Our group sat on the patio, and it was a beautiful day. However with the barbecue and wind blowing in our direction is a bit much having all the smoke in your face. So just a warning in case you want to sit on the patio next time. I've never been inside, but will definitely return :)
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