Comparing Khinkali across three restaurants — an honest verdict

I ate Khinkali at three different restaurants in the same week to compare. The results were illuminating. The use of walnut paste varied significantly — only one got it right. The complex and distinctive profile should be consistent but interpretation differs widely.

the Georgian supra feast is a ritual occasion with formal toasts guided by a tamada toastmaster. The best version came from a family Sunday table, which felt authentic. Borjomi mineral water was offered at all three but only one knew how to serve it properly. The gap between mediocre and excellent Khinkali is larger than you'd think.