Sure. I may have been born unsophisticated, I am not well learnt, and I am surely not civilized. My…read moremother told me so before she dropped me off at the neighboring wolf families home, built of brick, of which where I was raised. I've since lost most of my wolf tendencies, or so I think. but my howl is still powerful when dusk turns to dawn. Now? I've cultivated a remarkable a diverse life for myself. I own a mule, his name is Pacchero. He's 800 lbs. I explore traditions through my mouth, my tongue, my esophagus. I try Georgian food on a Saturday at 3PM just because, why not? Hopefully Russ Westbrook and his Ninja Turtle buddies don't come fine me for the trademark steal. Oh well, I'm cultured (or so they say) and THEY can't stop me. Badageoni, in the Kisc, has a very nice interior. A bar, deep sea of tables and a nice overall darkish vibe. Right downtown, on a corner, where the greats are made. Little stick ball with Willie Mays, don't say no. Say hey, kid. I'm inexperienced in Georgian cuisine, and mildly unfamiliar but relatively familiar with their history and livelihood. I have a few Georgian acquaintances and friends. Good people. Princes, princesses from what I hear. And I recall hearing of Khinkali through these winding and never ending channels that seem to lead their way through or to me. Life. What a thing. So I got an order and some Ojakhuri as well. I feel spectacular just typing these Georgian words out. Who do I think I am? Anyways. The Ojakhuri was actually solid, tasteful BUT it seemed like something I'd rather make at home rather than order from a restaurant and that's my overall takeaway from my trip and is why I tossed 4 instead of 5 stars. However. I love dumplings. I love dumplings from every and from all cultures. I need a second go to confirm, but I believe (HOT TAKE ALERT) Khinkali are the superior form of dumpling on the planet. Yes, I did say that. I have some more ethnic dumplings to try but this has taken a big jump on the list to number 1. I've never been to Antarctica, who knows what type of dumplings the polar bears are hiding. And before you lose your minds on me, it's a joke. It is an ***** joke. I know Polar Bears aren't in Antarctica, do you think I'm that much of a bottom feeder? Geez you guys need to give me a break - take me with a grain of salt and sprinkle on some pepper. I needs to try the Adjaruli and maybe some Megruli but feel that's an in person endeavor. If you'd like to join me, you know the rules. Hit me in my DMs and pick a time. You probably won't know it's me when you see me but if you do... Keep your distance, I bark and I bite. That's how wolf mother raised me. Awooooooooooo!

Very tasty Georgian food. Nice interior. Amazing presentation. Food came out hot and fresh. I…read moreposted pictures of everything we ordered. The assorted pickles is actually an assortment of pickled vegetables.

We came here during Sunday lunch hours to meet up with some amazing Yelp friends. There were…read moreparking spots right in front and around the store. They had a cozy small dining space with few tables and booths to dine-in. The interior of the restaurant was so nice, with the beautiful art and paintings on the wall. We started with soft and fluffy Shoti bread. We got to order a bunch of things from the menu. Shish Kabab, chicken/lamb dumplings and Tabaka (small fried chicken) were decent dishes. Chanakhi (lamb stew) was a best dish to be, had amazing flavor and stew was delicious. Adjaruli was the iconic Georgian dish on the table, filled with enormous amount of cheese, mixed with poached egg. Our server was super friendly. All our dishes kept coming out within small interval. The prices of the items were so cheap, we were surprised to see the total of the check. Overall it was a wonderful dining experience at Shoti.

I finally popped my Georgian cuisine cherry!!!…read more Shoti Bread House is a restaurant and bakery that serves authentic Georgian delicacies. It's known for its signature shoti bread, adjaruli khachapuri, khinkali, and traditional stews. It's located in Fair Lawn with a small parking lot. There's also street parking nearby. The interior is casual, cozy, and decorated with cultural memorabilia from Georgia and Eastern Europe. Very authentic feel! The seating area is small and intimate, so it's best to make reservations for larger parties. We made a reservation for a group of 7 and we were seated in a comfortable corner near the windows. The menu offers a variety of entrees, appetizers, grilled meats, baked goods, etc. It was our first time trying Georgian cuisine, so we weren't sure where to start! But our server, Taylor, did an amazing job with taking care of us. She was knowledgeable about the menu and gave us tons of recommendations. She was very welcoming, accommodating, patient, and attentive to our group the entire time. All of our food came out in a timely manner. We ordered a little bit of everything and shared it family style. *Adjaruli Khachapuri (baked boat-shaped bread with cheese, butter, and poached egg in the center) $15 - This exact dish is what drew me to try this cuisine! They used a blend of Georgian cheeses to achieve a perfectly gooey texture and salty/tangy flavors. The addition of egg yolk and butter created a rich blend of creamy goodness. The yeast bread was fluffy and had a heavy fermented flavor that paired well with the cheesy center. *Megruli (savory pie with cheese on the inside and outside of the dough) $14 - If you're a cheese lover, I highly recommend ordering this! It's extremely cheesy and feels like a comforting hug with every bite. *Shoti Bread (traditionally baked in a clay oven) $3.50 - Soft and chewy with a golden brown crust! *Chicken Khinkali $10 & Lamb Khinkali $13.50 (soup dumplings made of twisted dough stuffed with spiced meat) - I didn't enjoy this as much as I thought I would. The dumpling wrapper was too thick for my liking. There wasn't that much broth and the meat wasn't too flavorful. *Chanakhi (lamb stew with cooked vegetables) $15.50 - Surprisingly, the lamb didn't taste gamey at all! It was tender and absorbed the flavors of the stew. The stew was hearty and seasoned with delicious spices and herbs. *Tabaka (whole small fried chicken) $17.50 - The chicken was moist with crispy, golden skin. It was aromatic and topped with minced garlic and a traditional spice blend. *Chicken Shish Kebab (marinated pieces of meat cooked on skewers served with baked potatoes & signature sauce) $15.50 - Juicy meat!!! I enjoyed the marinade - it added peppery, earthy, and smoky flavors. *Natakhtari (lemon-lime lemonade) $4.95 - Not a fan... too sweet for me. It was like a non-carbonated version of Sprite, but more watered down and with lots of sugar. Overall, I was not disappointed with this experience! The flavors were authentic and the prices were reasonable for the portion sizes. It definitely beats Manhattan prices LOL... I definitely recommend this restaurant for Georgian cuisine if you're in the North Jersey area. As a hardcore cheese lover, I would definitely return, especially for that CHEESE BOAT!!!

Went for dinner one evening recently, perhaps a weeknight, and we were one of a few tables. They…read morehad plenty of seating available to accommodate 6 of us. It took us a little bit to order, and the staff was very understanding and even offered some suggestions. We started with two of the "Adjaruli" Khachapuri, which is the bread bowl with cheese and a raw egg. It was so delicious, salty, cheesy, just delicious! Then for two entrees we had the two items pictured, Chakapuli and the Lula Kebab, Lamb. Everything was delicious! BYOB at this location, so be sure to bring some drinks if that's your thing, we enjoyed some wine we brought for the occasion. Staff offered a friendly, hospitable vibe where they are attentive and eager to help you navigate a cuisine that might be new to some. Enjoy!

Food 6/10 Atmosphere 7/10…read moreService 10/10 Tips: dont really need a resy unless weekend Kind of disappointed with my experience, the state was way too well done and hard to eat. Chicken was also very dry, not much flavor. The red sauce was not spicy or sweet, kind of bland The fries were the only thing I think I enjoyed unfortunately.

Definitely a fun place to try visit. Even if you have never had Georgian food, the menu along with…read moreyour server will help you pick things you will enjoy. We have been here several times since my last review and have tried other Georgian restaurants in the area and we keep coming back here. We sat out on the enclosed porch, which has a nice feel to it. The place has a full bar with Georgian wines and beer as well as more familiar options but give these other ones a try - you won't be dissapointed We had 4 other people with us who had never had this cuisine and they all enjoyed it. Our server was fun to talk with and he made the night even more enjoyable. From the Cheese Boat to the Chicken Chqmeruli (both a must try) to the Dumplings and the whole Branzino to the Kebabs, I'm sure you will find something new and delicious to try.

This is a take out review and I will for sure go back to dine in…read more I love Georgian food specifically the dumplings and bread boats. I was happy to be in the area and wanted to try them. They have take out orders towards the back of the restaurant. They also sell sauces, cheeses', beer, wine etc. My order was ready when I arrived. Packed well with utensils. I missed getting a menu but I willl be back. They have a dining room and out door patio/beer garden. It was busy and lively. Parking available. I got home and could wait to try the khinkali. They have beef and pork or lamb. I got the lamb. It was so juicy and yummy with the sour cream. I also wanted to try the Kharcho, a tomato based soup with beef and herbs. The small was $8 and very small but very good. I will defiantly go back to dine in and try all the other amazing menu items.

Love love love everything here! The bread boats are perfectly scrumptious. These dumplings were…read moresurprisingly packed with flavor and super hearty! The staff is lovely. Every day they have different assorted fresh baked goods on the counter (try the foccaccia with whole roasted garlic!). Also try a Georgian pear soda from the cooler! Hands down, my fav stall at Reading Terminal!

Given the Reading Terminal Market's proximity to the convention center, I actually spent a lot of…read moretime there whenever I was in town for a conference. But I actually haven't had a conference in Philly in probably over 6 years, so it's been a long time. I was pleasantly surprised to discover Saami Somi during our recent visit to the Market. We're both huge Georgian food fans, especially the khachapuri. What's not to love about cheesy bread?? We ordered their traditional khachapuri with a side of their chili sauce. The sauce was so good, we ended up taking the rest of it home with us. The khachapuri was really good, super cheesy and very moist. 10/10 would recommend.

My experience eating here was very pleasant. The atmosphere was calming with the music and even the…read moreoption to sit where we wanted. The food was amazing, especially the Ostri with its hint of spice and tender beef and I recommend anyone to try this place if they're in the area

I stopped in for a weekday lunch in mid-May. The pork shawarma was deeply flavored and delicious!…read more My medium-sized sandwich was ample enough for two meals. The service was good, too. However, several tables next to mine contained litter from long-departed guests -- an unappealing look! -- and the bathroom was messy. All that said, I highly recommend trying the restaurant's wonderful food.

We're talking CHEESE. We're talking BUTTER. We're talking MEAT on a SWORD…read more Georgian Bread did not disappoint. This place has been on my radar since I first learned of Adjaruli. Bread, cheese, and butter are the building blocks of my entire existence. There's a pocket of great Eastern European cuisine in this part of Philadelphia, and Georgian Bread is a star. It's worth the drive on Roosevelt Boulevard to get here, no hesitations. Visiting during the aftermath of snow storm may not have been my best idea, as the roads were a mess and the parking lot was slushy and chaotic. Once I entered Georgian Bread, the stress melted away. They have a very impressive setup with large wooden, family-style seating and rustic, Georgian décor. Don't be fooled by their shopping center locale. The customers and employees were speaking in foreign languages, and I found it incredibly fascinating. No doubting the authenticity of their craft. They have a dine-in space for table service, as well as service counter for to-go deli items and other accoutrements. We were seated in the dine in area after several minutes of awkward lingering - I honestly don't think they were expecting customers with the weather. Our server was super nice, took our order, and left us to our own devices. We had the entire place to ourselves. We ordered the Adjaruli, lamb Kebabs, and a jug of hot tea to share. Ultimate comfort meal. I thought the kebabs would be small. The photo on the menu indicated two, 12 inch wooden dowels with a few pieces of small meat - just a taster, I thought. I thought WRONG. We were served what I would essentially call a SWORD with giant, tender, juicy cuts of lamb. The value was like highway robbery. It paired perfectly with our melty, eggy, salty, butter bread boat of heavenly cheese. It was the perfect amount of food for a lunch for two. The desserts looks AMAZING. I definitely want to come back to try more items. My only complaint was the service was super slow. This could be cultural, but it could also be because it was a slow, snowy day and we were the only customers. Either way, the servers were super kind, and it was not a determent from the meal.

A nice place with caucasian cuisine. I love the bread, people, food. Gamardjoba my Georgian friendsread more

Walked by Chito Gvrito on a Friday night with super limited knowledge of Georgian food. We were…read morelooking for a restaurant to try in the area and a very kind host convinced us to try! We were lucky that we went during restaurant week, so we got to try a variety of dishes. For apps, we shared the Nadugi Tomato, which was a ricotta, mint, and cherry tomato dish and the Kalakuri Khinhali (soup dumplings). The soup dumplings had such a nice wrapper to them and the filling was super flavorful. We were also convinced to order the Adjaruli, which was the cheese boat, which was delicious! The mains were great, especially the chicken. Super juicy and a large portion too. The restaurant was nice and cozy as well and it was a great experience to try an unfamiliar cuisine!

I've had my fair share of Georgian food, and after reading the reviews, I went in with high hopes…read morefor the three-course Restaurant Week menu. I came away disappointed -- nothing on the plate tasted authentic. Both the salmon mtsvadi and the chicken tabaka tasted nerfed, like the spices had been dialed way down. What came through instead was mostly acidity -- heavy lemon and salt, across every dish, with none of the depth I was expecting. It would have helped if the dill and pomegranate had actually been part of the dish rather than sitting on the side as decoration. Maybe this is just an Americanized take on Georgian cuisine, but either way, I didn't like it. The ambience didn't help either. We were seated behind the bar, where the tables were packed in. The row of people seated at the bar were a bit rowdy, and the passage was so narrow we got bumped every few minutes.

When you walk into this small, privately owned family restaurant, it takes you back to Europe. The…read moreowners are from the European country, Georgia, which used to be part of Russia. I went with 45 women from our development. When you walk into the restaurant, we were greeted warmly from the owner, Katie. Her mom does the cooking and she has a baker who gets there at 5:00 am to start making the breads. Many of their counter displayed - jarred items come directly from their home country. We started out with a savory, fresh salad of tomatoes, cucumbers and thinly sliced red onions. We were served, their classic cheese pie, Khink Ali, which is like a wonton, with 3 types of ground meat, eggplant, beef stew, chicken kabobs and a most delicious dessert. They make everything fresh for you. Nothing was prepared ahead of time. While we were there, Katie, had a video of her country and was explaining pieces of it. This was very intimate, since we took up the whole restaurant. While we were there, people did come in to purchase bread, which is what they are known for, along with other items to take out Well worth stopping in, look around and have a snack of something

Place was awesome, fantastic food. I only wish more people were with me to eat all this food. I…read morehave left overs for days. While you are there prepare to eat alot of food you never heard of.

Very glad to return to this wonderful casual-elegant Georgian-Eastern European restaurant…read more All dishes are made on premises, even the delicious pickled herring, pickled vegetables and soups. After several visits, I can report that all dishes we've tasted were delicious and prepared with care. Service is friendly, prompt and efficient. Sadly, I forgot to take photos of the delicately spiced stuffed cabbage (4 pieces per order!) and the pickled getting with pickled onions and fried slices of potatoes. Highly recommended.

Don't want to spend an arm and a leg at kalahari it great wolf for dinner. This charming spot has…read morethe best home made Eastern European fair I've ever had in my life. Their pirogies and home made soups are amazing and all their meats are grilled to perfection! We had the lamb and chicken shashlik and the kids had pirogies. We've been coming to this restaurant since they opened and they are a 10/10 every time. Fantastic food, friendly staff, and unbeatable value. Seriously don't eat at the water parks. Once you try Susan's you'll make it a point to stop here every time you're in the Poconos just like we have. One note: as of 2/7/2026 their Website susanewlondon.com was hacked and scammers created an AI fake website with fake menus that has nothing to do with what they actually serve. I hope they can resolve it soon.