I love khachapuri and I don't get it nearly enough. What's not to love about it - soft bread, gooey cheese, buttery goodness, a runny egg - it's like khachapuri was made with me in mind. When I was browsing the Reading Terminal Market businesses, I came across Saami Somi and knew I had to make a visit! I came on a Saturday afternoon. Reading Terminal Market was bustling, but fortunately, it wasn't busy when I ordered. I got the mushroom cheeseboat (I'm a mushroom lover) with a side of the sunflower oil ($1.25 add-on). You can also do other modifications for an upcharge. It was about $20 after tax. I ordered to dine-in, we were able to snag the last two seats at the counter, and they called my name when it was ready. The cheeseboat was ready in less than 15 minutes. The khachapuri was delicious! There were ample mushrooms and cheese. The cheeseboat was big and filling enough to share. We were given utensils for two people. The khachapuri is great on its own, but the sunflower oil and additional condiments add an extra zing. The sunflower oil is served on the side gave the cheeseboat a peppery kick. They also have a garlic labneh condiment on the menu, which I need to try next. I would eat Saami Somi everyday if I could. They also have the Georgian soup dumplings, which I am yet to try. I love how Saami Somi makes Georgian food casual and approachable. This is a must-visit at RTM! read more

Saami Somi - Mushroom cheeseboat ($18) and sunflower oil ($1.25) - Georgian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Love love love everything here! The bread boats are perfectly scrumptious. These dumplings were surprisingly 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! read more

Saami Somi - Mushroom dumplings - Georgian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Given the Reading Terminal Market's proximity to the convention center, I actually spent a lot of time 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. read more

Went to Philly's famous Reading Terminal market. I saw Saami Somi Khachapuri and had to try it after trying bread boat in Austin. Khachapuri is the famous "bread boat" from Georgian cuisine. I got the classic one which just has cheese, egg, and butter in the middle. You mix it up, tear off a piece of the bread, and dip it in. I got the recommended adjika sunflower oil to pair with it and IT IS A MUST. It adds a more complex flavor that is spicy and just makes every bite taste so much better. I felt like compared to bread boat it feels a bit more shallow but it still smacked and my family enjoyed it read more

Saami Somi - Traditional - Georgian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This is a great stall in Reading terminal market! I got one of the khachapuris which was delicious. I absolutely love Georgian food! depending on how busy it is, depends on how quick the food comes out. There's a little bar area to eat your food, or you can go around the market! read more

I dream of this place. The khachapuri (cheese boats) are delicious. I've tried most of them and never been disappointed. Warm, cheesy comfort food-- what's not to love? The soups are also homemade and tasty. Everything is made with care, fresh, on site. Georgian food is a favorite in the winter months. I bring out-of-town guests here as an example of great Philly food that you may not easily find elsewhere. A friend taught himself to make khachapuri in Colorado after trying it here! If you swing by later in the day you might get some fresh bread on sale to take home for dinner. read more

Saami Somi - Georgian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

With a neon sign declaring "cheese boats", Saami Somi was calling my name! A sourdough bread boat filled with melted cheese? Say less! Their menu is all so appealing but ultimately I went with the shakshuka option which was SO GOOD! The sourdough is AMAZING already on its own but top it with a poached egg and tomato sauce? Perfection. If I lived in Philly, I'd be here all the time. And I'll definitely be stopping in to try another boat and maybe some of their pastries! read more

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Saami Somi was one of my first stops the week I was in Philly and was right up there with my favorites. I'd never had Georgian food before. I talked with the staff member at the counter to guide my decisions. He was helpful in giving recommendations. The cheese boat is the star of the show. It came out looking amazing. It tasted equally as good as it looked. There's so many choices in RTM but Saami Somi should be up there near the top. Definitely recommend for trying something different and for carb and cheese lovers! read more

Saami Somi - Georgian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I have never had Georgian food before going to the Reading Terminal in Philly. It did not disappoint. We tried their original khachapuri, which is a hot bread dish with cheese in the middle. It was unique and delicious. This was a really nice place in the market because there was seating there so you could take a seat and eat it there. The employees were super friendly and helped us navigate a new food! read more

Saami Somi - Original khachapuri - Georgian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

From entering this cute, clean Reading Terminal gem to the finishing of our meal...everything was 5 star. The cashier was extremely helpful, patient and really knew her stuff about Georgian Cuisine. We ordered a khachapuri "cheeseboat" kinkali dumplings, Georgian pear soda and took some bread home which is made daily. Everything was outstanding, beautifully presented and it makes us want to explore more Georgian restaurants and come back to Saami Somi. Unique and delicious. read more

Delicious cheese boat. If you are a fan of fresh bread and cheese, don't hesitate, just get it. Very unique spice sprinkled on the top. It's yellow and very herby and earthy. Be prepare for a wait, 15-20 mins. They make it fresh. read more

Saami Somi - Mushroom - Georgian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I'm always on the search for Georgian food and khachapuri can never go wrong. An absolute must-have when visiting reading terminal. There's a bar with about 8 stools, and seating is a hot commodity in the market. No less than 3 strangers will approach you to ask what you're eating and then they will immediately get in line. read more

Saami Somi - Khachapuri - Georgian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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AMAZING! It was my friend's and my first time having a cheeseboat and we went with the Red Shakahuka and a small Adjapsandali Amazing. None of the flavors were too overpowering. The bread WOW is the best we've ever seen used in a savory meal. We went around the time they just opened on a weekday morning. Service was kind and personal. I love the aesthetics and colors of everything even on their website. It was generally easy to navigate. read more

Saami Somi - Red Shakahuka and a small Adjapsandali - Georgian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Food was amazing i went back the second day. The borodinsky cheese boat was very flavorful. I also tried a pear sweet fluffy treat and a focaccia bread. I'd go back to try more. Service was awesome. Highly recommend inside the Reading terminal market read more

Saami Somi - The Borokinsky - Georgian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The oxtail cheese boat was so delicious. A very rich dish! There was so much cheese and flavor. The oxtail was seasoned perfectly. My husband and I shared it. He also enjoyed it! The young lady explained the items on the menu and helped with recommendations. I wish we had a shop like this near me! read more

Saami Somi - Oxtail Cheese boat - Georgian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Having had both khachapuri and khinkali in Georgia on multiple occasions, it was nice to try it in the US. Both were excellent. Particular kudos for the way they've crafted the khachapuri, definitely much lighter and almost pizza dough-like in comparison to the original you'll find in Georgia. That's neither right nor wrong, it's just well-adapted to the American market. Delicious. Definitely give it a shot if you've never had Georgian food: it's authentic. read more

Modern space among the utilitarian food stalls of Reading Terminal Market. Fast and friendly service, especially if you're not familiar with kachipoori. Food was excellent. read more

Saami Somi - Shakshuka with garlic lebneh - Georgian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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We've been talking about going to Saami Somi for a while ... and with a recent gift card receipt to Reading Terminal, it was our sign to finally make it in. We visited on Juneteenth, which was a SUPER hot day so was a steaming cheese boat our best idea? Probably not. But was it worth it? 1,000% yes. While Reading Terminal was quite busy on the holiday, the Saami Somi had a very digestible line. Their spot in the Terminal is super cute and well decorated with fun prints, non-tacky neon signs, eclectic plants, and a bunch of unique merch. We loved exploring all the options while we were waiting to place our order. While Saami Somi does offer various options, we had our eyes set on the cheese boats, or khachapuri. To keep things simple, I went for the traditional with sunflower oil, and my husband spiced it up a little bit, opting for the shakshuka with garlic labneh. Both were INCREDIBLE. The creaminess of the cheese mixed with the savory egg and encased in the soft dough was so delightful and made for such memorable bites. I was partial to my classic dish, although my husband's with the extra spice and ingredients was also delicious. While they would be far more comforting and warming on a cold day, we enjoyed them so much even in the 90+ degree weather. We both finished ours without issue and without feeling too gross. We washed them down with a clementine soda and a N/A mojito, which paired nicely and were refreshing. The price was quite reasonable for the quality and the portion, and having the gift card was a nice bonus too. I would totally revisit Saami Somi to try more menu items, but it would be tough to stray from their khachapuri .... highly recommend this spot to anyone visiting Reading Terminal and looking for a more unique option than the classic Philly cheesesteak :) read more

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I absolutely love this place. I really make it a habit to stop at this place when I'm visiting Philly. Their sourdough bread is delicious along with their Georgian cheese boats. I'll get whatever their special is. I also love their Georgian pear lemonade. It's light and refreshing. I just tried the tarragon lemonade. Not overly strong in tarragon flavor and also delicious. Service is wonderful as always. I usually order and walk around for a little since they make it fresh to order. And their little stall is the cutest with little Georgian decorations. read more

Saami Somi - Georgian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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So many places to try at the Reading Terminal. Today it was Georgian food. Of course you have to order a boat. I had one with mushrooms. This, the spices and egg mixed in well with the cheese made a lovely, creamy, earthy flavor with each bite. The bread boat had a perfect crunchy crust was soft on the inside. So yummy! The service was excellent. Prepare to wait a bit (10 min usually). It takes time to prepare these personal boats. I sat along the side counter. Nice to have their own seating so you don't have to search for one. One last thing to note, if you eat inside the building, there is a surcharge. I believe $2-3. I was not aware of this. Adds to the price of your quick lunch!! read more

It is now tradition that every time I go to Reading Terminal Market, I HAVE to stop at Saami Somi. This is a requirement no matter what! Saami Somi has awesome khachapuri with super fun combinations to try something different! I have loved every single one I've had, the honey brie is my favorite. The portion size is perfect for grazing in RTM - it's not big enough as a large snack, but not too big that you can't go snag some other food items throughout RTM. Perfect option for RTM and my only complaint is that it's not closer to my house in Manayunk! read more

This was my second time having Georgian food and I'm hooked! It was very delicious and filled with lot of flavor. The person helping me was helpful and recommended getting the Shakshouka which was worth it! The drink was also very good and would get again next time. read more

Saami Somi - Shakshouka cheese pie - Georgian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Incredible! I got the basic cheese one, but want to try the others each time I visit! It's a unique dish and just delicious. In a great part of the market and the service was kind and quick, despite being very busy! read more

Khachapuri are really good! We tried 2 types regular and mushroom, delicious! Didn't really like khinkali. Really enjoyed blueberry cheese pastry! read more

The Shakshuka egg boat was divine. I had it twice on our trip to Philly. Hot with gooey cheese and spicy sauce, it almost edged put my spouse's pastrami as the yummiest thing in Reading Terminal Market. Highly recommend. read more

Saami Somi - Shakshuka egg boat - Georgian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Got the lamb and fig cheeseboat. Flavor wise it was pretty good and filling as well. I paid $22 for 1 Kachapuri (+ an 18% tip). You order at the counter and it is self service so you pick it up yourself. Considering they didn't have to serve me, not even a glass of water, I should not have tipped but oh well, old habits die hard. Note to self. I thought the whole experience + food was worth $12 at best. I will not be returning here. read more

Saami Somi - Lamb and Fig - Georgian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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This was a lovely experience. The bread especially was hot fresh and delicious. Many of the cheese boats have spicy stuff or you can add a spicy sauce... The only non spicy sauce is a lebneh which isn't in really my thing, do I got the plain cheeseboat. It has hot melted cheese that you mix an egg that's been cracked over into it. Delicious! But super rich. They also sell a bunch of imported goodies. Definitely a solid choice amongst all the other gems in the reading terminal market. The woman at the counter was also super helpful making sure we knew what was up when we were ordering. read more

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I recommend following their instagram for special menu. This time I tried their collaboration with Chef Reuben: bone marrow curry brisket adjaruli topped with pepperoncini and beet lime crema sauce. It was exquisite. Brisket was very tender and well seasoned, all spices and other ingredients created a nice harmony of flavors. I wish it's a permanent item. The lady at the counter was very nice and friendly. read more

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Really unique food option. We had the traditional cheeseboat. Sourdough type bread with egg and cheese on top. Really interesting - crunchy bread, sour cheese (in a good way) with the egg yolk mixed in. Would definitely recommend if you want to try something different than traditional American breakfast options. They have some seating/bar top at their booth as well. read more

Saami Somi - Menu - Georgian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This is one of the best spots in Redding Terminal. We tried to cheese boat with the sunflower oil and eggplant. The bread is delicious, light and fluffy inside with a crisp shell. The bread to cheese ratio is divine and oh my god- that sauce! Do yourself a favor and run over. There is seating and a cute little shop with very fun, modern cups, mugs and candles. read more

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Reading Terminal Market can be overwhelming with all the great options but Saami Somi is in a league of its own. The cheese boat is an experience. Luckily, they tell you how to eat it! Don't be intimidated by the unfamiliar dish, you will not be disappointed. read more

Holy cow! These babies were worth the wait. I really enjoyed these dumplings and their chili crisp. Definitely will be back for more (and more of the menu!) read more

Saami Somi - Mushroom soup dumplings - Georgian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Saami Somi is yet another high-quality member of the Reading Terminal Market food scene. I had heard about their "Cheese Boats" for some time, so this week I was finally able to pop in and give it a try. I went with the Traditional Khach'ap'uri Adjaruli, which was basically just traditional bread and cheese topped with an over easy egg which you are supposed to mix in. It was rich, decadent, filling and delicious. By the end, it became a bit overwhelming, and the traditional lacked complexity, so when I go back, I'll certainly try one of their more interesting choices (of which there are many). Service was a bit slow for a weekday lunch meal, but I appreciated the fact that it was freshly made to order. All in all, a very interesting place with a menu that I'm excited to explore further. I will be back. read more

Saami Somi - Traditional Cheese Boat - Georgian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

AMBIANCE Modern, open-market, high-top bar seating. SERVICE Staff at register knew the menu inside and out, was friendly, knew what worked with what I wanted. FOOD 4.5/5 BORODINSKY $16.9 (CHEESEBOATS khach'ap'uri): Hand kneaded from Lucille, Saami Somi's mother dough, and stuffed with mix of Georgian Suluguni cheese, mozzarella & Bulgarian feta. Each boat is traditionally topped with a pad of butter & egg yolk. The Borodinsky is a slavic black bread spiced with caraway (strong licorice flavor in some bites) & coriander (bright citrus flavor), with a side of whole grain mustard (tangy) & gherkin (briny, crunchy). 4/5 EGGPLANT TRIO $7.9 Roasted eggplant roulette (smoky) stuffed with beetroot (earthy - my fav of three), eggplant & spinach walnut phkali (notably nutty, earthy) over dill labne (not nearly enough as I'd like) & sunflower oil. 5/5 SIDE LOBIO $3.5 Red kidney bean mash in our aromatic khmeli suneli spice mix with alums (pungent) & cilantro garnish. PARKING Limited street parking read more

First time having cuisine & it was better than I expected it would be! Different, unique & tasty. Had the 2 classic traditional dishes of cheeseboard and pork dumplings read more

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This is not a comprehensive review, since there are essentially no gluten free options. I do love the Georgian Lemonade, though. It's at the top of my list to bring out-of-town visitors given all of their unique offerings: cheese boats, penovani (stuffed croissant) and dumplings. read more

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Saami Somi is a Georgian vendor in Reading Terminal Market in Philly known for their flavorful cheese boats and bread. There's seating for groups nearby or bar seating in the area. You can either place a to-go order or order for dining in from the menu and there's a few freshly baked options as well. The cashier/server was nice and the food came out quick. The focaccia was flavorful and delicious. The tomatoes and hot honey balanced well with the thickness of the bread and it was a good size for the price. The cheese boat was soft and gooey - it came with a flavorful white sauce on the side that complemented the boat well. It's a little difficult/messy to eat and share but it was tasty and filling. I'd recommend trying this place if you're at reading terminal market, looking for a light savory brunch. read more

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I love Georgian food. (FYI Georgia = the country, not the state!) I've gone out of my way to eat in any city I visit that has a Georgian restaurant (NYC and DC). But I've never seen a Georgian vendor in a food hall, so finding Saami Somi in Reading Terminal Market was a huge surprise - and a happy one! If you haven't had Georgian food before, there are two classics that you should definitely try first: khachapuri (a sort of bread boat filled with things - but the classic is filled with cheese, an egg yolk, and a pat of butter that you stir together and then burn your tongue on because it's too good to wait to eat after you stir the hot cheese, egg yolk, and butter together) and khinkali (soup dumplings). Saami Somi has both (and so much more)! I visited twice over four or so days in Philadelphia last month and tried a few items on their menu. While I'm sure their traditional khachapuri is great, I could not resist their Khachapuri Borodinsky - Soviet black bread with caraway and coriander and the same fillings as the traditional (cheese, yolk, butter). It was to die for. Maybe the best khachapuri I've ever had?! Oh, that black bread. Delicious. I also tried their classic soup dumplings (50/50 beef and pork), which tore a tiny bit (releasing some of the soup sadly) but were good. They also offer a lot of other bites that I would love to try next time (pkhali/veggie spreads, lobio/red bean mash, guruli/bread stuffed with a soft boiled eggs and cheese), penovani (filo dough pastry stuffed with cheese)! They also have a small store area where they sell Georgia goods (preserved fruits, mustards, horseradish, cookbooks, etc.). And it's just the cutest/prettiest/most modern stand in the market. It has a little bit of seating for people eating in as well. Good service, great food, and it's bringing something different to Reading Terminal Market! I'll be back! read more

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We got the eggplant trio and some bread and wowwww the flavors!!! The lady was really nice, it was a beautiful space. Can't wait to try something else! read more

Saami Somi - Georgian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I'll have to go back to try other options but my first time khachapuri not impressed. Especially for the price. My experience with Georgian food is v positive from Sakartvelo though. Good service and space for sitting in RTM. read more

Saami Somi - Georgian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania