8 Great Restaurants In Tbilisi That Dont Serve Georgian Cuisine

Besides Georgian cuisine, the country’s capital offers international meals at various restaurants. Here, you can try Turkish, Lebanese, Japanese, Chinese and Indian cuisine, to name a few. The city boasts more Asian restaurants than European varieties; this is mainly because every café and restaurant in Tbilisi offers a selection of staple European meals along with local dishes. So, here’s a list of restaurants that serve something other than Georgian fare.

1. Taj Mahal Restaurant

Restaurant, Indian

Taj Mahal Restaurant offers a wide variety of Pakistani, Indian and Arabic cuisine. Here, you can try samosas, pakoras, soups, mutton, chicken, and vegetarian dishes, along with their traditional bread and milkshakes. The prices are average, and servings are decent.

2. Sushi Room

Restaurant, Sushi, Japanese

If you’d like to eat sushi in Tbilisi, head to the Sushi Room, which offers soups, appetizers, rice bowls, Japanese noodle meals, desserts, and, of course, an exceptional range of sushi. The venue serves rolls, futomaki, gunkan, nigiri, and special set menus that will suit any taste and need.

3. Tuk Tuk

Restaurant, Thai, Asian, Vegetarian

Tuk Tuk is the place to go if you like Thai cuisine. However, the venue also serves other types of Asian meals. You can try different soups, noodle and rice dishes, and even sushi. As for the Thai food itself, the venue offers various dishes such as Thai curry, Pad Kra Pao, and spring rolls, to name a few. The prices are very affordable, while the interior is minimalist and quite cozy.

4. Kyoto

Restaurant, Japanese

Kyoto is a Japanese restaurant named after the ancient capital of Japan. The friendly and cozy atmosphere makes the venue a favorite for many locals and out-of-town visitors. Here, you can try classic Japanese cuisine and chef specials.

5. Hummusbar

Bar, Restaurant, Israeli, Mediterranean, Vegetarian

Hummusbar is a vegetarian-friendly café that offers Mediterranean and Israeli cuisine. Here, you can try Msabbaha (a warm mashed chickpea dish with tahini, served with homemade pita bread and pickled vegetables), Shakshuka (a meal of two poached eggs in tomato sauce), and baked falafels, eggplant, and cauliflower, to name but a few.

6. Amira Restaurant

Restaurant, Middle Eastern

This Lebanese restaurant offers its customers tasty and healthy food made by Lebanese chefs. The menu at Amira Restaurant is quite diverse, but for some, the price might be a bit high for the portions that you get.

7. Cantina by Bontempi

Restaurant, Italian

Cantina by Bontempi is a place where you can taste Italian cuisine made by an Italian chef or buy some Italian products for home cooking. The café offers a wide variety of pinsa, pasta, soups, and salads.

8. Hacker-Pschorr

Pub, Restaurant, German, European

Hacker-Pschorr is a pub restaurant that focuses on German cuisine and imports beer and other ingredients from Munich. They also serve steak from their calf farm. However, Hacker-Pschorr offers local cuisine staples, such as Khinkali, as well.