{"id":25027,"date":"2018-01-27T07:43:28","date_gmt":"2018-01-26T20:43:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/?p=25027"},"modified":"2025-03-26T01:51:28","modified_gmt":"2025-03-25T14:51:28","slug":"caucasus-cuisine-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/caucasus-cuisine-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"A guide to the world’s best-kept culinary secret: the cuisine of the Caucasus"},"content":{"rendered":"

To explore the Caucasus is to permeate living history.<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is to be humbled by noble mountains and ancient seas, to be woven into a tapestry made up of some of the world\u2019s earliest known cultures. It is to become infused by saffron-scented alleyways, while imagining the plodding of hooves from a Silk Road caravan on winding, dirt roads still in use today. It is to hear the ringing out of the coppersmith\u2019s tools wafting into the foothills of a rural village in Azerbaijan, to smell the golden yeast of flatbread hissing out from a clay oven on a Georgian roadside, or to stand on a precipice at the edge of the world amidst the stone stillness of an Armenian monastery, basking in the reverence of all that has come before you.<\/p>\n

The relatively unassuming pocket of the world known as The Caucasus, generally consisting of three countries \u2013 Georgia<\/a><\/strong>, Armenia<\/a> <\/strong>and Azerbaijan<\/a> <\/strong>\u2013 is bookended by the Black and Caspian Seas and is bordered as a region by Turkey, Iran and Russia. It is dotted by one of the world\u2019s grandest mountain chains, boasts nine of the world\u2019s eleven climactic zones, and breathes into life a cross section of Europe and Asia completely unlike anywhere else on Earth. While the landscapes, customs and cultures are reason enough to visit, nowhere is the true character of the region more evident than in its distinctive food traditions.<\/p>\n

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The ancient fortress of Narikala in Georgia<\/p><\/div>\n

Intrepid Travel offers incredible ways to experience the Caucasus, whether on the 10-day Highlights of Azerbaijan & Georgia <\/a>trip, the 20-day Azerbaijan & Georgia Experience<\/a> or the new 10-day\u00a0Armenia & Georgia Food Expedition<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Here’s what you need to know about the incredible cuisine:<\/p>\n

The cuisine of the Caucasus<\/h2>\n

Travelers who have enjoyed the traditional cooking of Mediterranean or Persian influence will find some familiarities present in the Caucasus: a bounty of fresh produce, the harmony of savory and sweet within meat and grain-based dishes and a deep, spiritual love of bread \u2013 ubiquitous, fragrant and essential.<\/p>\n

It should be noted that vegetarians, too, will do very well eating throughout the region as a plethora of dishes rely solely on this garden of a land and its variously grilled, stuffed and pickled vegetables, along with hearty breads, rice preparations and all manner of dairy stemming from rich, open-aired alpine pastures.<\/p>\n

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A typical dish in Georgia<\/p><\/div>\n

Whether you are a student of history, a lover of nature, or are propelled around the globe by your appetite, the Caucasus \u2013 much like the traditional tables of their respective countries \u2013 have everything on offer.<\/p>\n

Georgia<\/h3>\n

It might be fair to say that Georgia stands out among the three countries as having the greatest variety and diversity of dishes, as well as some of the most distinct foods found anywhere. A consideration of Georgian wine is deserving of an article unto itself, but as the world\u2019s oldest known winemaking culture, and the birthplace of the underground practice of fermentation in clay vessels known as Kvevri<\/em>, the country remains a singular destination in which to experience viticultural delights that simply are not exported or available elsewhere.<\/p>\n

READ MORE: 10 MUST-SEE PLACES IN GEORGIA<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Georgia features grilled meats and kabobs similar to those found throughout the Caucasus, although with a greater array of condiments and sauces for pairing. Whether made from local plums or distilled into a syrupy pomegranate drizzle, the marriage of sweet and savory with tart undercurrents is an ever-present alchemy that will not disappoint.<\/p>\n

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A market in Georgia<\/p><\/div>\n

By turns you will reach in among your dining companions \u2013 your family at the table \u2013 to break off dense sections of one of a variety of Khachapuri<\/em>. This is an\u00a0iconic cheese bread, with regional variations, topped with a raw, farm-fresh egg. Steam may float into your periphery as someone nearby cuts into a plate of Khinkali<\/em>, savory pouches of Mongol-influenced lamb, beef or mushroom, encased in a soft but toothsome pastry, twisted upwards to form their own convenient handle.<\/p>\n

In addition to the scores of excellent kabob stalls and dumpling houses throughout the country, there are some genuinely fantastic restaurants providing both traditional and more innovative takes on the ancient cuisine, in particular Shavi Lomi<\/a> (Tbilisi), Puris Sakhli<\/a> (Tbilisi) and Pheasant’s Tears<\/a> (Sighnaghi).<\/p>\n

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Making Khachapuri<\/p><\/div>\n

READ MORE: 8 DELICIOUS DISHES TO EAT IN TBILISI<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Armenia<\/h3>\n

If one has already walked the crooked, romantic streets of the Georgian capital city, Tbilisi, and found themselves amidst the country homes and mountain communities of its environs, heading south across the Armenian border will open entirely new vistas, not to mention original culinary offerings.<\/p>\n

Travelers familiar with Turkish cuisine will no doubt recognize the omnipresence of stuffed vegetables, Tolma<\/em>, but also fragrant mounds of rice and cured meats such as Basturma <\/em>(beef). The highly prized trout of Lake Sevan is also not to be missed as you wind your way from peak to peak in exploration of Armenia\u2019s remote monasteries \u2013 among the world\u2019s oldest and most well preserved.<\/p>\n

Be certain to stop and enjoy the many side-of-road, wood-fired corn on the cob stalls. Run by local families, they’re cooked to order for those passing by. The countryside foods entail hearty preparations with peasant roots, while the highly cosmopolitan capital of Yerevan offers more international fare and a thriving street side caf\u00e9 culture reminiscent of European cities.<\/p>\n

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Yerevan<\/p><\/div>\n

While Armenian wine has not so far enjoyed the same global reputation as neighbouring Georgia, its indigenous grapes are no less interesting and the local wines are an excellent compliment to the deep flavours of both traditional barbequed meats and vegetables. Following a meal you will have the opportunity to experience Armenian brandy, among the world\u2019s finest, and largely thought to rival the finest cognacs of France.<\/p>\n

For a truly local, boisterous night of feasting with live music and vodka all around, visit Yerevan Tavern<\/a>, or for a more refined meal of expertly-prepared traditional dishes try Dolmama (Yerevan).<\/p>\n

WANT TO TRY THIS TASTY CUISINE? CHECK OUT INTREPID’S 10-DAY ARMENIA & GEORGIA FOOD EXPEDITION<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Azerbaijan<\/h3>\n

If travelers find Georgia and Armenia to be \u2018off the beaten path\u2019 destinations for adventure, the complexities of Azerbaijan may take these intrepid wanderers to a whole new level of cultural immersion and wonder. Known since ancient times as \u2018The Land of Fire\u2019 Azerbaijan\u2019s earthen storehouse of natural gas and oil have cemented its reputation over time as both a place of mysterious power and a rich bastion of economic potential.<\/p>\n

A quick jaunt around Baku will reveal not only ancient palaces and fortresses, but also ultra-futuristic architectural experiments that have led some to label it, and its flashy new money identity, as the next Dubai. However, just on the outskirts of the capital remain expansive fields of shimmering oil and looming extractors rhythmically working, despite the downturn of that industry in recent years. The result is a bizarre experience for any outsider, however the warmth and generosity of local people can help to gain a nuanced understanding of the country’s past and where it’s headed.<\/p>\n

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Baku<\/p><\/div>\n

In terms of cuisine, Azerbaijan remains more similar to Armenia than to Georgia. This is most evident in the enormous variety of Plovs<\/em> one will encounter on just about any menu \u2013 platters of rice for sharing, some laced with saffron, others studded with dried fruits and nuts, still others mixed with spiced meats or bejeweled with fresh pomegranate.<\/p>\n

SUBSCRIBE TO INTREPID’S NEWSLETTER FOR TRAVEL TIPS, COMPETITIONS, GIVEAWAYS & MORE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The iconic national dish is a stew called Piti<\/em>, made up of slowly cooked lamb, chickpeas, chestnuts and tart, green native plums. The fat from the lamb\u2019s tail imparts an incomparable richness throughout. Piti<\/em> is worth the trip to Azerbaijan all by itself, but the quality of the bread throughout the country and the quantity of fresh herbs and pickles provided at the start of each meal make for fascinating and addictive mealtimes.<\/p>\n

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Making bread on an Intrepid trip in the Caucasus<\/p><\/div>\n

The traditional breakfast, too, is noteworthy, and may remind some Western travellers of a sort of early morning Spanish tapas. Imagine a tableaux of small dishes containing everything from eggs scrambled with tomato, to multiple butters and cheeses (of varying pungencies), to pickles, jams and jellies, and, of course, more bread.<\/p>\n

For outstanding Piti<\/em> and a host of traditional dishes try Firuze<\/a>\u00a0or Sirvansah Musey<\/a>, both in the capital.<\/p>\n

—<\/p>\n

Ultimately, the countries of the Caucasus will be transformative for everyone from a first time international traveller to a proven globetrotter.<\/p>\n

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Hiking in Svaneti in Georgia<\/p><\/div>\n

Too often compared with other places and labeled alternately as either European or Asian in essence, they are truly neither\u2026or both\u2026and the challenge in describing, and perhaps in understanding this incredible part of the world, is precisely why it should be experienced firsthand.<\/p>\n

Visiting Georgia, Armenia or Azerbaijan at this moment allows the adventurous traveler to glimpse unique worlds not yet at the forefront of mass global tourism and to enjoy cuisines that they may otherwise never encounter.<\/p>\n

*Reservations in advance are highly recommended for those restaurants referenced in the above article.<\/em><\/p>\n

—<\/p>\n

Ready to eat your way through this awe-inspiring part of the world? Check out Intrepid’s Armenia & Georgia Food Expedition.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

—<\/p>\n

(Yerevan image c\/o iStock\/Ozbalci. All other images c\/o Intrepid Travel.)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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