The first time I had Georgian food was in St. Petersburg (http://eatlikeushi.posthaven.com/khochu-kharcho-st-petersburg-06-2013). Since then I've dreamt of the khachapuri yet never had the opportunity to eat it again. It was only a matter of time before I got around to the Little Georgia cafe in London to relive those memories.
The Bethnal Green outpost is very near Columbia Road flower market which makes Sunday a perfect day to visit. Surprisingly not everyone thinks the same way and so during lunch time on a lovely warm day, the cafe was quite empty. Maybe it was so warm noone wanted to be inside - also possible.
- Ajaruli Khachapuri (with egg & butter) £9 - very similar to the Turkish boat-shaped breads but this one was cheeses in the middle topped with an egg and lots of melted butter. The green condiment mix was a little bit herby and tangy for balance. But the overriding flavour was warm butter and mild cheese. It wasn't as salty/savoury as the one in Russia but nice nonetheless;
- Khinkali x4 £8.5 - beef and pork dumplings with thick dumpling skin, particularly at the top where the edges were squeezed together. It housed a tasty warm filling and meat broth with the Ajika yogurt providing some contrast.
To wash it down, very fresh berry juice and an avocado smoothie were both refreshing and delicious.
Will happily go back go borscht, the traditional khachapuri (see how that one is) and any of a series of meat dishes available.