"Khinkalnaya" on the Arbat is famous for Georgian hospitality and cordiality. A variety of Georgian dishes, rich taste and aroma will not leave anyone indifferent.
Khinkali story
"Khinkalnaya" on the Arbat is an opportunity to try khinkali, which for many centuries have been the pride of Georgians. There is a legend that tells how the first khinkali appeared on Georgian soil. In ancient times, Georgians waged frequent wars with the Persians. To quickly restore the strength of the wounded soldiers, Georgian women came up with a universal dish - khinkali.
This dish is prepared from lamb, beef or pork with the addition of a life-giving broth. The meat was previously finely chopped with an ax, a lot of onions and garlic were added, which have anti-inflammatory qualities. Wrapped in a dough a certain method and cooked in pots on a fire.
Cooking method
In modern times, khinkali have undergone a metamorphosis - they began to twist meat. However, this did not make the taste of the dish worse.
“Khinkalnaya” on the Arbat offers real Georgian khinkali. In order to cook this dish, you need to be patient. Khinkali dough is made fresh, it must be well kneaded, rolled, divided into small pieces and form circles with a diameter of 5 centimeters. Put the minced meat in the center of the circle and wrap it so that a total of 10-13 folds are obtained. The more folds, the more skilled the craftswoman or master. The tail, which is obtained at the end, is not plucked.
You need to have khinkali with your hands, taking it by the tail. This is considered a national Georgian tradition. The tail itself is not eaten. It is best to eat this dish in the afternoon, it is very satisfying. To eat, enough 5-7 khinkali.
Advantages of Khinkalnaya on Arbat
To try and enjoy this dish, it is not necessary to go to Georgia. It is enough to visit the Khinkalnaya on the Arbat. This institution has many advantages:
- relaxing atmosphere;
- dim lighting;
- comfortable atmosphere;
- fast service;
- polite staff.
The Khinkalnoy menu on the Arbat delights visitors with its variety and unusual taste. From cold snacks here they offer to try assorted phali, eggplant with walnuts, ajapsandali, as well as Georgian dzhongoli and pickled vegetables.
From the meat snacks on the menu there are chicken satsivi, cold cuts and basturma. You can taste real Georgian cheese at Khinkalnaya, Imereti and Suluguni are served here. Hot dishes: ojahuri, chashululi, chkmeruli from chicken, chakapuli.
Of course, the menu abounds with different types of kebab, khinkali and khachapuri.
The culture of Georgia has absorbed European and Asian traditions, which had a great impact on Georgian cuisine. Guests are completely immersed in the atmosphere of Georgian traditions, listen to Georgian songs and drink wine. An excellent microclimate, a hospitable team, a good mood, wonderful cooks - all this has the potential to spend a wonderful time and relax your soul.