Kebab in Tbilisi
At Vakhtanguri, kebab is made from minced beef and pork, grilled over charcoal on a skewer and served with lavash. The restaurant is in Avlabari, at 4 Lagodekhi Street, a two-minute walk from Avlabari metro station.
Kebab costs 21 GEL on the menu and lamb kebab 31 GEL. Both are served with lavash.
- Price
- 21-31 GEL
- Kinds
- Two
- Address
- 4 Lagodekhi St, Avlabari
- Opening hours
- Daily, 11:00-02:00
What kebab is
Kebab is a minced-meat dish that is widespread across the Caucasus and the Middle East. Its base is seasoned ground meat, which is shaped onto a skewer and cooked over charcoal.
The Tbilisi version is known as a soft, fluffy and aromatic dish. Its flavour comes from Georgian spices, and cooks usually keep the exact composition of the mince a secret.
Mince, fire and lavash
Good kebab mince has to be uniform enough not to fall apart on the skewer, which is why it is usually left to rest before grilling. The kebab then cooks over charcoal for a few minutes, so that it browns outside and stays juicy inside.
Kebab is traditionally served on or in thin lavash. A tomato sauce makes the dish even more special.
Kebab at Vakhtanguri
Vakhtanguri opened in Avlabari in 1993 as a small, buffet-style family eatery. The menu has changed over the years, but the foundation of Georgian dishes has stayed the same.
The restaurant’s history is told in “Vakhtanguri - A Story That Begins in 1993”.
The principal dishes of Vakhtanguri are chebureki, khinkali and Adjarian khachapuri.
Photos
Kebab at the Vakhtanguri table.
Location
Vakhtanguri is at 4 Lagodekhi Street in Avlabari, a two-minute walk from Avlabari metro station and about ten minutes on foot from Holy Trinity Cathedral (Sameba).
Practical information
- Address
- 4 Lagodekhi St, Avlabari, Tbilisi
- Opening hours
- Daily, 11:00-02:00
- Phone
- +995 574 804 804
Frequently asked questions
For any other question, call +995 574 804 804.
How much does kebab cost at Vakhtanguri?
Kebab costs 21 GEL and lamb kebab 31 GEL. Both are served with lavash.
What is the kebab made from?
Vakhtanguri’s kebab is made from minced beef and pork and grilled on a skewer. The lamb kebab is made with lamb, green pepper, onion and herbs.
What is the difference between kebab and mtsvadi?
Kebab is made from minced meat, while mtsvadi is made from whole pieces of meat. Both are grilled over fire.
Where is the restaurant and when is it open?
Vakhtanguri is at 4 Lagodekhi Street in Avlabari, a two-minute walk from Avlabari metro station. It is open every day from 11:00 to 02:00.
Kebab in Avlabari
Vakhtanguri is open every day from 11:00 to 02:00. Tables can be booked online or by phone.