Zakhar Zakharych

Zakhar Zakharych is a khinkali house at 3 Sanapiro Street in the area under the Dry Bridge in Old Tbilisi, Georgia, close to the open-air Dry Bridge flea market. It specialises in khinkali, the pleated Georgian dumplings filled with meat or vegetables and spiced broth, and is known for making them to order with hand-mixed dough rather than assembling them in advance. Signature dishes include hand-made lamb khinkali and mushroom khinkali, which offers a vegetarian option less common at khinkali houses. Because the dumplings are cooked to order, there can be a wait at busy times, and the minimum order is four khinkali per type, so groups can mix fillings by agreeing to share portions. Diners eat khinkali by hand, holding the top knot, biting into the side and drinking the broth first. The dining room is casual and informal, with simple furniture, moderate to high noise at peak hours and no dress code. It attracts locals, market-goers and travellers exploring the Old Town on foot. Drinks typically include Georgian beer, wine and soft drinks. Prices are low, roughly 20-45 GEL per person (about USD 7.6-17), making this one of the cheapest meals in the area. The restaurant is open until 11PM; specific opening times are not confirmed, so late-morning and afternoon visits should be checked locally. No reservation is taken and the venue operates on a walk-in basis. The location is convenient for visitors who browse the Dry Bridge market for Soviet-era antiques, art and crafts and want a quick, authentic meal afterwards. Weekend market days draw more foot traffic nearby, so lunchtime tables can fill. The restaurant is a useful choice for travellers who prefer fresh, made-to-order dumplings over faster, high-volume khinkali rooms.