What it is
Kubdari is a round bread filled with diced meat, mountain herbs and Svan spices. In Svaneti it is called kuptaari. Cooks say the meat must be kneaded for a long time before it goes into the dough. A local herb called gitsruli, which grows in the hayfields around Ushguli, is considered essential.
Around Georgia
Kubdari has status as a monument of Georgia's intangible cultural heritage. It was once made with wild game, and today beef or pork is usual. A less common version uses mountain trout. Mestia is the obvious place to try it, though many Tbilisi restaurants also serve it.
At the table
How to order it
Order it hot and share it. It is heavier than khachapuri, so one kubdari can serve two or three people with salad.
What's in it
Wheat and meat, usually beef or pork. Not vegetarian. Recipes vary, so confirm ingredients with the kitchen if you have an allergy or dietary need.
