Khinkali in Palo Alto
Khinkali are Georgian soup dumplings. We fold them by hand and twist them at the top, right here on University Ave in downtown Palo Alto. Keep a napkin close.
What are khinkali?
Thin dough wrapped around a juicy filling, folded by hand and pinched into a twist. The filling gives off broth as it cooks, so every dumpling holds a hot sip of soup. That's why they're called soup dumplings.
Fillings
Pick a filling: Beef & Pork, Lamb or Mushroom. Then pick how many: 3, 5 or 8 pieces.
Each order is one filling. Can't choose? Get two orders and trade. See prices on the menu.
How to eat khinkali
With your hands. Hold it by the twist, bite a small hole, sip the broth, then eat the rest. The twist usually stays on the plate.
What to order with it
New to Georgian food? Start with khinkali and Khachapuri Adjaruli, then add a grilled meat and a salad to share. See the full menu.
Khinkali questions
Do you have vegetarian khinkali?
Yes. Choose the Mushroom filling. It's vegan too.
Are khinkali gluten-free?
No. They're wrapped in dough, and our kitchen uses a lot of flour.
Can I order khinkali for pickup or delivery?
Yes. Order online, pick your filling and how many, and choose pickup or delivery.
Coming with a big group?
Every group menu for 12 or more guests includes khinkali and Khachapuri Adjaruli. See group menus.
Come hungry
335 University Ave, downtown Palo Alto. Open every day, 11:30am to 9:00pm. Free garage right behind us, and a short walk from Caltrain.
Tip-free: the price on the menu is the price on the bill.