Moscow is one of the largest cities, so it is logical that there are not only a huge number of attractions, but also establishments where you can eat well and have a great rest. There are a lot of uniform restaurants in the capital, however, there are almost no establishments that have their own zest and stand out. Fortunately, similar restaurants still work in Moscow, and their list also includes the khinkal house Kolkhida on Sadovoy. In addition, this restaurant does not work alone, but with its "twin brother" - a khinkal house on Begovaya.
In this short article we will discuss in detail the kolkhida house āColchisā on Sadovy, reviews, menus, work schedules and many other useful information. Admit it, but you already want to learn more about interesting and non-standard places like these two restaurants? Then let's get started now!
basic information
Any gourmet is aware that culinary business can be successful only if the cook has a sufficient level of skill and uses exclusively high-quality ingredients for the preparation of certain dishes. Oddly enough, however, the Colchis khinkal house, reviews of which we will discuss a little later, excels in both criteria.
Only experienced masters of their craft work in restaurants, who fully comply with the rules for the preparation of all dishes, without exception. Due to their high level of skill, chefs of khinkal institutions present to their customers delicious dishes of Georgian national cuisine (and not only).
The kholinkal house Kolkhida on Barrikadnaya (metro station) boasts that Sergo Gugutsidze, a professional chef who has been included in the list of the best chefs of Georgian cuisine in Moscow according to the popular magazine Big City, works there. By the way, he also works in the second restaurant of the chain, which is located on Begovaya Street.
A little about the main cook
Sergo successfully completed his studies at the culinary college of Tbilisi and very early on began his career as a culinary chef. There he worked in several restaurants where the main course was khinkali: Iveria and Pirosmani. In 2004, Sergo decided to move to Moscow, where he lives to this day. He is the chef of both establishments of the Colchis network in the capital.
In addition, Sergo, unfortunately, does not share the main secrets of his cuisine with anyone, but he is always confident in the quality of the prepared food, because all the dishes are made from high-quality ingredients. Well, the chef calls khinkali branded his favorite dish, which you can try in each of the restaurants in the chain.
Addresses, work schedule and contacts
The khinkal house "Colchis" on Begovaya street (house number 7) is open daily from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. There you can hold an event, after specifying all the nuances with the administration of the institution. In this case, it is not necessary to go to the meeting, because you can call +8 (499) 397-89-88 and ask all your questions.
In turn, the second restaurant āColchisā is located on Sadovaya-Kudrinskaya street (house number 11) and also works every day, but from 12 to 24. You can clarify any questions with the administration, who can be contacted by the following phone number : +8 (499) 795-70-17.
Menu
The main items in the menu of both establishments belong to hot and cold appetizers, barbecue, desserts, soft drinks and alcoholic drinks. For example, from hot dishes you can order classic khinkali, the cost of which is 50 rubles. Lamb khinkali, in turn, will cost you 60 rubles. For 300 rub. there is an opportunity to try suluguni on ketsi or the same dish with tomatoes for 30 rubles more.
Mushrooms on ketsi cost 220 rubles, and the same dish with cheese supplement will cost 60 rubles more. In addition, you can also try lobio with nuts in a pot (250 rubles), dolma (310 rubles), french fries (140 rubles), a steak prepared from salmon (430 rubles), fried potatoes with mushrooms (250 rub.), chicken on ketsi (470 rub.) and many other hot snacks.
Kebabs
In this section of the menu there is not a very large number of dishes to choose from, but it is safe to say that you will definitely like all these variations of kebabs if you like meat dishes. In general, barbecue on the grill is different. For example, a dish from veal will cost you 410 rubles, from pork 360 rubles, lamb 430 rubles, and pork ribs 380 rubles. Well, and who can forget about the delicious barbecue on the grill of chicken, the cost of which is only 290 rubles.
I wonder if you ever wanted to try a kind of assorted kebabs, whose weight is 1.5 kg? In restaurants of this network there is such an opportunity! For one and a half kilograms of assorted barbecue you will have to pay 3 thousand 100 rubles.
A classic kebab will cost 330 rubles, and you can try vegetables on the grill for just 290 rubles. There are also several sauces to choose from, the cost of which varies from 60 to 90 rubles.
Baking & Desserts
Unfortunately, in this section of the menu the choice of dishes is generally just minimal, since restaurants still make their main emphasis on āhotā Georgian dishes. Of course, here you can order several variations of khachapuri: Imereti (330 rubles), Megrelian (370 rubles), royal (390 rubles) and Adjarian (360 rubles).
Georgian pita bread is also available for order for 60 rubles, and branded baklava will cost you 170 rubles. In turn, ice cream will cost 150 rubles, and jam - 160 rubles.
Cold snacks
First of all, this section presents beef tongue (boiled) for 280 rubles, as well as eggplant with nuts for 290 rubles. and Greek salad for the same amount. In addition, in āColchisā you can taste Caesar salad from chicken or shrimp for 350 and 410 rubles, respectively, you have to choose for 210 rubles, assorted phali for 520 rubles, classic vegetable salad for 260 rubles, Georgian salad for 280 rubles, slightly salted salmon for 320 rubles, herring in Russian for 250 rubles, assorted cheeses for 650 rubles, a vegetable bouquet for 380 rubles, a bouquet of greens for 280 rubles. and other equally tasty cold snacks, including Gurian cabbage for 190 rubles.
The drinks
For some reason, there are almost no drinks in the Begovaya restaurant, but in the second restaurant of the chain even wines are available for order, and their choice is really very large.
The Georgian wine list mainly includes drinks of Georgian origin: Saperavi wine for 1400 rubles, Mukuzani for 1950 rubles, Khvanchkara (semi-sweet) for 2200 rubles, Kindzmarauli (semi-sweet) for 2130 rubles, Tsinandali for 2 thousand rubles., āTwishesā (semisweet) for 2030 rubles, āOdzhaleshchiā for 160 rubles, āRkatsiteliā for 1350 rubles, etc. Sparkling, white and red wines are also available.
In addition, you can order beer, and whiskey, and cognac, and vodka, and tequila, and even chacha. Well, from soft drinks different types of water, juices, teas, coffee, fruit drinks and so on are available.
Reviews
Many customers unanimously say that restaurants are always cozy and comfortable, and orders are executed quickly and very high quality. All dishes are really tasty, and their cost does not ābiteā. The staff attentively serves all customers of the institutions. Banquets are excellent, but there are simply no flaws.
Of the minuses, there are rarely reviews that the order was taken for too long, but this is really a trifle, is not it?
On the whole, Kolkhida khinkal houses in Moscow are more than interesting places that you should definitely visit if you want to feel the Georgian atmosphere, taste delicious dishes and just have a good rest with your friends, colleagues or family.