Exploring the only Georgian restaurant in Beijing, perhaps the world's most underrated cuisine

When it comes to Georgia, the first thing that comes to mind is Stalin's hometown. Other than that, most of the country's understanding of this country is quite limited.

More importantly, Georgia is famous for its food.

With so many restaurants in Beijing, Georgian food is a very small niche in the Western food segment, compared to mainstream Western food like French and Italian food.

In Beijing's Chaoyang District, on Sanlitun North Street, there's a restaurant called "Gru Xiushe", which is the only Georgian restaurant in Beijing, hidden in a quiet corner by the embassy district. It is the only Georgian restaurant in Beijing, tucked away on a quiet corner next to the embassy district.

Just like the country, it's understated, but it's unique.

Since opening its doors in 2015, Gru Xiushe has made a name for itself in Beijing's highly competitive Western food scene, relying on its unique flavors and high-quality service.

It has been on the list of "must-eat restaurants in Beijing" on various food platforms.

The restaurant is housed in a chic two-story building with plaques and wooden arches, giving it a medieval European flavor.

A bronze man dressed in traditional Georgian costume, holding a glass of wine, guards the entrance to the restaurant, and also very appropriate to wear a white mask, quite a sense of joy.

The decoration inside the store is also very exquisite literary style, the overall style is simple and elegant, red brick arches, birdcage chandeliers and exquisite paintings, full of exotic flavor.

A variety of exquisite decorations and hangings, and the temperament of the entire restaurant fits perfectly, so that the restaurant environment has a few more points of light luxury.

The dining room bar is also quite European style, exquisite wine set neatly placed, gorgeous and rustic, the bar is also placed on the national flags of China and Georgia.

The dining room is small, but the layout is well organized, coupled with the floor-to-ceiling windows on one side, making the dining environment warm and pleasant.

Most importantly, the restaurant's service is also very attentive and thoughtful, and there are several foreign waiters, most of whom are from Central Asian countries and have no problem communicating in simple Chinese. But if you feel that some problems can not be communicated, then change the Chinese waiter.?

Several of the restaurant's signature dishes are traditional Georgian, and the names of the dishes are directly transliterated from Georgian, which is a bit of a mouthful to read.

You may not be able to remember the names of the dishes, but you'll definitely be able to remember the flavors:

The main dishes are chicken breast, egg, cucumber, carrots, potatoes, and green peas, served with homemade salsa.

This is the restaurant's signature salad, but the dish is not unique to Georgia, but originates from Russia, and is refreshing enough to open up all your taste buds.

A traditional Western delicacy, it can be found on the tables of many Western restaurants and is a very tasty appetizer.

A traditional Georgian beef soup with a mixture of onions, sage, celery, etc., which is sour and mellow, very appetizing.

The hemp texture is impressive, with chunks of pork with crunchy bones, plus paired with refreshing and flavorful onions.

This dish is the restaurant's Netflix and is popular with Chinese diners, presumably because it tastes so good to Chinese tastes. But some of it is a bit hard to chew, so be careful if you have bad teeth.

It looks like a bit of a dark dish, but the flavor is actually quite good, with a large piece of shredded cheese covering the beef, and some onions, tomatoes, and other ingredients inside.

Georgia has a very strong livestock industry, so there are plenty of grilled meat dishes. The Luya Mash Kebabs are more than a foot long, and the meat is soft and tender enough to be eaten with a special sauce and onions on the side.

Just the name of the dish makes it sound good, and Chikmeluri is a traditional Georgian specialty.

The chicken is grilled until slightly crispy, then covered with snow-white special sauce, sprinkled with some chopped vegetables and colored peppers, the meat is tender and creamy, the chicken goes perfectly with the sauce.

Cheesecake is one of Georgia's most iconic staples, and is said to be Stalin's favorite dish from his homeland. Moderate in terms of flavor, it does have a unique shape, as if it were a large eye with yellow pupils.

After the boat-shaped cheese pastry is baked, a raw egg is cracked into the center depression. To eat, you whisk the egg, then slice it in order from the outside to the inside and dip it into the mixture in the center for a silky, rich texture.

This dish must be eaten while it's still hot, or if that's too much of a hassle, ask the clerk to help you cut it up.

For many people, Georgian cuisine is a very unfamiliar existence. In fact, Georgian cuisine has long been known around the world, and can even be compared to world-renowned cuisines such as Chinese, French and Turkish, and is perhaps the most underrated cuisine in the world.

Georgia, located in the Caucasus region, borders Russia to the north, Azerbaijan and Armenia to the southeast and south respectively, and Turkey to the southwest.

Located at the crossroads of Eastern Europe and the Middle East, and part of the ancient Silk Road, Georgia's special geographic location has given rise to a unique culinary culture. Although influenced by the cultures of the surrounding countries, it has developed a very different gastronomic system from that of the surrounding countries.

On the whole, Georgian cuisine is heavy in flavor, with a preference for stews, roasts, baked dishes, and braises. Although it has some similarities with Russian cuisine, it has its own unique style and dishes.

In addition to food, Georgian wine is also world famous.

Georgia was one of the first places in the world to make wine, with more than 7,000 years of winemaking history. It is recognized worldwide as the ultimate in both quality and reputation, and is in no way inferior to some of Europe's more familiar wine regions.

Although Georgia covers less than 70,000 square kilometers, its food and wine are among the best in the world.

Georgia is a country that probably spends all of its energy on "food" and "wine".

Of course, "Gru Xiu Se" is also considered an authentic Georgian restaurant, but since it was opened in Beijing, it must be more or less in order to cater to the tastes of the Chinese people, made some improvements.

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