As a Georgian, I am very picky when it comes to khinkali (especially kalakuri style) and I truly cannot rave enough about the khinkali at Deda. It was, without question, the best khinkali I have ever had. The dough, the filling, the broth inside...everything was absolutely perfect. I've tried several Georgian restaurants while traveling, and if I'm being honest, many have been a bit disappointing. Unfortunately (or fortunately!), I have a tendency to compare everything to my grandmother's cooking, which sets an incredibly high bar. That's why I was so pleasantly surprised by Deda. It was the first Georgian restaurant in a long time that genuinely felt like home. The classic Imeruli khachapuri was excellent; simple, authentic, and exactly what I hoped it would be. The chashushuli veal stew did not disappoint either; it was rich, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. And I can't write this review without mentioning the wine. The selection was fantastic, and Baia's Wine Krakhuna Blend from Kakheti was phenomenal. As someone from the country that gave the world wine, I deeply appreciated seeing such thoughtful Georgian wine offerings. Deda exceeded my expectations when it comes to flavor. If you're looking for authentic Georgian cuisine, this place is something truly special. read more

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First time trying Georgian food but thought overall a good experience! Overall food ate heavy, so be aware when number of plates being ordered. We got their Georgian cheese assortment which had a variety of different flavored cheeses, which we found interesting to try once. They were saltier end cheeses but did pair well with the drinks we ordered. For other apps, The Warm eggplant salad was a heavily seasoned dish reminiscent of a Chinese eggplant dish. The Lamb torma was solid and we loved the accompanied yogurt garlic cream sauce. For entrees We got their Adjaruli Khachapuri which was good, and ate like a heavy cheese forward pizza. The Khinkali Kalakuri dumplings were nicely meat forward and reminded me more of a perogi than an Asian dumpling, and did enjoy it. We finished with their Georgian donuts, which reminded me of a Malasada with cream-filling. This was our favorite part of the meal. read more

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A very solid experience. The team was all so welcoming and friendly. Service was great, offering explanations of food, handling an issue with a drink, and acknowledging a birthday. It was really nice. Cool atmosphere, but music was a bit loud and made conversation, and hearing server difficult. Drinks were good but inconsistent. My wife ordered a second Muraba Cocktail, and it was completely different from first. The server had it remade, and it was closer, but it was still different. Nice pours for all drinks. We enjoyed most dishes, but salt was a bit overdone. It's really a shame because so many other great spices and ingredients really should have been the star. Croquettes were maybe the favorite dish for both of us. The sauce was so good, and we loved the flavor and texture of the Croquettes. My only note is, they should provide a spoon to get more of the sauce in each bite. Will make it a point to ask next time, but they should include one. The worst taste was the chicken in the chicken soup, which was ridiculously salted. Unfortunate, because the broth was absolutely delicious. Khinkali Kalakuri Dumplings were awesome. Huge and delicious bites with ground beef and juicy broth. The Lamb Abkhazura was really tasty, too, but we didn't care for the pickled veg. Saperavis Pelamushi was light and tasty. It is way worth the visit and we'd return. Recommended! read more

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First time here and it was a wonderful experience, I wasn't familiar with the Georgian Cuisine but our server made it very easy for us and gave us good recommendations, food was delicious! And portions were huge. Mostly carbs so don't go if you are on a diet. Valet service in the front so parking is not an issue, ambience is very cozy and comfortable. I loved this place and will definitely back! read more

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Deda Restaurant in Pasadena serves highly praised authentic Georgian comfort food, featuring standout Adjaruli khachapuri (cheese boats) and khinkali (dumplings). Located in a cozy, atmospheric space on South Lake, it offers a warm, family-friendly vibe with attentive service. It is widely recommended for its delicious, unique cuisine and extensive Georgian wine list. Signature Dishes: The khachapuri (especially the cheesy Adjaruli) and khinkali (soup dumplings) are must-orders. Other favorites include lamb shanks, eggplant rolls, and fresh Georgian bread. Brunch: Deda also offers a distinctive brunch that brings Georgian flavors into a relaxed daytime setting--think street food classics made brunch-ready: read more

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Great atmosphere and excellent service from start to finish; the staff was attentive, friendly, and made the whole experience feel welcoming. The ambiance was lively yet comfortable, making it a great spot to relax and enjoy a meal. The food was very good overall, with thoughtful presentation and solid flavors. The standout was definitely the wagyu beef soup; rich, flavorful, and memorable. The only dish that didn't quite match the rest was the pork, which wasn't cooked properly and fell short compared to everything else. Overall, a really enjoyable dining experience, and I'd definitely come back to try more from the menu. read more

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We had an amazing experience at this Georgian restaurant! The service was outstanding from start to finish -- the staff was attentive, friendly, and made us feel very welcome. The food was absolutely delicious, full of authentic flavors, and every dish was prepared perfectly. The atmosphere was warm, cozy, and inviting, making the whole dining experience even more enjoyable. We loved everything about our visit and will definitely be coming back again. Highly recommended! read more

Deda Restaurant - Georgian Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Georgian food with a fun atmosphere. Went for a Saturday dinner. There is parking garage next to the restaurant (north) where you can get validation. They also have valet and if you're lucky, some street parking. Was pretty busy in the restaurant and was glad we had an rsvp. Georgia (the country) is known for some good, affordable wines - so grabbed a bottle (Gurashvili's). I'm not a sommelier, but definitely seemed to go well with the cheese and meat dishes we had. Also, something to note: Georgian food is typically saltier than your typical cuisine - so you'll probably have to be mindful on which dishes to order if you prefer less salt. We ordered the following: - Warm eggplant salad - kind of reminded me of a Chinese stir fry of sorts. This was on the saltier side. - Adjaruli khachapuri (cheesy pie looking dish with an egg yolk) - very cheesy, this could be a meal on its own. The cheese is a bit salty. - Lamb mtsvadi (lamb kebab) - the potatoes were a little on the salty side, the lamb was cooked very well - enjoyed this quite a bit. - Khinkali kalakuri (meat dumplings - boiled) - reminded me of large version of xlb at Taiwanese restaurants. This was pretty tasty also. - Khinkali with cheese (fried) - think it being fried went well with the cheese inside. The cheese seemed to taste the similarly to the cheese pie dish. One other thing to note: they do bug you to take pictures (which they sell after dinner). It was a lot - we politely ask the photographer to stop after the 4th one. They came back with photos framed to purchase ($20) and def was pressure to do so. That being said, the pic was pretty good and is now on my nightstand lol Would I come back? Maybe. If I do, probably would get a few different appetizers (and the same dumplings), 1 meat dish, along with wine and dessert. read more

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When you have family visiting from Georgia, especially someone who deeply misses the flavors of home, you want to show them that authentic Georgian cuisine can truly be found even here in Southern California. I thought Deda would be the perfect place to take my relative -- and I'm so happy to say it exceeded every expectation. She absolutely loved it. Every dish was delicious, beautifully presented, and full of the authentic flavors we grew up with. The service was warm and attentive, and the entire experience felt thoughtful and welcoming. It meant so much to see someone who had been missing real homemade Georgian food enjoy every moment of the meal. Places like this do more than serve food -- they create a little piece of home far away from home. read more

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What an absolutely lovely dinner we had tonight at Deda. Took our nephew and niece here for a grad celebration and were blown away by all the very tasty, beautifully prepared dishes. I particularly loved the boiled khinkali with cheese -it had a melt in your mouth quality and I couldn't get enough of it. We also enjoyed the lamb shank, sturgeon, and of course the khachapuri with the egg in the middle--YUM! I also recommend the fizzy lemonades -we tried tarragon and pomegranate-super refreshing. We shared a slice of the honey cake for dessert which was so rich yet not too heavy . In fact, we all noticed that the food was all very tasty, satisfying and filling yet we didn't feel weighed down or heavy. I highly recommend Deda and also want to say the service was excellent, friendly and helpful. read more

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Woo wow wow! My first time trying Georgian food, and Deda was so good. I live around the area, but somehow I never went in-- I'm so glad my friend picked this place for her birthday dinner. They have valet parking, street parking, and there's also a parking lot across the street. The service was very warm and welcoming. We had a semi-private room with over 10 people, and our server was still very attentive the whole night. They even had a photographer take birthday photos for us, which was such a nice touch. My favorite dish was the khachapuri. So, so good. I've honestly been thinking about it ever since. The food is hearty, filling, pretty, and very flavorful. The decor is classic and tasteful, and the restaurant was packed on a Saturday night. I think this is a great place for a birthday gathering, family dinner, or even a date night. I'll definitely bring my husband and son here next time. My boys love carbs and meat, so I know they would enjoy it too. It's such a special spot, and I don't think there's anything quite like it around Pasadena. read more

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Deda is a phenomenal addition to Pasadena and it should be the next place you visit, the next time you leave your house. We came here on a Sunday around brunch time with no reservations. We waited about 2 minutes for a table to be prepared, though I would suggest you make reservations. The only word that I can think of to describe this place is "cool". The entire vibe of the restaurant is casually luxurious with rich linen, deep colors, and moody lighting. Our server was kind, though new to the restaurant so she couldn't answer our very specific cultural questions which is okay! Georgian food was new to us so that is why we had questions. We got the Napoleon which was light, airy, and accompanied by a berry compote that complimented the cream well. Next, we tried the khinkali with cheese ... wow - these were INCREDIBLE! The dough was nice and crispy, I sensed a high protein flour? And the cheese filling was soo delicious, it was filled with nice tangy cheese (maybe the same that is inside of the khachapuri? Either way - the khinkali with cheese are going to be a MUST order for us every time we come back. The khachapuri had salmon on it so I wasn't able to eat it but the tiny square I had without fish was delicious! I cannot WAIT to come back! Bathroom notes: The bathroom is also easily accessible and I believe there were 3 stalls and 2 sinks. Very clean. read more

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Wow what a hidden Gem , I've never had Georgian food before but it was absolutely delicious! The stuffed grapes and the big Empinadas were my favorite! Cheese stuffed dumplings were also excellent. Nikolas our server and Sara the manager were so friendly and helpful. We loved our brunch, the dessert was incredible. Free parking in the back. I'll be back to try drinks. read more

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Everything we ate at Deda was absolutely incredible. It's such a great spot to come for a date night, girls get together or with family. Don't skip on the desserts either! The Georgian donuts are always my favorite. bonus! parking is FREE here which I love. read more

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We had an unbelievably amazing experience. The food, the ambience, and the service were amazing. Our waiter Fabio was super attentive. We will be back here again and again. read more

We had a wonderful experience! Fabio was an incredibly friendly and professional server. He made us feel very welcome, was attentive throughout our meal, and it was genuinely enjoyable talking with him. He has a great personality and made our visit even better. We will definitely come back!!! read more

Ever since I moved to LA, I've been on the lookout for an authentic Georgian restaurant, which is much easier to come by in NYC. While I managed to find some restaurants with khachapuri on the menu, all of these turned out to be Armenian restaurants and the quality wasn't up to the standard of Georgian food that I remembered on the east coast. Then along came Deda, like an answer to my prayers. We came here for dinner as a group of three on a Sunday in April. We found parking outside the restaurant and came an hour before our reservation time, but the staff were welcoming and seated us immediately. The restaurant is beautiful, with both indoor and covered outdoor seating that is dog-friendly. The outdoor seating is almost like an outdoor courtyard, and is still inside the building, but airy. We decided to share several appetizers, including the corn croquettes with mint sauce, adjaruli khachapuri, and eggplant rolls. When it comes to Georgian food, adjaruli khachapuri is probably their most famous and recognizable dish - it consists of bread with melted cheese and egg in the centre. I fell in love with this dish the first time I ever ate it, and I stand by my opinion that it's a must-order for anyone trying Georgian food. I have to say that Deda's version of it is perfect. The corn croquettes in mint sauce were also superb. The eggplant rolls included thinly sliced slivers of eggplant filled with walnut puree. I've never had anything like this outside of Georgian cuisine. For mains, my brother had the khinkali filled with cheese. These were listed on the menu as potentially taking 30+ minutes, but they were dropped off at our table within 20 minutes. The exterior of the dumplings had great texture and the cheese was delicious. My husband got the Lamb Abkhazura for his main, which consisted of lamb meatballs wrapped in beef fat, and served with mashed potatoes and pickled jonjoli. This is a very decadent dish and it felt a tad too filling and rich given the amount of cheese we'd already eaten, but it was delicious nonetheless. None of us had ever eaten jonjoli before, and the taste was interesting. Service was friendly and our waitress made sure we had everything as soon as we needed it. Deda is out of the way for me to get to but I had a fantastic meal here and it's a restaurant I think is worth traveling in LA traffic for. read more

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Wooooow. Just wow. Tried this restaurant for the first time this past weekend. I had never had Georgian food before and this was a great introduction. We ordered food to go and it was just as good. Elarji croquettes and the sauce they come in are delectable and shareable if you cut each one in half. Chicken Baje is incredibly creamy. Khachapuri is addictive and everything you want (read: bread and cheese). Khinkali Kalakuri are hearty and filling. Apparently the servers have really nice forearms (I didn't pick up the food so I can neither confirm nor deny). Girlypops, if you're looking for men with strong arms, maybe this is a good place to start. read more

We had an amazing experience at Deda Georgian Restaurant. This was my husband's second visit and our first time coming as a family, and it exceeded expectations. The restaurant is beautiful--new, tastefully designed, and warm, with an authentic Georgian feel. Coming from Georgian roots, we were excited to share this with family, and it truly felt like home. Parking was easy with a structure right next door, plus street parking. The hosts and staff were incredibly welcoming and accommodating, especially with our stroller and baby. Our waiter, Nova, was exceptional--friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely made the whole experience special. Because of him alone, we'll definitely be back. We ordered a lot, and every single dish was outstanding--fresh, flavorful, and authentic. Highlights included the Georgian salad, mezze platter, cheese board, Adjaruli and Imeruli khachapuri, puri bread, lemon chicken mtsvadi, pork mtsvadi with perfectly roasted potatoes and sauce, and the beef khinkali, which were beautifully made and delicious. Portions were generous and perfect for sharing. The wine selection was excellent--we especially loved the Saperavi--and the specialty drinks were just as impressive. Everything from the food to the ambiance to the service was spot on. We had such a great time and can't wait to come back and bring more family and friends. Highly recommend for anyone looking for authentic Georgian cuisine done right. read more

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I had been wanting to come here for at least a year, and it was worth the wait! The food was so good and flavorful. If you're unfamiliar with Georgian food just ask the staff for recommendations, they were friendly and helpful. I will def be back and suggest croquettes and chicken baje. read more

Deda Restaurant - Georgian Near Me - Pasadena, California

My fiance and I have never tried Georgian food before, but we were curious so we decided to come here for Valentine's Day. The food was overall delicious. However we found the khachapuri heavier and saltier than anticipated - definitely goes well with a red wine and meant for sharing amongst a group of friends! Service was okay - it would take us a few tries to flag down our server. Would love to come back to try some of their other dishes. read more

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I've never been to a Georgian restaurant, but I loved it! Really solid restaurant, great dish recommendations, there's a dish for every dietary restriction. Loved our server Andrew! Super attentive and helpful. ENJOY! read more

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First time with Georgian cuisine--and apparently, I've been missing out. The food was amazing, service was excellent and they even spared me the horror of parking myself. If you haven't had khinkali or the honey cake yet, you've been doing life wrong. I highly recommend it. read more

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The food was a solid 10/10. We ordered almost everything on the menu (my dad is Georgian-Armenian), and we were all pleasantly surprised by how authentic everything tasted. My favorites were the khinkali and the eggplant salad - both were excellent. The only thing I'd skip next time is the chips and dip. The dips lacked flavor, and at $25, it didn't feel worth it. The prices are definitely on the higher side - we were a party of 6 and our bill came out to around $1,000 - but overall, it was an excellent experience and we did order A LOT. Oh and the Georgian wine is a must try! Service could use a little help- a bit unorganized. read more

Deda Restaurant - Georgian Near Me - Pasadena, California

Food, drinks, service and ambience all 5/5. We had our daughter with us and the staff were so kind and accommodating even bringing her crayons/paper. This was our first time trying Georgian cuisine and it was definitely very memorable. Our server Riley was wonderful and very helpful explaining the menu. Everything we ordered (eggplant rolls, tolma, khachapuri, kinkhali boiled, lemon chicken) was delicious and we will be back soon! read more

First off. I give 5 stars to Miguel who made the best Espresso Martini in LA. Literally tasted like a creamy milk shake. Plus his vodka sour drink he made for my friend with the flag on it. The best. The egg in a bread was really good and fun to eat. The dumplings were interesting but the stalks not being fully cooked was a bit odd but I understand why they did that. I gave it 3 stars as our server was not that good. My friend has severe nut and fish allergies which she disclosed but when she asked him what did not have a walnut base or fish he really could not tell her what to have. We had to ask him each dish to check until we asked about the lemon chicken. He was like oh yeah that is safe. In this day and age, you really need to be on top of what is in your food. Thankfully everything we got was safe but we had to figure it out. read more

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I've never been to a Georgian restaurant before but i was pleasantly surprised. I definitely want to come back to try more foods. We tried a couple wines and cocktails. I really enjoyed the Chacha Sour with a cute Georgia flag on top. I really enjoyed both the veal stew and the cheese filled bread boat. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable. He offered a couple choices on the menu that we loved. read more

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This spot is here to stay!! We came in on a weekday evening and this restaurant was packed from inside and spilling out into a fully packed patio. The hostess felt like she may be not from here and definitely felt somewhat rude and cold so my initial thoughts sitting down was not entirely pleasant, however our server was great. Food is a fun journey into Georgian food. I can't speak to the authenticity, but I did thoroughly enjoyed the dumplings, loved the khachapuri, and the overall new food experience! Parking is free/ validated in the adjacent covered parking lot. read more

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Deda was a unique and fun experience to dine at. I loved the ambiance, decor, and friendliness of the staff. We tried almost everything and anything! So many dishes really had great flavors and textures. The pork entree was a bit too salty for me but the potatoes were great. Great brunch options as well! The reservation process was easy, however, I was charged $10 a person (we were a party of 8) and that deposit was never returned or subtracted from our bill. When I asked the waiter, he said it usually takes a few days but nothing so far (I need to call, but wish I didn't have to). The Sunday brunch was not too busy, I don't think I'll reserve ahead of time again due to the deposit situation. It's not worth the hassle. Check out the pics and give this place a visit (just don't pay to reserve). ;) read more

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I love that more different cuisines are coming to the LA area, but I think that's as far as Deda can go. Service was non-existent - the server looked like he didn't want to be there, and wasn't really knowledgeable of the dishes. Then food wasn't amazing. The khinkalis were too thick on the flour so the balance wasn't right. The chicken was dry. The khachapuri was under seasoned and quite heavy. The trio mezze was lacking interesting flavors as well. On top of all that, it's a pricey menu. Maybe the restaurant needs to work out the kinks, but I wouldn't come back here. They need to really improve their flavor and texture profile because it is lacking. read more

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From walking into the restaurant to leaving, I felt the full Georgian experience. Fabio was absolutely fantastic, and the food was nothing short of amazing. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone in the Pasadena area and beyond. Deda was a piece of heaven that only the experience can describe. 5/5 Star from me, and can't wait to go back! read more

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Excellent location and the people are friendly, but the food is hit or miss. - Mezze platter has 3 dips (2 were good, but the spinach one had no flavor). Also it comes with 5 tortilla chips per bowl which is not definitely enough... I'm assuming they do this so you order the bread on the side. - the khachapouri (spelling may need checking) was good, but we ordered a 2nd one that never came so we never got to try it. - the khunkali (again spell check ain't having it) was good too. The meat one was very flavorful, the cheese ones were too salty. Make sure to get them boiled. I will note these take a bananas amount of time to come out (like 25 minutes) so just prep for that. Also they are fairly big in size but at the price they have them at i would say it's a bit much. - the lamb plate was ok... not my favorite. - the salads were also ok. My friends liked the sour beet salad, but it wasn't for me. - I would recommend not ordering the corn bread... it's not what you think it is... and it's too hard/brittle. - the wine selection is decent, we tried one ok orange wine and one red that I didn't care for. I think maybe stick to the non Georgian wines? - last thing... and this one kinda bothered me, but they charge you for butter/sour cream for the khunkali. Like $4 for a tiny jar. So just be ware of ordering anything "extra". Anyway, the gist is... nice ambiance, friendly service, hit or miss food, a long wait for many of the dishes and a price tag that I think is a bit much for what you get. Did I hate it? Not at all... would i go back? Probably not. If you go... stick to the khachapouri and khunkali and give yourself plenty of time! Stay Cheerful read more

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I had this in my bookmarks for some time now, so glad that I finally stopped by during a walk only a few mins off the Lake Ave exit from the A Line. There is paid parking via a garage accessible on Lake. I guess the location doesn't do this place favors or justice given it is a bit hidden and far from usual foot traffic on the weekends. As far as food goes, we were here on a Saturday and they had their brunch menu, which was a smaller selection of items versus the full menu. Although leans more on the pricier end in my opinion, the portions were quite large and filling, so we didn't have room for dessert this time. Food was decent, nothing to complain about. The fried Khinkali was quite juicy with the broth from the wagyu inside. The service was great and appreciate that they brought a very authentic flavor and experience to this part of town since I think there aren't any Georgian restaurants around here. read more

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What an absolutely phenomenal restaurant. I had never had Georgian food before. But after this dining experience, I want to take a trip to Georgia just to try all of their food. There was a very mixed crowd at the restaurant. I loved the diversity in the room. I loved how intimate the restaurant felt. There was a divider between my booth and the one to my 9 o'clock. The divider wasn't one that felt like we were back in Covid times, but it did kind of give each booth, each table a little bit of privacy. The cushion inside of my booth made this seating arrangement so extra comfortable. The bar area was particularly beautiful. Above the bar top where some sconces in a deep wine color. I thought that gave the room a really nice touch. It really brought together the entire look of the bar area. I did not go ahead and sit there, but from afar, it just looked really beautiful. The menu is not huge. But, the things that we ordered were phenomenal. The eggplant salad was not something that really caught my attention initially. It was recommended to me by somebody who also knows my taste in food. They assured me that this warm eggplant salad would definitely become quickly one of my favorite dishes here. They were not wrong. I am not big on eggplant mostly because I don't like the mushy, gushy texture that I'm so often slapped in the face with. Somehow or another this warm eggplant salad is something now that I really want to return for. The skin of the eggplant is left on and seems grilled or almost semi charged somehow. There's a crispiness to it that makes this warm eggplant salad so good. Not to mention, the flavors that are created with all of their spices and the jalapeños and the onions.... It's amazing. The texture of the eggplant, I think, could even be used in place of meat. I have been to a few Asian vegetarian restaurants where they use mushrooms instead of chunks of meat, like as a substitute for chicken. Based on the texture of this eggplant, I think they could do the same in this case. The beef soup that I had was also very delicious. Unfortunately, because of the high-quality of beef that is in the soup I have a feeling that is why the portion size is not very much. Split between two people, it will still leave you wanting more. I don't quite know how to explain the soup, except to say that it feels very much like a tomato broth based lentil soup with beef chunks. Regardless, the flavor was hearty and felt very down home and comfortable. It was cozy. The dumplings that I had were good as well. I feel like the noodle wrapper that is used to make the sack of the dumpling is very thick and therefore you can't eat the top knob of it. It's just too much. The flavor in the broth the soup everything inside of that sack is delicious. It obviously is reminiscent of when I go to other Chinese dumpling houses for XLB's. I can't say that these dumplings were phenomenal, but they were still very good and I'm glad I had the opportunity to try dumplings of this type but of a different culture. The last item that we ordered was almost like an open faced calzone, if you will. The boat of bread that we had was full of this rather dense cheese. The cheese was very mild in taste, sort of like a mozzarella. It was a little bit salty for me. However, I was told that if I had had more of the egg that was baked into it that the yolk mixed with that cheese, it would not have been as salty as it was. I wish there were more bread. It was like eating the thinnest slice of pizza with tons of cheese on top. If you like cheese, and I do, this is definitely a great dish. It's perfect for sharing. I can't say that it has all the robust flavors that a pizza would, like if you were to include different cuts of meat and veggies but it was great with my soup. Our waiter was very patient with us and was great at giving advice and suggestions as to what to order. I love that the manager stopped by to welcome us to her restaurant, but also to make sure that everything was going well. I had no need to visit the restroom so I couldn't tell you anything about it, but if the cleanliness in the restaurant is at all a reflection of the way that they would maintain and take care of the restrooms, I can only assume that it is very neat and well kept. I had been lucky enough to find metered parking on the street. However, I did learn that there is a parking structure or parking lot just behind the restaurant. The restaurant does validate. They will give you a separate exit ticket. So, be sure you ask your server or the hostess for that validated exit ticket if you should need one. After an amazing experience like this, this is definitely a place that I would like to bring my mother. She is somebody who loves eggplant and I definitely want her to try this warm eggplant salad. I have a feeling there are other dishes she will thoroughly enjoy, but this definitely is one that makes me think of her now. read more

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WOW!!! The whole experience was amazing from start to finish. Incredible and comforting ambiance. Nikita (our waiter) gave us a very warm welcome, taught us about Georgian food, and recommend the best dishes. The eggplant rolls, croquettes, and beef dumplings were our favorite and we can't recommend it enough! Thank you so much Nikita! New Neural pathways have been formed. read more

Deda Restaurant - Eggplant rolls - Georgian Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Russian comfort food at its finest! I've never had food from Georgia before so I wasn't sure what to expect going into it. Everything we ordered was delicious and very filling. I really like the cheese boat "adjaruli khachapuri" and the giant dumplings "khinkali kalakuri" The chicken mtsvadi (skewers) were a bit dry to my liking so I won't be ordering that again. I definitely want to go back and try more of their main dishes like the lamb shank (Chaqapuli) and the whole trout. Ambiance is adorable. Service was friendly but it did take them a while to get us boxes and out check once we were done. There was a very friendly lady taking photos and you can purchase them from her in a beautiful frame if you want a memory of your visit. She even had some traditional Georgian headwear to wear in the photo which was super cute. read more

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Great authentic Georgian restaurant, I saw all the TikTok and instagram videos and wanted to give it a try. First impression was well matched from what we saw. The food is delicious and the servers were all smiles. Good cocktails and the Ajarski is a must try. Pretty decor inside out. read more

Deda Restaurant - Entrance - Georgian Near Me - Pasadena, California

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The food was absolutely delicious and truly authentic. I tried the khachapuri, and it was perfectly baked--warm, cheesy, and full of flavor. The khinkali were also very good, juicy and well-seasoned. If you love lamb chops, you definitely have to try them here--they were cooked perfectly, tender, and full of rich flavor. The service was excellent--friendly, attentive, and welcoming from the moment we arrived. The ambiance was cozy and inviting, with a warm atmosphere that makes you feel comfortable and relaxed while enjoying your meal. Overall, a fantastic place to experience Georgian cuisine. I highly recommend it and will definitely be coming back! read more

Deda Restaurant - Hinkali - Georgian Near Me - Pasadena, California

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My favorite place! The food is delicious, especially the khinkali! The waitstaff are so nice, and the atmosphere is wonderful! I'll definitely be back read more

Deda Restaurant - Georgian Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Delicious food, awesome staff, great prices I highly recommend this place Thanks, guys, for all your hard work read more