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    Nikala

    4.4 (29 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    khinkali and khachapuri
    Tracey Z.

    My first exposure to Georgian food and it was a delightful experience!! So many new foods to try. We tried the eggplant rolls which were a great first bite. It's served cold and the eggplant is rolled up around a delicious walnut filling. We got the Khinkali, so interesting how it's exactly like the Chinese xiaolongbao just a lot bigger. I tried the mushroom one which was really salty but delicious. My favorite thing we got was the Khachapuri - it's basically a giant pastry with cheese and butter. What's not to love. The bread was soft and light paired with the cheese and butter was delicious. I tried the chicken Mtsvadi which is BBQ. It was a decent amount of food. The chicken was tender. The grilled vegetables were really salty but well seasoned. I tried the pomegranate sauce which was quite tangy. Overall, thought the meal was absolutely delicious!! Just a bit salty.

    Svetlana O.

    Today we visited Nikala for the first time, and it instantly took first place in my personal ranking of local restaurants. The moment I walked in and saw the tablecloths on the tables, I already felt my first wave of delight. Then came the warm welcome, the way we were seated, and the thoughtful introduction to the menu -- and my admiration kept growing. But when the khinkali arrived... that was it. Straight to the heart. It felt like Georgia. The khachapuri, , rolls, bread -- everything was absolutely delicious, beautifully made, and tasted so clean and authentic. And the service was truly exceptional. You can immediately feel that the people who work there genuinely love this place -- not a trace of anything fake. One young man spoke to us about the wine with such knowledge, care, and respect. A young woman told us about the food, the ingredients, the ovens, the paintings, the meaning behind the restaurant's name, and so much more. It was all done with such warmth and sincerity. At the same time, the service was incredibly delicate and natural. We were never interrupted unnecessarily, plates disappeared almost invisibly, and it felt like they noticed even a glance when it was time to refresh our drinks. Everything in this place feels so organic, thoughtful, and full of heart that from the very first visit, it became my favorite restaurant in the area. I will absolutely be back -- and I will be bringing friends.

    Bowie L.

    Discovered another Georgian restaurant in Austin so I had to try it. The ambience is nice and really transports you out of Texas. We started off with the elargi balls which were kind of like arancini but more gritty and came with a delicious walnut sauce. Next came the Ostri beef stew and the khachapuri. The stew was very tasty with a tanginess to it and the khachapuri was the biggest one I've had across roughly 6 Georgian restaurants I've been to in NY and here. Finally, the khinkali dumplings came. They were deliciously seasoned and the dough was supple. I just wish they came out a little earlier in our meal because it was more light in flavor. The service was decent, though I felt they could've been friendlier to new customers as they seemed to be very warm with familiar faces. I'll be coming back!

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    Elena L.

    This is genuinely a nice place to visit if you want to try Georgian cuisine. The interior is beautiful, with a pleasant ethnic style, and the atmosphere feels warm and inviting. The service was good overall, although there was a small mix-up with our order at the beginning. The staff were friendly and attentive. Almost everything we tried was very tasty fresh, well-prepared food that we enjoyed and finished with pleasure. Unfortunately, the one exception was the khachapuri. We didn't like it at all: neither the dough nor the cheese. The cheese tasted very cheap, and the dough was dry and not flavorful. I've had khachapuri in other places before, and it was noticeably better there. Aside from that, all the other dishes we tried were delicious, so the food experience overall was positive. The check is above average, and if you come as a group, they automatically add a service charge to the bill, which is something to keep in mind. Overall, it's a good place to visit at least once to get familiar with Georgian cuisine.

    Karla B.

    This place is fantastic. The food is flavorful and rich. The service was friendly and nice. I went during lunch one day and it was not busy. Great find!

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    Joey R.

    Amazing as usual. Had to come back. Not anymore to add other then I wish this place was closer to home.

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    Olga K.

    We absolutely love the food and service at Nikala. This family owned restaurant will give you an amazing experience of truly authentic Georgian food - which is one of the best in the world! Thank you for your hospitality!

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    Ira M.

    I came to Nikala with my family for Sunday lunch after hearing about it from the city of Round Rock's Instagram page. I've always been curious about Eastern European cuisine so we went to try it for the first time, and it was great! Out of the items we ordered, I recommend the khachapuri (adjaruli with cheese) and the mtsvadi tsibili (beef & pork Georgian shish-kbab). Nikala is also a child-friendly restaurant as we had no problem bringing our baby with a stroller. One of the waitresses even offered to open the door for us and did so. The bathrooms were also very clean, and even had a changing station and bidets. Will recommend this restaurant to my friends and family!

    Soup dumplings best I've ever had. Just order them!
    Alyssa G.

    Are you kidding me!? This place not only fed me and fed me well, but I feel like the owner adopted me. I'm Georgian now. The food was incredible and I can't wait to go back and try more things! I'm so lucky that this place is right in my neighborhood!!

    I absolutely love this place! The khinkali is my favorite - so delicious, and their dessert is amazing every time. I also love to come for my lunch time and enjoy a cup of coffee and a khachapuri, spending a relaxing time there. I also want to mention how wonderful manager is - she is so kind, friendly, and really pay attention to every detail. Even when I order delivery, they always follow through, keep me updated, and make sure everything is perfect. I highly recommend this restaurant definitely one of my top favorites here in Austin.

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    My friends and I always used to go to Teji's, and I heard that a new Georgian restaurant had arisen in its place. I had been wanting to go to a Georgian restaurant; several have opened in the greater Austin area lately and my hankering for the cheese-bread concoction khachapuri is strong. So we went to a Friday lunch to Nikala! The interior is beautiful and clean. The staff was super friendly and helpful and guided us with advice on what to order and then how to eat it! We started with eggplant rolls, a cold and refreshing starter, as well as some beef and pork khinkali (soup dumplings) and the star, a cheese khachapuri, a bread boat with baked cheese in the middle, topped with an egg yolk and butter. The waitress showed us how to mix it and tear pieces of the bread off to eat it. It was delicious and we polished off the round promptly. One friend got a Georgian beer and shared it with us, a lovely clean lager. For a main I had the lulu kebab (mixed ground pork and beef, similar to a kofta kebab) and, on the waitress' recommendation, the spicy Adjika sauce. I enjoyed it, and it was definitely the right sauce choice, I had a friend who went here the next day and got the same thing with the normal tomato sauce and thought it a bit basic. The owner came over and met us, and kindly comped me a dessert for my birthday, a pelamushi - a kind of grape juice and flour jelly with walnuts. It was interesting, not bad though not something I'd seek out. All in all we had a great experience and plan to return. Good food, ambience, and service! Also don't miss the market next door - Teji's was a restaurant and market all in one, they've separated the spaces now and Nikala is separate from the Eastern European import shop next door, Qvevri.

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    I also love to come for my lunch time and enjoy a cup of coffee and a khachapuri, spending a relaxing time there.

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    Sami Sumeli Restaurant - Salmon ring appetizer. Delicious with the pomegranate seeds and dill. Order this with the rye bread! Delicious and vibrant.

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    Service: Our server was wonderful! He checked on us frequently and made some really great…read morerecommendations! Food: This was my first time trying Georgian food and I was immediately impressed! The dishes here are so intricate and rich. Everything we tried was great. Main courses- recommended: 1) CHAKHOHBILI- tender chicken in a lovely tomato sauce 2) ADJARIAN KHACHAPURI- warm cheesy bread on a boat of creamy egg yolk and butter 3) PORK/BEEF KHINKALI - yummy pork and beef dumplings Ambiance: The restaurant was very clean and had a traditional modern twist. Plenty of tables!

    Stopped by for early dinner on a Wednesday night because we wanted to try something new! It's to…read morethe left of the steam train station when facing the entrance of it. Our waiter was very kind and patient to explain the menu since we never had Georgian food before. Unfortunately, all the beers we tried to order were out of stock and he was nice enough to comp it for my S/O. I opted for the pomegranate 75 and enjoyed it! Our appetizer was the beef khinkali and adjarian khachapuri. The khinkali is a dumpling that has a thicker dough wrapping compared to the Asian counterpart, especially at the top. I think I would give the beef/pork one a try before I say it's not for me. The adjarian khachapuri does come with a raw egg but the freshly hot bread and cheese will cook it and melt the butter. It's so creamy! The bread had a crispy outside and soft inside. They complimented each other well. The chakhohbili was simple but good. It was like a chicken and tomato soup. For some, it may be too plain but I felt like it's a good no frills dish. The shkmeruli was a little bland for us. It felt like the creamy version of the chakhohbili but somehow less flavor? Just wasn't for us :) I didn't want to order kebabs/skewers since I could get that anywhere but I'm interested in coming back to try their version!

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