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    Oda House

    4.1 (298 reviews)
    ModerateGeorgian, Wine Bars
    Open 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Cha Cha
    Ally F.

    Aesthetic: Elegant Georgian restaurant What to try: Everything Service: Excellent Parking: Street Rating: 5/5, we had a wonderful date here. We came in for a bowl of borscht, and it was so warming and delicious. We also tried the Chvishtari balls with whipped ricotta, and they were amazing. The owner was very kind, he introduced us to Cha Cha, a Georgian brandy similar to Grappa. We loved everything we tried, and we can't wait to come back and explore the menu.

    Chanakhi
    Matthew S.

    No, you are not experiencing deja vu. This is another restaurant, of the same name, in another location in New York. I ventured out here after hearing this is the better restaurant of the two Georgian restaurants of the same name. Only this one is open for dinner, so time it accordingly if you want to eat some of the most authentic food of this cuisine. The inside of the restaurant is incredibly inviting with the soft jazz music, the vintage lighting, and the smells that welcome you into somebody's home, to be ready for a meal that you will not be forgetting for quite some time. That is how I felt. For anybody who has been to Tbilisi, I am sure you feel the same way. I have not been, but can only surmise this is how it must feel. From the moment you sit down, you are immediately welcomed and valued, if not loved, as a customer. My server (I think her name was Karine) was an absolute doll from start to finish. She was understanding that I am a novice to the cuisine, and ensured that every dish I got was genuine and going to live up the hype. It is funny, because I ordered just about the same things here as I did at the location in Sheepshead Bay that bears the same name. The Kharcho soup is fabulous. It tastes and feels like a beef vegetable soup, but is heartier and has a better taste. The piece of bread on the side only made it better as the bread is chewy with lots of flavor, a great yeasty flavor. The vessel it is served in keeps the flavors happy, as everything tasted fresh and proper from first bite to last. Of course, as this is a Georgian restaurant, one cannot come and not order Khachapuri. Khachapuri is Georgian cheese bread, infused with an egg and a stick of butter. Since I heard about this famous dish I have wanted to try it, and since I have moved to New York City, I have now tried it three times to varying degrees of success. This restaurant makes it the best of all three times. Karine mixed everything up to make it more appealing, the cheese is perfectly layered, and the bread itself has a nice lightness to it so you do not feel so full afterwards. It really is fantastic how they do it here. There was another party at the restaurant and I knew I had done it right when they had ordered a plate of Khachapuri as well. I do believe any customer who comes here has to order one. It is a must. For my main course I stuck with what I knew best, the Chanakhi. That is what I ordered last time and figured I have to go about it because it is an easy dish to welcome anybody into the cuisine. It comes in a beautiful clay pot and what else? Some Georgian bread. Unlike last time, every flavor comes through beautifully. The starchy potato, the aromatic peppers, the gamey lamb (which has plenty of bark and texture), all served in a hearty stew. This is the perfect dish when it is freezing cold, or that rainy day where you need something to keep you going for several hours. It hit the spot in all the right areas. -- Considering I do not live in the area, it would be hard pressed to come back here again, but I want to thank Karine for making it a terrific meal. She exemplifies everything you want in a server - attractive, attentive, and intelligent. Unlike other restaurants that make outsiders feel like outsiders, she accepted me like a relative and was excited to teach me more about this relatively obscure cuisine. I hope someone sees this review and gives her the accolades she deserves. It is the reason I gave her a little extra when it came time to pay the bill. All the more reasons this restaurant gets a five star review.

    Now the smoked pork belly with the traditional khachapuri, a combo reminiscent of fondue.
    Edmond C.

    Oda House welcomes you into their finely appointed dining room highlighted by four beautiful crystal chandeliers hanging from their tin ceiling. I arrived on time for my Sunday evening reservation and was immediately seated. I was handed the menu card with the QR code to scan and peruse the menu. Nico introduced himself to me as my server and I asked about the Georgian wines, about which I had heard a few decades ago regarding their traditional methods. He helped me understand the Georgians have been making wine the same way in clay pots of varying sizes for eight thousand years. He had me try two reds of the same year and varietal, but aged in wood barrel versus clay pot. The clay pot clearly imparted greater depth and breadth with unbelievably a touch more tannin. The clay naturally imparts more earthiness, which would call out for red meats, mushrooms, and cheese. Preparations with garlic and herbs, like escargot and frog legs if we're in the French vein of thought, would be right on time with this Georgian wine aged in clay. The lamb stew I would order to go had lots of garlic and would have paired better if I accompanied it at the restaurant with the wine. I liked the clay effect and he had me try another select premium red saperavi aged in clay that exhibited more earthen body and fruit, blackberries and cherries. He also had me try a white varietal aged in clay that is a shape shifter and a challenge to describe adequately here. They cannot get the full range of Georgian wines at this time, but they are worth your time in their own right. I ordered their traditional salad with walnuts, the Adjaruli khachapuri and smoked pork belly. To go, I ordered the chicken stew and the lamb stew with eggplant, as well as the traditional grape jello dessert with walnuts. The Georgians must like walnuts. The salad is great and fresh with a creamy type dressing I cannot describe adequately, but it's good. The smoked pork belly served with its own sauce is actually perfect with the traditional khachapuri. The combo is very fondue like in taste with that melted cheese, which has a slight saltiness that married up well with the slight saltiness of the smoked pork. The combo is best shared between two people, because I was stuffed. The lamb stew with eggplant was good and the spices may take a bit of an adjustment, but the lamb stew was light on the lamb and the accompanying Georgian bread. The chicken stew was far more generous with the meat and was a short reach for my palate in terms of seasonings, with enough Georgian bread on the side. The grape jello dessert with walnuts would seem to be something kids in Georgia grow up with and never outgrow it into adulthood. There is a slight creaminess to its consistency, but it is a type of jello with mass appeal and something that can be prepared with little complication and expense, a major consideration when times can be tough. Nico made all the difference. In an era when service often sucks, Nico was superb in every single respect. Ask for Nico. I surprisingly found the salad, khachapuri and smoked pork belly superior to the two stews I took home in terms of palate delight; though, the stews are quite hearty and would be right on time during the fall and winter. Moreover, do not ignore the wine at Oda House. I highly recommend their clay pot aged wines. Nico and everyone at Oda were most professional, respectful and made me feel welcome to return and I will. Four very solid and worthwhile stars!

    Pichini with Mushrooms
    Vicki C.

    @odahouseny has a really cozy vibe and serves delicious Georgian cuisine. The staff were very warm and friendly! I had the pichini and was able to make it vegan (just mushrooms). So yummy!

    Mtsvadi
    Connie S.

    Beautiful decor - it truly feels like stepping back in time. This was our first time trying Georgian cuisine, and overall, it was a unique and memorable experience. We ordered the Khinkali, Mtsvadi (with chicken and grilled vegetables), and Chanakhi. We love exploring different types of dumplings from various cultures, and the Khinkali reminded us of Chinese dumplings, but larger, with thicker skin and a more herb-forward seasoning. Each dumpling was juicy and flavorful. However, the tops of the Khinkali were undercooked, leaving a raw flour texture that was a bit off-putting. The Mtsvadi: the chicken was tender and flavorful. The accompanying sauce had an herbal bitterness that reminded us of traditional medicinal flavors. The grilled vegetables were tasty, though one side was overly charred, and we had to scrape off the burnt parts. The Chanakhi was hearty and packed with herbs, especially dill. The lamb was tender without any gaminess, and it paired wonderfully with the bread. It's a comforting and rich dish we really enjoyed.

    Mtsvadi
    Lulu T.

    First time having Georgian food, the chef here really outdid themselves. The Chikhirtma "chicken soup", was the star of the of show! The amount of flavor that soup had! I'd thought it'd be creamy but it wasn't. The bread that came with it complimented it so well. Unfortunately didn't get to take a picture of the Adjaruli with the egg, the server here mixes it for you. The toast on the Adjaruli was 10/10. The chicken was juicy, tender, full of flavor. I love when I go to restaurants and the chef really knows what they're doing. The service here was a bit standoffish. It was cold inside as well. I love the look on the inside. The dessert was good 6/10.

    Maria M.

    Amazing place for date night or even quick bite on east side- Loved their service and our food was fresh and great too. Loved their cheesy bread and lamb gravy which was good to share by two. Totally recommend! Their Maya cake is the best ever! If you are looking for new cuisine to try in the city or georgian food in general its a good place to try. Very reasonable place price wise although by looks its looks classy.

    As a Georgian, I can say with all my heart. This is the most authentic Georgian taste in New York City. The moment you step inside Oda House, you feel like you've been transported straight to Tbilisi! Cozy lights, warm atmosphere, and the aroma of freshly baked khachapuri that instantly feels like home. Every dish is made with love and tradition from the perfectly juicy khinkali to the heavenly Adjaruli khachapuri bubbling with cheese and butter. The flavors are exactly how they should be rich, soulful, and unforgettable. The staff are kind and welcoming, the service is excellent, and the ambiance feels truly special, elegant yet homey, filled with warmth and beautiful Georgian spirit. If you'd like to experience real Georgian cuisine, this is the place. It's not just a restaurant, it's a little piece of Georgia in the heart of New York. Oda House -- Authentic, soulful, and simply the best.

    This is my first time trying Georgian food so I don't really know what it is supposed to taste like. Overall it was good but a bit salty and heavy, maybe Georgian food is not to my taste. I ordered the khinkali, it is like a giant soup dumpling. It was ok, I don't think I would try it again, they are quite dough-y compared to Asian style dumplings and also have less flavor. Some other reviews on Yelp noted that it was served with sour cream, they seem to have forgotten our sour cream. I enjoyed the pichini a lot, but wish it had more filling. I also ordered the chicken Mtsvadi. I would not order this again either. It was just grilled chicken thigh. It was not bad but it was such a simple dish, I can make it better myself at home. Apparently it is traditionally supposed to be marinated in some kind of pomegranate sauce but I did not taste any of that. The lamb Chanakhi was more interesting, the meat was a bit tough but overall I liked it because I like tomato and eggplant. It is served with a small piece of crusty bread. It was more of a vegetable dish served with a few pieces of meat, rather than a meat dish served with vegetables. Flavor profile is basically like minestrone soup. Overall the food was not mind-blowing but it was filling and served nice and hot so I can't complain. Service was kind of on the bad side as they were slow to take our order and not very attentive, but they were polite and it did not detract from my experience.

    Lisa I.

    This restaurant is very cozy , inviting, and charming. The staff is very friendly and helpful. My friend and I shared an array of appetizers, each one melt in your mouth delicious. We had the yogurt soup, the vegetable spreads (all yummy, the green bean one our favourite) , the mushroom dumplings, and the bread with the bean filling. We are not vegetarian, but if you are, you are really in for a treat. Most places will just leave the meat off for you, but this one makes the veggies the star of the show (of those dishes). We didn't try any of the meat dishes or main courses, maybe next time. What a lovely place.

    Olivia N.

    Overall rating: 4.5 When I was out once, someone from Georgia told me this was the best restaurant NYC has for their type of food. I was very excited to give it a try with some friends. It's very romantic and homey, but I will say it isn't created for visitors. It's a bit hard to order & trying to understand what kind of food I would like. The waiter was friendly but this vibe is more of a date spot than friends trying something new. At times, I felt l like I was too loud. The food was good but not sure if it's for me. I was missing some salt & flavor in a few dishes. This is definitely more of an older & local spot. So if you live nearby, can be worth trying out!

    Khachapuri
    Vivienne C.

    First time having Georgian food at a restaurant and I was very excited! Didn't have a reservation but was able to get a table walking in and the restaurant seemed pretty open and empty for the rest of the time as well. - Chakapuli - I didn't expect the flavors of this dish to be so mild. On the menu, it seemed like it was going to be a flavor explosion because of how many ingredients there were; but dare I say it's a Georgian minestrone soup? I did appreciate the lamb as it was incredibly tender and I loved the bread that it came with as it was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. - Khachapuri - This is a must-get when you're here! I was a bit confused as to what this was at first, but this cheese boat is delicious. The cheese wasn't too overwhelming as it had a subtle taste and it mixed very well with the raw egg. The bread on the side was delicious as well and really balanced out the flavors. I think my biggest takeaway from this meal is that I absolutely love Georgian bread. Would recommend when in UES!

    Lara G.

    Sometimes it feels like we eat the same things over and over again just at different restaurants. It was fun to mix it up with some georgian fare. You can never go wrong with some georgian cheesy bread and they had a suprisingly fun collection of seasonal cocktails to choose from too.

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    Amazing and authentic experience! Was able to try the dumplings, cheese bread, and stuffed grape leaves. Very tasty and hit the spot!

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    Hidden gem on the UES. From the soup to the salad to the signature dishes, it's one the most unique and delicious experiences uptown.

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    Food was delicious. Just be careful not over order the cheese dishes. Service was amiable in a serene space.

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    Cute place, excellent service, host very welcoming. Food unusual and excellent. Wine clay fermented unusual and delicious.

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    I'll be in NYC this weekend and want to take my family to Oda for traditional Georgian food and wines (esp. unfiltered wines). A recent reviewer noted that several of the traditional wines were not available. Does this happen often there?

    Yes

    Is Oda House BYOB?

    No. They actually have a great bar and bartender

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