TLDR
Experience Georgian cuisine with sensational bread and a show-stopping adjaruli khachapuri [1].
Amber Sutherland-Namako reviews Chama Mama in Brooklyn Heights, a Georgian restaurant that offers a delightful dining experience with its Georgian wines, unique cocktails, and standout dishes like adjaruli khachapuri.
Details
Chama Mama, a Georgian restaurant with multiple locations in NYC, offers a delightful dining experience with its Georgian wines, unique cocktails, and standout dishes like adjaruli khachapuri. The ambiance is noted as light and airy, suitable for various dining parties. Specific dishes praised include the sensational bread, pkhali (especially a "taste of Georgia" bundle of five spreads for $26), and the adjaruli khachapuri ($18), described as a showstopper due to its topping of butter and raw egg, swirled at the table.
Food Overview
Chama Mama is celebrated for its Georgian cuisine, particularly its sensational bread and the highly recommended adjaruli khachapuri, described as one of the world's most perfect foods [1], [2]. The menu also features a variety of pkhali spreads, chicken dishes, and seasonal specials. While many find the food to be exceptional, one reviewer noted that the chakapuli (lamb stew) could be tough in places and another found the restaurant to be excessively overpriced [2], [3].
Highlights / Recommended
"The adjaruli khachapuri is frequently highlighted as a must-try, described as a showstopper with its unique preparation involving butter and raw egg swirled at the table. The 'taste of Georgia' spread selection is also recommended for its flavorful variety."
Mentioned Dishes:
- •adjaruli khachapuri(2)
- •chicken in tkemali and adjika(2)
Caveats
One user mentioned that the Chelsea location's acoustics were awful, and another found Chama Mama to be excessively overpriced compared to other Georgian restaurants [1], [2].
Reddit Opinions & Reviews
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From post: Clinton Hill Recs Or Nearby Neighborhoods 8
"The original poster mentioned that they had recently eaten at Chama Mama and were looking for other recommendations."
NeutralFrom post: Takeaway Georgian Restaurant
"The 'Let's Chama' bakery next door to Chama Mama on 14th St is suggested as a good choice for Georgian food, particularly khachapuri."
PositiveFrom post: Takeaway Georgian Restaurant
"Chama Mama has opened two new Georgian bakeries in Manhattan and Brooklyn called 'Let's Chama', which are good options."
PositiveFrom post: Where Can I Get This Type Of Bread Boat In Nyc
"This user simply states "chama mama!!!" indicating a positive opinion."
PositiveFrom post: Where Can I Get This Type Of Bread Boat In Nyc
"This user states they dream about the khachapuri at Chama Mama."
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"This user finds Chama Mama to be good but excessively overpriced, and recommends other Georgian restaurants."
NegativeFrom post: Where Can I Get This Type Of Bread Boat In Nyc
"This user states that Chana Mama in Park Slope has the best Khachapuri they've tried in the city, praising the great bread and perfect ooey gooey cheese, and calls it a vibe."
PositiveFrom post: Where Can I Get This Type Of Bread Boat In Nyc
"This user had a team lunch at Chama Mama in Chelsea and found it solid."
PositiveFrom post: Where Can I Get This Type Of Bread Boat In Nyc
"In response to a comment about Chama Mama's Montague Street location, this user found the Chelsea location's acoustics to be awful."
NegativeFrom post: Where Can I Get This Type Of Bread Boat In Nyc
"This user found Oda House great and Chama Mama decent, noting that the best khachapuri they've had outside of Russia was in Brighton Beach."
NeutralFrom post: Where Can I Get This Type Of Bread Boat In Nyc
"While acknowledging Chama Mama's khachapuri are alright, this user doesn't particularly like the restaurant but recommends Saperavi and Oda House."
NeutralFrom post: Where Can I Get This Type Of Bread Boat In Nyc
"This user recommends Chama Mama, mentioning it has multiple locations including one on Montague Street in Brooklyn."
Positive