Georgian classics
Khinkali and khachapuri are repeatedly praised, with one reviewer calling the khinkali juicy and perfectly prepared.
Old Tbilisi MOE
Al Barsha
Old Tbilisi MOE is a Georgian restaurant in Al Barsha, located at Mall of the Emirates, serving traditional dishes in a warm, comfortable setting. Reviews point first-timers towards khinkali and khachapuri, while the fresh Georgian bread and attentive hospitality add to the experience.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
548 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh bread
Fresh Georgian bread is served warm, and one review says it is made right in front of guests.
Generous portions
Several diners describe the portions as large enough to share or take leftovers home.
Warm service
Welcoming, attentive staff are a consistent strength, including helpful menu explanations for first-time Georgian diners.
Cozy setting
Reviews describe a spacious restaurant with a cozy, soothing atmosphere suitable for families, friends and couples.
Breakfast value
A buy-one-get-one-free breakfast offer was highlighted by diners, with one report putting two guests' bill around AED 100.
Open kitchen
The open kitchen lets diners watch khinkali being prepared, adding a visible cooking element to the meal.
What to Eat at Old Tbilisi MOE How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Old Tbilisi MOE, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
These items at Old Tbilisi MOE got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Khinkali Net +12
“The menu offers an impressive variety of meat dishes, soups, and authentic Georgian specialties, making it a paradise for food lovers. Everything we tried was incredibly flavorful, bringing the true taste of Georgia to the table. The open kitchen was a nice touch—you can watch the chefs skillfully preparing fresh khinkali, adding to the authenticity of the experience.”
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“The menu offers an impressive variety of meat dishes, soups, and authentic Georgian specialties, making it a paradise for food lovers. Everything we tried was incredibly flavorful, bringing the true taste of Georgia to the table. The open kitchen was a nice touch—you can watch the chefs skillfully preparing fresh khinkali, adding to the authenticity of the experience.”February 2025
“The food is amazing! Especially the khinkali and desserts, keep coming back for them.”February 2025
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Khachapuri Net +11
“The Khachapuri is like a pizza stuffed with cheese. The texture is good and easy to eat/share.”
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“The Khachapuri is like a pizza stuffed with cheese. The texture is good and easy to eat/share.”May 2025
“Everything was amazing! Had one of the best khachapuri in Dubai.”December 2025
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Kebab Net +3
“The kebabs are incredibly juicy and full of flavor—definitely some of the best I’ve had in Dubai.”
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“The kebabs are incredibly juicy and full of flavor—definitely some of the best I’ve had in Dubai.”July 2025
“The must tries are khinkali, Khachapuri (any type is delicious here), kebab and shashlik.”January 2026
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Acharuli khachapuri Net +2
“We had Xinkali and Aceruli Xacapuri. Delicious.”
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“We had Xinkali and Aceruli Xacapuri. Delicious.”January 2025
“We had Megruli khachapuri and Acharuli khachapuri , both of which were served hot. Nice and cheesy.”December 2025
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Megruli khachapuri Net +2
“We had Megruli khachapuri and Acharuli khachapuri , both of which were served hot. Nice and cheesy.”
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“We had Megruli khachapuri and Acharuli khachapuri , both of which were served hot. Nice and cheesy.”December 2025
“Food is the best in de best. Authentic and very delicious, specially Khachapuri (Megruli) is the most delicious.”December 2025
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Shashlik Net +2
“The must tries are khinkali, Khachapuri (any type is delicious here), kebab and shashlik.”
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“The must tries are khinkali, Khachapuri (any type is delicious here), kebab and shashlik.”January 2026
“We tried khinkali, khachapuri, and shashlik, and every dish was incredibly delicious. The khinkali were juicy and perfectly prepared, the khachapuri literally melted in our mouths, and the shashlik delighted us with its tenderness and rich flavor.”January 2025
Honorable mentions (19)
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Borscht Net +1
“The khachapuri, khinkali, kebab—and the borscht! Absolutely incredible.”
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“The khachapuri, khinkali, kebab—and the borscht! Absolutely incredible.”December 2025
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Cheburek Net +1
“Especially, the khachapuri and cheburek were very delicious.”
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“Especially, the khachapuri and cheburek were very delicious.”March 2025
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Chicken thighs Net +1
“The food was delicious! 🤤 I must say that it's a bit pricey but portions are good as well, I couldn't finish it all. I ordered chicken thighs, salad, khachapuri (it was in the heart form❤️ for St. Valentine's) and gazinaki with churchkhela.”
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“The food was delicious! 🤤 I must say that it's a bit pricey but portions are good as well, I couldn't finish it all. I ordered chicken thighs, salad, khachapuri (it was in the heart form❤️ for St. Valentine's) and gazinaki with churchkhela.”February 2025
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Complimentary donuts Net +1
“Their complimentary donuts were top notch 🥹 10/10 would come back for more.”
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“Their complimentary donuts were top notch 🥹 10/10 would come back for more.”December 2025
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Creamy garlic chicken Net +1
“The creamy garlic chicken is flavourful and not too garlic-ky!”
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“The creamy garlic chicken is flavourful and not too garlic-ky!”May 2025
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Freshly baked bread with walnut-flavored butter Net +1
“The food was excellent — freshly baked bread with walnut-flavored butter was a perfect start, and the Ocharuli Shakshuka was not only delicious but also beautifully served right at the table.”
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“The food was excellent — freshly baked bread with walnut-flavored butter was a perfect start, and the Ocharuli Shakshuka was not only delicious but also beautifully served right at the table.”September 2025
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Garlicky prawns Net +1
“From the delicious bread to the garlicky prawns and especially the Katchapuri. I will be back for more”
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“From the delicious bread to the garlicky prawns and especially the Katchapuri. I will be back for more”May 2025
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Georgian dumpling Net +1
“The Georgian dumpling is also flavourful, use your hands to hold the top and eat only the bottom! The thick top is meant to be left uneaten!”
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“The Georgian dumpling is also flavourful, use your hands to hold the top and eat only the bottom! The thick top is meant to be left uneaten!”May 2025
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Grilled fish Net +1
“The chicken was fresh and moist inside, and the grilled fish was cooked to perfection.”
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“The chicken was fresh and moist inside, and the grilled fish was cooked to perfection.”August 2025
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Herbed chicken and potatoes (qatmis ojakhuri) Net +1
“The food was amazing! Tried it for the first time, had the herbed chicken and potatoes (Qatmis Ojakhuri) the chicken was the most flavourful dish i have ever tasted. Simple but hits a spot!”
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“The food was amazing! Tried it for the first time, had the herbed chicken and potatoes (Qatmis Ojakhuri) the chicken was the most flavourful dish i have ever tasted. Simple but hits a spot!”May 2025
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Kankakee Net +1
“Unlimited Kankakee Tuesdays is such a great value. Taste just like the real thing. Delicious food. Must recommended Georgian cuisine.”
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“Unlimited Kankakee Tuesdays is such a great value. Taste just like the real thing. Delicious food. Must recommended Georgian cuisine.”June 2025
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Mixed grill Net +1
“The warm bread, flavorful side dishes, mixed grill, and juicy khinkali were particularly delightful.”
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“The warm bread, flavorful side dishes, mixed grill, and juicy khinkali were particularly delightful.”February 2025
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Napoleon kebab Net +1
“The atmosphere and service are amazing! Definitely a must-try Napoleon Kebab and Khinkali are outstanding. However, we didn’t enjoy the Khachapuri; we’ve had much better elsewhere. Overall: Napoleon Kebab 10/10, Khinkali 9/10, Khachapuri 3/10.”
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“The atmosphere and service are amazing! Definitely a must-try Napoleon Kebab and Khinkali are outstanding. However, we didn’t enjoy the Khachapuri; we’ve had much better elsewhere. Overall: Napoleon Kebab 10/10, Khinkali 9/10, Khachapuri 3/10.”October 2025
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Ocharuli shakshuka Net +1
“The food was excellent — freshly baked bread with walnut-flavored butter was a perfect start, and the Ocharuli Shakshuka was not only delicious but also beautifully served right at the table. It felt like a little show, and the flavors were rich, vibrant, and memorable.”
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“The food was excellent — freshly baked bread with walnut-flavored butter was a perfect start, and the Ocharuli Shakshuka was not only delicious but also beautifully served right at the table. It felt like a little show, and the flavors were rich, vibrant, and memorable.”September 2025
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Pelmeni Net +1
“Their Pelmeni is excellent and very tasty. Also priced at a good price point for the quantity served.”
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“Their Pelmeni is excellent and very tasty. Also priced at a good price point for the quantity served.”July 2025
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Potatoes with mushrooms and onions Net +1
“And the potatoes with mushrooms and onions were next-level.”
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“And the potatoes with mushrooms and onions were next-level.”December 2025
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Qatmis salad (chicken mayonnaise salad) Net +1
“The Qatmis Salad (Chicken mayonnaise salad) was also excellent, especially the amount of chicken in the dish.”
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“The Qatmis Salad (Chicken mayonnaise salad) was also excellent, especially the amount of chicken in the dish.”July 2025
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Shkmeruli Net +1
“Food was delicious and fairly priced. Atmosphere was lovely and welcoming. Highly recommend the Shkmeruli and Khachapuri for anyone unsure what to order! Must try!”
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“Food was delicious and fairly priced. Atmosphere was lovely and welcoming. Highly recommend the Shkmeruli and Khachapuri for anyone unsure what to order! Must try!”October 2025
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Sokos soup Net +1
“The Sokos soup is soo good and comforting (drank it to the very last drop) Our server Irakli was very informative, warm and took good care of us, explaining every Georgian dishes.”
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“The Sokos soup is soo good and comforting (drank it to the very last drop) Our server Irakli was very informative, warm and took good care of us, explaining every Georgian dishes.”May 2025
What to Avoid (3)
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Churchkhela Net −1
“The food was delicious! 🤤 I must say that it's a bit pricey but portions are good as well, I couldn't finish it all. I ordered chicken thighs, salad, khachapuri (it was in the heart form❤️ for St. Valentine's) and gazinaki with churchkhela. Churchkhela was a bit dry and not fresh, I told it to the waiter and the chief replaced it for me”
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“The food was delicious! 🤤 I must say that it's a bit pricey but portions are good as well, I couldn't finish it all. I ordered chicken thighs, salad, khachapuri (it was in the heart form❤️ for St. Valentine's) and gazinaki with churchkhela. Churchkhela was a bit dry and not fresh, I told it to the waiter and the chief replaced it for me”February 2025
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Dumplings with steam meat inside Net −1
“Ate first dish halfway as it was salty and taste only like cheese and bread. Second dish some dumplings with steam meat inside not at all my taste.”
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“Ate first dish halfway as it was salty and taste only like cheese and bread. Second dish some dumplings with steam meat inside not at all my taste.”July 2025
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Ostri Net −1
“The Ostri was ok, the meat was hard, I wasn't sure why, the meat wasn't the best thing I've tried in the Ostri dish.”
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“The Ostri was ok, the meat was hard, I wasn't sure why, the meat wasn't the best thing I've tried in the Ostri dish.”July 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm offers. If ordering unlimited khinkali, confirm how additional rounds are served and allow time between them; one Tuesday visit ran into delays.
Try breakfast. Check the breakfast promotion before ordering: diners reported a buy-one-get-one-free offer and a roughly AED 100 bill for two.
Eat khinkali. For khinkali, hold the dumpling by its thick top and eat from the bottom; the top is intended to be left uneaten.
Share portions. Consider sharing dishes or planning leftovers: multiple diners describe the portions as generous, and one family ordered extra to take home.
Ask questions. If Georgian food is new to you, ask for menu guidance; a reviewer appreciated an explanation of the dishes before ordering.
Check the bill. Keep an eye on order progress when combining starters and mains, since one diner said the main was missed and only discovered after a long wait.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Mall of The Emirates - Shop E04 1st level - near SKI DUBAI
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai
Common Concerns
Offer delays
One group reported a long wait between rounds on the AED 65 unlimited khinkali offer, with the second round tasting lower quality.
Order lapse
A diner waited around 40 minutes for a main course that staff said had not been ordered.
Mixed khachapuri
Although many reviews praise khachapuri, one diner strongly preferred the kebab and khinkali and rated the khachapuri poorly.
Inconsistent dishes
One review found the Ostri meat hard, while another described a salad as dry because it lacked proper dressing.
Price concern
Most diners describe the pricing as reasonable, but some guests found it expensive, particularly compared with Georgia.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 65 per person
unlimited Khinkali offer
“We visited the Old Tbilisi branch at Mall of the Emirates on a Tuesday for their “unlimited Khinkali” offer priced at AED 65 per person”Google review · May 2026
68 aed
kachapouri and water
“That and a water came to 68 aed and to me thats worth the price”Google review · July 2025
around 100 dirhams
breakfast for 2 guests
“Imagine a bill for 2 guests is around 100 dirhams”Google review · June 2025
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The Bottom Line
Old Tbilisi MOE is a Georgian restaurant in Mall of the Emirates, Al Barsha, and the reviews make it a straightforward place to explore the cuisine without needing much prior knowledge. Start with khinkali or khachapuri; both appear repeatedly, alongside kebab and shashlik. The open kitchen, where diners can watch khinkali being prepared, adds a useful glimpse into the cooking.
The food is generally described as fresh, flavourful and generously portioned. Warm Georgian bread is a recurring highlight, with one diner saying it is made in front of guests, while complimentary bread, starters and desserts appear in several reviews. Breakfast is also worth checking: diners mention a buy-one-get-one-free offer, including a report of a bill around AED 100 for two guests.
The spacious, cozy setting works for families, friends and couples, and staff are often praised for patiently explaining unfamiliar dishes. There are a few reasons to stay alert. One group reported slow, lower-quality second servings during the AED 65 unlimited khinkali promotion, and another waited about 40 minutes for a missing main course.
Food is not completely uniform either: Ostri meat, salad dressing and khachapuri received isolated criticism. Confirm promotional details, check your order if service slows, and share portions if you want to sample more than one dish.