Nestled on a charming street in the West Village, Ubani feels like a delicious secret you’ve stumbled upon. This intimate Georgian restaurant brings a taste of the Caucasus to Manhattan with such authentic flair that you’ll forget you’re in New York after your first bite of khachapuri.

The space is cozy and inviting, with rustic wooden tables and traditional Georgian elements that transport you straight to Tbilisi. What makes Ubani truly special is their commitment to handcrafted cuisine – you can watch as they stretch and shape the dough for their legendary boat-shaped adjaruli khachapuri, a cheese-filled bread topped with an egg that you stir in while still hot. Their khinkali (soup dumplings) are little pockets of joy, perfectly pinched by hand and bursting with savory fillings.

The wine list showcases Georgia’s 8,000-year-old winemaking tradition, with unique amber wines fermented in clay vessels that pair beautifully with the bold flavors of the food. The staff’s genuine enthusiasm about sharing their cuisine makes dining here feel like being welcomed into someone’s home. Ubani offers something increasingly rare in New York – an authentic cultural experience through food that hasn’t been watered down or overhyped, just honest cooking that speaks for itself.