Seattle knows cozy food.
From rainy afternoons in Capitol Hill to slow Sundays after Pike Place walks, there’s something about this city that makes you crave warm, carb-loaded comfort. And if you’re the kind of person who orders a bread bowl without hesitation… this might be your new obsession.
Let us introduce you to khachapuri.
Wait… What Is Khachapuri?
Khachapuri is Georgia’s most iconic comfort food. Think fresh-baked bread, shaped by hand, filled with a rich, melty cheese blend, and served hot from the oven.
Now imagine that bread bowl you love.
But instead of soup inside, it’s molten cheese. And instead of dipping politely, you tear, mix, and dive in.
That’s Adjaruli khachapuri.
It’s Like a Bread Bowl… But Better
Bread bowls are great. We get it. The crispy crust. The soft center. The way it holds something warm and creamy.
But khachapuri flips the script.
The bread isn’t just a container. It’s the experience.
At Skalka, the dough is baked until golden and slightly crisp on the outside, soft and airy inside. The cheese filling bubbles in the center, rich and savory. When it arrives at your table, you mix it together while it’s still hot, then tear off the edges and dip them straight into the middle.
It’s interactive. It’s indulgent. It’s comforting in the best possible way.
Built for Seattle Weather
Let’s be honest. Seattle has a lot of gray days. And gray days call for food that feels like a hug.
Khachapuri is that hug.
It’s the kind of dish you crave when it’s raining outside. The kind you share with someone across the table. The kind you think about later when you’re walking back to your car and already planning your next visit.
If you love mac and cheese, grilled cheese, or chowder in a bread bowl, khachapuri hits that same comfort note, but with a whole new flavor experience.
Why It Hits Different at Skalka
Our journey with khachapuri didn’t happen overnight.
In December 2019, a Georgian woman joined our team and introduced us to authentic Adjaruli khachapuri. Since then, we’ve spent years perfecting the dough and refining our cheese blend with the whole team’s input. Every batch is made fresh daily, shaped by hand, and baked to order.
It’s not just bread and cheese. It’s years of trial, feedback, and passion baked into every boat-shaped loaf.
Your New Cold-Weather Favorite
If you’re the friend who always suggests soup in a bread bowl…
If you judge a place by its carbs…
If your idea of comfort food includes something warm, cheesy, and shareable…
You’re going to be obsessed.
Next time you’re craving something cozy in Seattle, skip the usual and try khachapuri instead.
One bite and you’ll understand why bread bowls might have some serious competition.