Oda House Ues

Oda House offers a peek at a cuisine many New Yorkers, even diehard foodies, may not be familiar with. The restaurant in Alphabet City, which opened about two months ago, showcases dishes traditional to Georgia as in the former Soviet republic, not the state down South. Given Georgias location at the crossroads of Europe, the Middle East and Central Asia, it makes sense that its cuisine offers a lot of variety and flavor. Nuts, cheeses, garlic and herbs play starring roles in many recipes. Khinkali, oversized and hand-rolled dumplings with seasoned beef, pork, herbs and broth are served at Oda House. Jason Andrew for The Wall Street Journal Its different from any other food, says co-owner Beka Peradze, though he adds: We describe it as similar to Mediterranean. Georgians love to feast, according to Oda House staff, and the menu reflects that. Especially if eating with a big group, one could do very well ordering a bunch of hot and cold appetizers to share. ($10).