Aba Ra is a Georgian restaurant at 108 Brick Lane in Spitalfields, bringing the food and hospitality of Georgia to one of East London’s most varied dining streets. The menu is halal and designed to encourage sharing, with breads, dumplings, vegetables and grilled dishes arriving as a generous spread. Traditional recipes and bold seasonings give the restaurant a clear identity.
Cold starters include spinach pkhali, smoked red pepper preparations and aubergine rolls filled with a seasoned walnut mixture. A mixed pkhali selection is useful for sampling several vegetable dishes together. Warming options can include lobio bean soup, chikhirtma chicken soup, kharcho and chakapuli, each showing a different side of Georgian home style cooking.
Khachapuri is one of the menu’s signatures, including the boat shaped Adjarian version filled with cheese, egg and butter. Spinach khachapuri and lobiani bean bread offer further variations. Handmade khinkali dumplings are available with fillings such as beef, mushrooms or cheese, bringing another Georgian staple to the table.
Charcoal grilled pork or chicken mtsvadi can be combined with vegetable sides and sauces for a substantial main course. Desserts provide a sweet finish, while Georgian wine and chacha offer traditional drinks to accompany the food. The range makes Aba Ra suitable for newcomers to the cuisine as well as diners already familiar with Georgian favourites.
Address: 108 Brick Lane, Spitalfields, London E1 6RL, United Kingdom
Aba Ra Menu
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Starters (GEORGIAN TAPAZ)
Crepe roll
A taste of tradition with our crepe rolls, filled with minced beef, fragrant rice and a tantalising blend of fresh dill, mustard and authentic Georgian spices. Served with sour cream.
Golden Bean Bite V (Vegan on request)
Crispy pinto bean ball, seasoned with walnuts and spices, covered in a golden breadcrumb crust, complemented by fragrant fermented bladdernut flowers. Drizzled with tangy sour cream and garnished with delicate red onion slices. Each vegetable is seasoned to perfection with walnuts and spices, offering a diverse array of tastes.
Aubergine walnut rolls V (can be served vegan)
Succulent aubergine rolls, tenderly fried, enfold pesto-like walnut sauce, seasoned with cilantro, a Georgian spice blend boasting coriander, chilli, dried marigold petals, and blue fenugreek, served on corn bread with cheese.
Soups
Rustic Lobio Soup VG
One of the pillars of Georgian cuisine – Lobio, prepared with pinto beans and red kidney beans, seasoned to perfection with onions, garlic, coriander, parsley, blue fenugreek and traditional spices of Georgia, served with pickled chilli peppers.
Dumpling soup
Delicate beef and pork dumplings in comforting chicken broth enriched with creamy yogurt and a hint of black pepper, also served in a clay pot sealed with freshly baked bread.
Kharcho soup
Punchy piquant Georgian beef stew cooked with rice, onions, garlic, tomato paste and spices.
Chikhirtma
A fragrant and velvety Georgian chicken soup, slow-cooked to perfection with tender chicken, fresh herbs, and garlic. The soup is thickened with a delicate blend of egg yolk and vinegar, creating a silky texture with a subtle tang. Served in a traditional clay pot, topped with freshly baked bread that seals in the warmth and aroma—ready to be broken open and savoured.
Khachapuri
Spinach Khachapuri V
A delightful take on the classic — boat-shaped dough filled with melted cheese and fresh spinach, topped with rich butter and a golden egg yolk. Comfort wrapped in every bite.
Lobiani VG
Georgian classic—Lobio! This time-honoured culinary pillar – pinto beans, expertly seasoned with onions, garlic, coriander, parsley, enchanting blue fenugreek and traditional Georgian spices is nestled in a boat-shaped, soft-crispy dough.
Mains
Ajapsandali VG
A vibrant mix of roasted tomatoes, aubergine, mixed bell peppers, and flat green beans, cooked with garlic, onions, fresh basil, and red chillies, creating a beautifully aromatic dish. A garden’s scent captured in every mouthful. Add cheese for £2.
Mushroom kaurma VG
Oyster mushrooms cooked with onions, garlic, fresh chillies, and fragrant herbs, served on a bed of melted cheese. The earthy mushrooms and spices come together in a delicious harmony, showcasing nature’s richness. A woodland melody on a plate. Add cheese for £2.
Meat feast
Crushed meatballs (cooked in rich tomato sauce with onions, garlic, fresh herbs) and melted cheese unite in a harmonious duet. The savoury embrace of perfectly seasoned meatballs meets the luscious cascade of molten cheese, creating a rich sensory experience.
Shkmeruli
Golden fried chicken nestled in a velvety garlic cream sauce infused with aromatic herbs and spices. Rich, comforting, and full of flavour. Impossible to resist.
Chashushuli
Savour the rich, robust flavours of Chashushuli, where tender, slow-cooked beef is immersed in a luxurious, rich tomato sauce. Infused with a vibrant blend of onions, aromatic spices, and the warmth of coriander, each bite reveals a depth of flavour enhanced by subtle hints of chilli.
Salads
Dill Breez Chicken Salad
A refreshing summer salad of shredded chicken, cucumber, radish, sweet corn, fresh dill, spring onions and a hint of garlic, all tossed in a creamy mayo-sour cream dressing. Served on crisp baby lettuce. Light, vibrant, and full of sunny flavours.
Jonjoli Salad
Pickled jonjoli blossoms with cherry tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, red onion, pomegranate seeds and crunchy croutons, tossed with mixed leaves, olive oil, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Bright, bold, and full of life.
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