Lobio is an everyday dish of Georgian cuisine. Red beans are simmered until soft, then seasoned with onion, garlic, coriander, thyme and spices. It is served either whole or mashed into a thick paste. Walnut, pomegranate seeds or a tangy spice blend are often added. Traditionally the dish arrives in a hot clay pot alongside mchadi, a fried cornbread. Its meat free recipe makes lobio suitable for vegetarians and fasting days. It tastes good both hot and cold. In Baku cafes lobio is frequently offered with pickles and fresh herbs on the side.
- Best value: Marani, Лобио Суп 5.9 ₼
- Most choice: Bukhari Georgian Restaurant, 2 kinds
- Price range: 5.9–7.9 ₼ (from 3 menus)
Recommended places
1
İmereti
Hours: 11:00–23:00
2
Bukhari Georgian Restaurant
What to order: Fındıqlı Lobio 6.3 ₼ · Mtsxeta Sayağı Lobio 7.3 ₼
Hours: 12:00–00:00
3
Meqobari
What to order: Лобио Суп 6.9 ₼ · Лобио Салат 7.9 ₼
Hours: 11:00–22:30
4
Marani
What to order: Лобио Суп 5.9 ₼ · Лобио Салат 7.9 ₼
Hours: 12:30–23:00 · Ş., B.: 14:00–23:00
Frequently asked questions
What is lobio?
It is a red bean dish with spices, onion and coriander, usually served in a hot clay pot.
Is lobio meat free?
Yes, the classic recipe is fully plant based, so it suits vegetarians and fasting days.
How much does lobio cost?
Based on menus on Harda, Lobio in Baku costs 5.9–7.9 AZN (6 menu items at 3 places).