🍛 Indian Food, Restaurants & Mess Facilities in Georgia for Students (2025 Guide)

 One of the biggest concerns for Indian students and their families planning to study MBBS or any course in Georgia is —

"Will I get Indian food in Georgia?"

The good news is: YES! Georgia is home to a growing number of Indian students, and with that, Indian food, restaurants, groceries, and mess facilities are now easily available in major cities like Tbilisi, Batumi, and Kutaisi.

This blog gives you a detailed 2025 guide to Indian food options in Georgia for students — including restaurants, tiffin services, and grocery shopping.

🍲 1. Indian Restaurants in Georgia

Here are some popular Indian restaurants where you can enjoy North Indian, South Indian, and even fusion food:

🏙️ In Tbilisi:

  • Sanjha Chulha

  • Royal Indian Restaurant

  • Tandoori Nights

  • Taj Mahal

  • Delhi Darbar

  • Curry House

  • Taste of India

Most of these offer veg and non-veg options, home delivery, and student discounts.

🏖️ In Batumi:

  • Saffron Indian Restaurant

  • Ganesh Indian Restaurant

  • Goa Indian Food

  • Namaste Batumi

🏡 In Kutaisi:

  • Fewer options, but students usually depend on tiffin/mess services or self-cooking.

🍽️ 2. Indian Mess & Tiffin Services for Students

For students staying in hostels or PGs, Indian mess services are very popular:

💡 What’s Included?

  • 2–3 meals a day (roti, rice, dal, sabzi, sometimes dessert)

  • Optional breakfast

  • Veg/Non-veg plans

  • Monthly packages ($100–$150/month)

Popular Providers (in Tbilisi & Batumi):

  • Swadisht Mess

  • Home Taste Tiffin

  • Annapurna Bhojanalaya

  • Student Food Hub

  • North-South Thali Services

✅ Some mess services are run by Indian families or student communities.

🛍️ 3. Indian Grocery Stores & Markets

Cooking at home? You’ll find all major Indian spices, grains, and frozen items in these stores:

🛒 Popular Indian/Asian Stores:

  • Spar India (Tbilisi)

  • Maya Indian Store

  • Desi Bazaar

  • Asia Mart

  • Taj Store

  • City Mart (with Indian aisle)

Commonly Available Items:

  • Basmati rice, dal, atta

  • Masalas (MDH, Everest)

  • Ghee, pickles, papad

  • Frozen parathas, samosas, paneer

  • South Indian products like idli mix, dosa batter

💰 Monthly grocery cost for cooking Indian food:
➡️ Around $70–$100 (₹5,000–₹8,000)

👨‍🍳 4. Self-Cooking: The Smart Student Choice

Many students rent apartments with kitchens or choose hostels with shared kitchens. Cooking your own Indian meals is:

  • Healthier

  • Cheaper

  • Comforting (taste of home)

You can buy:

  • Pressure cooker, induction stove, and utensils in Tbilisi

  • Indian groceries from the stores mentioned above

🧂Tip: Carry essential masalas from India to save cost in the first month.

📌 5. Vegetarian and Jain Food Options

Georgia is very veg-friendly. You’ll find:

  • Pure veg thali services

  • Paneer, dal, and sabzi in most restaurants

  • Jain food options on request (in some Indian restaurants)

📱 6. Online Delivery Apps in Georgia

Many Indian restaurants and mess services offer home delivery via:

  • Wolt (popular)

  • Glovo

  • Bolt Food

Add your address and get hot Indian food at your hostel door within 30–40 minutes.

💬 7. Real Student Experience

“I was worried about food, but now I enjoy homemade parathas and biryani every week. We’ve even made a mini India in our kitchen!”
— Ritika Sharma, 3rd-year MBBS student at SEU

“We ordered tiffin service for ₹8,000/month. It’s hygienic, veg, and tastes like home food.”
— Mohit, 1st-year student at NVU, Tbilisi

✅ Final Thoughts

Food is never a problem in Georgia. From Indian restaurants to affordable tiffin services and grocery markets, students enjoy tasty, healthy, and homely meals throughout their academic journey.

Whether you’re a spicy food lover, a pure vegetarian, or someone who prefers self-cooking, Georgia offers it all.

📌 Need Help Finding a Mess or Indian Grocery Near Your University?
Comment below or message us, and we’ll connect you to trusted student-run food services in Tbilisi or Batumi!

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