Borano, Sinori and the Dairy Table of Upper Adjara

Khulo’s food identity is rooted in the highland traditions of Adjara, where dairy products and filling dishes suit a mountain climate and pastoral way of life. Borano, made rich with cheese and butter, and sinori, layered pastry with curd or dairy, are among the best-known regional foods travelers may encounter. Their importance is more than culinary. They reflect household production, livestock, seasonal work, and the habit of serving substantial food to guests. In and around Khulo, a meal can become an introduction to Upper Adjarian culture through texture, warmth, and the generosity of the table. Travelers should avoid treating these dishes as novelty items. Ask where ingredients come from, try them in a local setting, and notice how they sit alongside bread, vegetables, preserved foods, and tea or coffee. Khulo’s hospitality feels strongest when food is connected back to the mountains that produced it — practical, comforting, and made for sharing.