Saami Somi

Saami Somi is a Georgian restaurant situated in the bustling Reading Terminal Market of Philadelphia. They offer a range of dishes inspired by Georgian cuisine, including their renowned Kartuli Lamb Sausage Adjaruli, amongst many other delicacies. Subscribe to their newsletter via their website to receive regular updates on their seasonal specials and menus.

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05/12/2026

Very berry penovani afternoon snack. Strawberry, blueberry, lemon and mint sweet penovani puff pastry.

05/08/2026

Lamb Sausage Adjaruli. Housemade lamb sausage, lemon asparagus on borodinsky sourdough. A hardy Georgian lunch at

05/06/2026

Afternoon snack time. Raspberry almond penovani with Georgian raspberry preserve.

05/04/2026

Gamarjoba გამარჯობა and good morning from our little corner of .

04/30/2026

BLT Adjaruli. Merging a classic Philly lunch truck staple with a Georgian hot bread icon. Crispy lardons, roasted cherry tomatoes and mustard vinaigrette arugula.

04/27/2026

Thank you to for including us in the fantastic run down of where to eat at the we are so excited that we can a taste of share Georgian and post-Soviet cuisine with you and the entire city!

04/25/2026

Kubdari or კუბდარი is another form of round khachapuri which is considered that national dish of the Svan people in the gorgeous but remote mountainous region of Svaneti (the birth place of our favorite seasoning... Svaneti salt). This is a meat pie Khachapuri also referred to as "mountain pie" is traditionally stuffed with some mix of beef, lamb and/or pork spiced with local seasonings. Kubdari was inscribed on the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Georgia list in 2015.

04/23/2026

Megruli or მეგრული is the most iconic of the round Khachapuri styles in Georgia. Said to originate from the Megrelian region, it is probably the most popular street slice to get when walking around cities like Tbilisi and Kutaisi. It is a dough ball stuffed with the classic suluguni and imeruli cheeses, rolled out into a pizza shape, topped with a butter wash and more of the cheese mix making for one of the best comfort foods in Georgia.

04/18/2026

Lobioni or ლობიანი is a classic style of round khachapuri from the Racha region of Georgia. It is very popular as a street slice in the city or as a staple of the supra or keipi table. Unlike most of its cheesy cousins, lobioni is stuffed with garlicky herbaceous lobio or kidney bean stew.

04/09/2026

Coconut cream penovani with our chocolate chip caramel matzah brittle.

04/07/2026

Georgian Spring Lamb Adjaruli. Braised spring lamb, tarragon, sweet pickled Fresno chilies. Taking inspiration from Spring lamb in Georgian culture which is synonymous with Chakapuli, a beloved, herbaceous stew that acts as the quintessential culinary symbol of spring and Easter.

04/04/2026

Caramel and chocolate chip matzah brittle. Taking inspiration from Georgian "Gozinaki" or გოზინაყი which is a traditional Georgian brittle confection from the western provinces of Imereti and Racha. According to a long-established tradition, Gozinaki is served at special occasions And holidays.

03/28/2026

Soko ketze is a classic Georgian dish of suluguni stuffed mushrooms traditionally baked in a traditional clay pot called a ketsze სოკო კეცზე. We served it over tarragon and toasted shallot labneh, svaneti salt and our Borodinsky sourdough.

03/24/2026

This week stop by for on chicken skewer sandwich on our sourdough shotis puri. Marinated chicken thighs, cabbage slaw, spicy garlic pickles, green Adjika mayo.

03/22/2026

Tiramisu penovani. Lady fingers, espresso, whipped mascarpone.

03/12/2026

Our ever changing pantry rotation of Georgian and regionally inspired flavors. One of the best parts of being in a historic market in the center of Philadelphia is that folks can stock up on their favorite Post-Soviet and regionally inspired staples from our pantry while getting their shopping done with the widely diverse set of vendors at

03/11/2026

Sometimes you just need the classic. Traditional Adjaruli Khachapuri or "Cheeseboat" with our sourdough bread, suluguni and Bulgarian feta cheese. Photo by

03/04/2026

Testing out a Georgian style cheesecake inspired by the current Flower Show, Rooted in Philadelphia. Kajos Namzxvari is a cottage cheese cake topped with a cream cheese custard and preserved fruit jam topping.

03/02/2026

Rooted in Georgia. Taking inspiration from this year's Flower Show theme, Rooted in Philadelphia, our current Adjaruli special features golden roasted beets, carrots, shallots, herbs and green adjika.

02/28/2026

Georgian Quince preserve and manchego penovani for a quick weekend bite before the Flower Show!

02/26/2026

Borodinsky cheeseboat, one of our favorite menu items is a rye bread Adjaruli Khachapuri made with our sourdough starter with flavors of coriander and caraway. Always served with gherkins and whole grain mustard but recommended with Smokey cured Hungarian bacon.

02/21/2026

Beautiful photo by with .chesnakova of our favorite post-Soviet chocolates growing up. We are excited to be in conversation with Polina this Wednesday at about her new book "Chesnok" and our shared 3rd culture upbringing around post-Soviet food. We will be sharing a little goody bag of these chocolates at the event 🤭 but they are always available in our pantry at our location!

02/14/2026

We are excited to be speaking with chef and author .chesnakova at on Feb. 25th at 6:30PM. We will discuss her amazing new cookbook which features a deep dive on the most iconic dishes we grew up eating as part of the post-Soviet diaspora.

Admission includes a few special post-Soviet bites provided by Saami Somi as well as a book signing by Polina. Tickets are available at the link in bio. We hope to see you there!

01/29/2026

Orange chocolate penovani 🍊🍫😍

Housemade orange marmalade, chocolate swirl, mini choco chips.

01/24/2026

Housemade khmeli suneli gravlax Adjaruli with pickled red onions and everything bagel cream cheese 🤭

Address

1136 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA
19107

Located in the heart of Philadelphia, this restaurant is easily accessible by both public transport and driving. If taking public transportation, take the subway or bus to the nearest stop. From there it is a short walk to the restaurant. If driving, there are several parking options nearby such as street metered parking or paid parking garages.

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 6pm
Tuesday	9am - 6pm
Wednesday	9am - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 6pm
Friday	9am - 6pm
Saturday	9am - 6pm
Sunday	9am - 6pm

Website

https://www.saamisomi.com/

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What people say

Saami Somi is a must-visit restaurant for anyone looking to experience the authentic flavors of Georgian cuisine in Philadelphia. Located in the iconic Reading Terminal Market, this restaurant offers a unique dining experience that is sure to leave you satisfied.

One of the standout dishes at Saami Somi is the Penovani Special, which features a savory and buttery puff pastry filled with fig Brie ricotta fig syrup and topped with sunflower seeds. This dish perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors, making it a favorite among regulars.

Another must-try dish is the Kartuli Lamb Sausage Adjaruli, which features housemade Georgian lamb sausage, roast fennel, and lemon asparagus. The combination of flavors in this dish is truly exceptional and will leave your taste buds wanting more.

What sets Saami Somi apart from other restaurants is their commitment to using fresh, high-quality ingredients in all of their dishes. They take inspiration from seasonal events like the Flower Show next door to create unique specials that are sure to impress.

If you're looking for an unforgettable dining experience in Philadelphia, look no further than Saami Somi. Don't forget to subscribe to their newsletter to get advance notice of their specials - just click on the babushka icon on their home page!

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