Dumplings in Chicago

Khinkali-style dumplings are available at Chicago Diplomat Cafe in Chicago, IL, with pickup available when you order your meal.

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Dumplings to Try

Khinkali Cheese

$5.00

Georgian dough dumplings filled with cheese for a savory bite.

“You will not be disappointed. Everything is so delicious. True authentic Georgian cuisine. Ajaruli and KHINKALI are top notch 🤤 Great service every time.”

Khinkali Meat

$5.00

Pleated Georgian dumplings filled with a seasoned meat mixture.

“Just hit up Chicago's Diplomat Cafe on Lincoln Ave for a chill Friday night—and wow. Split a Megruli khachapuri and a plate of Khinkali meat dumplings, plus a cold appetizer mix. Cheese was oozy, dumplings juicy, apps fresh. They had upbeat weekend tunes and the vibe felt grown‑up but not stuffy. Staff walked us through the menu real nice. For Georgian comfort food in Lakeview, this is the spot—def coming back!”

Khinkali Mushroom

$5.00

Georgian dumplings filled with mushrooms and sealed in pleated dough.

“Definitely recommend this authentic Georgian food, it will not disappoint. To my surprise it was very flavorful (had Georgian before in a couple places) but this one tops it for sure. The kachapuri and khinkali were the highlight.”

At the Heart of Chicago Diplomat Cafe

At Chicago Diplomat Cafe in Chicago, IL, dumplings include khinkali with mushroom and meat fillings. You can order the mushroom version or get meat-filled dumplings in the same khinkali style.

You can order Khinkali Mushroom, Khinkali Meat or Khinkali Cheese at Chicago Diplomat Cafe in Chicago, IL. These khinkali come in mushroom-filled, meat-filled and cheese-filled versions.

Visit Chicago Diplomat Cafe in Chicago, IL for dine-in, or order for pickup or delivery. For your dumpling order, the cheese-filled khinkali offers cheese rather than a meat or mushroom filling.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are your most popular dumplings options?

Our guests love these customer favorites. If you're visiting us these are some of the food options we recommend most often.

Khinkali Meat — Khinkali Meat consists of Georgian dumplings with a seasoned meat filling, wrapped in distinctive pleated dough.
Khinkali Cheese — These Georgian dumplings encase cheese in dough, unlike meat-filled versions, and are traditionally eaten by hand.
Khinkali Mushroom — Khinkali Mushroom describes Georgian dumplings with a mushroom filling, enclosed in the characteristic pleated dough wrapper.

Do you offer delivery and takeout?

Yes! We offer both delivery and takeout for dumplings throughout the Chicago area. Order your dumplings online for convenient pickup or delivery.