Khachapuri in Bangkok: Where to Find the Cheese Boat on Sukhumvit Soi 31

Someone once dismissed khachapuri as “just cheese bread.” Accurate, but somehow missing the point. If you want the slightly ridiculous pleasure of tearing into a hot, doughy boat of cheese with a molten egg, head to CreativiTeaHaus on Sukhumvit Soi 31. It’s the sort of spot that makes you pause, wonder briefly about your life choices, then order another cup of Russian tea without regret.

Why an Adjarian khachapuri fits at a Russian tea house in Bangkok

Khachapuri comes from Georgia, yet Bangkok’s food scene has no trouble borrowing whatever tastes good. At CreativiTeaHaus — a Russian tea house and café sharing a building with GlowUp Beauty Haus on Sukhumvit Soi 31 — the Adjarian khachapuri feels like a natural fit. The menu has Russian and herbal teas, mors and blini, so the jump from Slavic sweets to Georgian cheese reads as deliberate rather than random.

The room is small enough that you can hear kettles being topped up and loud enough to watch the Sukhumvit parade if you nab a window seat. They’re open daily from 12:00–24:00, which makes it easy for brunch to spill into a long pot of tea and a slow evening bite.

What comes on the plate — and how it actually eats

The Adjarian khachapuri arrives as a shallow boat of bread with crisped edges and a molten center of cheese and yolk that begs to be mixed. The ritual is straightforward: pierce the yolk, stir it into the cheese, tear off a crusty chunk and dip. The bread here is balanced — not so doughy it disappears, not so greasy you leave sticky fingerprints. At about 290 THB it’s a sensible share for two as a snack or a modest main for one with a pot of tea. Russian tea runs around 120 THB, while a mors — cranberry or blackcurrant — is roughly 100–120 THB, and those pairings make the whole thing feel like a comforting conversation starter rather than a showpiece.

On the palate: the cheese is nicely salty and tangy, the yolk brings silk and roundness, and the outer crust supplies a crunchy counterpoint that keeps you reaching back. If you prefer the edges extra-crisp, say so when you order — the staff are happy to tweak small requests.

Who will like this, and a short café scene

This is for people who want food that asks only that you engage with it. If you enjoy syrniki or blini with salmon and cream cheese, khachapuri will slip easily into your list of repeat orders. It’s also a handy stop between Thonglor and Phrom Phong errands — the neighborhood draws expats, office workers and anyone who appreciates a properly steeped pot of tea.

Case in point: a client named Maya — a project manager living in Thonglor — needed a calm place to get ready for a 2pm pitch. She left her apartment at 12:40, figuring Sukhumvit traffic and a 20-minute taxi might stretch things out. She arrived at CreativiTeaHaus at 13:05, ordered an Adjarian khachapuri and a pot of herbal tea, and spent forty-five minutes rearranging slides while eating. The food settled her nerves; she left at 13:55 and arrived at her meeting clear-headed. Treat the khachapuri like a quick grab and you miss the point — it’s something you sit with. I had one piece for research purposes; the rest was, apparently, also research.

Practical tips, one useful life-hack, and an honest take

Practical tip: if you want the yolk more set or runnier, just ask. Small adjustments are welcome here. Life-hack for leftovers: reheat in a preheated oven at 180°C for five to seven minutes to revive the crisp exterior and warm the cheese without turning everything into a greasy puddle. Microwaving works in a pinch but will soften the crust too much.

If you like people-watching, ask for a window table; pick a corner if you need to work in peace. For sharing, consider syrniki (about 180 THB) as a sweet counterpoint or a small bowl of borscht veg (300ml) if you want something acidic and restorative. The Olivier salad is available with beef, chicken or vegetarian options if you want a more balanced meal.

Honest take: ordering both blini with salmon & cream cheese and an Adjarian khachapuri as a solo main is an easy over-ordering trap. Both are lovely, but unless you’re staging a one-person tasting, pick one as the centerpiece and add a tea and a mors if you need variety. Also: some of the lemonades and specialty drinks can run a touch sweet for their price (berry lemonade about 140–160 THB). If you prefer tart, ask for less syrup.

FAQ

• Do I need to book? Walk-ins are welcome, though weekends and early evenings fill up. Book ahead if you want a window seat.
• Is there a vegetarian option for khachapuri? Adjarian khachapuri is cheese-and-egg based and is vegetarian-friendly if you eat dairy and eggs. For other vegetarian plates, try buckwheat with mushrooms, borscht veg, or the vegetarian Olivier salad.
• Can I take food to go? Yes. Khachapuri travels better than most cheesy things, but it’s best eaten fresh. If you take it away, ask for reheating instructions.

CreativiTeaHaus sits on Sukhumvit Soi 31 in the same building as GlowUp Beauty Haus, open daily from 12:00–24:00. If you’re hanging around Sukhumvit, Thonglor or Ekkamai, it’s an easy stop for something relaxed and comforting — and if you’re planning around a flight, factor in Bangkok travel time; don’t treat this as a twenty-minute dash before the airport.

Would I order it again? Yes — and I’d happily take seconds.

https://taverna.creativiteahaus.online or call +66 98 276 1802 to book your spot — walk-ins welcome, but booking ahead is safer. CreativiTeaHaus, Sukhumvit Soi 31, Bangkok. Open daily 12:00–24:00.