トビリシのスーパーとカヘティの市場へGO！ (6)骨折した足でぐるっと3国コーカサスへGO！
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Sawasdee ka! Welcome to ☆AO☆’s Travel Moments! This time, we’re going to the market— a theme I love to cover on this channel— －while traveling around the Caucasus with a broken leg! In the last few episodes, I shared my journey through Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Armenia. Have you seen them yet? If you’re curious about markets in Azerbaijan, check out that episode after this one! Because I joined this trip with a fractured fibula and a cane, I was a bit worried. But since it was a private tour, I didn’t have to walk much. It ended up being a food-and-drink-focused trip—perfect for my situation! However, I should note: the old cobblestone streets could be tricky for wheelchairs. Even market visits made me nervous at first. But by the second half of the trip, I could walk with my cane and even film with one hand holding my iPhone! Today, we’ll start with a quick look at Carrefour and Orbeliani Bazaar in Tbilisi, then head to the lively market in Kakheti for a full-on experience. If you love fresh produce or exploring markets, stay with me until the end! [Tbilisi – Carrefour]
This is a Carrefour in Tbilisi—one of several in the city. We stopped here after visiting Ananuri Fortress. I’m not sure which branch this is, but it was huge, inside a shopping mall. The selection was overwhelming, and the bulk quantities—wow! I couldn’t help but stare in amazement. What a massive amount! I ate it a few times in both Georgia and Azerbaijan. I didn’t realize it was such a staple here! Check out the pasta section—look at all the shapes! It reminded me of the rice section in Japanese supermarkets. And here’s the pickle section—mostly cucumbers—also in crazy quantities! Is it just because it’s Carrefour? Instant noodles—I tried one. I’ll keep my comments to myself… 😅 The seasoning corner had some Thai-looking items, and even Indian ones. It felt like a whole ethnic foods section. I thought this was tomato sauce—but no! It’s actually pomegranate sauce, like the one used in the fish dish I showed in my last Georgia video. This is Tkemali—sour plum sauce made from cherry plums. We saw a lot of those plums at the market in Baku, Azerbaijan. Now it all makes sense! Both pomegranate and Tkemali sauces seem to be used like ketchup here. There’s also a red version of Tkemali, and different brands to choose from. I bought a green one and used it later as a hotpot dipping sauce and stir-fry seasoning—so good! Next up: the oil section. Sunflower oil seems to be the most common. But there are lots of olive oils too, clearly showing people’s preferences. Whoa—what is this!? Looks like oil, but the label is in Ukrainian or Russian.
It says “100% Natural.” Garlic oil, hemp seed oil, grape seed, rosehip, amaranth… Who knew these could be edible oils? They seem to be for health or beauty. If you’ve ever used one, let me know how it worked for you! The cheese section was exactly what I expected—plenty of options. Wait… is that a tortilla wrap? Nope, it’s sushi! About 400–500 yen, or 100 baht. Pricey? Cheap? Well, sushi in Georgia is a rare treat! They even had California roll-style combos. And look—walnuts sold in giant piles! Jealous! Georgia uses walnuts in lots of dishes, so no surprise here. I bought some cucumbers and tomatoes to snack on with wine in the hotel room. The tomatoes and eggplants were so vibrant and shiny! The leafy greens looked super fresh and lively. This isn’t green onion—it’s leek. Western-style leek. These unusual leaves? The vendor said “spinach,” but… is it? And these might be garlic sprouts, not more leeks—right? Here we’ve got both new potatoes and regular ones. And look at the chilies and bell peppers—just seeing them perks you up! Later, I asked my friend to go buy wine for our evening drinks while I rested. She took a while to return… turns out, she got caught up in a wine tasting! She was getting such a thorough explanation— no wonder she couldn’t leave the spot. We ended up spending a whole hour at Carrefour… and hit massive traffic on the way back! Since we had a huge lunch, we stayed in that night, opened the wine, and paired it with the veggies we bought. I was the only one who got excited over instant noodles though… 😅 Later in the trip, we visited Orbeliani Bazaar during our city tour of Tbilisi. Our guide recommended a cheese shop with an incredible variety! The staff there explained everything so kindly, and everyone got to sample lots of cheese. As for me… sadly, I couldn’t try any— I’m wearing a mouthpiece for orthodontic treatment right now. 😢 While everyone was busy tasting and shopping, I wandered around with my husband from our group who wasn’t really into cheese. Since Easter was coming up, the market had lots of Easter-themed goods and handmade items on display. There were also restaurants inside— and believe it or not, a conveyor belt sushi place! It wasn’t open yet though… so nothing was spinning. 😄 And what’s this? “Dubai Cup”? Maybe it’s a spin-off of that Dubai chocolate? Kinda curious about it… There were rows of homemade-looking jams and pickles, too. But our guide kept saying, “You should get Churchkhela at the Kakheti market instead,” so I decided to hold off and look forward to that instead! Apparently, this mall also had a produce section downstairs… I found out later and kind of regret not checking it out. But I was just too tired at that point. It was after a long walk around the old town during our city tour that day. And near the exit, there was a vending machine—for perfume! At first I thought, “Wow, cheap!” Then I realized—it plays a video and sprays a single dose of perfume for you! So fun! And now—let’s head to the market in Telavi, in the Kakheti region! The market is located right in the center of town. We start here, at the entrance! …But first, a quick stop to exchange money. Just a short walk up the road. Whoa—look at those mushrooms! Must be in season right now. Even along the sidewalk, there are all sorts of things for sale. I’m constantly looking around. You can’t see her face, but this grandma is so cute. No wonder Georgia is known for longevity—everyone looks so lively! This is the root of dyer’s madder, used to dye Easter eggs red. These countryside markets have everything! Look over here—aren’t these rapeseed flowers? Yep, they’re rapeseed—part of the mustard family. Right, these are only available this time of year. I’d love to visit during a different season sometime. More amazing mushrooms here—these are oyster mushrooms. Near the entrance, you’ll find meat and fish stalls. It reminds me a bit of markets in Thailand. There are lots of smoked items— maybe an influence from this region or Russian culture? Here’s a golden smoked mackerel— maybe seasoned with turmeric? Looks delicious! Next to it… herring, maybe? Or some other kind of fish? They’ve got pork heads, feet, and tongue too—packed with collagen! “Japan is such an amazing country,” they said. These are freshwater fish. Looks like a type of catfish—judging by the face. Since this region is far from the sea, freshwater and river fish are more common. Now we’re in the household goods area —these are tablecloths. So many patterns! In Georgian homes, people often eat together in large groups, so tablecloths are a big deal. Our guide even said they switch them out often. Look at all the Churchkhela! It’s not just a souvenir—they eat it regularly here. Right now, our guide is explaining the different colors of local alcohol… Everything here has such a deep, rustic vibe. There were warm-looking items like vests, socks, and gloves—so cozy! My friend bought some. They were super cute! Turns out this section was for ham. It is tarragon, right?
Yeah, that’s tarragon. In Georgia, tarragon is commonly used in both food and drinks. It’s a herb you don’t often see in Japan or Thailand— I’d only ever seen the dried kind before! In the dried goods section, there were walnuts, almonds, beans, and even coffee beans. The fruit selection felt very “northern”—lots of cold-climate varieties. Right now the guide is explaining walnuts. The price changes depending on size and color. They’re super expensive in Thailand, so I bought a bunch! I meant to use them for cooking,
but ended up snacking on them all… oops! By the way, washing walnuts with baking soda before using them is a good tip! How about some handmade socks by Grandma? So cute! There was also a big selection of pickles. ”Are these pickled tomatoes?” ”These look really good!” ”That looks delicious! ”Grape leaves aren’t pickled like the others—they’re preserved so they can be used in cooking.” These grape leaves are preserved like this— they’re used in dishes like dolma and to add a sour note to food. There really are so many kinds of pickles here. Georgians really know how to have fun at parties. Then they start thinking, “What should we drink from? Let’s use something special!” …and they come up with, “How about a roof tile?” Can you believe it?
I have no idea what they’re thinking, but I love it! This one’s ceramic, but they also use animal horns. It works with both gas and ovens—really well made. Look at these tiny cups—like little sake cups! So cute！ —I thought they’d make nice trinket holders and bought one as a souvenir. What looks like small dishes are actually for drinking, too. These green chili pickles looked so good… (multiple voices)
“Yum!” / “Is this fruit?” / “Pickled chili!” / “So good!” / “Kinda salty…”
“Of course, it’s a pickle!” / “Still delicious!” Oh no—suddenly a forbidden sight! Sorry if this bothers anyone! But it’s a pretty normal scene in local markets. In Thailand, though, you mostly see pork and chicken—not much beef. Let me introduce it properly: Churchkhela is a traditional Georgian sweet made by threading nuts on a string, then dipping them over and over in thickened grape juice and letting it dry. It looks like sausage and might seem overly sweet, but it’s actually not too sugary—and quite healthy. Perfect with drinks! Everyone said this shop’s version was especially tasty. And these sheet-like snacks are called fruit leather. Made from concentrated and dried fruits like grapes, apricots, or plums. So good, so light—and long-lasting. I bought a bunch as souvenirs! Another thing I wanted to get: sumac. I think it’s called “sumaki” in Georgian? It’s a reddish spice with a tangy, pickled-plum-like flavor. Great for salads and grilled dishes—it really sharpens the taste. You can get spices cheaply in Thailand, but when it’s something unique like this—I say go for it! And now, our final stop: the cheese section. I was like, “More cheese? Really?” —but yeah, it’s hard to resist. The man running the shop seemed like the perfect example of Kakheti locals. Their facial features and hats were so charming! This cheese kind of looks like mochi, doesn’t it? Time to leave the market—our schedule’s tight. What a huge and fascinating place! I kept getting sidetracked… here, they’re selling seeds. Oh no—I forgot to buy jonjoli! So I grabbed some here at the last minute. It had a pretty strong smell, so wrapping it up was a bit of a challenge. Always travel with ziplocks! Jonjoli can be eaten as-is, but I liked it Myanmar-style— mixed into a salad with nuts, cabbage, and herbs. Delicious! And this yellow chive-looking veggie we kept seeing lined up— our guide called it “wild garlic,” but I never found the official name. If anyone knows, please tell me! They’re selling ingredients for Chakapuli here— tons of leeks, lots of tarragon, and loads of coriander too! What’s this? Spinach?
…Oh, radish leaves! Walking down the slope to the car now… and this video is just about over. So, what did you think? Did you get a feel for the local supermarkets and markets? I couldn’t cover everything or identify every item, but I had such a great time exploring! I’d love to hear your thoughts or comments. If you enjoyed the video, please give it a thumbs up! Hmm… which trip should I report on next? I’ve got lots of footage waiting to be edited, so I’ll do my best for the next travel report! Please consider subscribing—it really motivates me. See you next time… Sawasdee ka!!
**バンコク在住もうすぐ30年の☆青☆の旅チャンネル（プロフィールは最後に）**
今回は、「骨折した足でぐるっと3国コーカサスへGO！」いよいよ最終回！
ジョージアのスーパーとカヘティ地方の市場を訪れた様子をレポートします。
できるだけ食材の説明も入れていますので、野菜好き・市場好きの方には特に楽しんでいただける内容です。
もちろん、旅行好きな方やジョージアという国に興味がある方にもおすすめです。ぜひご覧ください！
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**【チャプター】**
00:00 オープニング
01:23 トビリシのカリフール
02:57 ザクロ＆トケマリのソース
03:49 オイルコーナー
05:15 野菜コーナー
06:27 ワインコーナー
07:13 バザリ・オルベリアーニ
09:30 カヘティ地方テラヴィの市場
11:02 肉・魚の売り場
12:18 雑貨などの売り場
13:26 タラゴン・野菜・果物
13:52 ナッツ・乾物
15:06 漬物売り場
16:14 酒器の売り場
17:20 青唐辛子の漬物試食
18:24 チュルチヘラの説明
19:20 スマック（スパイス）の購入
19:52 チーズ売り場
20:25 種・ジョンジョリ・帰り道
22:04 エンディング
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**＜参考リンク＞**
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