Apani

I went to this place today because I was starving. Wrong decision. She heat up the food on microwave even though I specifically told her not to. Still she did. I also asked for cherry blintzes and they were spoiled. The bread with meat inside was dry and tasteless. I dont think they sell fresh food. Be aware!

Cheeseless Khachapuri = Major Letdown I was so excited to try this Khachapuri, but it was a total letdown. The bread was fine, but where was the cheese? There was maybe a spoonful in the middle—definitely not enough to call it a proper Khachapuri. It felt like I was just eating a piece of bread. Really frustrating when you’re expecting something rich and savory. Not worth it.

I’ve never tried Georgian food so I ordered two bags of toogootogo to sample it. It’s a total surprise. Really love the meat filling pie and some small meat rolls. Just don’t know what the name of those items next time I’ll definitely come back for more.

Some of the best, homemade-tasting Georgian food I've ever had. I'm so glad I decided to walk in and try this place. The food is incredibly fresh, especially in the morning but even if you go at night. Counter service is friendly.

Came here to get some khinkali (soup dumplings). The flavor is pretty good, but a little pricey. The size varies between each other, some are bigger and some have odd shape. I probably wouldn't pay this much and have to cook them myself.

I am not a big Georgia food fan, but had to share this. I was sick and friend of mine brought me bunch of stuff from this place. Every single thing was absolutely out of this world, delicious! I had Khachapuri, Lobiani, 2 different beet salads, olivie and some berry cake! I got to tell you people! Everything was delicious! Thank you Apani for all these amazing food! I highly recommend this place! Well done!

The food is amazing! Tiny place is a real gem with delicious crepes, syrniki, cutlets, khachapuri. And the staff ladies are really sweet!

Fresh and delicious Georgian food. Always take some “pkhali” and “imeruli” home when nearby. Highly recommend it to everyone who likes Georgian food and even to those who have never tasted it before - it’s worth trying.

Wonderful Lobiani and khachapuri, we keep returning any time we are in NYC, thank you so much!!

Tone Cafe was closed, so we came here instead. Not bad! It's a great place to get food to go, everything is pre-packaged and ready to go. Cash or card, and the prices are fair. The green bean walnut spread is good and garlicky, the mushroom and pkhali (spinach) are kind of bland, so plan to add your own special something. We're going to try the carrot and the eggplant next time. The spreads are noticeably less oily here than at Tone Cafe, though, so there's that. The breads are delicious; we especially recommend the flaky cheese and spinach pastries, and they also do an imeruli absolutely stuffed with beans that's really good. There are a few meat items but most of the food here is vegetarian. Yay! They also have sweets and drinks. No seating indoors or outdoors, no restroom. We'll be back!

I've tried lots of the items here. Some are better than others: Here is my summary so far: (it's hard to remember the Georgian names so I will describe them instead) Small triangle pastry stuffed with salty cheese-delicious Massively large half moon pastry stuffed with soft cheese and hard-boiled egg: in concept it's great but the cheese was way too gooey. I did not go for this Flat pastry with meat - meh Carrot salad: grated carrots with walnuts and other spices-pretty good Mushroom salad - way too much mayonnaise Vinegarette salad- delicious Chicken cutlet patties: delicious Kharcho soup-hearty and delicious Sweet pastries: the walnut cookies are delicious. The raisin cookies: raisins get a weird taste when they are baked that long. Since I am curious about trying new foods and I am not Georgian I always ask the lady behind the counter about the foods she has that day. She frequently appears frustrated with me and reluctant to describe the dishes. This makes me regret shopping there. For that I deduct 1 Star

The food is very tasty. Good assortment. The baked goods are simply superb! I recommend.

Gave them another chance today, picking up shoti bread. It tasted completely different than what they used to have before and completely different from other Georgian places which have the same quality as Apani used to have. The bread is supposed to be a bit salty and stretchy. This one was just plain white bread, shaped as shoti but no resemblance to it taste-wise, not even one tiny bit. I will stick to another spot from now on.

I loooove this place. New owner cooks amazingly delicious food, cookies, cakes. Week does not go by without visiting this store and pleasing myself and my loved once. Highly recomend

Georgian food may be my new favorite- why- it is s soooo good. Apani is right on Sheepshead Bay Road, next to the subway. The have the famous Khachapuri bread, which is insane if you've never tried it. The breads plain or with cheese or meat or bacon go perfectly with oily dips. I went with a hot bread out of the oven with meat. Russian potato salad and an eggplant dip with string beans- total- $7 Now you don't see the oven in the front like Georgian Bread Bakery, but the breads look just as good. The dips while quite good- the eggplant dip had canned, string beans, but still tasty. Want to try the cheese and bacon bread next time.

You can get literally anything there!! Small space with nice people :)) highly recommend

It might well be selective attention, but it appears to me that the number of bakeries in Sheepshead Bay, Brighton Beach, and Midwood serving Georgian breads grows every few months. Apani is a worthy recent addition to those - I haven't seen a Georgian bakery in the city make better use of their Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/ApaniBrooklyn). They have an extensive selection of Khachapuri, and are perhaps the only Georgian bakery offering bacon as a filling, even naming their shop after the pastry dough version of the Khachapuri. They also have a yeast dough version with pork and onions: Kubdari. I can't say that I'm a fan of their Imeruli that seems buttered to resemble a pizza (and expand the market to those unfamiliar with the charms of Georgian cheese breads), and my ambivalence is mainly a result of the heavier cheese filling inside (I doubt that it was the traditional, Sulguni). But, I have enjoyed the Megruli (w/double cheese) and the Penovani (pastry dough with cheese). The latter being my favorite item on their menu, as the many folds of thin, buttery pastry serve as an excellent vehicle to showcase the cheese. There are a host of other items on the menu for fans of Georgian food, including the popular salads: Badrijani (eggplant with walnut), Pkhali (spinach with walnut), Lobio (red beans and onion stew), along with the soupy dumplings (Khinkali), Chicken Satsivi (with walnut sauce), Chakhokhbili (chicken stew with onion, tomatoes). Service has been courteous and helpful - with the Ukrainian server even insisting that I carry the box of Khachapuri flat so as not to cause the cheese bread to lose its shape and become a crumpled mess. Had it not been for the heavier cheese, that warning would have been redundant, for I would otherwise polish off the bread between the shop and the subway station (maybe 40 steps away).

Small, friendly and obvously the local place for people who like Georgian baked goods (no, not pecan pie...the OTHER Georga!). Like most others, I had a slice of khachapuri, a cheese filled bread with a million calories I'm sure and worth every one of them! The woman behind the counter was helpful and friendly. I came later in the day on a Saturday and did not find much to choose from but I am sure earlier in the day there is more of a selection to choose from!

The flaky baked goods are delicious. They're so tasty that you need to buy several and share them with your friends. The square cheese pies are bombastic and the Georgian spinach is divine. A great spot to pick up some tasties.

I devoured that large khachapuri all to myself ($7 and couple of cents) FOR A HUGE ONE. It was so good. I wish I had hot sauce or sambal to eat it with. It called for that in my opinion (that's probably how I would eat it) and drink with beer. BUT NO, I ate this shamelessly and stuffed it all in my face while waiting for the B at the Sheepshead Bay. PLEASE, NEW YORK, COME HERE. Take the trip here, it's so worth it.

Another BS spot pointed out by time out magazine a hole in the wall that serves a few Georgian food items with no menu kachapuri tasted like it was microwaved, hot in the outside cold cheese on inside. Threw it out. Went to Jimmy's hero down the block. WIGB? No

I love Georgian food everything here is so delicious it's a homemade kind of restaurant, I love the sweet cheese patties (syrniki), eggplant rolls with garlic filling (Badrijani Nigvzit) are delicious as well as their khachapuri.

It's really a hole in the wall with really good georgian food. It's right next to B and Q Seepsheadbay subway station. Great alternative to Chinese food, good and very inexpensive. Some decriptions really dont sound appetising like "beef feet soup" or " ground pork in natural casting" . I hope it will make you smile because it's not what you think:) I buy there when visiting friends in Brooklyn. Yam

Apani is a small bakery shop, carrying different types of baked good - especially Georgian food. I came by for a quick fix of khachapuri. To my surprise they had 2 different sizes, small ($4) and large ($6). The khachapuri is given fresh, still hot to the touch and had a crunch along the outer rim of the pie bread stuffed with cheese. A little messy to eat but nonetheless a really good snack for a long walk. They have other goodies and a ton of dips. I'm looking forward to their bacon khachapuri and the one with a cracked egg on top.

This tiny places offers a huge taste and warm, friendly service. They are open late, so on many occasions I was able to pick up tasty dinner at a very modest price. Anything from soups, salads to meat dishes and baked goods is excellent. Their bread, khachapuri and condensed milk cake are beyond description - one should try them to understand.

Oh God!!! This is what heaven tastes like! I was passing by and saw this small bakery and decided to give it a try. I bought a square khachapuri, it was warm and crispy and just melted in my mouth! I also got sirniki, amazing as well. I went to meet friends, and was craving more of their stuff, so came back with friends. I bought olivye salad (the best I've ever had!), smoked Georgian cheese Sulguni (have it for breakfast every day, delicious!!!), napoleon cake (ammmazing!!!!) and long cheese khachapuri. Everything was so delicious!!! Too bad I dont live in Brooklyn, but I will totally take the 40-minute subway ride from the city to this place just to get more of their stuff.

I am not Georgian but I love Georgian food. I am glad to have Apani on my way from the subway home. This week I didn't know in advance if I was going to have guests; they called me before the end of my work day, and on my way home I went to Apani and bought my favorites: chicken tabaka, eggplant rolls, Georgian eggplant salad and, of course, khachapuri. Usually I take small fluffy peruvani but because of the guests I bought a big round khachapuri (I think its name is imeruli.) It was a predictable success! I know from my experience to call them from the train on Manhattan bridge to ask if they have a chicken; if yes - to keep it for me, if no - they'll roast it and it will be ready when I arrive to Sheepshead Bay. It is tiny place with delicious food!

Best Georgian food in New York City. Fresh food, tasty and delicious. I recommend it to all my friends. When you eat ones you always remember the taste. Wish you happy holly days for all APANI stuff.

Khachapuri is absolutely a must try. The cheese inside of the hachapuri is so delicious. I haven't tried anything else. The service was polite.

Came here on a cold and rainy autumn night looking for something hot to snack on. The cashier told me, to my dismay, that they were no longer serving Khachapuri. While disappointed, I was still determined to settle with something else. Decided to get the kharcho soup, which was microwaved (eh?) and given in a small to-go paper-based container that was a little bit leaky in the plastic bag. The soup was okay at best, nothing to write home about. Definitely on the salty side, even for kharcho. I would've been more satisfied if they just told me they were closing and had nothing left for sale rather than trying to sell off a stale salty soup that she microwaved in front of my face. I would have come back during the day time and tried something a bit fresher. But alas, the experience I had ruined it for me and I have no intentions of coming back.

Just a few stores down from the Sheepshead Bay subway, this small, mostly take-out eaterie specializes in Georgian cuisine. I especially liked the chopped chicken, walnut-filled eggplant, and the ratatouille-type dish, as well as the shoti bread and--oh!--the apple cake was fabulous!

I don't even know how this tiny place can do it, really, it's the size of a closet. Nonetheless this was the best bread I've had since I was a four year old in Tbilisi. You can smell the doughy heavenly scent from the street. The shoti bread was fresh out of the oven, cheap, and the best bread I have ever had. Ever! If u buy a loaf don't expect to have any left within the next hour. Also try some Phali to go along with it. Sniff, munch and enjoy

Great cheese khachapuri and brick chicken (tapaka). The olivier salad can be hit or miss, but mostly hit these days. There's a baguette that tastes just like a really great pretzel.They have deliciously delicate sweet-cheese patties with raisins, and their nut cake is beyond addictive. Quick service and fresh food, especially if you call ahead to get that tapaka fresh out of the oven. Highly recommend!