Khachapuri is popular in the post-Soviet states, including Russia. It was reported that 175,000 khachapuris were consumed during the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. Khachapuri is a popular street food in Armenia, where it is widely served in restaurants and school cafeterias.

The common refrain is that there are as many recipes for khachapuri as there are kitchens in Georgia, and almost 50 distinct varieties have been identified. Some are round, others square.

Are khachapuri and Pide the same dish from different countries? Khachapuri is traditionally from Georgia, whereas Pide is Turkish. Pide often includes savory toppings, whereas khachapuri is strictly cheese, bread, and sometimes an egg.

Bake approximately 15 minutes until dough is brown, and cheese is hot and melted. Remove from oven. Add raw egg on top of hot cheese and return to oven 3 to 4 minutes until eggs are just set. Remove and add one tablespoon of butter to each loaf.