Gira appears as a signature dish in 1 Lithuania cities. See each city's local variant and where to eat it.
Gira (Kvass) · Vilnius
Gira is the fermented Lithuanian rye-bread drink: low-alcohol, slightly sour and refreshing. The Baltic answer to kombucha, fermented from dark rye bread.
Gira (called kvass in Russia) is the traditional fermented drink across the Baltic and Slavic lands. The Lithuanian version is made specifically from dark rye bread, water, sugar and a starter culture. Pinavija and Užupio Kavinė serve house-made gira; Halės Turgus stalls sell bottled versions. The drink pairs particularly well with cepelinai and other heavy Lithuanian plates.
Where to eat in Vilnius:
- Pinavija
- Pinavija Café & Bakery
- Užupio Kavinė
- Halės Deli