Any chance of Americanized food in Russia?
Dec 1st, 2004, 10:01 AM
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I respnded to this post last week while in Moscow but for some reason, it did not make it to the board. I just got back an hour ago (back at work--urrrgggg!) Yes, I ate McDonalds, but i also found that Sabarro's was a good place since they have salads, and hot foods. They is one in GUM, but the best one was behind the Historical Museum which is on Red Square opposite St Basils. Three is a mall back there that has several resturants. There is also a very good Sabarro's on Nevsky Prospect at Gavisky Dior (bad spelling) in St Petersburg that was really good with hot foods. Another resturant in ST Ptbrg was (backwards) NAN or pronounced "ILI" in the same location. I really like it as it is a modern good not that expensive place. I got a pork chop, potatoes and grilled squash and peppers for about $9 (plus a few beers). They have English menues and pictures (even better) on side table by the stairs. Or even upstairs. Also, in Moscow, get a hot dog off the street. When the person ask you questions, just say "DA" to everyone as she is asking if you want mustard, ketchup, etc. I ended up with a good hot dog with mustard, ketchup, bacon bits and pickles (i took the pickles off). There is also a fast food chicken place in Moscow (one in GUM). I would get the shish-ka-bob which is better than fried. Only saw a KFC in STPbrg. I did not starve but I would buy a few snacks from the many stores to keep in your hotel room just in case you get hungry.
Dec 2nd, 2004, 07:58 PM
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For St Petersburg, try the Cheeseburger at the Hotel Europa on Nevsky Prospect. You can't miss it. Pricey but after being away from the states for a spell, its not bad.
But don't short change the native cuisine in Russia, either St Petersburg or Moscow. When I was there last June, I found the food to be a delight. In addition, to the Russian, try a Georgian restaurant. The quality of the restaurants has changed for the better since the demise of communism.
But don't short change the native cuisine in Russia, either St Petersburg or Moscow. When I was there last June, I found the food to be a delight. In addition, to the Russian, try a Georgian restaurant. The quality of the restaurants has changed for the better since the demise of communism.
Jul 6th, 2005, 10:33 AM
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When I am in other countries, I do not see why Americans on the tour with me get so interested in what I eat,(or NOT eat.) When I was in China , I did not like practically all of the food. but our tour company provided huge , wonderful American breakfast buffets, so I filled myself pretty full at them, then I was not hungry at noon, and for a light night meal, several times I ate crackers and cheese that I brought. It was better than having others urgeing me to eat WHAT I DID NOT WANT . IT GOT DOWNRIGHT EMBARRASSING!
Jul 8th, 2005, 07:28 AM
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So yeah, lots of options in Moscow and StPb... including American, Japanese, Italian, etc...
Obviously, I'm a Russian teacher so I will encourage you to try Russian foods. Yolki Palki has some nice, inexpensive choices, and a lot of small dishes which you can mix and match. They also have their menus in English, assuming you don't speak Russian.
For a nice twist, try some Georgian foods, too- restaurants like Guria have great choices and are budget-conscious. The khachapuri is fantastic. Georgian wines are great, too.
In both Moscow and StPb, I would recommend Patio Pizza for an Americanized- pizzeria experience. They have a great salad bar, too. It is a chain, owned by Rosinter (they have a website) which owns TGIFridays and Rostik's Chicken, as well.
Just an aside about Russian fast food- they do have it, some Russians do eat it, but they won't call it a meal. : )Remember that when you order your burger to order ketchup, or other condiments, too. There is a small charge, but definitely worth it to not wait in line again.
I'm always so surprised when Americans act as though "American Cuisine" is better than other places. Thnk fast and name 5 American foods! (Meaning, not from another country originally.) Not much is American, as we are the "melting pot". A lot of other countries have this mix of cultures, too. Trust that you will not go hungry.
Obviously, I'm a Russian teacher so I will encourage you to try Russian foods. Yolki Palki has some nice, inexpensive choices, and a lot of small dishes which you can mix and match. They also have their menus in English, assuming you don't speak Russian.
For a nice twist, try some Georgian foods, too- restaurants like Guria have great choices and are budget-conscious. The khachapuri is fantastic. Georgian wines are great, too.
In both Moscow and StPb, I would recommend Patio Pizza for an Americanized- pizzeria experience. They have a great salad bar, too. It is a chain, owned by Rosinter (they have a website) which owns TGIFridays and Rostik's Chicken, as well.
Just an aside about Russian fast food- they do have it, some Russians do eat it, but they won't call it a meal. : )Remember that when you order your burger to order ketchup, or other condiments, too. There is a small charge, but definitely worth it to not wait in line again.
I'm always so surprised when Americans act as though "American Cuisine" is better than other places. Thnk fast and name 5 American foods! (Meaning, not from another country originally.) Not much is American, as we are the "melting pot". A lot of other countries have this mix of cultures, too. Trust that you will not go hungry.
