Honest verdict on Beef Stroganoff — good but not exceptional

Beef Stroganoff here was solidly made — subtly sour from fermentation without anything to complain about. dill was present and handled reasonably. But something was missing from the depth that this dish should have.

Russian New Year table is the most important annual food event, laden with Olivier salad, herring under fur coat, and other Soviet-era staples. The a traditional Russian stolovaya canteen atmosphere was pleasant enough. kvas was available and a good suggestion. For a reliable version of Beef Stroganoff this works. For an exceptional one, I'd keep looking. Three stars.