Restaurant review — Shashlik that actually delivered

I'm sceptical of any restaurant claiming to do Shashlik well, having been disappointed often enough. This one delivered. The rich and dairy-forward base was authentic and the use of dill showed real knowledge.

the Russian tea tradition using a samovar is centuries old and central to social hospitality. The atmosphere was genuinely a traditional Russian stolovaya canteen, which the food matched. black tea from a samovar came with the meal as it should. The portions were generous and the price was fair. A reliable place for this dish.