We started with the vareniki which are worth the trip standing alone. The Borsht was not something I enjoyed but I do note others loved it. The Ceasare’s salad was great but could have used more dressing. The lamb was terrible. The salmon was excellent. I would try the
Caine J.
Classificação do local: 5 San Diego, CA
I came in at about 3 and it wasn’t at all busy. The ambiance is cozy and inviting. Regular soothing jazz plays throughout the establishment. There’s also a happy medium between too bright and too dim; it’s just the right amount of light. I had the Chicken Kiev with vegetables. The vegetables were sliced in such an aesthetically-pleasing that I almost didn’t want to eat them. They tasted just as great as they looked. And the Chicken Kiev was excellent. I couldn’t figure out all of the spices that made it so special but I can tell you, without a doubt, it was. I’ll certainly return.
Reza V.
Classificação do local: 5 Las Vegas, NV
My experience with Russian food is pretty much limited to post sauna ventures during my time in NYC… where I admit, I wasn’t very adventurous but did fall in love with Moskovskaya and buzhnina… podcherevina with rye bread and vodka(yes, I’m a charcuterie connoisseur)… fast forward a few or more years and lo and behold, Café Mayakovsky. The food at Café Mayakovsky is excellent. If you’re used to continental cuisine or European flavor profiles(ie subtleness, overtones and undertones, vs the overbearing, at times cloying one note flavors often euphemized as «bold flavors» in most standard American cooking), you’ll love this place. The schnitzel is the best I’ve had in the US, consummately flavored and the pork loin is pounded to perfect tenderness. As is the chicken Kiev. Both are fried just right and not a hint of oil is noted. The accompanying potatoes taste like something a loving babushka would prepare. While the shashlik(kebabs) are better and more authentic tasting than at many local Middle Eastern restaurants. Dishes that would be just as much at home on the Avenue des Champs-Élysées as on Red Square. The stuffed cabbage is as tender as can be and the meat filling flavorful and garlicky. I tried the borscht and really liked it… I’ll take a bowl of it over some trendy phở or ramen any day. The beef is extremely tender and the cabbage and beet cooked to perfection. I like the stock… meaty and has a pleasant sweet and sour flavor to it, like French red cabbage sauer kraut… the accompanying sour cream cuts through it and adds a nice richness. I’m not usually into desserts but those featured at Mayakovsky are excellent. I really like the Praga cake. It’s moist and has a rich chocolate flavor… the filling is chocolaty and buttery, very rich without being sweet. I also tried the caviar, it’s the cheapo kind… but cheap Russian caviar is still better than pricier varieties from other exporters available in the US… and they have Matrioshka Lux Vodka along with Baltika beer… can’t really go wrong with that. One thing I plan on doing in the future is checking out their live entertainment and bar scene. Overall, Mayakovsky is a great addition to Vegas and helps fill a void that’s grossly lacking.
Nessi Q.
Classificação do local: 3 Las Vegas, NV
Meh not really that great. If you have never had Russian food before you won’t know the difference. I was expecting a taste of home. But almost everything we ordered is just so bland like an extremely low sodium diet. But at least the Mors was good. And the pickled plate was good too. It’s definitely not worth what you pay for it. It’s a bit on the expensive side to the portion you get. But the atmosphere is pleasant and clean. The waitress speaks both English and Russian, so you can order in either language.
Henasy G.
Classificação do local: 5 Las Vegas, NV
We were bored and out of food so I found this place here on Unilocal.I love polish and Hungarian food so I figured why not try Russian? The place was almost empty, but in it’s defense — it was fairly early on a Monday night. They play cool Russian music that we enjoyed anyway. The man in charge assured us that it is much more fun on Saturdays when they have live bands and dancing. He was very helpful and friendly explaining the menu and making suggestions for us. He reminded me to check in for my free shot of vodka and even gave my caveman boyfriend without a Unilocal account a free one too! The food was fantastic. Started out with a rich bowl of borsch. Caveman hates beets and even thought it was good. The vareniki were what I came for and they did not disappoint. They were delicious and just like homemade polish pierogis. They were out of chicken kiev so I got the Cornish game hen instead. It was perfectly seasoned and had the crispiest skin ever. Caveman got a grilled lamb kebab and it was also very good. Wish I had saved room for dessert, but there’s always next time…
Dany B.
Classificação do local: 5 Miami Beach, FL
Nice place, delicious food, very authentic taste to each dish. Wonderful I highly recommend this place to anyone who wants to try real Russian food.
Tim E.
Classificação do local: 5 Littleton, CO
Authentic Russian food in a beautiful environment. From the ceilings to the floors you feel like you are in a truly upscale, classy, European-esque place, evidently recently rebuilt or freshly renovated. Add the Russian art, a stage, and a bar, and this could easily be a restaurant somewhere in Russia or Eastern Europe. The food is truly authentic, very good, and reasonably priced. We particularly liked the Pelmeni and Russian salad, but I don’t think you can go wrong. This is a real gem, highly recommend you stop by when in Las Vegas if you’re looking to experience authentic Russian food, I know we will on our next trip.
Andrea B.
Classificação do local: 4 Elmhurst, IL
I ordered the Vareniki [Mashed Potatoes and Onion] it was kind of flavorless, next time ill try the cottage cheese stuffed. The Red Caviar was soooo good and only$ 10.95!!! The stolichniy Salad was supposed to have chicken in it. Its just potatao salad with hard boiled eggs, not to good… The Napoleon Cake was REALLY good as well. The cream is amazing! Ill definality try this place again. Thanks grubhub!
Elizabeth H.
Classificação do local: 4 Las Vegas, NV
Super yummy authentic food. Nice atmosphere, clean. Great vodka selection, delicious borscht, mushrooms and dumplings
Jessica R.
Classificação do local: 5 Las Vegas, NV
My husband and I both enjoyed this place. The food was really good. We got the Red Caviar & Crepes, Potato Vareniki(dumplings), Stolichniy(chicken salad), and Beef Stroganoff. Their house infused vodka is really good too. The staff was really nice and spent a while explaining everything to us.
James M.
Classificação do local: 5 Las Vegas, NV
OMG best russian restaurant ever! Great prices Amazing authentic home made tasty food Wonderful setting and music
Dani S.
Classificação do local: 4 Santa Ana, CA
What a nice little gem of a find. Russian cuisine is not overly popular in the US, so when my coworker Who is Russian mentioned to me about this restaurant I just had to try it. We came here on a weekday for lunch and ordered a couple different dishes to share. The food was definitely very unique, and delicious. There was several of the fish dishes that we enjoyed very much but can’t even pronounce her name’s. And Russian cuisine also features a lot of potatoes in their dishes and even though I’m not a huge fan of potatoes, the way they make it and season it makes the dishes taste so much better. The service was very attentive and nice. Our waiter had a very heavy Russian accent and I appreciate that it is very authentic. The restaurant is very clean and so are the bathrooms. Parking is very easy in the lot.
Ed E.
Classificação do local: 5 El Paso, TX
Very nice, clean, and wonderful atmosphere. Food is very authentic, very exquisite, and real. 2nd time here and it’s delicious!
Kevin C.
Classificação do local: 5 Kenmore, WA
Very nice and welcoming host explain the differences between Russian cuisines and different origins of the food and how they differ from Western cuisine. Have the caviar with crepes borscht soup and the lamb and the complimentary shot of vodka using the Unilocal check-in! Highly recommended and we learned a lot and tasted a lot of different foods will be back again in the future when we are back in Las Vegas
Jennifer T.
Classificação do local: 4 Las Vegas, NV
Service was great, water was refilled even before it got halfway empty, BUT we were the only ones having lunch here. It definitely is VERY dark, so your eyes do take a while to adjust to the darkness. My friend who is Russian came here with her family and she ordered a bunch of dishes for us to share. There were 3 people in the party and we got full pretty fast. We were given bread rolls with butter when we sat down. We ordered the cabbage rolls, the cottage cheese crepes, marinated mushrooms, beef stroganoff, and lamb kabobs. Our appetizers came out first. There were 3 small cabbage rolls, 2 crepes and a good amount of mushrooms. The cottage cheese crepes were surprisingly good! They were a little sweet, and the crêpe was soft. The cabbage rolls had a good amount of meat but were kind of small and they definitely need to give a spoon with that dish so the sauce could be scooped out. The marinated mushrooms were fresh, and marinated with vinegar but the vinegar wasn’t overwhelming. The lamb kabobs are THEBESTLAMBKABOBS I HAVEEVERHAD. It was a little tough, but seasoned well, cooked perfectly and didn’t have a weird aftertaste. The only bad dish was the beef stroganoff, which we had to send back because it was wayyyy too salty. It took them a while to remake the dish but it was much better. Our bill was around $ 54. Make sure you check groupon! They have a $ 20 voucher for only $ 10! After the groupon was applied, it was only $ 34.
Nickole V.
Classificação do local: 5 Rehoboth Beach, DE
Amazing from start to finish. The salad was so fresh and the aroma lingering. The borscht was just perfect… felt like home to me although Iam Russian. Only in Vegas for 2 more days. I know I’ll be returning before going home to Delaware.
Cindy T.
Classificação do local: 5 Las Vegas, NV
How have I never heard of this place before when it’s so affordable, close to school, and Russian, out of all things? Mayakovsky is located in a rather abandoned-looking plaza, but looks very trendy on the inside. There is a small stage, several booths, tables, and a big bar in here that all contribute to a rather welcoming atmosphere. Our waitress was extremely welcoming and attentive and immediately brought us water and menus when we sat down. The only Russian food I’d eaten so far had been in Germany, so I was excited to see if this restaurant would have any American influences in its food. Sure enough, New York Steak, and Ribeye were options on the menu. Not that that’s a bad thing! For something more authentically Russian, I ordered the Blinchiki as an appetizer and the Chicken Kiev as my main entrée. My friend got the Beef Stroganoff, which was juicy and all around delightful. The service was impeccable throughout our meal. Whenever our server wasn’t at our table, she was polishing glasses at the bar while keeping an eye on us. She was extremely knowledgeable about the dishes served and could describe in detail how they are prepared. We finished the meal with honey cake. It was a little bit too sweet for my taste, but I could see the effort that had gone into each of its many layers. Our server also told us that they do take-out and groupon deals. Definitely something to watch out for. I can’t wait to tell my friends about this place!
Joshua G.
Classificação do local: 5 Las Vegas, NV
Place was bomb, a bit on the higher price for the area but well worth it. You get what you pay for and they are in no way a let down. 10/yes
Ace M.
Classificação do local: 1 Las Vegas, NV
Bad Service, waitress freaked out when I asked to split the check. PS. She wouldn’t take my Groupon because I checked in with Unilocal and got a free drink.
Elisa H.
Classificação do local: 5 Las Vegas, NV
My husband found an ad on Groupon for this restaurant and we were curious. I had never had Russian food(only Americanized Russian) and my husband had a bit more knowledge of it, due to him spending some time near there. So we went there last night on a whim. And boy am I glad we did. Great food, Awesome service. Was a little hard to find and it is pretty unassuming on the outside. It was very quiet inside and not very full. It’s very comfortable, and there is a small stage, where we assume there is live entertainment. The service was great. Our server had it perfectly timed to where as soon as we were done with one course, the next came out. We got a Russian Salad, that was so incredibly fresh and delicious. I could take bowls of this home and never have enough. We next got the Vareniki with the mashed potatoes and onions. Again, delicious. For our main course, my husband got the Chicken Kiev and i got the Beef Stroganoff, Both great, and we ate so much, we almost had to roll out of there.
Christina S.
Classificação do local: 5 Dillingham, AK
Yum. Awesome food. Great prices! Clean and cozy. Staff was quick and nice. My hubby is russian and hard to please food wise… he loved it. 5 stars. Yummmmm
Thomas R.
Classificação do local: 5 Henderson, NV
Very good! Potato and Onion Dumplings were amazing. All food here is scratch made. Try the appetizers and soup for a sampling. Order the Napoleon cake. Amazing!
Alex L.
Classificação do local: 5 Philadelphia, PA
Café Mayakovsky clearly didn’t get the memo that the quality of a Las Vegas establishment is evaluated purely by the number of lightbulbs attached to the façade. But beneath its unassuming exterior lives one of the best restaurants in Las Vegas. We started off our meal with pickled herring, perozki, mushroom blinchiki, and, of course, vodka. The house perozki are piping hot buns full of meat or dill potatoes. Although both types were very good, Mayakovsky’s potato-filled buns were seasoned more flavorfully than their beef cousins. The blinchiki, too, was excellent — but the pickled herring, on the other hand, might be classified as more of an acquired taste.(Apparently it’s a traditional chaser for vodka?) For our entrees, we ordered Chicken Tabaka, a whole roasted cornish hen served with raw vegetables. Mayavovsky’s version of the dish was rubbed with garlic and crisped to perfection. And although service was leisurely, the Russian-speaking waitstaff was attentive and kept our bread and water full. Forget the tourist t(c)raps — This is Russian comfort food that’s worth the trip from the strip.
Naveen T.
Classificação do local: 5 Wilmington, NC
The borscht was fantastic. The caviar was to die for. I told the waitress that I once had caviar on sushi and she kindly educated me that that doesn’t count. She was right! I have only had Russian cuisine a few times and this will inspire me to keep at it.
T G.
Classificação do local: 5 Las Vegas, NV
Excellent food and Russian environment!!! I really enjoy the food good place to do birthday party!
Abba H.
Classificação do local: 4 Whittier, CA
Great food. Beef stroganoff is a must. Beer big and cheep. Love the dark atmosphere and the Russian music. Would definitely come back
Zorayr K.
Classificação do local: 3 San Francisco, CA
I was craving Russian food while on vacation on the strip and found this place on Unilocal.It’s a bit of a drive from the strip and rather hard to find, but I thought it was worth the ride, especially since I was in the mood for some Russian pelmeni! The service was outstanding, really — from the waitress, who was understanding, accommodating and pleasant to the fullest extent, to the owner who stopped by and greeted us. Everyone was amazingly nice and added to our experience here. The food was mediocre, not the best Russian food I have had, which was a bit disappointing. We got the Julien, which was nice and probably one of the better dishes we had. I thought it could use a bit more cheese and would have been nicer if it was a little hotter, with the cheese fully melted. We also had the Pelmeni — it was great, could use a little bit more salt and flavor, and I wish they had it as an entreé on its own instead of just as an appetizer. I generally like my pelmeni in a soup, in a large bowl as the main dish of my meal. The borsch was so so, it was a bit lukewarm, lacked salt and seemed to be a bit overcooked since the cabbage slices melted in my mouth — it’s usually better when they’re a bit crunchier and feel freshly made. The cubed meat inside the borsch took me by surprise, I would rather have a bone cut as is done traditionally. The pirozki were ok; I thought the bread was too much for the amount of meat and potatoes. The dough and the stuffing could have been a bit saltier as well. The napoleon could have been much better. The trick that I have seen other chefs use is to make it to order, that is, put the custard and the layers together right before serving the napoleon. This adds just enough crunch to the cake and keeps the custard light. The one I had was clearly made some time ago and the custard was dehydrated and dry. That said, I will probably be back on my next visit, I would like to try some of their entrees, namely the beef stroganoff and the shashlik.
Dell C.
Classificação do local: 5 Henderson, NV
We never had russian cuisine and this is something new for us. We ordered beef stroganoff in orange /red sauce which is different from brown sauce of American version and i must say it was delicious. We also has lamb which you dip in a salsa type sauce(dont know what is called) and its excellent, meat is tender. The rice with vegetables is good and you could tell they prepare it from scratch. Will definitely come back and recommend it with friends and family. Oh our host is nice, he explained to us the menu since its out 1st time here.
Amanda L.
Classificação do local: 5 Las Vegas, NV
Russian comfort food! I’m of polish decent and this food is just like my great aunt makes for Christmas(if not better) We tried a lot of things on the menu and everything was great! My favorites were the cabbage rolls and the(polish) pirogies. I forget the names of both. The outside area is a little sketch but don’t get turned off by that! It’s a must for anyone of Eastern Europe decent!!! I’ll be going back here many many times!
Kate K.
Classificação do local: 5 Carol Stream, IL
Our friends recommended this place to us for some amazing Russian cuisine. We were not disappointed. Its a small place with about 10 tables and a small stage where they have love music once a week. Our server was very attentive and made some excellent recommendations, as well as giving us a little background on what it took to prepare our meal. We would recommend Blinchiki, I have a mushroom allergy, so I ate the steak while my friends had the mushroom, they both tasted amazing. The Pelmeni was by far my personal favorite, along with the Vareniki and Beef Stroganoff. For dessert we were recommended the Napoleon. I would also HEAVILY recommend the Mors/mopc, it was a suburb treat on a hot Vegas day!
Sarah C.
Classificação do local: 4 Las Vegas, NV
I came here with a group of friends. It is my 2nd time, the 1st time was at their previous location. This is located in Tropicana and this is their webcite They served a lot of Russian food on their menu, some Hungarian. I ordered Russian salad which was very good and filing. It consists of Sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, radish green onion tossed in house dressing and chopped dill. I also had Red Cavier– it was ok and was a little fishy. It came with pita bread. The Napoleon cake was delicious. The price of appetizer and salad were reasonable and the entrees were little bit on the higher side. The place was tastefully decorated and clean. The service was good. The waitress took her time to describe the dishes and answer any questions. If you go on the weekend there is a live band. I liked the Russian background music. Overall, everyone had a good experience.
Joanna K.
Classificação do local: 5 Las Vegas, NV
Love this place! Very cute & homey. Me & my bf came here for lunch and I was very excited to try authentic Russian cuisine. We ordered an array of appetizers including the Vareniki, Golubtshy and Pirozki — all very tasty and flavorful. I highly recommend the herring dish which was a delicious surprise; the combination of flavors and textures is just outstanding. The herring is super soft and just melts in your mouth. I had the beef stroganoff as my entrée, the gravy sauce is very savory and the side Russian salad is 100% fresh! All the breads and dumplings are made in-house and you can really taste the freshness. We finished things off with a Napoleon cake & honey cake which were amazing. Would definitely come back here for dinner & to check out their nighttime parties & shows. Thank you to Tigrin and Batila(I know I’m spelling your names wrong & I’m so sorry!!!) Everything was delicious and you guys are the best!
Andrea F.
Classificação do local: 3 Las Vegas, NV
This restaurant is actually not that easy to spot. Unless you are looking for it, I dont think I would have come. The décor is just ok. I can tell they tried to put a fresh and much modern look to it, but there are some items that still look outdated. For our appetizer we ordered the Goluptsy. If you have never had this dish, think about a pork enchilada. The difference is that the outside is even softer. The rolls are made of cabbage but you can’t even taste or see. It’s a small plate but tasty. We ordered the pork schnitzel which was just ok. I felt it really needed the sauce that it usually comes with. We also ordered the Beef Stroganoff, the meat and the sauce were good, but again nothing crazy. I think I’m still curious to try some of their appetizers.
Bethany E.
Classificação do local: 3 Henderson, NV
This was a first for me! I was able to meet up with some wonderful people here to try Russian food. We were lucky enough to have someone with Russian decent to inform us on the various options and what to expect. The dining area is very clean and open. There was a tv playing ‘adult’ viewing so I would not recommend bringing a family into this establishment. Service here started off good but then trailed off. We had ordered appetizers and at that time were still deciding on entrees. Our waiter really wanted us to order right away and take the menus. After our appetizers were finished, we had to wave him down to place the entrée order and also later to pay the bill. I wasn’t impressed. Now regarding the food~ The Hot appetizers were wonderful. I loved the Julien which was mushrooms and a cream sauce. It wasn’t overly heavy but still had a fantastic flavor. The Golubtshy was also a very flavorful cabbage roll stuffed with beef. The cold appetizer of herring was ok. It was very very salty but the potatoes which accompanied it were simple and delicious. The Stolichniy was also a good cold appetizer. Its a version of potato salad with a distinct dill flavor. My entrée, the Shashlik Lamb, was ok. Simple but overcooked and very tough to eat. The mashed potatoes which accompanied it were good but I was hoping more from the Lamb. I had heard better things from Café Mayakovsky so I’m hoping to give it another shot and get better results.
Dono B.
Classificação do local: 5 Las Vegas, NV
We chose on a whim to reunite with an old favorite of ours. Russian. We wanted Russian grub. With warm tastebuded memories of an old dear restaurant we used to dine 12 years ago on the Westside, Mayakovsky capitalized on this wanton desire. Located at the southern corner of what used to be the Liberace Museum. The location is kind of a counter culture shock for some. It is a unique place to get your taste of commie cuisine. I try. In any case the place is pretty cool inside. Dark and somewhat cold, the atmosphere really takes me to places I thought it would feel like in the urban sickle & hammer streets. Our host was a very welcoming sweet gal. Our server for the evening was a friendly gentleman who was engaging and had a pinch of Putin to him. I have to say if this is your first time trying Russian food he would be perfect to guide you through it. They are willing to divulge any information regarding the menu with out interrogation. We are no rookies though. The entrees consist of a well prepared protein surrounded by potatoes mashed, pan fried or fries and a vegetable. As we were used to they would have been steamed or raw vegetables, yet at Mayakovsky it is a cole-slaw-esque salad instead. We were informed real Russians eat their potatoes mashed! So, when in Moscow. We started with the red caviar. A traditional plate of plain crepes with butter and salmon roe. Think of it as a salty Russian jam of sorts. Definitely not in Kansas anymore Toto. As always I would suggest ordering one shot of the premium vodka that I couldn’t pronounce properly and take it just before you dive into the appetizer. Soft and sea flavoured I know this is not for everyone, but there’s a reason you didn’t choose to go Dennys right? Her entrée was the Chicken Kiev. A rolled and breaded tube of poultry goodness. I suggest slicing it in inches and slanting it for a nice presentation. It’s like a non pansy le cordon bleu. She wanted the pan fried potatoes but she was served fries. She did like the fries though. I suppose it’s what our soviet cousins think us ‘Mericans would’ve chosen, lol. I had the encrusted trout. Which was almost a whole trout minus the head. This was my very first trout! Being of Micronesian decent I usually order more exotic saltwater variety. I loved it. Crispy skinned and tender fillets. I ate the whole fish with my manly mashed potatoes. For dessert we asked for the Napoleon cake. Which came out exactly 1.5 minutes after asking for it. Powdered sugar and 2 forks to share. If I may suggest, do ask for a knife. Its a like a puff pastry and a cheesecake sharing equal provided plate space. So good! At the end I dropped the missile on our waiter about the Unilocal $ 20 for $ 10 deal that I had purchased as soon as I checked in and was seated. A great 3 course meal for under 50 bucks before leaving a 20% tip(I’m a 20% tipper) I was more than satisfied. A good meal with great authentic ruskie service. I had as much fun dining at Mayakovsky as I did writing this review.
Chris V.
Classificação do local: 4 Henderson, NV
A positive introduction to Russian food for me. Stefany V. invited folks to try this relatively unknown dining establishment in a very nondescript plaza on Tropicana and Spencer, and a few of us managed to find time to join her on a Friday night. Luckily for us newbies, she knows a guy with a nice sense of humor and a knowledge of Russian foods. He talked about how Russian cuisine strongly favors the use of mushrooms, potatoes, and dill. I would later learn that he was correct. I was happy with all of the appetizers that we shared. The herring($ 5.95) was delicate and balanced, and it was served cold with onion, dill, a sliced hard-boiled egg, and boiled-yet-not-bland potatoes. The cold beef tongue($ 5.95) was tender but a bit boring, even with the horseradish. Our Russian was definitely impressed though. The«Stolichniy»($ 6.95) salad was apparently misnamed, not that I would have known or even know still what the correct name is. Regardless, it was a tasty chicken potato salad, topped of course with dill. The Julien($ 7.95) contained deliciously soft mushrooms baked in a not-too-rich sour cream and cheese sauce. The Golubtsy($ 6.95) was probably my favorite, with delicious and moist ground beef and pork stuffed into soft cabbage rolls, which were topped with sour cream. My entrée of choice was lamb shashlik($ 14.95), a variation on kabob. As with seemingly all of the other entrees, it was served with a slaw and with two scoops of mashed potatoes topped with, you guessed it, dill. Unlike the others, it also was accompanied by a sauce that very much resembled a tomato salsa. I did enjoy the meat’s flavor, and the salsa grew on me as the meal progressed. The potato was solid as well and the slaw a welcome textural complement. My one issue was that it seemed a bit dry as a result of how they cooked it, which is partially my fault for not asking about meat temperature, but also a service issue in that they didn’t ask if I wanted it cooked to the default medium-well. While I wasn’t impressed with my entrée(and neither were those who ordered Chicken Kiev and Beef Stroganoff, which hopefully they’ll elaborate on), I’ll strongly consider returning because of the strength of the smaller plates and because I haven’t tried their soups. Who knows, maybe better bites might be found in something traditionally associated with other cultures, such as goulash, schnitzel, or even pizza.
Stefany V.
Classificação do local: 3 Las Vegas, NV
Phenomenal Russian food– taste is spot on, dishes offered are diverse, and prices are comfortable. Location is close to the Strip, convenient to locals and foreign tourists alike. I’m really hoping they succeed, as most of their food can’t be found elsewhere! Menu offers several hot and cold appetizers, get several for the table to try. HERRING: cold app served with potatoes, hardboiled egg, dill, and onion. So fresh, so tasty, must-order. $ 9 MAMALIGUTA: a peasant dish made of corn polenta, Russian feta, and sour cream. Odd but complementary combination of flavors and textures. $ 7 JULIEN: baked mushrooms in cream sauce, topped with cheese. This mixture is available in other dishes/apps and is a large part of Russian cuisine. $ 8 SOLYANKA: the other famous Russian soup, packed with sausage. Borscht is also available of course but I generally prefer this one. Entrée options include traditional stroganoff and chicken kiev, as well as representative dishes from other nearby cultures: Hungarian goulash, Viennese schnitzel. SHASHLIK: grilled pork, beef, or lamb served with a tasty tomato-based house sauce. Cooked to your preferred doneness, ample sharing portion. $ 16 Dessert: there are a few dessert options, but this place is known for their«honey cake»(AKA Napoleon cake), a creamy puff-pastry concoction that I don’t usually like– though I have not had the version served here. Opted instead for the ZAPAKANKA: Similar to a baked cheesecake and served with whipped cream and cherries, this is a traditional dish that American sugar enthusiasts may find on the bland side. The delicate cake is not sweet and dense but light and airy instead. I have not yet tried the entire menu, but I’m impressed enough to give five stars and be tentatively planning a UYE here– they also have a bar and a karaōke stage, and will eventually be open tip 4AM for crazy European dance parties! EDIT: Dropping my star rating. Had the aforementioned UYE here, after making email reservations directly with the owner. Despite bringing in a group and making a personal connection with the owner, service was slow and disinterested and food was a drop in quality. I was embarrassed and disappointed to have raved about this spot prior to bringing other Unilocal Elites. Also, they were playing softcore porn during our meal, WTF?! Still many tasty options, and a good place to try Russian cuisine, but they lack consistency.