Buba by Sumosan
Slick sushi, great attention to detail
Sushi bars in Moscow are two a penny; quality rolls are not. Buba, the little brother of Sumosan, offers great-quality Japanese food for the Everyman. A limited menu and pared down interior leave you to appreciate the crisp tempura, beautifully-cut sashimi and tasty sets of elegantly crafted rolls. Perch on bar stools, lounge on couches, or sit by the window. Delivery also available.
+7 (499) 426 2592
bubasushi.ru
10 Malaya Nikitskaya Ulitsa.
Metro Barrikadnaya, Tverskaya
Holly Food by Bryan
International, cozy and green
This spacious new restaurant from Lebanese chef Bryan Diab boasts cheerful mural homages to Magritte and Banksy. Its motto is "we traveled the world and gathered the best recipes from all over" and you certainly have a wide choice of cuisines: from American (New York strip steak), Arabic (kebbeh), Italian (bruschetta), Asian (spicy shrimp tempura) and many more. Prices are reasonable and the staff aims to please.
+7 (967) 174 0344
hollyfoodmsk.ru
14 Klimentovsky Pereulok.
Metro Tretyakovskaya, Novokuznetskaya
Life of Pi
Upscale Indian by the river
This swanky, dimly lit riverside restaurant hopes to bring Indian food into the Moscow mainstream with the help of seasoned New Delhi chef Rajandhar Singh. It combines an upscale, somewhat night club-like decor with a mouthwatering range of curries, tandoori dishes, and other meat-based and vegetable delicacies. Impressive wine and cocktail list; those after something more traditionally Indian may need to go with tea.
+7 (499) 678 3181
facebook.com/lifepirest
12/6 Bolshoi Savvinsky Pereulok.
Metro Kievskaya
Ferma Burger
Great burgers, downtown vibe
Ferma Burger has opened their second cafe near Patriarch's Ponds. It has a definite East Village feel to it: black and white floor tiles, wooden tables and chairs, track lighting and a giant neon cow. Order a burger, probably their famous black burger (black bun), definitely with grilled corn on the cob, and some of their great fries, too. They also have good soups and some nice mini-pies. But you'll return for the burgers and the vibe.
+7 (915) 427 1135
facebook.com/farmersdinermoscow
12/9 Spiridonevsky Pereulok.
Metro Mayakovskaya
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