Where to eat pancakes in Moscow

02/25/2014

Travel to Russia during Maslenitsa

Welcome to "Maslenitsa" in Russia. The best place to celebrate the traditional Russian Carnival is the city of Moscow. During the whole week there are many shows, competitions and master classes, fun cooking shows, traditional folk events and street theater performances. The main places of the festivities are Kuznetsk Bridge, Tverskaya Square, Bolshaya Dmitrovka and Rozhdestvenka streets. The final show offers concert and ritual burning of Maslenitsa, known as Kostroma.



Maslenitsa in Russia (big)

But music and shows aren'tthe most important thing during Maslenitsa: the real star is the pancake and here we list the top 5 places where you will find the best “Blinis” in Moscow.


Pancakes are a favorite dish of fast cuisine in Russia. Its simple preparation, variety of fillings and low price made ​​them very popular. HostelsClub.com offers a selection of places in Moscow, where you can enjoy the best salty and sweet pancakes .

Blinnaya on Vorontsovskaya (Блинная на Воронцовской) - Vorontsovskaya, 8

Blinnaya on Vorontsovskaya (big)

Creperie on Vorontsovskaya is one of the oldest pancake's cafés in Moscow and there you will have the impression to find yourself in the 60s: Soviet style, simple decorations, simple white dishes, samovar on the counter... but the pancakes are delicious. They are served with sour cream, butter, jam , honey or crème if you like the sweet version, but if you like to try the salty versions with herring or meet you won’t be disappointed. Average price: from 500 rubles


Creperie de Paris (Крепери де Пари) - Profsouznaya, 12

Creperie de Paris (big)

This café remembers a typical French cafe. The decor is cozy with sofas, wooden furniture in red and brown colors. The whole interior creates a charming atmosphere. Here you will have a wide choice of crepes: classical made with wheat flour and specialty “galettes”, made with buckwheat. The variety of toppings is very impressive: from beef, asparagus and caviar to ice cream with fresh berries. Try the most famous French "crepe Suzette " with pieces of orange. Average price: 700-1000 rubles.


Teremok (Теремок) - Pokrovka Str, 4

Blinis in Teremok (big)

"Teremok" is the most famous fast food chain in Moscow with pancakes as its specialty. There are many restaurants throughout Moscow, in traditional Russian design and with a typical menu. All dishes in Teremok are home-cooked and delicious, the menu includes various soups (borscht, holodnik or mushroom soup), salads and hot plates. However, the main dish on the menu are pancakes with an amazing variety of fillings such as chicken, beef, cheese, herbs, mushrooms or sour creme. Average price: 500 rubles.


Chinese Pilot Jao Da (Китайский летчик Джао Да) - Lubyanski av, 25

Chinese Pilot Jao Da (big)

This cafe and club is a very popular place in Moscow, which often hosts concerts, various events and shows. The club is decorated in Afro- Chinese style with pictures of the mythical character Jao Da, after whom the club is named. Here you will test “blinis” with an Asian touch, according to the tradition of Oriental cuisine with spicy sauces and exotic fruits. Average price 1000-1500 rubles.


Blinok (Блинок) - Sokolniki, Sokolnichensky Val, 1

Blinok in Sokolniki (big)

According to the name, the main dish is the “blin” - pancake. You cannot avoid this cafe if you pass by it, attracted by the aromatic fragrance of freshly baked pancakes with different fillings. There are many sweet pancakes with chocolate, walnut filling or caramel, but also salty variations with goulash, tripe, eggs, tuna and caviar, or vegetarian variations with tomatoes, mushrooms, green cabbage, potatoes and onions.

Just try it, big, good pancakes - like a Russian mother serves it - sweetly or spicy, with sugar or sour cream, you will love it! Enjoy your tip to Moscow!

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