These are unusual times, and the state of affairs can change quickly. Please check the latest travel guidance before making your journey. Note that our writer visited pre-pandemic.
Moscowâs culinary scene, like the rest of the city, has asserted itself with laudable energy these last few years. Not only has traditional Russian cuisine itself boomed, but local chefs have also been busy giving it updates and overhauls while keeping note of international trends for seasonal and regional ingredients: never have so many delicious varieties of borscht (a sour soup) and pelmini (dumplings) been available. Added to that is a pleasant surprise for first-time visitors, namely that the city offers lots of equally tempting food from former Soviet republics such as Georgia, Uzbekistan and Armenia. Canât decide? Head to one of the cityâs funky food halls such as StrEAT or DEPO, where you can try a dizzying array of cuisines from around the world.