There are several restaurants worth checking out near the Maxima Irbis Hotel, including interesting and unusual ethnic options.
Kazan
9B, Signalny Prospekt
Opposite Vladykino Metro Station, this cafe is a centre for Moscow's large Tartar community, and is often used to celebrate Islamic weddings. The Tartar cuisine served here is an intriguing mixture of Turkic, Asian and Russian elements, and is well worth trying, particularly considering the very reasonable prices and friendly atmosphere.
Zolotoy Kazan
29, Botanicheskaya Ulitsa
Around 15 minutes' walk from the Maxima Irbis, this Uzbek restaurant is a great place to discover the spicy, meaty delights of Central Asian cuisine. Tandir baked breads and pies, rich noodle soup and mutton dumplings are among the authentic treats on offer, as well as the area's most famous dish - plov. Fast, friendly service and reasonable prices.
Kazan
9B, Signalny Prospekt
Opposite Vladykino Metro Station, this cafe is a centre for Moscow's large Tartar community, and is often used to celebrate Islamic weddings. The Tartar cuisine served here is an intriguing mixture of Turkic, Asian and Russian elements, and is well worth trying, particularly considering the very reasonable prices and friendly atmosphere.
Zolotoy Kazan
29, Botanicheskaya Ulitsa
Around 15 minutes' walk from the Maxima Irbis, this Uzbek restaurant is a great place to discover the spicy, meaty delights of Central Asian cuisine. Tandir baked breads and pies, rich noodle soup and mutton dumplings are among the authentic treats on offer, as well as the area's most famous dish - plov. Fast, friendly service and reasonable prices.
