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Everyone loves to eat, what to hide. Fortunately, the current gastronomic abundance allows us to taste the most exquisite products and dishes. One of the exotic cuisines recognized all over the world is Chinese. Well, who hasn’t heard about the famous Peking duck and the legendary Chinese shrimp dumplings… We offer you a digest of the capital’s establishments where you can taste all these delicacies, as well as discover new facets of the Asian culinary world. So, the ten best Chinese restaurants in Moscow.
10 Tea Dream
Superbly decorated Chinese-style interior, first-class service and a menu in the best traditions of the Celestial Empire – all this is the China Dream restaurant on Kutuzovsky Prospekt. The luxury refectory was opened more than 10 years ago, and since then the institution has become one of the cult places of the elite district of the capital. The restaurant is so filled with the atmosphere of China that newly arrived visitors can seriously forget that they eat in Moscow, and not, say, in Beijing. Exquisite dishes prepared in strict accordance with Chinese recipes are also an integral part of China Dream. Here you can taste traditional spicy soups, rice dumplings, seafood and even shark fins.
9. Jimmy Lee
This authentic Chinese restaurant is located on Prospekt Mira. There are several halls, stylized in the Chinese style, a special room with soft sofas and a summer veranda at the service of clients. The menu of “Jimmy Lee” contains exclusively traditional dishes of the Celestial Empire, prepared according to the oldest recipes. Goundong chicken, Szechuan cabbage, the legendary Shanghai salmon sashimi and chashau pork – all this awaits Asian food lovers at Jimmy Lee. Despite the abundance of meat and fish dishes, the restaurant is also suitable for vegetarians (there is a special menu for them). Free wi-fi is also provided for visitors.
8. Turandot
Pan-Asian cuisine restaurant “Turandot” is not just a VIP establishment, but a real work of art. No wonder the restoration of the building on Tverskoy Boulevard took almost 6 years (the house was restored almost from scratch). The result was a luxurious palace with 12 rooms, stylized in the spirit of chinoiserie. The restaurant is decorated with real antiques from the century before last. As for the cuisine, the food here is fully consistent with the design. And if some dishes can be compared, it seems that no one denies the fact that Turandot serves the best dim sums in Moscow, sea bass and Peking duck. The restaurant is also famous for its legendary borscht with cherries. Of course, the prices here are rather high, but believe me, at least once in your life it’s worth it.
7. Tea Club
The spacious China Club restaurant on Krasina Street occupies an entire floor of the building. Inside there are several rooms equipped for different types of events. For example, for romantic dates there is a small room with sofas and soft pillows. If business negotiations are planned, then there are halls with closed doors. Well, for banquets there is a huge room with a fireplace and a piano. The kitchen is run by a Chinese chef named Dong Zhifeng. His specialty is the authentic cuisine of the Celestial Empire, which has collected the best dishes that have been tested by time. By the way, in order to taste them, it is not at all necessary to book a table – China Club has a delivery service.
6. Dionysus
This cozy restaurant has existed for 16 years and during this time has acquired more than a dozen regular customers. The establishment offers a truly unique menu, which, in addition to Chinese dishes, includes dishes from European, Indian and Peruvian cuisines. It is noteworthy that the dishes are prepared by real chefs from China, India and Peru, which makes the restaurant completely authentic. In addition to the above delights, “Dionysus” has a special children’s menu with coloring pages, as well as dishes for vegetarians. The establishment pleasantly surprises visitors with affordable prices, which makes it possible to freely dine there with the whole family on one of the weekends. You can also order food delivery from Dionysus to your home or office.
5. Mandarin. Noodles and Ducks
Chinese restaurant with an outstanding name “Mandarin. Noodles and Ducks” is located in the heart of the capital in one of the houses on Maly Cherkassky Lane. Actually, not only the name appears unusual here. Inside, the refectory halls are finished with a unique decor using black and orange hues. There are also many decorations (tapestry, terracotta figurines and porcelain vases) that create an unusual and fascinating atmosphere. As for the food itself, the restaurant offers visitors exquisite Chinese dishes at very tasty prices. In addition, Mandarin’s hallmark is a special attitude towards each client (obligatory meeting at the entrance and taking into account all wishes, regardless of the amount of the bill).
4. Mr. Lee
The location of this Chinese restaurant is one of the oldest mansions on Kuznetsky Most. The restaurant is located on the second floor, so visitors near the windows can enjoy not the parking view, but the architecture of old Moscow. The main source of inspiration for the creators of “Mr. Li” is called Shanghai restaurants, which they themselves had a chance to visit. The refectory is famous for specialties from the chef, who is Australian Jonathon Curtis. The specialty poached in soy sauce, salad with chicken and pomelo, as well as crispy shrimps are especially popular here. There are also Chinese classics in the form of tom yum soup and seafood dishes.
3. Hong Kong
Not everyone knows that the Sokolniki metropolitan area has its own Hong Kong. This is the name of the Chinese restaurant, comfortably located on the 24th floor of a high-rise building on Rusakovskaya Street. A magnificent view from such a height is mesmerizing in itself, and panoramic windows only add to the effect. The original drawings in the style of Chinese socialist realism give additional color and originality to the institution. Everyone who comes to HongKong is waiting for an extensive menu with traditional dishes. Pancakes and dumplings, spicy and sweet and sour soups and salads, seafood treats and meat dishes – all this is prepared here according to original Chinese recipes and served with love to the client.
2. Chinese news
Another not without interest institution of Chinese cuisine, the main principle of which is the serving of exclusive and unique dishes. Of course, the menu also has a place for the legends of the Celestial Empire, but most of the list is made up of dishes that are “only with us”. For example, poultry cooked to a crisp in a special charcoal brazier (Chinese barbecue) or steamed soups with the addition of real herbs and roots from China. Such soups languish in special pots for a long time, while the healing properties of spices are not lost. The kitchen is staffed by a team of three top chefs from Taiwan.
1. Chinese charter
An extremely interesting restaurant, owned by a well-known lawyer, collector and public figure Alexander Rappoport. The institution is really not like other similar places, and not only scenery and snow-white chairs stand out here. Guests of the restaurant have the opportunity not only to taste Chinese dishes, but also to learn their history, as well as all the subtleties of cooking. The establishment is dominated by Cantonese cuisine. The owner of the brewhouse is Chef Zhang Xiancheng. He personally talks to visitors and makes no secrets from his recipes. Zhang’s famous dishes are wanton soup, fried milk, and squid with cilantro.