At the beginning of the year, we wrote about the main gastrotrends of 2022 and among them was flexitarism (selective vegetarianism). If you’re not going to leave the meat for good but want to try it, consider yourself a trend. Are you ready to try? Then write down the names and addresses of the restaurants.
Anya Baturina, columnist for The Fashion Vibes, author of the Gastrology Telegram channel
The Fashion Vibes columnist Anya Baturina tested her gastronomic intuition and found where to try vegetable meat, which is indistinguishable from ordinary meat.
“Fahrenheit”
vegan hamburger
You can try a real burger in Fahrenheit, but it’s totally innocent and vegan. Not a single cow was harmed during its preparation, as the vegetable cutlet contained tomatoes, pickled cucumbers, baked sweet potatoes, and onion gravy. The perfect combination that won’t disappoint even those who haven’t seen the crux of a meatless dinner.
Price: 750 rubles
Address: Tverskoy blvd., 26, building 1
BÜROTSUM
Stuffed peppers with vegetables
Gluten free. Does not contain lactose. Without sugar. I just want to add “without SMS and registration”. The chef of BURO TSUM, Vladimir Chistyakov, managed to give the dishes a hedonistic flair, without any animal protein or even a piece of meat. This story isn’t about restrictions and prohibitions, it’s about new opportunities and discoveries. Those who stop eating meat and are just curious are waiting for stuffed peppers with vegetable meat, fried oyster mushroom meatballs, and vegetable kebabs with hummus.
Price: 800 rubles
Address: st. Petrovka, 2
harrow
Cheeseburger with Orange Cheese (vegetable patties)
What is American cuisine without a burger? Even though there are white tablecloths on the tables, all the guests are beautiful and fit. This burger isn’t for full-fledged vegans, after all, there’s cheese, but it’s suitable for those currently lingering on the vegetarian scene or simply looking for an alternative to meat. By the way, here’s a spring menu with lots of vegetables, you should watch out for the coke, there are more ingredients than ever before, and cashew sauce instead of mayonnaise.
Price: 950 rubles
Address: Valovaya street, 26
Gentle Cafe
Bolognese pasta with meat and vegetables
And here is something interesting for those who are not indifferent to pasta. The “non-meat” aglio e olio (with olive oil, garlic, and pepper) and arabiata (with tomato, garlic, and pepper) are certainly fine, but you want to choose more than just olive oil and tomatoes. Just in case, Gentle Cafe has veggie mince bolognese for you, keeping all the tones of the classic sweet and sour flavor, but without a single thought of meat.
Price: 1100 rubles
Address: Tverskoy Boulevard, 3
Barrel
Buckwheat noodles with vegetable meatballs
You say “Restaurant Bochka” – you dream of meat, but how did it end up on the list of places for vegans? A few years ago, chef Igor Bednyakov introduced plant-based meat dishes to the Lenten menu for the first time, but now you don’t have to wait until next Lent to try vegan meatballs with buckwheat noodles – they’re waiting for you on the Grill Weekend brunch menu.
Price: 3990 rubles per person for the entire menu without restrictions, without alcohol
Address: st. 1905, 2
Source: People Talk
