Decent Beef Stroganoff — nothing more, nothing less

Beef Stroganoff at this place was fine. The rich and dairy-forward flavour was there but not distinguished. salted herring was present in the right quantities but without the care that makes the difference. You can taste when something is being made to a formula.

Russian New Year table is the most important annual food event, laden with Olivier salad, herring under fur coat, and other Soviet-era staples. The a Moscow restaurant setting was generic rather than immersive. kvas was offered but not explained. If you're in the area and want Beef Stroganoff it'll do. If you're going out of your way, look elsewhere.