An American in Soviet Cafe "Kvartirka". St. Petersburg, Russia. Russian Cuisine.

Kvartirka is a Russian cuisine restaurant designed as the Soviet Union flat - interior, furniture, things and music.
One of my favorite places to eat Russian food in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Two months ago I have filmed the first video there about an interior and menu - • Soviet Cafe "Kvartirka...
In this video, I've got back to "Kvartirka" with Ronald, one of my subscribers from Texas, USA. He's an Airbus captain and big fan of Russia. As he's a foreigner, it was curious to see his impressions on Russian cuisine.
Before "Kvartirka" we went to drink beer at laundry and bar "Stirka 40" - • Laundry and Bar "Stirk...
Olivier salad with doctor sausage (aka "winter salad"), dressed herring, borscht, solyanka, home-style chicken noodle soup, ukha fish soup, pelmeni, vareniki, mushroom and chicken julienne, pirozhok pie, passtegai pie with fish, draniki potato patties, granny-style pancakes or blini, stroganoff with buckwheat, NAVY-style macaroni with minced marbled beef and many more different dishes.
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[@rlund651]

Love how it looks like grandmas house. Thanks for posting.

[@blini_kot]

The theme of that cafe is really nice, just like you are eating at someone’s home. Lovely video! 👌🏼👏🏼☺️💜✌🏼

[@joannebick6305]

Very cosy

[@GardenerEarthGuy]

Going to Russia on a drinking binge would be a great time. Texas is lucky to have a solid guide.

[@Julia76087]

This was a great video! The food looked wonderful too!!

[@olyvoyl9382]

The restaurant looks homey and inviting. The price is quite reasonable for the amount of food you were served. It looks like a good place to visit.

[@bruced1429]

I live in a part of Canada that has many people from Russia , some schools even have Russian lessons in school. We have many Russian meals which I like. Borsch , varenki, pyrogies etc all are very good. Good food makes good conversation and friends.

[@bruced1429]

@Cianalas NicUilleim I am from BC

[@johnfothergill1581]

Comrade Ronald and Sergey,what a duo

[@StarDreamMemories]

Thank you for sharing and giving the Texan much hospitality. That salad looked great.

[@user-vx3ur7ti3k]

Nice video!!!

[@lordshango4184]

You make a nice couple!! It’s always a good thing to have a wonderful friend.

[@Walks-With-Pride]

I don't think the American guy liked the food very much. To me a lot of Russian cuisine looks like it is an acquired taste. But you have to have an open mind and be willing to give new things a try. I was recently introduced to kefir. Not the fake stuff sold in California, but the genuine Russian stuff. I wasn't crazy about it at first, but now I find myself craving it everyday. And Russian Salad is one of my favorite dishes. I discovered it while in Portugal. Good stuff!

[@johnschwartz5186]

@@dogetothemoon223 also there's something inherently "organic" about eating russian/ukrainian cuisine like this. Maybe the meat is assumed to be grassfed? Who knows. All i know is that after a week on Odessa or St. Petersberg, my third leg is pulsating like a beast.

[@saltycrotchwhiff3946]

When I was in Russia in a smaller city, I had to eat the most horrible food I ever ate. I am very open concerning food, but the Russian food was simply not good there. Communism destroys everything, including cooking, architecture and rationality.

[@saltycrotchwhiff3946]

The Portugese Russian Salad is different from Russian Salad.

[@saltycrotchwhiff3946]

@@dogetothemoon223 It maybe has to do with the region where I was, an industrial town a little bit far off. The people we nice and friendly, but the food...

[@justpettet3506]

yeah #fuckcaliforniafakekefir.com!!!

[@ericstjern6961]

The food always looks so good in these smaller cafes and restaurants you go to. I had to laugh a bit when he tried the caviar , you could tell he was not sure about it. The beef dish you had Sergey looked excellent.

[@robertcgage]

Nice to see Ronald again, Thanks for making me hungry.

[@rpm1796]

Great Work Guys.

[@janiscohen-dacosta9822]

Love your videos! This restaurant was very interesting. We call this food, "comfort food" like mom use to make.

[@blackholeman]

That entire meal looked delicious.

[@boomie54]

I love kvass. When I was in Crimea in 2004, I drank a ton of it from street vendors. Salo is my favorite food, period! I had a bowl of borsch in Odessa, which was fantastic and they put 3 slices of salo on the side. I would go back to Ukraine just to eat there again!

[@nancyschroeder6027]

Hope you will continue to keep the focus educational, informative and professional so all audiences can enjoy. Would love to see more of your family!

[@purplepatio]

The food looked so good and a nice atmosphere in the restaurant.

[@tturner12341]

Everything thing looks great.

[@ericelliott227]

Sergey, if people think you do not wash your hands then they are not paying attention. In past videos when you were taking Vika to eat, it was always wash hands first. I also happen to know that for Russians it is habit to wash hands when they come in from outside. (I was taught this by my Russian grandparents when I was little). Russians are actually better at hygiene habits than many Americans.

[@mony2k6]

Interesting, it's nice seeing another's pov on Russian food.

[@MrDands]

Time to post an apartment update!

[@happyhandylife4101]

That restaurant is so cute!! The food looked good to me.

[@manfredbismark6688]

Nice, good video!

[@mrwednesday5333]

Glad your back in notification list

[@pfdrtom]

Another great video, Sergey! Your videos help break down the cultural fear we older Americans were taught about Russia in the 60s-80s.

[@harabec001]

Lmao lost it @ the abacus.

[@parisa5175]

Ha ha, I love your honesty Sergey. There is no filter in between your words. You speak right from the heart. And thank you for trying to talk a bit more about flavors and food this time. :))

[@lupitamihita1261]

I would have loved to be in that cafe. I am sure I would love Russian food. I have been making the Oliver salad for a number of years after finding a recipe on a Russian blog. Great video as usual.

[@golgoth7600]

I need to go there one day!

[@raymonddurganjr6922]

LOLZ, WHAT A TRIP

[@thesunjustshined987]

Ronald/Texas has really loosened up, good to see. Comfortable with the camera and bein' in Roo-sia.

[@widjoh]

Once again, Sergey, you deliver a very nice video. I'm interested in Russian food, and try a lot when I visit Russia. I even made my own Borch at home... after searching for a lot of Russian recipies..... Pelemi and other nice food is very good. Wish you a nice week ! Take care, and I'm looking forward to your next video!!!!

[@elsalisa146]

I love your videos! It’s like being there with you in Russia. That restaurant looks and feels like someone’s home. I wish I could be there to eat that blini and IKura. That would be wonderful.

[@mirzashahidmehmoodbaig2742]

Очень интересное видео!

[@evelynbyrd4961]

Hello, Ronald, from Texas. I'm Evelyn, from Missouri. I know this vlog is last year, before lockdown, every where.

[@KPad87]

Eating good I see ✌️

[@a916LEX]

"I washed my fucking hands" why does that sound so funny.

[@yameenali403]

Very Nice

[@Uchoobdood]

“I wash my fucking hands” lol

[@jason4275]

First time i ever herd of a Winter Salad.

[@bjb249248]

Your videos are always very educational and entertaining abut Russia. Keep it up Sergei! Спасибо!

[@bjb249248]

I will be going to St Petersburg very soon for a few days to visit some friends. It would be awesome to meet you since our live there now.

[@tturner12341]

I make a great borscht. I live in a very diverse area in metro Detroit.

[@Ja2808R]

I was thinking all restaurants looked the same, but we’ve been here before!

[@bcarbaugh]

Great choice to get American opinion on things 👍🏻

[@nikolailang4157]

All this food is making me hungry

[@jcheysel1]

Always a pleasure Sergey...

[@lilpinche918]

Hello from Texas! It's 72 degrees today! lol

[@olyvoyl9382]

Your meal looks tasty.

[@nigonkouk1770]

It's good to to explore other countries cultures and ways of life, it's very interesting and rewarding.

[@stevegarcia3174]

Love your videos I want to visit Russia so bad your guys restaurants are so much better than ours here in the USA there so comforting like your at home and quiet hope to visit one day keep up the good work

[@archlich4489]

Not all Americans are like that guy. We can't all come visit you, even though many of us would like to. ;)

[@steve94044]

Everything looks delicious. I would like to find a cafe like this one in California.

[@judge4all]

You should open a tour company! 👍🏼

[@janeadams9392]

OH SERGEY! RONALD FROM TEXAS? I LIVE IN TEXAS TO. HE CAN PUT THE FOOD AWAY. THE FOOD LOOKED REALLY GOOD.

[@markitsche987]

I agree about caviar in moderation.

[@realbha-kg1vz]

Love you videos mate ! Love you to take an English man there . Maybe one day mate

[@sullycanuck120]

👍

[@TomTom-rh5gk]

I love it. We should remember the Soviets.

[@janbozic8128]

how can you skip the garlic with salo ????? XD

[@alastairmorton870]

I really want to try the real Russian cuisine, looks so tasty and i would say healthier overall than what is today standard UK cuisine. The more I see of SPB the more I want to visit, maybe stay forever. Need to try it out first. Sergey - your videos should be required viewing in the 'West', where most peoiple have no idea what real Russia is like. Keep filming and educating us, tahnk you so much !

[@telsah1]

Who cares whether wash your hands or not. Some fuss pots. Don't worry Sergey. We know you are clean. Thanks for video

[@skatinka5788]

Квас! О как я хочу его.

[@abandonedsecrets]

We should do a travel vlog in Russia together!

[@aw9389]

What's the song when you went into the bathroom? Lol

[@send2gl]

Swear words in a foreign language do not seem to have the same impact as in one's native language, they can seem comical in fact. Doubt if Sergey appreciates how the emphasis on certain words can change meaning.

[@azzamatic4190]

I think he would prefer burger and hotdogs

[@TT-zd6nr]

And so would I given what was on offer :)

[@mordechaitennenhaus5291]

Hi Sergey, I am enjoying your videos on S.P and not as usual, I even subscribed. I looked for the "Kvartirka" Restaurant on Google Street View - didn't find it on Nevsky Prospect 51 street views. Is it hidden ? As a future tourist to S.P. , maybe you can help us to find the best way to change currency. Thank you in advance

[@TT-zd6nr]

I can really relate to the Texan. Visiting an Israeli restaurant on business when I do not each fish (especially Carp) was NOT a good idea. You need to prepare yourselves for these challenges :)

[@donaldsimonds9297]

Are shoulder patches on the menu? :D

[@shoreroadatfranklin5614]

When I was in Moscow, smiling caused the locals to part the way as I walked the sidewalk... So stop smiling so much

[@quarant1353]

Old Russian saying "Fools and madmen grin at nothing".

[@shoreroadatfranklin5614]

I am ethnic Russian American who loved seeing Russia for the first time, so happy I was smiling, and scaring the citizen,

[@shoreroadatfranklin5614]

nice to have no balls sitting at your computer, I will be in SPB THIS year 2019...

[@shoreroadatfranklin5614]

riding the New YORK City Subway for many years, I often spoke to angry people and found they needed someone to talk to.

[@shoreroadatfranklin5614]

yellow blue bus said very fast might make things a lot easier.

[@Boudica1313]

I would love to visit Russia!

[@markmoorhead1442]

I see them trying not to slip on the packed frozen snow,I remember doing the same in Kiev.

[@rhino9372]

Would you still recommend someone visit Russia if they don’t speak the language?

[@ozaernajim4315]

Ronald is awesome --we need to come up with a cool nickname for him. Also, which Airbus do you pilot? Im guessing A340!

[@Paches92-]

7:39 bites as soon as holiday takes off

[@valeriebenson3380]

I was only saying the word you used " fucking" was rude ,washing your hands is good ! I think you used a word that a lot of Americans use but is not allowed in polite company . I like your video very much 💌

[@AL-nb4ug]

You Should Go To Belgrade Serbia 🇷🇸

[@clifflee5404]

The fish eggs he's eating looks like salmon eggs. If they are salmon eggs it's no where near as fishy as other fish eggs. What kind of caviar did he eat?

[@teoxvi1432]

I feel like us Americans never seen what was happening in USSR

[@hobied62]

Gordon Ramsy never eat in a Restaurant with picture! This one I give a breake

[@scenecore12]

Same salad in Poland, it’s pretty good.

[@BorderlineRatLady]

I spent an amazing weekend in Poland for a friends wedding. Wow you guys know how to party!

[@bebekadventure]

"thanks for subscribe " lol

[@jeffsnider3588]

I'm old and remember the old black and white TV box. Except my TV had 3-Stooges and Mayberry R.F.D. playing.

[@andersonepifanio1946]

🇧🇷 I'm very good here in Brazil and I'm sure you like the comments. /🇧🇷 muito bom estou aqui no Brasil e acompanhe vocês gosta dos comentários.

[@tysonmccorkle1036]

Christianno Moura Vasconcelos lmao

[@drexelmildraff7580]

Only $37??? Seems quite reasonable for all the food that you ate.

[@MathewMusic]

First time I've heard you curse, сергей

[@SuperBlackshadow666]

было бы круто поехать в россию

[@Vika-se5mc]

Long time you have not show the toilet! 🚽😆

[@xlk5zr9f]

I hope you won't judge all Americans based on this gentleman. I'm not sure what he really has in common with wholesome sweet Sergey; an odd couple. If Mr. Ronald wants so much to be on camera maybe he should just his own channel.

[@opl500]

Nobody wears ushankas anymore?

[@Wundemar]

Winters are warmer, but sometimes -25 Celsius. Then I want to wear ushanka.

[@vintagegal5616]

Oh Sergey, don’t worry about comments. I have never seen a person walk into a restaurant and first say, “Oh, excuse me while I wash my hands first.” 😆

[@Luftwaffles69]

Ahhhh, tastes like Stalingrad.... Good times.

[@johnschwartz5186]

"party like an oligarch..." lol.

[@operationmickeymouseharold6780]

37.00 that would be a lot of noodles and stroganov not vegetable soup and mayo salads

[@maksimluzin1121]

I'm a real Russian and I never understand the combination of taste of Russian pancakes with caviar. From my personal view, the Russian pancakes is much better with hot melted butter, sour cream and different jams. Probably, pancakes together with caviar was an old Russian tradition for centuries ago, but nowadays I didn't see a lot of Russians who do like the combination of pancakes and caviar at all. By my taste, the combination is just disgusting! The best combination is the very small white bred toasts with the little amount of butter, caviar and few drops of lemon juice on top and with a shot of cold vodka, of course.

[@user-sk6jt6js2y]

This is not surprising. Many people in Russia have a stereotypical attitude towards blin s. Many Russians perceive them as a traditional dessert, which they love since childhood, and children mostly eat it with jam, condensed milk or sour cream. is the same flour product as bread or a tartlet for example. Вut blin s like bread combines with many fillings. Foreigners do not have such stereotypes and therefore if they like the taste of caviar, they enjoy eating pancakes with caviar.The combination of vodka and caviar is a Russian tradition and it is better to use traditional rye Russian bread in this case. Foreigners prefer a combination of caviar and champagne.

[@maksimluzin1121]

@@user-sk6jt6js2y , Yeah, foreigners prefer the black caviar with champagne and they just eat the chilled caviar using the little spoons without any bread. Russians always eat caviar with the bread products.

[@user-sk6jt6js2y]

Let's say more precisely that only black caviar from silver (or crystal) dishes with silver spoons in any country of the world is eaten only by aristocrats. And ordinary people eat red caviar and most often with bakery and other products both in Russia and in Europe. In America, the tradition has caviar from ordinary citizens did not work out.

[@hershellacey9405]

Yes!

[@andrewpetrovich8227]

I washed my fucking hands hahahahahaha😁😄😁😄

[@UsernamerAlreadyTakn]

"You know your country prints dollars so you pay for it " 🤣🤣🤣

[@StalinTheMan0fSteel]

Ronald should get a beautiful Russian Wife. 😍👸

[@hershellacey9405]

He probably already has one at home.😁