Cuisine
Russian cuisine outside Russia often falls into two traps: caricature (fur hats and vodka) or absence. SkaZka Bali is neither — it is a restaurant where a Muscovite grandmother would approve of the borscht.
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Russian cuisine outside Russia often falls into two traps: caricature (fur hats and vodka) or absence. SkaZka Bali is neither — it is a restaurant where a Muscovite grandmother would approve of the borscht.
Cold zakuski first — pickles, herring, salads. Then a hot soup. Then a main. Then tea and something sweet. There is no rush. Come hungry, leave slowly.
Меню на русском есть. Есть и русскоговорящие сотрудники. Приходите — будет как дома.
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Is there a Russian restaurant in Bali?
Yes — SkaZka Bali in Ubud serves authentic Russian cuisine including borscht, pelmeni, syrniki, Olivier salad and golubtsi, cooked from traditional recipes.
What is borscht?
Borscht is a rich beetroot soup with beef, cabbage and vegetables, served hot with sour cream and dark bread. A staple of Russian, Ukrainian and Eastern European tables.
Dishes to try
Borscht
A ruby-red beetroot soup with roots that reach from Kyiv to Kazan.
Pelmeni
Small meat dumplings, boiled in broth, served with sour cream.
Olivier Salad
Potato, egg, pickle, peas and meat, bound in mayonnaise. A New Year's Eve tradition.
Golubtsi (Stuffed Cabbage Rolls)
Soft cabbage leaves wrapped around a rice-and-meat filling, simmered in tomato sauce.
Syrniki
Small, golden pancakes made from tvorog — soft inside, crisp outside.
Buckwheat Kasha
Toasted buckwheat groats, simmered until fluffy, served plain or with chicken.
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