Preparation of gourmet dishes and delicacies requires special skill from the cook and once again confirms that dishes are not just food, but a real work of art. Gourmet special attention deserves the Caucasian cuisine, which has its own characteristics. The most exclusive Caucasian dishes in Moscow can be tasted in the center of the capital on the Barashka catering chain. The restaurant on the Arbat has long won the respect and flattering reviews of its customers.
Restaurant History
The Lamb restaurant was opened in 2007 and is part of the Novikov Group company group. The name of the restaurant directly reflects its focus and range of dishes. The founder of the restaurant is Arkady Novikov. The idea of creating a restaurant came to Arcadia about 10 years ago. According to his idea, it was planned to open an ethnic institution reflecting the identity, customs and traditions in the culinary of Azerbaijan. Initially, the name “Lamb” was supposed to be, but taking into account the fact that during the development of the project the institution embodied many elements of the European style, it was decided to change the name to “Barashka”, in which half of the word is written in Russian letters, and the other part in Latin, which it sounds very original and tasteful, just like the Golden Lamb. The restaurant on Arbat repeats the style of the first restaurant, which was opened a little earlier on Petrovka.
Features of the restaurant "Lamb" on Arbat
Restaurants on the Arbat are distinguished by a special chic, grace, impeccable service. A "Lamb" stands out from the crowd for its uniqueness and originality. This restaurant on the Arbat is the second in a chain of restaurants in the capital. In the spring-summer period there is a summer terrace with sixty seats, which amazes with its charm, warmth, hospitality, home-like atmosphere, it is ennobled by wicker chairs, greenery and fresh flowers in tubs, drapery, snow-white tablecloths - all this looks very elegant Simple and stylish. In winter, the restaurant will always warm with its Caucasian warmth and good nature. There is no children's menu in the restaurant, but regular adult food is suitable for kids, as the dishes are prepared in a special way, they are not too spicy and will not harm the children's stomach. Children are given special attention - organized holidays are organized for them with animation, an entertaining show program and lots of sweets. The chef of the institution is Aydin Huseynov, who moved from a restaurant on Petrovka to conduct a new project on Arbat.
Atmosphere and interior
Exclusivity, a special taste to the interior are given by wooden walls, woolen carpets, warm light, soft sofas. The highlight of the restaurant is the bar, brightly decorated with pomegranates, quinces, sweets, tubs of pepper on the windowsills, a wall of cans with canned lemons. Despite the fact that the Lamb restaurant is the second in the catering network in Moscow, it completely differs from its prototype in its special atmosphere - more fashionable, stylish, liberated. The special prestige status is emphasized by spacious halls, stately floor windows, high ceilings, and wall cladding made of beige-brown calfskin. The countertop of the bar counter is made of black granite. The interior is decorated with photographs depicting the people of Baku in their daily lives, for example, the image of a grandfather selling fresh herbs. Pillows made of wool and having an oriental pattern add special comfort .
Features of the restaurant "Lamb"
The Lamb restaurant is known in Moscow for its unique folk dishes of Azerbaijani cuisine, which are combined with modern interiors made in the European style. All presented Baku dishes are prepared in a special way, combining the traditions of the Caucasus and the preferences of Muscovites. Culinary delights are distinguished by a special fragrant aroma, flavor of flavors and a mouth-watering appearance, but at the same time, food does not harm the stomach with excessive pungency. All dishes prepared under the guidance of chef Aydin Huseynov, with impeccable European taste, are served on white German porcelain. The pastry shop is run by pastry chef Georgy Jobava, who is a true expert on oriental sweets, European desserts.
Menu and prices
The restaurant offers a wide range of dishes that can satisfy the tastes of even a sophisticated gourmet.
1 Salads from 500 to 850 rubles. You can choose a vegetable salad with cheese and herbs, a warm salad with salmon, olivier with smoked sturgeon, a salad of juicy Baku tomatoes with red onions.
2. Snacks from 400-550 rubles: baked eggplant with cheese and tomato, Azerbaijani spinach, Baku burger.
3. Hot from 600 rubles - lamb with vegetables, kutaby, national culinary delight - drinks made from lamb and vegetables, sturgeon from the Caspian Sea, dushbara with micellini, jizz-byz, pilaf, beef.
4. Soups from 400-500 rubles: ovduh - Azerbaijani okroshka on the basis of matzoni, red bean soup, chicken with homemade noodles and meatballs, lean borsch.
5. Desserts - 300-550 rubles: cheesecake, apple pie with ice cream, berry pannacotta and much more.
As a compliment, guests are offered tea with thyme.
Where is the restaurant "Lamb"
The main advantage of the Barashka restaurant on Arbat is its advantageous and convenient location - on the central metropolitan highway - the busiest and most bustling part of the city. Here is an active life at any time of the day. The exact address of the restaurant is Novy Arbat, 21, p. 1. It is the location in the heart of the capital that determines the average check of the institution - about $ 60, which is slightly more than in the restaurant of the same name on Petrovka. Everyone who wants to taste the culinary delights of Azerbaijani cuisine from 11 am to midnight can visit the "Lamb" (restaurant). Moscow is rich in establishments of national cuisine, but “Lamb” is able to surprise and anticipate the expectations of each visitor.