When you are going to spend a pleasant evening, you always wonder where to go. Fortunately, there are more and more places inviting guests every year in Astrakhan. Individuals are sent to new institutions. But there are those who choose long-proven places. For example, "Teahouse Sholi." In Astrakhan, the institution is popular, and reviews about it are mostly positive.
Location
In the very center of the city with a beautiful view of the Volga River there is an institution familiar to many Astrakhan residents. Friendly companies, families come here with pleasure, and guests of the city are invited to the restaurant.
If you ask locals where you can have a tasty meal, then you will probably be advised to go to the address: st. Uskova, 3, where the "Teahouse Sholi" is located in Astrakhan. It is located on the ground floor of a tall apartment building. Already before the entrance you will be met by unusual figures. Get ready to immerse yourself in the magical world of the East.
The "Teahouse Sholi" works in Astrakhan daily from noon, and closes at 23:00. Only on Friday and Saturday can you sit here until midnight. This, apparently, is associated with the location of the restaurant in a residential building.
Fairytale Hall
Once inside the restaurant, you will be satisfied with the choice!
In the summer, they arrange a terrace near the entrance, where you can safely dine in the fresh air, enjoying amazing views of the Volga.
The interior of the hall is decorated entirely in oriental style, the walls are decorated with mosaics. As soon as you go inside, the administrator will offer you to settle down in any of three zones, at choice:
- bar;
- a restaurant;
- the tent.
On the ground floor, you can sit on traditional Uzbek mattresses (kurpachi). The area near the table is decorated with soft embroidered pillows.
The photo “Shaikhany teahouses” in Astrakhan shows that in the distance of the hall there are colorfully decorated tents, where you will feel like a real sultan. You will have to pay 600 rubles to sit and have lunch there, but if the check reaches the amount of 6000 rubles, no additional fee will be charged. You will not be limited by the number of people in the tent and the time spent inside.
On the second floor of the restaurant there are handmade tables with soft benches and two VIP-halls, also decorated with carpets, rare souvenirs specially brought from the East. You can pay 1000 rubles and spend here, for example, a business meeting or celebrate a holiday. If you spend 10,000 rubles or more on food and drinks, there is no charge for staying in this zone. Here no one will disturb you, and the waiters will set the table according to your desire.
Menu "Teahouse Sholi" in Astrakhan
A distinctive feature of the restaurant is the kitchen. It will offer not only a traditional oriental menu, but also a European and even a lean one. On average, the check of this institution is 600 rubles per person.
In the afternoon, until 16:00, the cafe is waiting for visitors for a business lunch, for which you will pay about 500 rubles. At this time, you can order soups and Uzbek pilaf at a special price. There is also a 10% discount if you have taken a takeaway.
But, of course, special attention on the menu is paid to meat cooked on charcoal. You can observe the process or take a direct part in it. You will try real Uzbek cakes, which are cooked in a special oven - tandoor. Young people will be able to order their favorite pizza.
At first, you should try the famous shurpa soup, which is so aromatic only for real oriental cooks.
The polite staff will offer you a menu that has everything you want:
- salads;
- pilaf;
- manti or dumplings;
- lamb and chicken;
- various seafood.
The waiters will help you navigate this variety. Especially popular among guests of the restaurant "Teahouse Sholi" in Astrakhan are pumpkin, cooked in an oriental way, and lagman.
From non-alcoholic drinks, guests will be offered several types of green and black tea, from alcoholic drinks - a rich wine list.
Finish dinner must certainly dessert. Fortunately, the choice of sweets here is also quite large. You can order both oriental sweets and ice cream.
Events and Promotions
To attract more visitors, the institution often holds promotions. They imply not only discounts on food or service, but also the holding of various events.
"Teahouse Sholi" in Astrakhan never forgets about children. For them, there is not only a separate menu, but also master classes on preparing oriental sweets, in which they themselves can participate.
For adults, oriental dancers are invited, who fascinate visitors with belly dancing. Various theme parties, live music evenings, and discos are held on Fridays and Saturdays.
Banquets and corporate parties
Agree, it’s good when you don’t have to spend time cooking, table setting, entertaining your guests at home. It is better to book a banquet room in a restaurant in advance and discuss the menu. Several spacious rooms are always waiting for their guests. If the event will be attended by less than forty people, the administration will individually suit your wishes.
When the New Year is approaching, the “Teahouse of Sholi” in Astrakhan prepares special conditions, promotions for its customers and, of course, festivals the hall.
Wedding banquet
This restaurant is located in the immediate vicinity of the Wedding Palace, but this is not the only plus, because of which newlyweds often celebrate their holiday here.
You can invite specialists here and make an exit wedding without leaving the building. You will be offered not only a perfectly selected menu. Cafe "Teahouse Sholi" in Astrakhan will decorate the banquet hall according to your desire. It is possible to stipulate additional services:
- professional toastmaster;
- high-quality photo and video;
- making a wedding cake;
- performance of musicians and DJs;
- 10% discount on banquet service;
- free parking for 10 cars.
In this case, it is allowed to bring your own fruit, soft drinks and alcohol.
The banquet room seats up to 75 guests. Food prices per guest start from 1000 rubles. If the check exceeds 1,500 rubles, they will arrange a tea corner for free.
In order not to look for empty seats, it is better to reserve a table, a banquet hall or a tent. The staff will prepare everything for your arrival, and they will bring hot stuff at any time, according to your desire.
Judging by the reviews, the “Teahouse of Sholi” in Astrakhan is very popular because of the polite, good-natured staff who will put you in a comfortable place, help with the choice of menu, and bring dishes in a short time. A convenient form of payment also attracts people. Accept both cash and cashless payments. Everyone is welcome here who decided to simply diversify time on the Volga, hold a business meeting or celebrate a holiday.