Today, holidays in India fell in love with most of our compatriots. Exotic nature, unique cuisine, interesting traditions and culture of the local population - all this fuels the interest of tourists. But if the state of the budget has become an insurmountable barrier to visiting the Indian resort, and the soul asks for exotic, visit the restaurant "Life Pi". It was opened in Moscow in 2015 and managed to fall in love with a huge number of visitors. Today we will talk about this unusual institution.
general description
Restaurant "Life Pi" is located in a spacious, bright and modern building. Designers have tried to turn this establishment into a piece of real India. And it has become one of the most visited in the city, despite the fact that Indian cuisine is not particularly popular in the capital. Not without embellishment. India here looks so juicy and colorful, fragrant and glossy, as it is only in the pictures of magazines. On the other hand, this is probably what a real restaurant should be.
Interior
Restaurant "Life Pi" amazes the visitor with an abundance of bright colors. You are greeted by a huge statue of Ganesha, stone columns supporting the arch of the ceiling, inlaid with intricate ornaments. The variety of colors here is observed everywhere. Walls and curtains, the ceiling and the floor are all iridescent and colorful. Even the lamps on the tables are very unusual, they look like clusters of phosphorescent fruits or insects, through the prism of which the hall looks even more mysterious and interesting. The space itself here suddenly becomes voluminous and multidimensional, where the past shines through the present. Restaurant "Life Pi" leaves a strong impression, so we recommend that you go at least once, so to speak, for a change.
On the walls there are a lot of funny elephants, on the toilet door there are pictures from the Kama Sutra. But the institution is not considered children’s, so this is appropriate here. There is a separate room with a fireplace, where there are luxurious leather chairs around tiny tables. In summer, a spacious roof terrace opens.
How to get there
We will interrupt a little to tell the reader how to find an institution under the intriguing title “Life of Pi”. The restaurant, whose address is B. Savvinsky Lane, d. 12, p. 6, is located in a convenient area, to which there are entrances from almost any side of the city. For convenience, please note that the entrance is located on the side of Savvinskaya Embankment. Better yet, navigate the nearest metro station.
Many find it convenient to travel by car. This really has its advantages. Restaurant "Life Pi" has a convenient parking. But to clarify the availability and details of the entrance to the restaurant, it is best to phone directly with the administrator. The phone can be found on the official website.
Features of national cuisine
However, people do not come here to admire the beautiful interior. For the most part, everyone is interested in what and how is served on the table. And it was thanks to the richness of the choice of ready-made dishes that Life Pi became so popular. The restaurant, whose menu appeals to the preferences of Russians, is not distinguished by an abundance of spices. Dishes are designed for people who are looking for exotic, but not ready for radical experiments. This is exactly what they cook in the tourist area of Indian resorts: in generous portions, with spicy sauces, but without too many spices.
Menu for the company
It is with friends that it’s best to go to Life Pi. The restaurant, whose menu is designed for a common table, offers impressive portions, as well as a large assortment of interesting, bright and unusual dishes. Therefore, the best option would be to order several different dishes and share with each other. Servings of meat and fish dishes are seasoned with rice and tortillas. Of the classic options - this is nan from wheat dough, as well as cheese and garlic butter. Salads and soups in India are practically not prepared, but here they are on the menu, solely as a tribute to the traditions of the local population.
Main dishes
Restaurant "Life Pi" in Moscow has a unique cuisine. And of particular interest are hot dishes. These are momo - small Tibetan dumplings, which are served in four pieces. The filling can be very different, chicken, vegetables or lamb. The cost of 300 rubles. Dumplings are fried in batter, while the filling remains juicy, and the crust is rosy and crispy.
Hindu cooks work in the kitchen, who are best acquainted with traditional cuisine. The chef, who has worked in a hotel chain for a long time, is responsible for the result. The menu takes into account all the features of the culture of the country of contrasts. But most of the national dishes are adapted to the taste of Muscovites.
You can start your meal with traditional Indian cakes. And those who want to have a hearty meal should lean on meat and poultry dishes. It is recommended to try lamb or lamb chips in spinach sauce, chicken wings lollipops or salad with spicy quail.
Tandoor dishes
This is another highlight of the Pi Life menu. The restaurant, reviews of which emphasize its exclusivity, is simply obliged to offer its guests unique dishes. That is why the Indian national oven stands here, in which professional chefs cook salmon in mint sauce, lamb kebab, chicken marinated in curry, seafood and much more.
Vegetarian menu
Not all restaurants are ready to offer their customers such an abundance of delicious and healthy dishes from plant components. And here, any vegetarian feels like at a real feast. Try the luxurious dal of red lentils, mashroom corn-palak, that is, mushrooms with corn with spinach and tomato sauce, diet samosas and basmati.
The abundance of exotic spices and an interesting combination of cereals, vegetables and fruits gives completely unusual results. Sometimes you don’t immediately understand what a dish is made of. But in general, the vegetarian menu is very bright, colorful and juicy.
Customer reviews
And what does the visitor of Life Pi see for the first time? The restaurant, the owner of which has invested so much effort in creating a piece of India in Moscow, is simply doomed to success. By the way, he worked on the project not alone. The authors of the ideas are Kirill Gusev and the brothers Artem and Maxim Tsyganov. And the brand chef of the project was Pavel Petukhov, who is already familiar to Muscovites in opening several restaurants.
Regular visitors note that it is worth going here because of the excellent menu. A wide selection, bright dishes and an amazing, new taste of familiar products, emphasized but not drowned out bunches of spices. Plus, the original presentation, interesting side dishes, desserts and friendly service. I want to come back here again and again, to bring friends and relatives.