• Monastirskaya Trapeznaya

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Serves meat, vegan options available. Cafeteria at the women's monastery, offering vegan options that vary by the day. Vegan options are "fasting" food per Russian Orthodox religious instruction. "Fasting" ("postni") dishes may include honey or fish, but will not contain egg or dairy. Vegan items may include soup, pastries, or dumplings. Hours may vary by day and season.


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1 Review

First Review by ElisaB

ElisaB

Points +649

Vegetarian
01 Sep 2020

Handiest traditional and cheapest vegan food in town

I have eaten at this canteen that is part of the monastery. Vegans are very welcome as many items are listed as постные. "Post" is the Russian "fasting" tradition for religious purposes where people avoid eating animal products. Thus churches are an easy way to find lots of delicious and fulfilling vegan food for little money.

The food is very simple, home made and the portions are very fulfilling and abundant. Do not expect something restaurant-or-café-like. It's basically a canteen.
As a foreigner, however, you can experience what is Russia's "пост" and enjoy cruelty free traditional dishes without missing out.
The venue is decorated with flea market stuff which is also on sale.

We have eaten 2 vegan borsh, 1 pasta with mushrooms, 1 potato mash with mushroom souce and a bottle of water for something like 250 rubles or less.

Updated from previous review on 2020-08-18

Pros: Super inexpensive, Different kind of vegan products to choose from, Quite place

Cons: No credit cards. Cash only., There are also non-vegan options pay attention to , No fixed menu




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