Hidden in an alley of Itaewon, a Russian restaurant by the name if Troika, serves up some of the more traditional dishes for an extremely low price. Located on the second floor, this small, cozy restaurant may look to be a little sketchy, but it is a must visit for anyone who is looking to have some Russian goods which includes a lot of meat and breads.
The sampled Russian dishes included, but not limited to: Mazurka beef salad, Kartofels gribami mushroom, Koleta pozharskaya, as well as Russian beer. The twist to the Russian Bajithka beer is the level of the alcohol goes by number. The most popular is number 7 which is definitely recommended, but the 9 is a great darker touch as well.
Infused with its each flavors, every dish was a perfect blend of taste. The one must try is the chicken and beef entree which incorporates both meats in a meatloaf-like plate. If you're not sure what to order, definitely go with the most popular and recommended because it is extremely delicious. The best part about all of the dishes is the presentation. It definitely makes dining and plating look more appealing which provides an extra bonus in addition to good taste.
All dishes are made extremely fresh when ordered. You can even see the chef leave the kitchen to grab his fresh ingredients which is located outside of the restaurant. That is definitely a plus in my book! Service is exceptional as well with English, Korean, and of course Russian services.
Although the most Russians in Korea is not located in Itaewon, it is still one of the most popular places to go to for a sample of the world. Being in Itaewon takes you "out of Korea" with so much English around, you feel as if you are in a different country. It is definitely a good feeling to take a step back from all the Korean going around and interact in an atmosphere and with a language where you are most comfortable.
It is definitely worth it to sample Troika's Russian goodies while bumping to Russian music. You may even recognize a few of the songs from the hit movie 007!
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