​​Saint Petersburg Hidden Gem | Russkaya Rybalka 🍽️

📍 ​​Why It’s Special?​​ A ​​rustic-chic escape​​ near the ​​windmill landmark​​, serving ​​grandma-approved Russian classics​​—think ​​buttery pelmeni​​, ​​smoky borscht​​, and ​​fish straight from Ladoga Lake​​. ​​🍽️ Must-Try Dishes (Ranked!)​​ ​​1️⃣ Ukha (Уха) 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 (₽650)​​ ✔ ​​Clear & Rich​​: ​​Whitefish broth​​, ​​dill​​, ​​baby potatoes​​, ​​sour cream dollop​​. ✔ ​​Secret​​: Ask for ​​extra black bread​​ (dunking mandatory!). ​​2️⃣ Beef Stroganoff (Бефстроганов) 🌟🌟🌟🌟✨ (₽850)​​ ✔ ​​Silky Sauce​​: ​​Mushroom-cream gravy​​, ​​tender beef strips​​, ​​buttered buckwheat​​. ​​3️⃣ Syrniki (Сырники) 🌟🌟🌟🌟 (₽450)​​ ✔ ​​Crispy Outside​​: ​​Farmer’s cheese pancakes​​, ​​berry compote​​, ​​honey drizzle​​. ​​4️⃣ Pickled Mushrooms (Маринованные грибы) 🌟🌟🌟✨ (₽350)​​ ✔ ​​Zingy Bite​​: ​​Forest mushrooms​​, ​​garlic​​, ​​bay leaf​​. ​​5️⃣ Kvass (Квас) 🌟🌟🌟🌟 (₽200)​​ ✔ ​​Fermented Fun​​: ​​Bread-yeast soda​​, ​​hint of raisins​​ (non-alcoholic). ​​💡 Brutally Honest Tips​​ ✔ ​​Go For​​: ​​Lunch sets​​ (₽1200 = soup + main + drink). ✔ ​​Budget​​: ​​₽2000/person​​ (3 dishes + tea). ✔ ​​Skip If​​: You hate ​​dill​​ (it’s ​​in everything​​). ​​#StPeteEats #RussianComfort #NoSadBorscht​