Saint Petersburg’s Cozy Russian Spot | Пряности и Радости 🍽️

📍 ​​Why Visit?​​ A ​​charming, low-key Russian eatery​​ on Vasilievsky Island, serving ​​homestyle classics​​ like ​​khachapuri​​, ​​borscht​​, and ​​zucchini pancakes​​—​​no frills​​, just ​​honest flavors​​ at ​​fair prices​​. ​​🍽️ Must-Try Dishes (Ranked!)​​ ​​1️⃣ Khachapuri (Хачапури по-имеретински) 🌟🌟🌟🌟 (₽650)​​ ✔ ​​Cheesy Heaven​​: ​​Melted sulguni cheese​​, ​​crispy crust​​, ​​buttery edges​​. ✔ ​​Pro Tip​​: ​​Dip in adjika​​ (spicy Georgian sauce). ​​2️⃣ Borscht (Борщ) 🌟🌟🌟🌟 (₽450)​​ ✔ ​​Classic Comfort​​: ​​Beef broth​​, ​​beets​​, ​​sour cream swirl​​, ​​garlic bread​​. ​​3️⃣ Zucchini Pancakes (Оладьи из цукини) 🌟🌟🌟✨ (₽550)​​ ✔ ​​Crispy & Light​​: ​​Shredded zucchini​​, ​​dill yogurt dip​​. ✔ ​​Skip If​​: You hate ​​vegetable fritters​​. ​​4️⃣ Salmon Platter (Лосось) 🌟🌟🌟 (₽850)​​ ✔ ​​For Fish Lovers​​: ​​Smoked salmon​​, ​​lemon wedge​​, ​​capers​​. ✔ ​​Warning​​: ​​Portion small​​ for price. ​​🚫 Skip These​​ ❌ ​​Roasted Chicken (Цыпленок)​​: ​​Dry​​, ​​bland​​ (₽600). ❌ ​​Bottled Water​​: ​​₽570​​ for ​​Evian​​ (!!). ​​💡 Brutally Honest Tips​​ ✔ ​​Go For​​: ​​Khachapuri + borscht combo​​ (₽1100 = filling meal). ✔ ​​Budget​​: ​​₽1500–2000/person​​ (main + soup + drink). ✔ ​​Skip If​​: You want ​​fine dining​​ (this is ​​homey café vibes​​). ​​#StPeteEats #RussianComfort #NoSadBorscht​