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02-26-2009 16:41

Moscow Restaurant

This grand old place opened in 1954 and was Beijing's first foreign restaurant. To this day, the soaring ceilings and grand atmosphere is frequented by many locals and Russian expats enjoying a dinner out on the town. The menu includes Borscht and Chicken Kiev with the choice of having the food made with imported or local ingredients. It is a perfect place for enjoying an authentic Russian experience.The Moscow Restaurant added Russian flavor to the Chinese diet along with the attachment of Russian architecture to this city.

In 1954, the former Soviet Union built the Moscow Exhibition Center complex, including the Moscow Restaurant, in order to display the economic and cultural achievements of the Soviet Union. After the exhibition, the Moscow Restaurant opened its business to the public. Because of its unique architecture and cuisine, the Moscow Restaurant quickly earned a good reputation in Beijing. People affectionately call it "Laomo" which is roughly translated "old Moscow".

In 2000, the Moscow Restaurant was renovated and redecorated but the splendid architecture of the old Russian building was preserved. It resembles a small palace with its high ceilings and ornate fixtures and is really quite stunning. The business area covers 1,300 square meters and can accommodate 600 people at a time. All patrons enjoy the Russian culture that is reflected here.

Attracted by the exotic food and elegant atmosphere, Beijingers in the 1950's and 1960's especially enoyed to have a dinner here to be the envy of all their friends. Over the past 50 years the Moscow Restaurant has developed greatly but people can still taste the same traditional foods that they did 50 years ago.

Today, with its authentic Russian dishes, the Moscow Restaurant is still a favorite choice for many people who like Russian dining and culture. Customers with gray hair come here to recreate memories of their younger days of dining.