Traktir

Mongolia


A magnet for visiting Russians, Traktir serves up the likes of borscht (beetroot soup), fried liver and grilled meats with mushroom sauce, with welcome helpings of vegetables on the side. The cosy dining room is decked out with photos of ye olde Russia, and there are good acoustics for singing once you've downed a few too many vodkas.


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