A CLOSER TASTE
About the dish
House-made kefir and boiled veal define this version of okroshka. The cultured dairy base distinguishes it from kvass-based versions. If you are choosing it with a familiar family recipe in mind, ask the team about the full ingredient list.
Flavour and serving
Kefir and veal are explicitly listed in the menu. Taste a small spoonful of the complete mixture before adding seasonings so you can appreciate this version.
The menu also offers veal in Olivier and a warm salad with Asian-style sauce. Those are useful comparisons if you choose primarily by meat preference. In okroshka, veal meets house-made kefir in soup form. The cultured dairy base becomes the key guide: appreciate it first before moving on to other starters in the shared order.
What to try alongside
Choose okroshka with bread at the beginning of lunch. When ordering other meat dishes, bear in mind that veal is already part of the soup.
Try it with
If you have a food allergy or intolerance, tell your waiter before ordering. Ask the restaurant team about the full ingredients and possible substitutions.
Descriptions are based on the METIS menu. The current price is shown above. Pairings in the article are editorial suggestions.
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