| 30 December 2009
Kiev is a beautiful place to be in. Everything's picturesque and the buildings are just great, very reminiscent of the old and majestic Europe. Apart from the buildings though, Kiev offers a great and varied cuisine for the hungry traveler.
In Kiev, one of the first things you can do is to try out the city's own brand of Ukrainian cuisine. One can dine in one of the ritzy restaurants in the center of Kiev and taste the famous Ukranian Varenik. For the tourist, Varenik is a type of small dough pie with different stuffing. Another dish you might want to try is the famous Ukrainian Borsh or beet soup.
Walk a little to another district and you'll find restaurants that offer a variety of cuisines. You can choose from French, Japanese, Italian, Mediterranean, and even Soviet dishes. The choices are endless.
You can choose to dine formally in a restaurant or have a quick tasty bite in any of the available fast foods in Kiev. One of the more popular places to go to when in Kiev is the Panikovsky, a charming restaurant named after the famous Panikovsky statue. They serve a mix of traditional Ukrainian and European cuisine. The restaurant like most other fancy restaurants in Kiev offer a relaxed and cozy dining experience combined with the rustic charm only Kiev can offer.
For the tourist on a budget, one can always eat in one of the many fast food joints in Kiev. You don't even have to worry about losing the feel of Kiev when eating in a fast food joint here. Even McDonalds gave in and is now in a building that shows off Kiev's rich architectural history. When walking and watching the majestic scenery in Kiev's city center, you can eat at Domashnyaya Kukhya. The center may be filled with luxurious restaurants but this fast food offers a mix of scrumptious food at a very affordable price.
Whatever budget you may have is not a hindrance in enjoying the joys Kiev has to offer. The view is great, clean, and is like a gateway to Europe's rich architectural history. The people, especially the women, are friendly and very hospitable to locals and tourists alike. What are you waiting for? Visit Kiev now!
