MOS. Scandinavian restaurant in Moscow

2024 Author: Isabella Gilson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:14

In the past few years, much attention has been paid to national cuisines and the preparation of he althy delicious food. There are more and more cooking shows on television and on the Internet. Cooking not only tasty, but he althy and aesthetically attractive dishes has become very fashionable in the 21st century. Nordic cuisine is becoming more and more popular in Moscow.

What do people eat in northern European countries?

Scandinavian cuisine includes the culinary traditions of several Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Estonia, Sweden, Norway, Iceland and others). In the diet of the countries of the North, different ingredients are used: all kinds of fish, game, root crops, berries, nuts, herbs. Whole-grain baked goods are very popular and are good-tasting and he althy.

Scientists have found that omega-3 fatty acids, which are so popular today, are found in large quantities not only in some seafood, but also in berries. Both are actively used for cooking in Scandinavian countries.

Now you can taste the delicious food of the peoples of the north in Moscow. For example, in the gastropub MOS. The restaurant opened on Trubetskoy Street on the last day of July 2015.

MOS - restaurant, Trubetskaya 10

The restaurant is two-level, ready to receive 80 guests at a time. The furniture is modern and comfortable. The tables are located very close to each other, so for people who prefer privacy, it may not be very comfortable here.

The heart of Level 1 is the kitchen, it is open to the eyes of visitors. Everyone can see the magnificent technical equipment of this place. And watching the process of cooking ordered dishes is sometimes better than any television show.

The kitchen space is separated from the hall by a high bar. Behind it can accommodate 8 persons for tasting author's dishes from the chef of the institution. This zone is called Chef's Table.

Those who go up to the 2nd floor are greeted by a huge black owl depicted on the wall. He seemed to have flown in from the north to feast on something delicious. There is also an open kitchen on this level, but behind glass.

The dishes in which food is served are simply unique - as if made of marble or granite. It is simple, beautiful and looks very expensive. From such plates it is pleasant for any person to eat. The color scheme matches the Nordic style: gray with black splashes and pure white.

Why MOS?

The name of the restaurant was given by its chef and co-owner - Estonian Korobyak Andrey. "Mös" (if translated authentically) means "grandmother's blessing, kiss" in Danish. Together with an experienced restaurateur ZaturinskyAlexander, he wanted to create a special place, getting into which a person would seem to find himself in one of the countries of Northern Europe.

The interior design is designed in the style of "Scandinavian modern" (late 30s of the twentieth century) with elements of constructivism. The interior is decorated in cool colors - blue, gray, blue, pale pink in combination with black and brown create a calm and peaceful atmosphere.

The direction of "rich poverty" is visible in the design of rooms and menus.

Opening hours and menu of gastropub MOS

The restaurant operates in this mode: from 12-00 to 23-30. From noon to 4 pm - lunch; from 16:00 to 18:00 - snacks, drinks; from 18-00 to closing - dinner. On weekends from 12-00 to 16-00 brunch is served here (late breakfast, similar to a full meal).

The daily menu contains about 10 items. Evening is also relatively small, contains several names that are incomprehensible to the average layman (smørrebred, smelt, gravlax and others). For the first time in the Scandinavian restaurant MOS, you should ask the waiters in detail about the content and size of the dishes, so as not to make a mistake with the choice.

Those who want to be aware of all the promotions and menu novelties can get detailed information on the restaurant's Facebook page or by calling the MOS restaurant. Phone: +7 (495) 697 70 07.

You can book a table over the phone or through the WhatsApp mobile application (for this you need to send a message indicating the name, number of guests, timevisit to +79037965560).

How to get there?

Between the first and second floors of building No. 10 of a new residential complex on Trubetskoy Street, you can see a small round sign MOS (restaurant). Frunzenskaya metro station is an 8-minute walk away. Opposite is the famous Trubetskoy Estate in Khamovniki park.

From ground transport you can get to:

• minibuses 156m, 551m;
• buses 05, 015, 64, 132;
• trolleybuses 5, 15, 28, 31, 79k.

Stop, near which the MOS (restaurant) is located - "Frunzenskaya street" or "Trubetskaya street".

Visitor reviews

Non-standard food causes conflicting responses from Muscovites and city guests. MOS is a Scandinavian restaurant, so all connoisseurs of these culinary traditions will find a dish to their liking here. The rest can only hope for the help of the attendants.

Many claim that the waiters are polite and the dishes are served within a quarter of an hour. Some call the staff "long", as is the cooking time.

Most visitors have a positive attitude towards open kitchens. And someone complains about the poor performance of the hoods and the pungent smell of cooking food.

Practically all of the restaurant's customers are very fond of local bread, as well as Danish donuts, rye buns and cereal chips. The wine list is of particular admiration. The interior impressed most of the guests of the gastropub.

Fish lovers praisewarm cod smørrebrød, Tallinn-style fish soup, salmon gravlax.

Vegetarians were delighted with grilled romaine, tomato water, green risotto.

Meat dishes are also on the menu. Rack of lamb, duck pie, veal cheeks, beef sandwich are especially noted.

Visitors who happened to enter the restroom were pleasantly surprised by the unusual sound background. Namely, interspersed with Russian and Estonian (as it turned out) words and expressions. Everyone thought the idea was great.

Prices are relatively low - one person can eat a full meal for 2-2,5 thousand rubles.