Cafe «Cucumbers» on Lamai - perhaps the best place on the island to eat Russian cuisine. This opinion was not formed for me in one visit, and it was not only for me. If you ask a question in any of the Samui communities about the rating of delicious Russian restaurants, then Cucumbers will lead by the majority of votes. This is a modest cafe, without a claim to status and without pathos, but with an intelligent chef who cooks in such a way that a rare guest leaves without praising or shaking hands. The owners of the Ogurtsy cafe are a married couple from Omsk who are doing their favorite thing..
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Cucumber cafe on Koh Samui
Cucumbers Cafe is located in the center of Lamai, across the street from the Indian restaurant Tandoori Nights, adjacent to the offices of SamuiDays (realtors), Robinson Tours (excursions) and the Italian restaurant Tropicana (Italians), over which there is a bright orange sign in the form of the sun. Cucumbers cafe is not located on the road itself, but in the back of the courtyard, so the noise of the Lamai beach street does not come here so intensely. In the same yard there is a parking lot for 10 motorbikes, but cars cannot be parked here, alas. But across the street from Ogurtsov there is an inconspicuous passage between the houses, which takes you to the parking lot near a large one-story building with Thai apartments for 3.5 thousand baht per month.
Ogurtsov has three dining spaces: indoor seating with air conditioning, sheltered seating outdoors, and seating with umbrellas outside near the barbecue. During the day, there are usually not very many guests and you can always hide from the sun in the shade and coolness, but in the evening, when people pull up from the beaches and excursions, you can sit outside under the darkening sky. The place is generally cozy, despite the abundance of concrete around.
Cucumber cafe on Koh Samui
Chef «Ogurtsov», Boris, served in the navy, where he discovered his culinary talent, which fascinates people. The menu in the cafe is not complicated, mostly the most popular dishes familiar to people from the USSR. In addition to borscht, potato pancakes, dumplings and hodgepodge, they make lagman, shurpa and khinkali. There are things that Boris does well, and there are things that make you squint with pleasure. I know it sounds enthusiastic, but guys, when you miss Russian food and come to Ogurtsy, you will still remember everything that you have just read..
I know there is an opinion that they say why go to Thailand if you want Russian cuisine. I don't quite agree. I personally also sometimes have a desire to eat something familiar. Yes, I love Thai food, but sometimes I want variety, so I go to various non-Thai cafes. This time I went to Cucumbers and ordered some fruit drinks and dumplings. As always, everything is delicious, home-style.
Information to visit
They work from 13 to 23, during the low season the schedule may change. Parking is free, it is more convenient for motorbikers than for motorists. When entering the building, you need to take off your shoes - there is a children's corner inside, children crawl on the floor, well, in principle, this is a good Thai tradition.
Dishes can be ordered all without fear of being upset or poisoned. Kvass is real, not sweet bottled. Be sure to try borsch, potato pancakes, hodgepodge, bacon, belyashi and ask if they still make their own liqueur with the taste of various tropical fruits. Don't order a lot at once, they have very large portions. Food can be taken out.
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Cafe Cucumbers
Cafe Cucumbers
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