Feeling like a quick snack or looking for a place to satisfy some guilty pleasures? Sochi has you covered, with all sorts of local fast food spots serving food from all around the world. Try something familiar or go local and explore new flavours. Here’s where to go.
Enos
Restaurant, Greek, $$$
Nowadays, many fast food joints in Sochi compete to make the best souvlaki, a traditional Greek fast food. Enos is proud to call itself among the first to start this delicious trend. There are around ten types of souvlaki on the menu, which are mostly variations of a kebab-type wrap served in pita bread. A guilty pleasure served with a side of fries.
The blue-and-white interiors set the tone, but the food here is really why you feel transported to Greece. Santorini is a popular eatery that attracts locals to their gyros and souvlakis, popular quick Greek eats. If that’s not your deal, then there are pizzas, sandwiches and wraps to choose from as well – an option to suit every need.
If you’re going to go for a burger, you want it to be top-notch. With crispy vegetables, fresh sauces and the best quality meat, Burgman delivers all of the above and prides itself on the use of fresh ingredients sourced from local farmers. Moreover, this joint has an open kitchen, so you can watch your burgers flipped on the spot. The burgers are made from scratch in the kitchen and kept to the highest standards.
Sochi, being very close to the Caucasus, has inherited the popularity of Georgian cuisine. When in Sochi, make sure to make the most of it and try all the different cuisines it has to offer. Georgian khinkali (after which this café takes its name) are like large dumplings with a meaty filling and juicy broth. They make for a quick and hearty snack to be appreciated along with other treats of Georgian cuisine.
If you’re looking for some typical fast food but want to style it up a bit, Grill & Coffee is a safe pick. The burgers are the big deal here, with 15 different types to choose from – each with its own character and unique flavour. Although they mainly specialise in burgers, there are also hot dogs, pizzas and burritos to feast on.
A healthy and meat-free alternative to ordinary fast food, at Vegusto you get great taste and quality ingredients. The dishes here are mainly a fusion of Israeli and Indian cuisine, serving hummus, lentil soup and vegan sandwiches all made using Ayurvedic principles, making the meals lights and easy to digest.
If ordinary fast food is just not doing it for you, try something different with sweet pastries served by the Sochi seaside. Their addictive sweetness will leave you wanting more, and the positive atmosphere will make a great addition to your day wherever you are. If you can’t fit it all, don’t worry – take-away is always an option.
