The Sochi Olympics will finally begin on February 7th (8th Japan time). Not only Russia, the host country, but also countries around the world, including Japan, are already showing excitement.

I want to go to Russia for support, but I can't, so I want to go to Sochi just for my feelings (and stomach)! So, I decided to go to "Logoski" where you can eat authentic Russian food in Shibuya. No way, without knowing that you would come across such a delicious dish ...

This is Sochi's local cuisine ...?
This is Sochi's local cuisine ...?

Rogoski, the first Russian restaurant in Japan, is located in the restaurant area on the 9th floor of Tokyu Plaza, a 3-minute walk from Shibuya Station. From the appearance of the shop, it is already Russia itself. Colorful matryoshka dolls are lined up in the showcase next to the entrance.

Take the elevator to the 9th floor
Take the elevator to the 9th floor

The entrance of the shop is over there
The entrance of the shop is over there

Matryoshka welcomes you with a smile (can be purchased in sister units)
Matryoshka welcomes you with a smile (can be purchased in sister units)

There was a word "Sochi" on the menu board at the store! Sochi's local cuisine seems to be this skewered menu.

Sochi's local cuisine, Kita! !!
Sochi's local cuisine, Kita! !!

When you enter the store, a waitress wearing a Russian national costume welcomes you. Everyone seems to be from Russia. Excellent style and beautiful. Even the female writer gets a little nervous.

The ceiling is decorated with stained glass (wind?), And the walls are decorated with Russian paintings and miscellaneous goods. In addition, lightly flowing classical Russian music boosts the atmosphere.

it's fantastic
it's fantastic

Overlooking Shibuya Station from the window seat
Overlooking Shibuya Station from the window seat

This time, as it is a local dish of Sochi, "Caucasus-style lamb skewers with ajika sauce" (1,360 yen each), Russian piroshki (280 yen each), and Russian tea (520 yen) ) To order. You can choose meat and vegetables for piroshki, but the author chose meat piroshki because he was eating meat.

By the way, "Caucasus" is an area consisting of the Caucasus Mountains and the surrounding lowlands, and Sochi is also included here. In addition, "Azika sauce" is a vegetable sauce containing chili peppers that originated in Georgia, and is offered for a limited time to commemorate the opening of the Olympic Games. Well, let's immerse yourself in Sochi, Russia to your heart's content.

First of all, other piroshki were brought in. Piroshki, which is one size larger than the fist, has a profound feeling.

A feeling of size about meat bun
A feeling of size about meat bun

The crispy and fragrant skin is filled with ingredients such as meat and onions. The scent of pepper invites the next bite. This is good. You can eat it every day.

It smells good
It smells good

Next, we will have Russian tea recommended by the shop. It seems that this black tea contains a little strawberry jam, honey, and pomegranate liquor. What an elaborate black tea.

Black tea with liquor is fashionable
Black tea with liquor is fashionable


It is said that you should stir well to dissolve the jam before drinking, so when you mix it with a spoon ... it surely has a strawberry-like lump!

Can you see the strawberry lumps?
Can you see the strawberry lumps?

When you take a sip, the taste of sweet and sour strawberries and the aroma of fruit wine spread softly in your mouth. The sweetness of the hot and more pronounced fruit is well-balanced with the moderate bitterness of black tea, giving it a mature taste.

And finally, today's main dish is here! A mutton skewer on a hot iron plate came with a fascinating sound of sizzling.

It's sizzling!
It's sizzling!

Half-moon-cut onions and mutton are stuck on a long skewer. On top of that, lemon and watercress toppings. On the sides are pickles, carrot glasses, and potatoes.

The more you chew, the more gravy is juwa ~
The more you chew, the more gravy is juwa ~

The mutton is too delicious. Although it is juicy and soft, it also has a firm chewy texture. It's the best roasting. And it doesn't really smell so much that even people who don't like lamb can go. However, the unique taste of lamb is alive and well. I wonder if I can eat this every day in Sochi ... Good Sochi, I envy you, Sochi!

Now, let's eat it with the vegetable sauce "Ajika sauce" containing chili peppers. If you put this on, the taste of Sochi's local cuisine will be further enhanced.

This is "Ajika Sauce" for a limited time
This is "Ajika Sauce" for a limited time

It looks like minced meat sauce, but it has plenty of vegetables instead of meat. It has a deep taste, and the chili peppers come into play later. It's so spicy that if you eat a lot, your body will get sick. Not only does this spiciness go well with the meat, but it also eliminates the extra greasiness.

It is irresistible for spicy food lovers!
It is irresistible for spicy food lovers!

I noticed that even the onions under the meat were completely eaten. This is too delicious. Sochi's local cuisine, which can be enjoyed using all five senses, was truly gold medal-class.

When I ate Sochi food full of stomach, I felt like I could communicate with the players in Sochi even though I was in Shibuya, the center of Tokyo. Even if they are separated, they have one heart. Everyone is cheering for the players by eating delicious local dishes while thinking about Sochi!