On Neglinnaya, at number 26, in the late 90s, an oriental restaurant opened its doors. The famous Moscow businessman Arkady Novikov (creator of the project) named it in honor of the masterpiece of Soviet cinema - the film "The White Sun of the Desert." The restaurant is one of the first thematic institutions in Moscow.
It is difficult to surprise residents of the capital with dishes of Central Asian cuisine. There are many similar establishments in Moscow. Nevertheless, "White Sun of the Desert" is a restaurant that is as popular today as it was 20 years ago. What is the secret to the success of this enterprise? Why do true connoisseurs of the Central Asian culinary culture prefer Novikov's place to other restaurants in the metropolis?
Interior
"White Sun of the Desert" - a restaurant that is visited not only in order to join the Uzbek culinary traditions. The guests of this institution are admirers of Soviet culture and everything connected with it. Motil’s legendary painting “The White Sun of the Desert” has long scattered into quotes. Novikov's restaurant is a continuation of the imperishable Soviet film.
The plot of the picture, telling about the struggle of the Red Army with the Basmachi, is remembered already at the entrance. Guests are greeted by a man with a gun. However, this "Red Army man" is quite peaceful. The design of the hall is based on the plot of the famous film. Vladimir Motyl occasionally visits the restaurant "White Sun of the Desert." The photos that adorn the walls of the institution were taken back in 1970, right on the set. It was once provided by the director himself, who is an honored guest of the restaurant.
In summer, the institution opens the door to the veranda. Guests enjoy dishes prepared according to Central Asian traditions, and admire the Moscow landscape. It's cool even on the hottest July day. And cooking takes place in front of guests. And finally, it is worth talking about the menu of the restaurant "White Sun of the Desert."
Chef
The interior of this establishment, of course, is unique. But first of all, the culinary masterpieces that are on the menu deserve positive reviews. The face of the restaurant, as you know, is the chef. In the institution referred to in this article, the kitchen is headed by Eugene Demin. He has been cooperating with Novikov's company since 2010. Previously, the master of culinary art worked in restaurants such as Bavarius and Muscat.
Popular dishes
The main quality of a good cook is the ability to improvise. Thanks to such abilities and experience working with foreign professionals, Demin was able to create a menu that has been popular for several years among the regulars of the White Desert Sun restaurant. The guests of Tashkent and Achuchuk salads won special love of the guests. Some even argue that visiting the Uzbek restaurant on Neglinnaya is worth at least to taste these dishes prepared according to unique recipes. The price of Tashkent is 490 rubles. The cost of a portion of Achuchuk salad is 690 rubles.
Regular guests of the restaurant "White Sun of the Desert" also recommend to try the Bai soup, fatair with cheese, rabbit in Arabic. And finally, a real Uzbek pilaf is served here. The cooking process of this old oriental dish is akin to art. And, despite the abundance of oriental restaurants, there are not many places in Moscow where you can order the "right" Uzbek pilaf.
Pan-asian cuisine
The menu of this restaurant contains not only Uzbek and Azerbaijani dishes. Here you can also taste dishes prepared according to the traditions of the peoples of Singapore and Malaysia. So, here they serve a salad, which includes mango, king prawns, arugula. The cost of this dish is 990 rubles.
Of course, in a restaurant created in Eastern traditions, there cannot be a large selection of hookahs. The cost of the most expensive - "Mojito for the Sheikh" - is more than four thousand rubles.
Outing Banquet
Employees of the restaurant "White Sun of the Desert", along with the staff of the institution "Uzbekistan", for more than eight years, have been providing services for the organization of holiday events on a turnkey basis. For example, those who want to arrange a small buffet in the country house in an oriental style can contact the institution's managers on this issue.
"White Sun of the Desert" - restaurant (Moscow), the average bill in which, according to reviews, is 3000 rubles. Visiting this place is not cheap. But it's worth it. Moscow has a huge number of catering establishments, but there are not so many establishments of this level.