Night out at ZIMA (quite literally) 16/04/2021

I went out with my friends Adin and Philip to witness the buzzing nightlife of Soho at the infamous Frith Street. It was as busy as ever –

This is of particular importance, because, of course, it was only 2 days after restaurants re-opened for al fresco dining across the country!

We waited over an hour in line at ZIMA Russian restaurant, but decided it was worth the wait – as we have been craving a good Russian meal for a while. While in line, we saw mafia-looking Russian guys and good-looking Russian women. The passing by Soho inhabitants sometimes spoiled the fun a bit with their… unusual appearance, making it an even more pressing concern for us to get a table.

The food finally arrived, and another reason why we were so eager to go specifically to ZIMA – was their new spring menu featuring amazing new dishes such as 2 types of khachapuri (one with classic suluguni cheese and one with beef on top) as well as a chicken schnitzel made Russian-style, and with a delicious mustard and honey sauce.

The food was amazing, the atmosphere and service were great, but by the end of the night we got VERY cold. It was still too cold for the full al fresco dining experience (even in mid April – that’s London for you), and we went home shivering. That kinda ruined the night a bit, as we were hoping to enjoy the Soho night life a bit longer. Instead, I settled for a warm bath at home.

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