Teikhen Restaurant

Teikhen is well worth a mention just for boasting one of the weirdest mixes of cuisines of any of St Petersburg's restaurants: European (specifically Mediterranean), Japanese and Mexican. Japanese dishes dominate the menu and the interior is a modern take on traditional Japanese design, decorated in red, grey and white.

Address:	66/29, Nevsky Propspekt, Metro: Gostiny Dvor, St Petersburg, Russia
Contact:	+7 (812) 314 8034, http://waytorussia.net/moscow/restaurant/teikhen-restaurant.html
Similar Worldwide:	Opium Cafe Cafe (Rīga), Ili Restaurant (St Petersburg)

The result is quite sleek and stylish. Located on a corner, Teikhen's large picture windows look out onto Nevsky Prospekt on one side and the Fontanka Canal on the other. With three cuisines on offer there is a lot of choice. The Mediterranean food is great while the Mexican dishes are a little bland. Prices are about right at around 400R ($16) for a main course. Then there is an endless selection of sushi, sashimi and other Japanese dishes to choose from. Teikhen has thoughtfully late breakfasts from 11am - 2pm and a good value business lunch after that. More than just a restaurant, there is either live jazz music or a DJ performing at Teikhen every night from 8pm until closing time at 6am. A stylish place with a lot of choice and meals that won't have you complaining.