Arslan Berdiev, Birch St. Petersburg

Birch is a true gastronomic phenomenon. It opened in early 2018 and has since then been declared the best restaurant in Saint Petersburg and one of the best in Russia multiple times. One of this tiny gastrobar’s two halls is in the kitchen – some of the guests are seated right at the kitchen counter. Chef Arslan Berdiyev paints with a vivid and memorable palette of flavors, combining European cuisine with Asian accents