ZIMA Soho Restaurant

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  Damian Lubanski

  ·3 months ago

  “First of all, I'd say Sonya working there is a real asset for this establishment, which shows the old truth: people are important. Her service was great and I could tell she's knowledgeable about what they serve there, which is not always the case. I didn't need much help but I've seen her explaining to other customers dishes they weren't familiar with. Efficient and simple. Food was very good but I didn't expect anything less. Borsch was so delicate, maybe even too much. I haven't had borsch in years but in my home it would have had much stronger flavours and smell. New experience for me and not a bad one. Pelmeni were excellent, deep flavours, good amount of filling and dough which is exactly my kind of dough. Not super soft or thin, with distinctive texture and elastic structure. I like the fact they'd serve it with broth and sour cream so you can add it as you like. Kvass was ok, proper kvass, it's not for everyone. Only one small thing: place feels kinda cold, not very welcoming, at least that was my impression. Thank you again Sonya and the team. EDIT: Visited again for okroshka, and it was so good. Shame it's served with chicken and not with grounded beef but it's small detail. OK, portion could have been bigger, for this weather it's ideal meal to eat. Herring in beetroot was ok, never had it served this way, so new experience but I'd prefer herring less sweet. Small advise: if you charge for service automatically, please don't do it again when using paying panel. Tip on top of the tip, for what, one might ask. Not cool.”

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  San

  ·3 months ago

  “Best Russian food I've had in a restaurant in London. Everything is beautifully presented and the restaurant deco is russian with a modern twist. I would highly recommend it if you feel for some Russian food or if you just want some good food.”

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  V

  ·3 months ago

  “Nice, considerate place with straightforward service and a simple menu. Clean, delicious, and very down-to-earth. Every dish was served promptly and prepared well. The only thing that didn’t quite work for me was the zapekanka—to my taste, it was more like a cheesecake than a traditional zapekanka.”

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  Junsuke Anezaki

  ·4 months ago

  “It’s been one of the best experiences in a long time. Food tasted wonderful with a beautiful presentation. The service from Aidana was really genuine with care. Series of Nastoyka is absolutely worth giving a go. It’s more than just infused vodka”

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  Simran Tereza Pinheiro

  ·4 months ago

  “Incredible evening at Zima, our waitress Maryna (who was so lovely and attentive) approached us speaking Russian which made our whole experience so memorable. The food was authentically Russian, with everything being seasoned and flavoured perfectly. Top spot if you’re reminiscing Russian cuisine and its hospitality!”

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  Alissa Andri

  ·4 months ago

  “Our first Russian Slavic meal, we were blown and it was beyond our expectations. I chose the ‘Build Your Set £15.99’ Lunch Set of Borscht (Soup), Pelmeni Sibirskiye (Dumplings) and Vinegret (Salad). My husband had Khachapuri with Cheese and Adjika Sauce as additional. We also had the mors and Zapekanka (cheese cake) for dessert. Our lovely server, Mariia, explained to us on how to enjoy our meals (which I didn’t ask BUT I was SO thankful she did because I’ve no idea how to eat Slavic food!🤣) such as add sour cream onto the soup 🥰 etc. dumplings was good and wow the salad was like a wow-factor to me upon the first bite! Was so lovely! The Khachapuri was also good, enjoyable and so fresh! Mors was nice, unique and fresh. Then the dessert, Zepekanka (cheesecake) was new to us in a sense of their thick and firm texture. They also gave us the strawberry sauce, WOW. Wow. I’m not exaggerating but wow, it’s so FRESH, it adds to the enjoyable Zepekanka to another level. Hence we have it 5 stars because the food was actually pretty great with reasonable price along with the attentive service. Definitely would come back and recommended to everyone 💕”

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  SHAFAYET FAHAD

  ·4 months ago

  “Amazing food and great atmosphere. Went with my wife for a lunch date. We were served by Mariia, she was fantastic. She showed a lot of caring and attention to detail by providing the best service possible. We had the weekday special, khachapuri cheese as well as zapekanka (dessert) and mors. Overall, the experience was excellent, really glad that we decided to dine in at Zima. Definitely recommended.”

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  Kate T

  ·8 months ago

  “We visited the restaurant Zima for dinner with friends and arrived at our pre-booked time. We ordered Mimosa salad, and we also ordered potato pancakes (draniki). When the food was served, we were surprised that the hot main course was brought out at the same time as the starter. Moreover, the potato pancakes were already barely warm. We immediately asked the waiter to take the main course away and serve it later, explaining that we hadn’t finished our starter yet and that the dish was already cold. The response we received was: “And how are they supposed to be?” I would like to point out that I am Belarusian, and draniki are a traditional dish from my home country. I know very well how they should be served: freshly cooked, straight from the pan, with a crispy crust on the outside and soft on the inside. This is essential for this dish. The potato pancakes were taken away and brought back about half an hour later, clearly reheated. Both the taste and texture suggested that they had been prepared long in advance, possibly several hours earlier or even in the morning. They were hard, difficult to cut with a knife, and had a rubbery texture. This is completely unacceptable for a restaurant dish. I also have to say the portions are ridiculously small for the price. I was genuinely confused and deeply disappointed, as this was not at all what I expected when ordering a traditional dish at a restaurant. Unfortunately, the overall experience was very disappointing, definitely won’t be coming back.”

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  Santa Claus

  ·8 months ago

  “I recently had the pleasure of dining at Zima and I must say, the culinary experience was truly delightful. The menu features a fantastic selection of dishes that are both creative and flavorful. Each plate was beautifully presented, and the taste exceeded my expectations. The service was equally impressive. The staff was attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu, which made our dining experience even more enjoyable. They were quick to accommodate our requests and ensured that we had everything we needed throughout our meal.”

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  Y M

  ·8 months ago

  “First time having Russian food and Zima was a good choice. Food was tasty and well presented coupled with an attentive and quietly thoughtful service. Highlights of the meal were the Borsch and the Beef stroganoff. The experience left me wanting to come back and try other dishes from the menu. The only negative is that portions are small considering the price point. Also, would have appreciated the mash potatoes not being served on a piece of paper. The honey cake wasn't too sweet either.”

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