$$, Russian, Inner Richmond
Fodor's Review:
Katia's. Russian cuisine has lacked a following in San Francisco, but this bright gem in the Richmond District may well change that trend. Order the beautiful purple borscht, crowned with a dollop of sour cream. Small dishes of marinated mushrooms, blini and smoked salmon, and meat- or vegetable-filled piroshki are wonderful ways to start a meal. Follow up with hearty beef Stroganoff or delicate pelmeni, meat-filled dumplings in broth. Service can be uneven; on weekends, a talented accordion player proves an interesting distraction while you wait for your plates.
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