Russian food

Russian Georgian Rstrnt
(619) 297-4007
www.russiangeorgianfood.homestead.com
2302 El Cajon Blvd
San Diego, CA 92104

This place, also known as Pektopah Pomegranate, is one of the few authentic Russian places in San Diego. The prices are a bit on the higher side (and the waitress will try to upsell you on sppetizers) but the food is so unique that it's worth it. I recommend the vegetarian Borscht. The Georgians are known as the best cooks of Russia and Pektopah Pomegranate serves up great peasant dishes with big bold spices.

Their baker is truly skilled too. They have flaky pastries that are amazing. Their Turkish coffee is similar to Greek coffee: small cup, lots of grounds on the bottom, super strong.

They have a bunch of fancy teas as well. The place is small and festively decorated. There's writing all over the walls with various people (in various languages) singing the praises of the food. Marco (the owner) sits in the corner and reads his paper and will be very happy to strike up a conversation with you. He has a thick Russian accent and will tell you stories and teach you Russian.