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Al' Halil'
Don't let the hole-in-the-wall aspect of this Palestinian joint freak you - here you'll chow down on hot fresh lavash (soft flatbread) and all kinds of Middle Eastern treats: dolma, and several meat dishes. Note that what's on the menu isn't everything, and that some of what is on the menu is prepared in a 'Russianised' way (think mayonnaise). But talk to the staff (they speak a little English) and let them know what you want. They're eager to please.
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Byblos
This popular, inexpensive joint near the ratusha (town hall) serves up tasty Lebanese meat dishes and a soul-warming spinach-lentil soup.
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Café Traktir Na Marxa
Another excellent choice serving decent Belarusian food such as draniki . The relaxed atmosphere in this cellar café-cum-bar is more authentic than the food, but then again, you can't beat the prices. It's also a good place to hang out and have a few beers.
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Chomolungma
Wow. A huge menu with a wide range of prices and cuisines: Nepalese, Tibetan, sushi and Indian. There is only one tofu dish, but there is plenty more for vegetarians. It's well worth the 10-minute walk from metro Yakuba Kolasa.
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Express Krynitsa
The Soviet stolovaya (cafeteria) tradition meets modernity here in this huge place where all the food, happily swimming in grease, is visible (a pointer's delight). People-watch out the large windows.
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Grunwald
A great place for a splurge. The décor is lightly medieval, the atmosphere relaxed, and the superb food a mix of European and Belarusian (delicious soups and draniki, filling enough for a meal). There's a dazzling array of inventive fish and meat dishes.
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Gurman
With its locally famous pelmeni (Russian-style meat dumplings) and its wide selection of Italian-style pastas, Gurman is worth the long (though pleasant) walk from the metro.
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Izium
Splashy and chic, Izium has a high-tech design, fusion food and live music nights. Apart from the dance area, there are two dining halls - one is particularly fancy, the other is just hip. Flat-screen TVs at many tables show music videos, if that gives you any idea of what to expect. Service is gracious but slow.
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Kamarowski Rynok
Northwest of pl Jakuba Kolasa is this immense minicity of market mayhem. Inside you'll find nuts, spices, breads, honey, dried fish, meat carcasses, CDs - the lot.
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Kasbar
Not quite the Kasbah, but the Persian food on offer is decent, if not terribly spicy and served in teeny portions. Smoke a waterpipe for additional flavours. There are several vegetarian options. Their nightly exotic dance shows are an eyeful.
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Khutorok
Of all the folk-style traditional restaurants in town, this one takes the prize. Set southeast of the centre, Khutorok has several thematically decorated rooms to choose from, a leafy summer terrace and a menu filled with meat-heavy country cooking (their shashlyk is among the city's best). It's either an 800m walk east of metro Mahileuskaja or a cab ride from the centre.
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Lido
There are several cafeteria-style restaurants similar to Latvian-run Lido but none are nearly as good. All food (a giant selection of Eastern European dishes) is on display, so it's easy for non-Russian speakers: just point at what you want. Lunchtime is packed, but staff will help you find a seat.
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Pivnoi '0.5'
Beer is accented here, and as such the meals are hearty, heavy and manly. Their Belarusian specialities include machanka (pork, sausage, egg and pancake all combined into one). The interior is lavish and modern but in a traditional beer-hall style.
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Planeta Sushi
Sushi? In Belarus? You bet. In fact there are now several choices for a bowl of miso and a plate of nigiri . Other Japanese dishes ( udon, tempura etc) are offered as well. The place seems to have a surprisingly decent connection for fresh fish, but it could use a new avocado supplier.
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Staroe Ruslo
Don't be fooled by the lacklustre exterior, inside is some of the best food in town. There are several soups to choose from, and lots of cheesy or mushroomy dishes.
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Strawnya Talaka
This small Belarusian eatery is suitable for a romantic, intimate dinner amid sophisticated Slavic décor, although it can get a little smoky, depending on the other diners. It's a stone's throw from Rakovsky Brovar, if you're up for something rowdier afterward. Reservations are required.
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Taj
Where Buddha statues meet wooden Russian matryoshka dolls! The North Indian food here is sublime and provides a welcome explosion of spices. The dhal and samosas are fantastic, and vegetarians will find heaven here. The menu has English explanations and photos.
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Teplo Zaftrak
This bistro-style restaurant sets itself apart from the competition with friendly service, a menu boasting 37 different kinds of pizza (and other Italian fare), a full - yes, full - breakfast menu (a rarity in these parts) and client-friendly specials like free coffee with breakfast.
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Traktir Na Parkavoi
A good bet for Belarusian favourites, this pleasant early 20th-century country kitchen is tucked behind a row of cement blocks.
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U Ratushi
Formerly called 'Nul Pyat', referring to the standard serving of beer (a half-litre), this multilevel pub-style restaurant, right across from the ratusha, is packed with a raucous, fun-loving crowd on weekends (there is often a small cover charge for live bands). Book ahead for weekends, or come really early.
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