Lucky Izakaya Bar

«Lucky Izakaya Bar» on Bolshaya Nikitskaya brings Japanese, Chinese, Korean, and pan-Asian dishes together under one roof — come with a good appetite and no rush. The place is a short walk from Tverskaya and Arbatskaya metro stations, making it a convenient spot to meet after work or during a walk around the center. The kitchen is run by chef Vasily Zaitsev, known for his work at Koji, while the bar is overseen by head bartender Maxim Gorelik. The project was launched by Ivan Kukarskikh, Bogdan Panchenko, and Glen Ballis, and it shows in the attention to detail — from plating to flavor combinations. The average check runs 3,000–6,000 rubles, which matches the level of the kitchen and the care given to ingredients. From the menu, it's worth trying the "Kushiyaki" section with grilled dishes, beef cheek katsu with a crispy coating, fried rice with crab, and rice bowls with fish. Every dish here is built to bring the guest back — for a specific taste, not a vague atmosphere.