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Feature | 2025.6.24


ロシアンレストラン 六本木バイカル


東京都港区六本木4-12-7 R.B.ビル3F
tel.03-5770-7742

https://www.baikal-roppongi.com/

[ ロシアンレストラン 六本木バイカル ]

Authentic Flavors in a Charming Setting—
Roppongi Baikal,
a Russian Restaurant Devoted to the Real Thing.

With Russian recipes, ingredients, and chefs,
it’s a place where people come for a taste of home.

Located in a prime location near Roppongi Midtown on Gaien-Higashi-dori, Roppongi Baikal may seem upscale, but it’s warm and welcoming.
The folk art–adorned interior evokes a cozy “little Russia,” and manager Elena Erostenko’s friendly smile puts guests at ease. “I taught myself Japanese, so I can’t handle complex conversations,” she laughs.
Why Roppongi? “Many Russians work at nearby clubs, and the Russian embassy is close. We opened in 2002 to serve authentic Russian cuisine—not just to Russians, but to Japanese guests too.”
The food here is not adjusted for Japanese tastes. “Other places may use real recipes, but often the chefs aren’t Russian. Cooking isn’t just about recipes—it’s about instinct, something only someone raised in Russia truly has.”
Roppongi Baikal offers true Russian flavor. “Our chef Janetta cooked professionally in Russia for years—her dishes are authentic. Russian cuisine values tradition, and we use home-style recipes passed down through generations.”

That commitment to authenticity draws a diverse crowd. During the 2011 earthquake, over ten people—Russians, Uzbeks, Georgians, Belarusians, Ukrainians—sheltered here. We supported each other through the night with food, drink, and words of comfort. I’ll never forget that night—we were united across borders.” Many foreigners left Japan after the quake, though, and things became quieter.
Still, a mix of people continue to come—Mongolians and Georgians among them. “They eat heartily and have fun. When the mood lifts, we sing Russian songs like ‘Evenings Near Moscow.’ It brings back memories of home.”
Some people today see Russia in a negative light. “But Russians are warm and kind. Of course, not everyone—but most are. We just aren’t good at fake smiles,” she says, noting that this may make them seem stern at first.
Elena was born in Khabarovsk, not far from Japan, on the wide-flowing Amur River. Raised in a city rich with old Russian charm, she even wrote a poem for her restaurant:“Beneath Tokyo’s neon sky,in a city of sushi and ramen,‘Baikal’—a little place where Russia breathes. The scent of borscht warms our hearts.” It’s not just the borscht—it’s the human warmth that keeps Russians coming back.

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