Our Menu
Our Story
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Kudesnitsa Artisan Cafe was founded in 2013 on Olkhon Island — in the very heart of Lake Baikal. Our mission was to bring an alternative dining concept to the island, where the traditional cuisine is Buryat meat-based dishes.
- From the very start, we chose the path of an artisan kitchen. This allows us to create freely, beyond any templates. Our tables are a place where people with different diets — meat-eaters, vegetarians, and raw food enthusiasts — can come together. We love to surprise our guests by proving that healthy food can be delicious, and delicious food can be healthy.
- We create, experiment, and meticulously refine each ingredient to craft the perfect flavor composition. We seek the balance between taste and nourishment, while staying true to our core "superfood" concept: every dish we make includes nutrient-rich ingredients to make the food vibrant, wholesome, and at times, even restorative.
In line with our SUPERFOOD concept
and crafted with your well-being in mind:
and crafted with your well-being in mind:
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SuperfoodsEvery dish we serve contains a superfood. Superfoods are ingredients packed with a high concentration of beneficial nutrients — vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fiber, easily digestible proteins, and unsaturated fats. Microgreens, chia seeds, wheatgrass, wheat sprouts, mung beans, cold-pressed oils, Brussels sprouts, spinach, wakame, salmon belly, brown rice, rolled oats, pine nuts, lingonberries, blackcurrants, and other superfoods make every meal at our cafe more nutritious and wholesome. -
MicrogreensWe grow our own microgreens to ensure they reach your plate immediately after harvesting, preserving all their beneficial properties.
To enrich your dishes, on the shelves of our small farm grow microgreens of:
alfalfa, broccoli, clover, basil, sunflower, peas, arugula, and mustard. -
Ghee (Clarified Butter)We sauté our dishes with homemade ghee (clarified butter), crafted in our kitchen to impart a uniquely rich and aromatic depth of flavor. -
Natural IngredientsWe care deeply about the quality and wholesomeness of every dish we create.
For our desserts and drinks, we use only natural berries, nuts, and fruits, along with syrups and pastes made in-house.
We have completely eliminated the use of commercial syrups with artificial flavors and colors. -
House-Made DessertsAll our desserts are made from scratch, using exclusively wholesome flour blends that combine wheat with rye, oat, and whole grain flours. We do not use refined white wheat flour on its own, margarine, or non-dairy creamers. -
Artisan BreadWe bake our own sourdough rye bread, completely yeast-free.
Practical Info
To reserve a table, please call us. If a table is available, we will hold it for you for 20−30 minutes. If all tables are occupied, we can add you to our waiting list and call you as soon as a suitable table becomes free.
Our cafe is intimate, with just 5 tables. Therefore, we do not accept reservations for a specific time slot. You can indicate a preferred time window (e.g., "from 6:00 PM" or "between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM"). As soon as a table becomes available within that window, we will secure it for you and give you a call.
To reserve a table for a group of 6 or more, a prepayment of 1,000 RUB per person is required, as accommodating your group will require multiple tables. We need this assurance, as we may have to turn other guests away for a group that is truly eager to experience our cuisine. The prepayment is non-refundable in case of cancellation. If the number of guests decreases, the prepayment from those who cancel is also non-refundable, but will be credited toward the bill of the remaining guests.
The only specific time available for reservation is our opening time (2:00 PM). For groups of 6+ reserving at this time, no prepayment is required.
Our cafe is intimate, with just 5 tables. Therefore, we do not accept reservations for a specific time slot. You can indicate a preferred time window (e.g., "from 6:00 PM" or "between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM"). As soon as a table becomes available within that window, we will secure it for you and give you a call.
To reserve a table for a group of 6 or more, a prepayment of 1,000 RUB per person is required, as accommodating your group will require multiple tables. We need this assurance, as we may have to turn other guests away for a group that is truly eager to experience our cuisine. The prepayment is non-refundable in case of cancellation. If the number of guests decreases, the prepayment from those who cancel is also non-refundable, but will be credited toward the bill of the remaining guests.
The only specific time available for reservation is our opening time (2:00 PM). For groups of 6+ reserving at this time, no prepayment is required.
If you have a table reservation, you may place a pre-order. Please remember that we do not reserve tables for a specific time slot (please see our Table Reservation Policy for details). Placing a pre-order is a good way to ensure the availability of your chosen dishes.
For pre-orders, full prepayment is required. You can pay using any method convenient for you when ordering in person at the cafe. For phone orders, prepayment by bank transfer is mandatory.
Our staff will calculate the total for your pre-order, provide you with the payment details, and record your name and phone number for contact. If you do not receive a call back from us, it means we have successfully received your payment. Once a suitable table becomes available, we will reserve it for you, and a staff member will call to confirm your estimated arrival time.
You may choose to have your dishes prepared for your arrival or to be started after you arrive. If you choose the first option, please note that we cannot reheat your food if you are delayed, as we do not use microwave ovens in our kitchen.
Upon arrival at the agreed time, simply give your name to the waiter.
For groups of 6 or more who have already paid the table reservation deposit, no additional prepayment for the pre-order is required (please see the 'Table Reservation Policy' for group booking conditions).
For pre-orders, full prepayment is required. You can pay using any method convenient for you when ordering in person at the cafe. For phone orders, prepayment by bank transfer is mandatory.
Our staff will calculate the total for your pre-order, provide you with the payment details, and record your name and phone number for contact. If you do not receive a call back from us, it means we have successfully received your payment. Once a suitable table becomes available, we will reserve it for you, and a staff member will call to confirm your estimated arrival time.
You may choose to have your dishes prepared for your arrival or to be started after you arrive. If you choose the first option, please note that we cannot reheat your food if you are delayed, as we do not use microwave ovens in our kitchen.
Upon arrival at the agreed time, simply give your name to the waiter.
For groups of 6 or more who have already paid the table reservation deposit, no additional prepayment for the pre-order is required (please see the 'Table Reservation Policy' for group booking conditions).
For takeaway orders placed in person at the cafe, full prepayment is required, and you may use any convenient payment method.
For takeaway orders placed by phone, full prepayment via bank transfer is mandatory.
Our staff will calculate your order total, provide you with the bank details for the transfer, give you an estimated preparation time, and record your name and phone number for contact. If you do not receive a call back from us, it means we have successfully received your payment.
Upon arrival at the agreed time, simply inform a waiter that you are here to collect your takeaway order and give your name. Your order, along with the receipt, will be brought to you within a few minutes.
For takeaway orders placed by phone, full prepayment via bank transfer is mandatory.
Our staff will calculate your order total, provide you with the bank details for the transfer, give you an estimated preparation time, and record your name and phone number for contact. If you do not receive a call back from us, it means we have successfully received your payment.
Upon arrival at the agreed time, simply inform a waiter that you are here to collect your takeaway order and give your name. Your order, along with the receipt, will be brought to you within a few minutes.
We also recommend placing your orders in advance for a specific pick-up time to avoid a long wait, especially during the high-demand winter and summer seasons.
Food delivery is arranged via local taxi services. The delivery fee within Khuzhir village is 300 RUB. For destinations outside Khuzhir, the delivery fee is calculated individually and must be confirmed in advance.
For delivery orders placed in person at the cafe, full prepayment is required, and you may use any convenient payment method.
For delivery orders placed by phone, full prepayment via bank transfer is mandatory.
Our staff will calculate your order total, provide you with the bank details for the transfer, give you an estimated delivery time, and record your name, delivery address, and phone number for contact. If you do not receive a call back from us, it means we have successfully received your payment.
Once your order (along with the receipt) has been dispatched for delivery, our staff will call you and ask you to be ready to meet the taxi driver to receive your order. The driver will notify you of their arrival by phone.
We highly recommend placing your orders in advance for a specific delivery time to avoid a long wait, especially during the high-demand winter and summer seasons.
For delivery orders placed in person at the cafe, full prepayment is required, and you may use any convenient payment method.
For delivery orders placed by phone, full prepayment via bank transfer is mandatory.
Our staff will calculate your order total, provide you with the bank details for the transfer, give you an estimated delivery time, and record your name, delivery address, and phone number for contact. If you do not receive a call back from us, it means we have successfully received your payment.
Once your order (along with the receipt) has been dispatched for delivery, our staff will call you and ask you to be ready to meet the taxi driver to receive your order. The driver will notify you of their arrival by phone.
We highly recommend placing your orders in advance for a specific delivery time to avoid a long wait, especially during the high-demand winter and summer seasons.
Our cafe is designed for 16 seated guests to ensure comfort. For maximum capacity of up to 20 people, we can provide additional chairs.
Serving large groups is not our specialty, as we cook every dish fresh to order. However, if your group is happy to spend the waiting time enjoying heartfelt conversation or playing our board games, we will be delighted to prepare exceptionally fresh, delicious, and wholesome meals for you.
For the specific booking terms and pre-order requirements for groups of 6 or more, please refer to our "Table Reservation Policy" and "Pre-Order Policy".
Serving large groups is not our specialty, as we cook every dish fresh to order. However, if your group is happy to spend the waiting time enjoying heartfelt conversation or playing our board games, we will be delighted to prepare exceptionally fresh, delicious, and wholesome meals for you.
For the specific booking terms and pre-order requirements for groups of 6 or more, please refer to our "Table Reservation Policy" and "Pre-Order Policy".
At our cafe, you can conveniently pay for your order using several methods. We accept:
- Credit/Debit Cards
- Cash
- Bank Transfer (Card-to-Card)
- QR Code Payment
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