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Vegan Phi Restaurant
Vegan paradise in Chișinău
"Vegan Phi Restaurant" in Chisinau is a vegan restaurant with amazing main dishes, even if you're not vegan! Try the cauliflower steak...
by
Mihai
Avram
Smokehouse BBQ-Beer-Community
Tex-Mex food & beer
"Smokehouse" in Chisinau is a community place with lots of locals and internationals. It's a beer haven with pub quizes on Tuesdays and great food!
by
Mihai
Avram
Cehov Square
Community park
"Cehov Square" is a green, renovated square in Chisinau in front of the theater. It was the first crowdfunding project of its kind. It's so relaxing!
by
Mihai
Avram
Marlene Bar
The hidden summer terrace
"Marlene Bar" in Chisinau might not even have the best cocktails in town (although I like them), but the atmosphere of this European-style bar is worth it!
by
Mihai
Avram
Cărturești Books
Best place for book lovers
"Cărturești Books" in Chisinau has everything from books, posters, board games, magnets... I esp. like the reading area where you can sit with a book.
by
Mihai
Avram
Fuior Restaurant
Moldovan kitchen fusion
"Fuior Restaurant" in Chișinău is all about the package. They bring you a Michelin-Star restaurant experience to Moldovan flavors. Try the black dumplings!
by
Mihai
Avram
Madam Wong Restaurant
Best Asian in town
"Madam Wong Restaurant" in Chișinău makes the best Asian food in town, easily! My favorites include the Tom Yum, the Spinach Soup & the Duck Spring Roll...
by
Mihai
Avram
Wine Shop Pușkin St.
Get your wine here!
If there's one place you need to check into after you arrive at Chișinău, it's "Wine Shop Pușkin St." Expect to find great prices for simply amazing wines!
by
Mihai
Avram
Yoga Surya
Yoga with the locals
"Yoga Surya" in Chisinau is run by Igor. He speaks Romanian and a little English. He's very helpful, friendly and the prices are very reasonable!
by
Mihai
Avram
Valea Morilor Park
Our best recreation area
"Valea Morilor Park" in the heart of Chisinau is a great recreational spot for a hot summer day. Half the city is here but you'll find your quiet spot!
by
Nicolai
Chirnev
Istanbul Bazaar
Turkish market
"Istanbul Bazaar" in Chisinau is a Turkish market for all your baklava, lokum and Turkish coffee needs!
by
Nicolai
Chirnev
Buiucani District
My part of town
"Buiucani District" in Chisinau is the only part of the city were old village houses and churches still exist. I like it because I've lived here forever...
by
Nicolai
Chirnev
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