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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...

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Mihai

Avram

Jul 2, 2025

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!

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Mihai

Avram

Jul 2, 2025

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!

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Relaxing

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Mihai

Avram

Jun 30, 2025

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!

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Mihai

Avram

Jun 18, 2025

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.

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Mihai

Avram

Jun 18, 2025

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!

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Mihai

Avram

Jun 18, 2025

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...

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Bars
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Restaurants

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Mihai

Avram

Jun 18, 2025

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!

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Shopping

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Mihai

Avram

Jun 18, 2025

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!

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Relaxing

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Mihai

Avram

Jun 18, 2025

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!

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Relaxing

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Nicolai

Chirnev

Jun 9, 2025

Istanbul Bazaar

Turkish market

"Istanbul Bazaar" in Chisinau is a Turkish market for all your baklava, lokum and Turkish coffee needs!

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Coffee & tea
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Shopping

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Nicolai

Chirnev

Jun 9, 2025

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...

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Art & culture

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Nicolai

Chirnev

Jun 9, 2025

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