MANEKI – This is a large restaurant of Pan-Asian cuisine on Sennaya Square.

(The nearest metro stations are Sadovaya, Sennaya, Spasskaya)

Wok-cafe “Maneki” is a real oasis and corner of Pan-Asian cuisine right in the city center! The best recipes and cooking technologies have been selected here to delight guests in St. Petersburg with bright flavors and unusual dishes.

The cafe menu combines the most interesting dishes of Pan-Asian cuisine, prepared from fresh ingredients using a variety of exotic spices and sauces - sushi, rolls, appetizers, salads, soups, wok dishes and desserts in the original design. The staff will be happy to help you decide on the choice of dishes and go on an amazing gastronomic journey! The cafe's bar menu offers a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, warming cocktails, punches and homemade lemonades.

A cozy interior, soft wood shades and a large amount of greenery will transport guests to a world of calm and harmony.

Source: spb.manekicafe.ru

Intelligence.

Pan-Asian cuisine is a new trend in world cooking, which is called fusion (literally translated from English as: merger, alloy, unification). Malaysia and Singapore are considered the homeland, since they were influenced by Vietnam, China, Indonesia, India and Thailand.

Most dishes of this cuisine are prepared in a wok. A wok is a deep Chinese round frying pan with a convex bottom of small diameter, in appearance it is very similar to a saucepan and frying pan.

Wok dishes are the hallmark of Pan-Asian cooking. The secret of their popularity is the excellent freshness of the products, cooked at very high temperatures with a minimum amount of oil. Dishes are prepared on woks from the freshest ingredients: meat and vegetables.

Thanks to quick heat treatment, healthy vitamins are preserved in vegetables, and pieces of meat (fish) remain juicy.

Interior.

The atmosphere of the establishment is hospitable and cozy, the perimeter of the halls and rooms is thought out for the comfortable accommodation of guests. Plenty of comfortable seating – soft sofas and armchairs. Wide tables perfectly complement the functionality of use.

The interior itself is decorated in a modern style with oriental elements. The ceiling is decorated with structures made of decorative pipes; many figures and paintings give a unique accent to the interior. Green leafy
and wood tones emphasize the focus on freshness, purity and a healthy, enriched diet.

In addition, the establishment has quite favorable climatic conditions.
At the time of the visit, I noticed that the cuisine was more oriented towards Europeans.
Consequently, you can meet more Russian-speaking and European guests here.

They come here in the company of friends and families, the atmosphere allows
Have a nice and fulfilling time!

There is a children's room, as well as the possibility of accommodating large
groups of guests in a banquet-type hall; Organization for holiday and business meetings.

The lighting in the restaurant is dim, in some rooms even too dim.

In terms of cleanliness, everything is relative, there is something to pay attention to.
For example, the type of black countertops itself - it is not clear what kind of coating it is, but it is created
it seems as if they are simply soaked in something sticky.

Briefly speaking about the restrooms - in terms of the nuances of use, everything is taken into account.
(Two full toilets are available).

Service in Maneki is optimal and at a dynamic pace, since the flow is really not small.
Despite this, the approach to the process is attentive, and the attitude of the staff is very pleasant.
At the time of posting, the compliment of large crab chips with sweet and sour sauce was served.

At the end of the meal, a funny box was served with small pieces of paper on which it was written
a random message/wish that definitely lifts the mood.

The menu offers a wide selection of rolls and sushi, dim sum with various fillings, Asian-style soups and salads, wok-cooked vegetables and meat, seafood and poultry appetizers. For dessert, European desserts, Thai pancakes and tempura-fried bananas are served. There is a separate menu for children with healthy dishes.

You can order Japanese, mixed, and vegetarian dishes here.

The establishment's menu is quite thoughtful in terms of choice, interestingly designed graphically, and affordable in price range. The composition of the dishes is fully described, the information is provided in Russian and English.

A rich bar counter is available, where you can try masterly cocktails and various drinks.

The restaurant also offers special daily and seasonal offers!

The following dishes caught my attention:

1) Japanese soup with salmon and rice.

Fish broth with soy sauce, salmon,
wakame seaweed, leek, rice, Chinese mushrooms.

Light, contrasting, rich in flavor.
Harmoniously sweet and sour, served in small quantities per serving.

2) General Tso's chicken.

Tempura chicken thigh fillet, mango sauce, leek.

Chicken meat is brought to a very tender fiber structure, in cooking
the meat acquires a truly refined sweetish flavor.

3) Mango-passion fruit mousse.

Mango and passion fruit puree cream, meringue cream, cookies.

A very unusual dessert.
Represents several levels of sweet pleasure.

4) Thai pancakes with banana and chocolate topping.

Banana, condensed milk, chocolate topping, dough.

Miniature, sickly sweet, not greasy.

5) Moroccan tea.

Expressive, honeyed, aromatic, sweet.

In general, all the dishes that were tried - one way or another
sweet ratio in taste.

The visit cost me 1535R.

Overall I was pleased with the kitchen and the decor,
If desired, I will visit this establishment again!

Food delivery - the most delicious

Restaurant food delivery market (% of total number of restaurants)

In 2013, the share of purchasing and ordering ready-made food increased compared to the recently popular purchase of various semi-finished products in supermarkets and culinary stores.

In addition, ordering food has become more accessible and easier. You can order online and pay by card or cash.

Let's now look at the general trends in the development of food delivery. The entire market is estimated at about one and a half billion dollars a year, of which 900 million is in Moscow.
In megacities, about 30% of restaurants (and even more in Moscow and St. Petersburg) have their own delivery service. Some of these companies deliver food around Moscow around the clock, which is convenient in a huge city where life is in full swing.

Who orders food and where?

Food orders from restaurants to the office (% of total deliveries)

As RBC research shows, every second resident of cities with over a million people orders food for delivery at least once a month. Residents of Moscow and St. Petersburg - on average 2.5 times a month. Moreover, Muscovites order food for work much more often than residents of other regions. In Moscow, more than 45% of orders are delivered to offices.

Men and women from both capitals order food for work with approximately the same frequency, while in other regions women order food more often. Men order food at home a little more often.

74.7% of residents of large Russian cities order via the Internet. Last year, the growth of this market segment was more than 20%. The frequency of ordering pizza by phone fell by 12%.

The majority of those ordering food delivery are people aged 18 to 34 years.

Why do people order ready-made food at home?

More than half of Russians consider ordering ready-made food at home as an opportunity to treat themselves to their favorite dishes without leaving home (55.9%), and every second respondent considers this service a good way to save time and effort (48%).

Less popular views include the attitude towards ordering ready-made meals at home as an opportunity to try cuisines of different nations (24.7%) or to quickly prepare for receiving guests (22.1%). 10.4% of respondents see this as an opportunity to please their spouse, and 3.9% consider it part of their daily life.

Only 17.4% of respondents note that they do not need this format of services. And 14.8% consider it too expensive for themselves.

Why do people order food for delivery (% of all respondents)

The most popular dishes are pizza and sushi. People like to order them both at home and in the office, and pizza is twice as often ordered to the office than sushi. They often order lunches for the office. Ossetian pies, shashlik and cakes are also very popular.

The most popular dishes delivered to your home and office

Interestingly, all over the world the winner's laurels are shared with pizza by Chinese boxed food, which is practically the only “healthy” fast food, thanks to the use of a large number of vegetables, meat and various seasonings in its recipes.

Pizza and rolls are the most popular food delivered

What is the food delivered in?

Previously, dishes were delivered as needed - in metal boxes, paper, or even in napkins. Now delivery services have a wide variety of packaging at their disposal - corrugated cardboard pizza boxes, special noodle boxes, plastic containers, thermal bags that retain the heat and aroma of dishes

Packaging is divided into individual, group and transport. Food delivery packaging is individual transport packaging.

The most common packaging is all kinds of cardboard boxes. Cardboard is used due to its availability, environmental friendliness and decorative design capabilities using high-volume and short-run printing. In addition, cardboard for different products differs in its parameters.

Pizza and Pie Boxes

Boxes for pizza and pies are made from multi-layer (usually three-layer) laminated corrugated cardboard or micro-corrugated cardboard. Corrugated cardboard is used for its strength and thermal insulation properties. Laminating is done to improve the appearance and improve the quality of printing on the box. The courier must hold out a box of hot pizza or Ossetian pie with one hand, and the box must not wrinkle or even open slightly. A mandatory attribute of boxes for delivery of pizza and pies is the presence of holes in the boxes for air access to avoid excess moisture accumulation. The corners of the boxes can be either straight or beveled. A distinctive feature of some pizza boxes is the perforation of the box lid, which allows you to conveniently and quickly divide the pizza into portions.

Ossetian pies are packaged very hot, straight from the oven. Therefore, a feature of boxes for delivery of Ossetian pies is the use of the densest three-layer corrugated cardboard (for example, T-24), which retains strength and other properties even at very high temperatures and humidity.

Boxes for delivery of noodles and other fast food

Boxes for delivery of noodles and other fast food are made from various types of boxboard. To do this, choose grease-resistant and heat-resistant brands. Typically, such packaging is colorfully designed in the restaurant’s signature colors.

Boxes for delivery of noodles and Chinese cuisine in general are distinguished by their airtight design and specially taped seams. This is necessary in order to prevent hot food and sauces from leaking out. Often these boxes can be reheated in the microwave.

Boxes for Chinese food and hamburgers

Polymer packaging for food delivery

The second packaging option is various polymer packaging and containers. The advantages of such packaging are its low price, varied appearance and shape. Therefore, it is easy to choose the appropriate option for each type of product and serving size. Such packaging can be made from polypropylene, polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, foamed polystyrene and other materials. Such containers are produced using the methods of pneumatic and thermoforming, pressing, injection molding and blowing.

Packaging for the delivery of soup and other liquid dishes and dishes with a significant amount of sauce must be sealed to prevent the product from spilling. Also, during transportation, the lid must be tightly closed, so special locking elements are most often used, and the lid is removed only after they are removed.

Cafe Maneki has opened on Sennaya Square. This is the first point in St. Petersburg of a network of democratic pan-Asian establishments specializing in sushi and woks. In addition to St. Petersburg, Maneki operates in Yaroslavl, Kostroma and Rybinsk.

Maneki

Snacks

Roast beef salad - 390 rubles

Spring rolls - 190–240 rubles

Tempura squid - 220 rubles

Shiitaki deep fried - 270 rubles

Main dishes

Wok with chicken - 290 rubles

Salmon teriyaki - 460 rubles

Crispy duck - 440 rubles

Peking Pork - 320 rubles

Soups

Tom kha with chicken - 220 rubles

Miso soup with salmon - 240 rubles

Miso soup with eel - 220 rubles

Sushi and rolls

Sushi - 80–140 rubles

Roll with salmon - 160 rubles

"Philadelphia" - 270–450 rubles

"California with eel" - 360 rubles

Idea: The basis of the local cuisine is popular Asian dishes, ranging from pork in sweet and sour sauce (320 rubles) and a simplified version of Peking duck (440 rubles) to tom yum and tom kha soups. Woks are included as separate items on the menu. They can be assembled according to the principle of a designer, choosing one of six options for rice and noodles and adding a base of vegetables, meat or seafood (280–440 rubles). They also offer a variety of sushi and rolls: a simple roll with salmon will cost 160 rubles, the most expensive option - “California” with Kamchatka crab costs 490 rubles.

Interior: The establishment consists of four halls, decorated in eco-style: natural wood, moss and living plants are used in the interior.