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Dining

Iesmi Bistro (Skewers Bistro)

12.00-15.00 16.00-20.00
Fri, Sat 12.00-15.00 16.00-21.00
Closed Sun
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Easy going budget self service bistro by one of top ten Latvian chefs, Mārtiņš Sirmais. Iesmi serves coal grilled home marinated mainly meat skewers (called shashlik in ex-soviet region) within sets including flat bread, homemade sauces, home-pickled and tempura veggies, miso soup, home made hummus to cover all nutrients you need. Sets vary around €11 and represent Mārtiņš twist on different cuisine meat preparation from kebab to steak; Greek, Georgian, Latvian, Japanese etc, also chef mix to try em all. Also shrimp and veggie sets. Grilled on the open kitchen, served fast. Stylish place is packed-full with locals.