Svetlanskaya Street is the main artery and one of the oldest thoroughfares of Vladivostok, Russia. Its history is intertwined with the city's evolution from a small military outpost to a significant Pacific port. The street has witnessed various culinary influences due to its strategic location and historical interactions with neighboring countries. Seafood has always been a staple in the local diet thanks to the city's access to the rich waters of the Sea of Japan.
As part of the Russian Far East, Vladivostok has adapted a number of East Asian cooking techniques and ingredients. Throughout the 20th century, with the influx of the Chinese and Korean population, the food culture began to include items such as dumplings (Pelmeni) and pickled vegetables. Russian cuisine, with its hearty soups and breads, is well-represented along Svetlanskaya Street, which is flanked with numerous eateries revealing the city's diverse culinary tapestry.