While Tatyshev Island itself is primarily a green recreational area in the middle of the Yenisei River and doesn't have a unique food history apart from the mainland, Krasnoyarsk—the city in which Tatyshev Island is located—has a rich culinary tradition that reflects the wider Russian Siberian cuisine. The cuisine is shaped by the harsh climate and geographical conditions, often featuring hearty and warming dishes, with a reliance on preserved foods during the long winters. Culinary practices in Krasnoyarsk also integrate influences from indigenous peoples like the Evenki and from settlers who brought their traditions when they colonized Siberia.