The Central Square in Vladivostok has been a focal point for cultural exchange and commerce for decades, which is reflected in the city’s diverse culinary scene. As a port city located on the edge of Russia's southeastern border, Vladivostok's food culture has seen influences from Asia, Europe, and the indigenous communities of the Russian Far East. Seafood plays a dominant role in the local diet, taking advantage of the region's rich fishing grounds. Over time, the square has seen the rise of restaurants that merge Russian culinary traditions with Asian flavors, a testament to the city's historical position as a melting pot of East and West.