Hidden Gem in East Village. Delicious and Cozy. Makes you feel like eating grandma's food. Very comforting!

No frills spot in the basement of a chiropractor office. Had half dozen perogis with apple sauce and chicken and mushroom sauce. Also had the borscht soup. Both were good but I'd pick perogis first.

Great place for Ukrainian food lovers with very affordable prices. I’ve tried pirogies with potatoes and compote. Staff is friendly and fun. I plan to return for other food. Definitely a place worth trying again.

Pierogies with pork and sausage topping was delicious as was the borscht soup. A filling lunch in a cosy environment for under $10 is pretty unbeatable in the city.

All these reviews are correct. I love hole in the wall restaurants. And this place is as authentic as it gets. I will certainly keep coming back to try each dish one at a time. Me got the sawsage(sp) n sowerkrout(sp). People kept staring at me because apparently they never saw a green dude with yellow beak/lips eatin sowerkrout. Check it out, dawgs!

It’s not a fancy restaurant, just a great place to eat very delicious really homemade Ukrainian food for very good prices, affordable to anyone!

Very nice pierogi and dumpling with sour cream. This is not a restaurant but a kitchen for an church.

+1

Very cute location. A great spot to meet friends. No reservation needed. The food was really tasty and cooked with love. There are vegetarian options as well.

Streecha is always homey. Their food is always yummy. It is a casual eatery located at the basement of the church. The place has become so popular since I last wrote about them. Their pierogi (potato cheese dumplings) and borscht soup are my favorite.

Feeding the Eastern European soul on this chilly fall day. Delicious and very reasonably priced. Such a communal environment - it feels so good here! Дякую ✨Dyakuyu

I'm the church basement first door to the left. Kind customer service and best 🥟 periogis. 1 note: cash only!

First off I know nothing about Ukrainian food, although what I do know is my taste buds and they say this is damn good, also easy on the wallet, be sure not to miss it!

Incredible. Actually affordable varenyky (sp?), reminds me of a community center. Everyone was very friendly and the food was delicious

Not just an ordinary place.. Streecha has heart and soul and the best pierogi I’ve ever tried. Definitely coming back for more.

Makes me so happy and homesick eating here amazing simple Ukrainian food. Borsch and Verenakies delicious. Would recommend this for the true Ukrainian experience

A hidden gem, tucked below street level serving authentic, delicious, Ukrainian dishes. The sauerkraut and the pierogi were incredible, and clearly just made. Visit and eat!

11/10. Affordable and delicious. Everyone who works there is so kind. Tastes like home!

Loved this place. They overheard us mentioning a birthday in our group and brought out a cake with a candle, we didn’t even tell them! Also, food was great. Pierogis, potato pancakes, borscht were all great. Cake was killer. It’s in a basement so it’s easy to miss. Look for the Cyrillic letters at the top of a set of stairs. Cash only, but well worth it. They were so cool.

REOPENING DAY 9/5/2021 - hours of operation will be Wednesday-Sunday from 9am-5pm. I spoke with the owner. They only make potato perogies (no other varieties) everything is handmade - authentic Ukrainian food! HIDDEN Gem that we discovered thanks to our AMAZING tour guide from "True Tales of NYC Walking Tours" highly recommend taking his tours!!!

Food is great bring you back to Ukrainian roots.

awesome place! Traditional feel and lovely Borscht. Will be back

Simple menu but very tasty. Great to be able to eat here ☺️

+5

Lovely hidden gem my Ukrainian friend showed me. We had potato & meat dumplings with sour cream as a starter, beetroot soup and I took mash potatoes with ribs and some sort of cole slaw. Super delicious although all was very heavy and buttery - nonetheless, great place to get authentic home-made Ukranian food.

Hole in the wall restaurant that is hands down on wood the best restaurants in NYC! You must get the pierogi!

+3

Got the 6 piece pierogies with sour cream; $7. Potato filling. Simple comfort food, nothing amazing but homemade. Maybe 7.5/10.

I am happy to give this place 5+ vote: it is a nice place with authentic Ukrainian food - it is very tasty and cheap. The staff is welcoming and smiling. It is a great place to learn more about Ukrainian culture - some decoration items are hand made and most of the visitors are Ukrainian speaking people. I am very glad I discovered this place and I could not imagine something like this can be found in the heart of the East Village - highly recommended!

The whole package here works time after time. The taste profiles here are excellent. This worker conversed actively with numerous diners. They've created beauty with balance. TOTALLY SPLENDID.

Streecha in Ukrainian Village is an absolute gem! The food is top-notch, truly authentic, and makes you feel like you're right back in Ukraine. What’s even more amazing is that the prices are lower than at most places, yet the quality is unbeatable. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, just like home. The staff is friendly and attentive, making it the perfect spot for a delicious breakfast, lunch, or dinner. If you're looking for a soulful dining experience with a taste of Ukraine, Streecha is the place to go!

🥟 Pierogi with onion and sour cream- this was only $5 and was incredibly delicious, one of the best pierogis I’ve tried!! This spot is located in a basement so kinda easy to miss. It’s a family owned business and the prices were super reasonable. They have a limited menu with homemade dishes and that’s what makes them unique.

Located on lower level. Sadly they were sold out of food when I arrived, with the exception of one golubets. Likely due to high demand from the Ukrainian protests in the area against the Russian invasion. The golubets was delicious, tastes just like home. I will definitely be back to try the rest of the menu. Very comforting place to sit down and relax for a minute during this difficult time. Definitely don’t pass up on a chance to support this authentic Ukrainian business 💙💛 They do have a bathroom. Russian/Ukrainian TV playing in the background as well.

Delicious Ukrainian food with traditional interior. For 3 of us we paid 51$ including tips, for NY is way too cheep. Recommend you this restaurant as a Ukrainian🇺🇦❤️

That was some of the freshest varenykys (aka pierogies) I've had. It really hit the spot on this cold day in February. They only have potato varenyky but it was good. The price was a great deal too.

+5

Delicious and authentic Ukrainian food. Flavors seem to be on the Western Ukraine side. Highly recommend to add sour cream for the borscht, which makes it truly shine.

My taste experience here was completely unexpected. You'll notice the freshness in every bite. Somewhat expensive, yet the mood feels right. Staff were remarkably attentive. This spot deserves recognition for quality.

Go down to the basement level and it is the first door on the left. There is AMAZING food. Got one of everything. All spices make a perfect flavor. Relaxed and comfortable environment. Couldn’t get a picture of the pierogi before my friend ate them all!

A hidden gem in the Ukrainian Village, reminds me of my time spent in Central Europe and Bulgaria. Fit with a tv playing 4K drone footage of the beaches of southern North America (Mexico). Dining here, you are supporting the Orthodox Church and their mission to send funds to Ukraine. 🤞👍 You truly taste the love in your meal and will walk out of their with a full wallet and stomach. No need to visit Veselka ;) Дякую

Perogies and stuffed cabbage are awesome, baked goods are a great treat too. Ambience is nice, no frills. The staff is extremely sweet and helpful.

This was the best meal I’ve eaten since moving to the city. It was 100% home-cooked and fresh. Rice was flavorful, salad was fresh, and Kabab was all meat and fresh—perfectly cooked. This was the best kabab I’ve eaten in the city (that’s compared to the Afghan spots in Hells Kitchen and all Pakistani/Indian locations in Murray Hill). They brought the food too me on actual dinning ware (plate and fork). The place is extremely clean and cozy. The meal was..$8–wow. I’m definitely eating here whenever I’m in the village. 🇺🇦 ❤️

Delicious homemade Ukrainian food. There are Borsch soup, Varenyky (Pierogi), Stuffed cabbage, sausages and cakes on the menu. I had the lunch special which was a meatloaf stuffed with mushrooms, with french fries and a salad as a side included. It was delicious and you could see it was homemade. Lovely atmosphere. Will definitely come back soon. Highly recommended!

I'm truly impressed by the complete package. People on staff are remarkably pleasant. Well-made food with well-trained staff. They somehow maintain high quality with low prices. 5 stars, hands down.

If you’re craving authentic Ukrainian cuisine, Streecha is an absolute gem. Nestled in a cozy corner, this hidden spot in the city offers a warm, no-frills atmosphere where the focus is entirely on delicious, home-style cooking. From the moment you step in, the smell of freshly prepared food fills the air, making you feel like you’re dining in a Ukrainian grandmother’s kitchen. The menu is a celebration of traditional Ukrainian dishes, and everything is made from scratch with the freshest ingredients. Their pierogi (dumplings) are exceptional, with a variety of fillings like potato, cheese, and meat, all perfectly seasoned. The borscht is rich and flavorful, with just the right balance of sour and savory. Other must-try dishes include the holubtsi (stuffed cabbage rolls) and the kielbasa (sausage), which are hearty, satisfying, and packed with flavor. What really makes Streecha special is the authenticity and warmth of the place. The staff is friendly and welcoming, always happy to explain the dishes and offer recommendations. Whether you're familiar with Ukrainian cuisine or trying it for the first time, Streecha offers an experience that’s both comforting and unforgettable.

Cant rate this place high enough. It’s like stepping into a local cafe in Ukraine. You can’t even find the door from the street and it’s almost never open. But it’s the kind of place I’m always looking for. Feels like eating in someone’s living room and the food is totally home cooking and super delish. Especially the Borscht. It’s like going to that Indian temple in Queens except Ukrainian food. Also it’s super cheap!

I was worried after seeing the reviews, but my experience proved them wrong. The staff handles requests perfectly. I like how they've arranged things and how clean it all is. Streecha stands out in my dining memory. This place guarantees my return.

Finally, I get to come here to lunch after learning about this place for more than a few years. It's true, this place is a hidden gem! The person by the counter was friendly and helped explain the items on their menu and the special of the day. So, I decided to try the daily special, Pan fried Pork Schnitzel. It's more like a pork patty. But my Oh my, it was so tender and juicy. It had just the right amount of spices and when eaten with the fluffy kasha it's like a blissful marriage of sweetness permeating around my mouth with a hint of toasty/grassyness aroma (in a good way). Now that I have discovered it's exact location. I will definitely return to try their other delicacies.

Not so secret place for pierogi's. Friendly service, we had to ask them to explain what dishes were since it was our first time trying Ukrainian food. We were only there for a quick bite so we only tried the pierogi this time (6 x $5) but we will definitely be back to try other items of the menu!

+4

Wow - absolutely phenomenal spot. A must hit. Walking in I was skeptical about how good the food could be, but was blown away with how much flavor was packed in such simple dishes. I tried the borscht ($4), sausage w/ cabbage ($8), and pierogies ($5). The workers are exceptionally nice too If this has been on your radar and have been procrastinating for months to stop by - like me - get here as soon as you can. You've gotta see this place for yourself

Excellent meals and thoughtful staff interactions. The staff's performance enhanced the creative dishes. They cook excellent meals and serve professionally. Staff members knew exactly what to do. The dishes are delicious and the visit satisfying.

This place is a GEM. I’ve been on East 7th Street so many times and walked right past this place - you kind of have to know to look for it but it’s also easy to find. I have never had stuffed cabbage that rivaled my mom’s until now. Unreal. Pierogi is amazing and tastes like home, too! It’s super cheap but make sure you bring cash - it’s cash only! I will be back again and again.

Located in the basement of the church, a true hole in the wall. Expect it to be crowded on weekends, people eat fast and get out so definitely stick around and wait for a table. Super delicious and authentic food, highly recommend!

Super Authentic Ukrainian spot in the Ukrainian village. I love this spot, the people who run it are incredible, and we volunteer when we have the chance. The pierogis are simple but delicious, nothing crazy and a small menu. *Cash only* the atms nearby are kind of janky so I recommend coming with cash before you leave.

It was good experience to enjoy Ukraine home made dish. All dishes are great taste! I ordered lunch special ($8)and two potato dumplings (each $1). There are pork cutlet, grilled potato, two kinds of salad in lunch special. Potato dumpling is mash potato covered with homemade dough and caramelized onion on the top. I would like to try stuffed cabbage next time.

Shhhhh! This place is hidden in plain sight. So many tourists walk right by but never even have a clue inside has some of the best Ukrainian food in NYC. Vareniki - which can be made with potatoe and onion cottage cheese cherries etc.. the and smaller ones that are like round fluffy circles are named Pelmeni with only meat inside. Enjoy!

Awesome hidden Ukrainian gem! Food was very traditional, delicious, and feels like a home cooked meal. Very much enjoyed the pierogis and the stuffed cabbage.

This small basement-level restaurant feels like a church hall with its plain architecture and adornment of symbols on the walls. The restaurant is cash-only, but the prices are really cheap. I got six pierogis and coffee. The pierogis are a bit small, so a dozen could've worked too. For seven bucks, it's a great meal.

Run here for insanely delicious pierogi. I spent numerous years in Cleveland with a heavy population of folks who make these from scratch at restaurants and home and these from Streecha are authentic, delicious, etc. The staff was so kind. No one is in my photos because we must have walked in right before their typical lunch crowd on a Sunday. About 30 people walked in at once just as we were finishing our meal. Place to be! Enjoy and thank you. Need to come back when we're grabbing more than just a pierogi snack. 😁

+3

Ming

In the basement of this unassuming building is where you’ll find no-fuss comfort food being served, such as pierogies, beet soup, and stuffed cabbage. Down their steps and through their doors is a hidden cafeteria where apparently, you can find some of the best Ukrainian food, at a traditional spot that’s different than anything else you can find in NYC. The kitchen is mostly run by volunteers. What we ordered: $4 borsch soup - sour red beet soup $6 varenyky/pierogi + $1 sour cream and onion topping - European-style dumplings filled with potatoes. $6 for 6 or $12 for 12. $5 holubtsi/stuffed cabbage - made out of pork, rice, onions, and carrots It’s a small menu at Streecha, but everything that comes out of the kitchen is simple, comforting, and delicious. Open 3 days a week: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 9am-5pm.

+6

Luis Corzo

I have tried millions of restaurants in NY and have a lot of favorites but this is one of my favorites. Definitely top 10. I recommend the 10$ lunch special. It’s always something different but always something amazing. The ambience is incredible. Feels like you’re in some sort of cafeteria in a small town in Ukraine.

Jeff Danevich

It was a great experience helping make Varenyky/Pierogies today. What a great little community they have in the Ukrainian Village. We stopped in on Friday to eat and came back on Saturday morning to help. Thank you for making me and my wife feel so welcome even though I am Croatian.

+1

Anamaría Valencia

Authentic and amazing hidden gem in the Ukrainian Village. This restaurant is incredible. Very cozy and homey environment. The staff is really friendly and kind. Always clean and well organized. The most delicious part is the food. Very well prepared pierogies, the taste is absolutely great, made you feel like you are home. Soups are splendid, specially Borscht. They have some specials. Check the pictures inside, you can read about the story of the place and check the wooden pierogies machine. Love it!

Paul Serafimescu

Most authentic Eastern European food I have had in Manhattan. Stuffed cabbage tastes like the kind my mother makes. Borscht is slightly on the sweeter side, but still so good. Fast, casual basement setting.

Andriy Boychuk

The most authentic old-school Ukrainian eatery with a wide selection of traditional Ukrainian dishes. The space itself looks old and very simple, which does not represent what Ukraine is now, but what it used to be in the 80s and 90s.

Vyacheslav M

Streecha feels like a little Ukrainian island in the heart of New York. I was in the city on a business trip and stumbled upon this canteen — it turned out to be the perfect spot to enjoy some real homemade Ukrainian food. The dumplings with meat were just like back home, and the borsch with smetana was warm, flavorful, and comforting. The atmosphere is very cozy and welcoming. Even though the interior is simple and the renovation is a bit dated, it only adds to the charm — it feels authentic, like a place you’ve known for years. There’s something special about eating traditional food in a space that doesn’t try too hard — it just feels real. What I also really appreciated is that it’s not just a place to eat, but also a gathering spot. It’s probably one of the best places in New York to meet Ukrainians who have been living here for years. There’s a strong sense of community and shared culture. If you’re looking for a true taste of Ukraine in New York, Streecha is the place to go. I’ll definitely be coming back next time I’m in the city.

+2

E.

See entrance tips below *Cash only +Vegetarian (Pierogis are potato filled and the sauces include apple sauce and sour cream and onion), the borscht is vegetarian too. Blintz is chicken and the rest of the meat is beef-pork mixed Yummy food overall, the atmosphere is a cozy Ukrainian old style canteen. Definitely different than anything else you can find in NYC. - NOT wheelchair friendly (you need to go down the stairs into a basement) *Walk through the green door, once you enter the basement, it looks like you're in the wrong place but it is the right place - posted a video to show the entrance

+6

Terixo Smitix

Few people know about this excellent food spot yet. You can feel comfortable about the hygiene here. The dishes taste great and fill you up completely. We found the service entirely satisfactory. The staff treated us well, and I'll return when nearby.

Ksenia Proniuk

Such a cozy and lovely place! The atmosphere feels warm and homely — like visiting good friends. The food is delicious, the portions are generous, and the prices are very fair. I especially loved the borscht with sour cream and the potato dumplings — tasted just like childhood memories! The staff is friendly and welcoming, and everything was served quickly and with care. I’ll definitely be coming back and highly recommend this place to everyone. Thank you for creating such a wonderful spot ❤️

The food was good, great value for what you get. I definitely loved cabbage wrap, borscht though tasted like "knorr" seasoned water with veggies, but Ukraine has dozens of different ways to cook it so that’s okay. Varenyky were mid too. Also they were out of deserts at 4 pm.

Edit: Recently went again and found it wasn’t quite the same as before, still good nevertheless. (Changed from 5 to 4 stars) Really enjoyed the food here, my friend and I had the Varneky and Pork Schnitzel lunch special. The staff was very friendly and the food was good and filling. Hopefully when I’m in the are again, I’ll stop by.

Good Ukrainian food. Much much better than Veselky. You can trust me, I’m from Ukraine. I’ve been trying to find a good place for a while and I found it. I took one star out because when I get into the basement all doors were closed, no sign of cafe and when I found a door, I was standing at the register for 5 minutes alone and no one came out even though they could see me from the kitchen. I talked to my other friends who recommended this place to me and they said it happens often.

This basement cafeteria is charming in it’s casual, everyman way. Food is authentic and cheap. Dumplings are good and so is the sausage. Cash only.

Great pieroges, great stuffed cabbage, cafeteria atmosphere. I will definitely recommend this place for a casual lunch!

Frank Young

Entrance is located downstairs leading into the basement. Decent, home style food served in paper plates. Must try perogias, cabbage rolls, and sausage is very good. Price is very reasonable. Decor is quaint Ukrainian folksy with functional tables and chairs. I just wished it had more to offer on the menu.

+6

HJ Chun

I tried Ukrainian food for the first time thanks to a friend, and it was such a satisfying experience! The dumplings (Varenyky with potato, cheese) were incredibly soft and sauerkraut/sausage were also really delicious. Overall, it was a very enjoyable meal, especially for the price!

Very no frills, 3rd place vibe. This is home cooking not really like a restaurant in the most comforting and complimentary way. The honey cake was delicious! One of the best stuffed cabbages I've ever had. Idk if it typically comes with the mushroom gravy but omg . I dipped the perogies in the gravy and it was soo good. The borsch was a little meh. I wanna go back and try the dinner plates. Someone said in their reviews they felt like it was overpriced but I'm not sure where they can get as hearty and filling as this meal and for that price.

I recently visited Streecha, and it offered a deeply authentic and culturally meaningful introduction to Ukrainian home-style cuisine in Manhattan’s East Village. The restaurant has a modest and welcoming atmosphere that reflects its origins as part of a Ukrainian community center. The dining space feels simple and unpretentious, creating an environment where the emphasis is placed squarely on tradition, heritage, and comforting food. Streecha is known for preserving classic Ukrainian recipes that reflect the culinary traditions of Eastern Europe. The menu features many of the dishes that are staples of Ukrainian home cooking, including pierogi, borscht, cabbage rolls, and other hearty preparations. One of the highlights of the meal was the pierogi, which were prepared with soft dough and savory fillings that balanced well with their accompaniments. The dumplings reflected the rustic comfort that defines Ukrainian cuisine. Another standout dish was the borscht, a traditional beet-based soup that carries both earthy and slightly sweet flavors. The soup was rich and well balanced, with the addition of sour cream helping to create a smooth and comforting texture. Served with bread, it delivered the kind of warmth and depth that is characteristic of slow-prepared Eastern European soups. The menu also includes other traditional comfort dishes that emphasize simple ingredients prepared with care. Items such as cabbage rolls and potato-based sides highlight the rustic and nourishing nature of Ukrainian cooking. The flavors lean toward savory, herb-forward seasoning rather than strong spice, allowing the ingredients themselves to stand out. Service during the visit was friendly and welcoming, reflecting the community-oriented nature of the restaurant. Staff members maintained a warm and approachable demeanor, helping create an environment that feels both personal and culturally authentic. The atmosphere contributes significantly to the experience. Streecha feels less like a commercial restaurant and more like a cultural gathering space where food plays an important role in preserving Ukrainian traditions. This sense of authenticity makes the dining experience particularly meaningful. Overall, Streecha offers a heartfelt and authentic Ukrainian dining experience with traditional dishes, comforting flavors, and strong cultural identity. It stands out as one of the most genuine places to experience Ukrainian home-style cooking in New York City.

Xtee M

Finally tried this place. A lot more authentic than the other Ukrainian restaurants in the city. Felt like a mom and pop restaurant. Casual just food nothing complicated. You order your food and sit and wait for your food to be brought to you. I don’t have to go all the way to Brooklyn to have Ukrainian food. Will definitely come back.

Orest Schur

The food is good. You can order a set of real home made Ukrainian dishes, like borscht, varenyky, holubtsi and real Ukrainian dessert - medivnyk. The interior is not great, but it is not a fancy place at all.

+4

Wasn’t transported by their food-no sauce for the dumplings-but maybe I’m just not used to Ukrainian food. Cool authentic place tho

Used to love taking friends and family to the basement. But unfortunately change has happened. 17$ for a cup of borscht and 6 pierogis just ain’t hitting the same. Guess that’s life these days.

I don't believe they're open anymore. From what I've seen on Instagram, it sounds like the church attached to this place made some changes. I think there's been a change in leadership at the church, and new leadership wants to use the space for something else and then fired the staff at the restaurant. I'm not 100% certain that's the case, as the comments I was reading were translated into English. I had also reached out to someone on IG for more info and never got a response.

Gabriela

Excited to give a different Ukrainian place a try, but left feeling disappointed. I started out with the 6pc potato and cheese dumplings along with the 6pc meat dumplings. I was surprised I could not get apple sauce or onions today after seeing all the photos online, but I understand that they may have run out as I visited toward the end of the day on a Sunday. My partner and I liked the pierogies the best out of everything we tried here, but felt that they were missing something. My partner and I both preferred the potato and cheese ones to the meat ones. I also thought these pierogies were the greasiest I’ve ever had. We ordered the Sausage w sauerkraut and the Special for us to share as well. My partner noted that the sausage was not much better than what you can find at the grocery store and he had had better european sausages at other establishments in NYC. For the special, we picked the mashed potatoes, the meat, and the cabbage. We did not expect the meat to be chicken as the menu had photos of red meat. This was pretty disappointing because we were not made aware of this switch while ordering. The dish was okay, but dry and we did not finish the sausage or the special. Honestly, I had seen good reviews for this place so I was expecting much more. My partner and I I lived abroad in Central and Eastern Europe for about 6 months and definitely did not feel that this restaurant reflected those dishes we had. It could not even be compared to other Ukrainian and Polish restaurants we have been to in the city. I like that we had the opportunity to support this business, but if you want good, quality food, there are better restaurants out there, especially in the EV, that offer amazing Central/Eastern European food.

Julia Jagielska

Place is located in the basement of the building. I had pierogi with cheese and potatoes. They were freshly made and the dough was amazing but filling was lacking flavour due to no salt/pepper at all. They’re served without any butter or sautéed onion with for me is a downside too. 6 pierogi for $10. Overall I think it’s possible to get better pierogi elsewhere but if you’re around and hungry it’s not terrible.

The atmosphere is exactly what you expect from a Ukrainian place -5/5. The quality of the food is something to improve upon. Borscht had no sour cream added, very little veggies in the cup and mostly broth. Blinets were undercooked. No criticism to potato pancakes. Not coming back for sure, but it was a fun one time experience.

My husband and I came here for lunch after church. We are from Ukraine and were very happy to find this place. I ordered banosh, beet salad, and deruny. Honest review: service—10/10, banosh—11/10, beet salad—9/10, deruny—0/10. My husband and I were very disappointed, my husband was even angry because this dish was nothing like real deruny. For that price—$16—they could have at least tried. The portions are large, but so is the price.

P “Parzoufoodie”

Very local place, surely very significative to the ukrainian community here. Lovely service. I would have like the borsht to be more consistent, it was mostly broth and a tiny bit of vegetables. The blintzes were very small. I just can't get used to the cost of things in New York. It must be really hard for restaurants.

g k

I cannot bad mouth this place because it is a cultural center in a church basement and worth visiting for that. But this appeal is its short coming as food quality appears to vary greatly across reviews from close periods of times. When I went my varenyky weren’t served with any sauces or onions just melted butter. The texture were pleasant and soft you could tell they were fresh however they were bland. My stuffed cabbage tasted good however it was 90% rice with minimal amounts of meat. I understand how recipes vary greatly per chef and tradition but it is not a vegetarian cabbage roll this seems more like an attempt to keep costs down rather than a variant of a traditional dish. The cup of kompot for $3 was basically just red water. I feel because it is a community center it really depends on who is cooking that day so I am willing to try again and also try different dishes. The food wasn’t bad it’s just not my favorite and there’s better Ukrainian food around but this is not a bad choice for the price.

Mieriem Abdullaieva

Borsch was a disappointment. Just sour water colored with beet. Potato vareniky tasted satisfactory. The place is hidden in the basement and they accept cash only. We paid $22 for 2 small borsch and 2 portions of vareniky ( 6 pcs each). Plus tips. For foreigners it’s a nice experience to try Ukrainian food. For Ukrainians be ready that the food tastes very mediocre.

+8

Really interesting place under a Ukrainian church or something. It's in the basement behind a door with essentially no signage. You would never know it's there Saying this, I hated the food. I got the perogies and some beef patty or crepe thing and I couldn't finish either one. If that wasn't bad enough, I immediately had to run back to my apartment right after finishing to make my own beef patty explosion on the turlet. Brutal

Used to be a lot better when it was under previous ownership. It’s sad that the food changed and doesn’t taste as good anymore. It used to be one of my favorite places to bring friends to try authentic Ukrainian food. There’s a reason the old place was so popular, it reminded me of my grandmothers house back in Ukraine.

L Y

Despite my huge love to Ukrainian culture and the food, I would not recommend to visit this place. The reason is because it’s overpriced, service is the bare minimum - you need to find a lady near the counter and tell her what you need. After ordering varenyky, I was begging to bring me sour cream. The price of one dumpling was enormously higher than I expected.Definitely, it was my first and last time to visit this place. My 2 stars only for the cheese cake that was very good.

It’s the one of worst food that I had for the last couple of years. Everything tastes really bad. I was surprised that I was not sick after that. Borsh is in paper cups. Everything is extremely cheap.

Absolutely nothing authentic about the food … borscht was watery and flavourless I have never had one this bad ( sorry!) and I’ve had it a lot. Holubtsi are not holubtsi just same ingredients. Very disappointing.