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Ukrainian East Village Restaurant

8.4 • Ukrainian restaurant
🥛 Dairy Free
🛋️ Cozy
🎯 Authentic
🌱 Vegan Friendly
🥘 Food
🍲 Soup
🍽️ Dinner Spots
🥗 Vegetarian
🍲 Borscht
🥔 Potato Latkes
🥟 Dumpling
💎 Hidden Gems
🍺 Beer
🥔 Mashed Potatoes
🌊 Relaxed
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Hidden behind inconspicuous doors, the space offers an authentic Ukrainian atmosphere with wood-clad walls and simple, old-fashioned decor. Loud conversations fill the room, creating a cozy, home-like vibe where traditional dances sometimes take place in adjoining halls. The setting feels like a post-Soviet style cafe with a no-frills, genuine character.
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People are saying

"The food here is authentic, like my grandmother used to make."

"I found the potato latkes so delicious, I dreamed about them."

"It's a cozy place with a friendly, old-school vibe."

Good to know

1

The restaurant is not open for lunch on weekdays, only on weekends.

2

There is no wait for seating.

3

The bathroom is outside and downstairs.

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Ukrainian East Village Restaurant
8.4
140 2nd Ave, New York, New York, United States
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