Located in the same plaza where they shot Superbad!…read more The restaurant is small but very wonderful. It was not busy when we went so we got our food pretty quickly. I ordered the borscht and potato pirogi - both were great! The herring salad was great and the bread was even great! We ordered vodka shots - pickle, mixed berry and lemon. They were all really good! Even the kompot was good. I think my experience at Kalinka was so good I recommend going. I'll definitely be back whenever I'm in town.

A cute Russian restaurant hidden in Glendale/Burbank. I have been wanting to go as they are across…read morethe street from Mambos. The pigmeni was good, but more on the room temperature side. I felt that the Beef Stroganoff was quite small for an entree and the price. The chicken dish did take a really long time to come out - we had to eat the beef stroganoff and pigmeni as they were getting cold. Was a bit awkward and I wish the staff paced the food out so that we all ate together.

I've been coming to Traktir for quite some time now and their food never disappoints! If you're…read morelooking for some authentic mom&pop like comfort food, Traktir is 100% worth trying. The food is so fresh and homemade and gives you a true taste of Russian/Ukrainian food! Our go-to's are always the Borscht soup, Darniskty Salad, Pelmeni, and Chicken Tabaka. They also always bring out some fresh Russian bread for FREE and they are super giving on the portion. The soup is a 10/10, reminds me of the Hong-Kong style borscht soup. Comforting, healthy, and hearty! The salad is by far the major reason I keep coming back. The dill, fresh tomato slices, salty onion, and cucumber with a little zest is so tasty and again super healthy! The pelmeni and tabaka are classics you can never go wrong with. The pelmeni also reminds me of Chinese pork dumplings and are absolutely delicious with their fresh sour cream dipping sauce. Our recent visit, we were sat on the exterior part of their restaurant and it was a bit chilly and windy so the owner provided me and my partner blankets! How sweet and thoughtful. Service is super friendly, just be mindful that it can be a little slow occasionally depending on reserved parties that day.

Fantastic lunch spot for Ukrainian-Russian cuisine. They have a good selection of authentic…read moreentrees, yummy soups like borscht and solyanka, very delicious appetizers like herring with buttered up potatoes, various dumplings and salads. Today, however, I went with one of their signature items--chicken blintzes in porcini mushroom sauce. The dish was simply incredible, the baked crepe covered in cheese, the meat filling delicious, super tender, just melting in your mouth. Especially when you dip a piece of the blintzes into the mushrooms sauce, it's a homerun. Plethora of flavors all working beautifully together to give you that "Oh Woooow" feeling of satisfaction. Definitely a must try here. The design here is rustic, old school Ukrainian-Russian, with a lot of wood finishes. The customer service here is consistently amazing. Will definitely be back again!

Great Armenian food, great service. Clean and nice atmosphere. Ordered 2 soups, 1 entree and 1 hot…read moreappetizer for two people. Price was about $50 per person with drinks.

Went here awhile ago with two other friends (around 3 years ago)…read more It was surprisingly empty. The owner came out from the kitchen/employee side and greeted us with a warm smile. He was so helpful with guiding us what to get and suggesting popular dishes The appetizers were delicious! I remember it being a type of bread and red sauce We had lamb as our main dish with other sides which was amazing! The food was so tender and rich in flavor I was shocked by it At the end the owner gave us some Russian chocolate and talked about his business with us. It was a lovely conversation and the chocolates were some of the best chocolate I've ever had I was so shocked to see why the place was so empty, it was clean, well kept, beautiful decorations, and a warm vibe! (Then again it was during Covid times) The outside of the restaurant isn't the best but what can you expect from LA? I still think about this place and the amazing experience I had which was years ago. I've always wanted to write a review and now I am! Amazing food and service, I do hope it's bustling in business

If you enjoy life entertainment & show, then this is the place to be! $50 p/p for an entertainment…read more(Russian, Armenian, English songs) was absolutely worth it. The show was interesting and entertaining as well! Our server Gayane was very attentive and friendly, always checking on us, and maintaining a clean table. If you are party of 6 and/or more, they offer a set menu with a different price range ($135, $175, $250 p/p). Since we were only party of 2 we had to order from a menu. Cheese platter, salmon carpaccio, vinaigrette salad, wague beef, & bronzino. A manager or the owner came to our table with a plate of lamb chops, as a token of appreciation, that was very sweet-thank you! Everything was delicious, however, if you really hungry the portions are small, it won't satisfy you. We had a big lunch earlier, so we felt great with it. Another great touch was, they have a photographer that goes around the whole evening, and takes pictures of the guests. Within few minutes you get an offer of purchasing your pic in a nice frame for $20 (a fare price in my opinion). Even though we didn't need all 3 pics of us, we still purchased them all in support of the photographer's business. In all, yes it's pricey, and adds up quickly, but absolutely worth it! We will be back. I highly recommend this restaurant for a birthday celebration, or even if you just want a special evening with your significant one.

This place is known for its music, which is exactly why we came--but the experience was extremely…read moredisappointing tonight. Around 1am, their sound system stopped working, and instead of resolving it promptly, they struggled with it for over 30 minutes with no clear communication or urgency. We understand that technical issues can happen, but what matters is how they're handled. There was no meaningful update, no contingency plan, and no effort to accommodate guests who specifically came for the music. After waiting half an hour with nothing happening, we had no choice but to leave. Never returning, the sound system is not that complicated, get your things together, Romanov!!

Really nice spot! The place is clean and well-maintained, which made for a comfortable experience…read more For food, we started with the Chicken Tabaka. It's a pretty basic comfort food dish, but it's a solid choice if you're trying this place out for the first time. We also ordered the Grilled French Cut Pork Chop, and it was surprisingly moist, the potatoes and mushrooms on the side tasted great too. My only minor complaint is that there were a bit too many caramelized onions for my taste. The staff was friendly throughout the meal. We'll definitely be back to try the lamb chops, which the lady working there recommended to us.

If you love Russian food, this is the place for you. They have traditional Russian food and other…read moreeastern European dishes. It can get crowded so make a reservation. Parking is easy, the have metered parking right in front. The place is just beautiful and calm. It is quiet and romantic, or you can bring your kids. There are white table clothes on all tables and this place is super clean. There is room between the tables so you don't hear the people next to you. The service is perfect, they are all very kind and will check on you and help you with the menu. They are just super nice. The prices are fair for what I consider a fine dinning eatery. Al of their food is great and you get a good portion. We love their salads, try the Kubnsky salad or the Darnitsky sky salad, they are so fresh and packed with flavor. Their Traktir cutlet is so great. They have wonderful sides, their starter caviar is great. Their desserts are the best so save room and have a wonderful night.

We just celebrated my husband's 45th birthday here at Barin and had a fantastic time! Everyone was…read morevery attentive, the food was delicious and there was lots of it. We had almost 60 people in the main room, so it felt more private and our party left happy. Thanks guys for a great time!

We invite you to our awesome music, service, atmosphere and delicious food restaurant Russian…read morecuisine "BARIN".

4.5 stars. Great food and desserts. My first time trying out Ukranian food. The mlyntsi was…read morewonderfully flavored. Sauce was tasty and not too heavy. The dumplings were also great. It was big portion. My friends and I devoured everything with delight. The cappuccino and Kashmir were also excellent to drink. Cute outside sitting and dining setting. Friendly casual atmosphere. We ran out of time and had to order the desserts to go. At home, I devoured the honey cake so quickly i forgot to take a picture. I would totally come back to try other items.

Finally got to try this place for lunch on a Saturday afternoon with a group of friends. Parking…read morewas very difficult in the area, but there is a paid lot down the street. I believe it was a bit pricey, however. We agreed on each of the dishes we tried so here is the breakdown: Pelmeni with Beef (2/5): was not a fan as the dough did not seem to be fully cooked and the beef was a bit tough and too chewy. This was our least favorite dish, but it is one of their top dishes. Perhaps it was just a bad day for them... Holubtsi with Beef (4/5): this dish was a lot tastier and although the beef was also tough, the flavor was really great. Would recommend going with this option over the above. Syrnyky Classic (5/5): best dish we had, by far. It was cooked to perfection, so soft, and so tasty. The staff here are also very sweet. You order at the counter, they give you your number, and you bring it back to your table. Overall not bad. I would go back if I had someone else with me who wanted to try this spot.

My absolute favorite place to get caviar! Small shop family…read moreowned really exceptional!! Amazing service run by a grandma and grandpa and their daughter! They also own a Ukrainian night party restaurant next-door that's booked out months in advance and it's such a good time

Old fashioned Russian restaurant with some nice delicious authentic dish options and great Russian…read moremusic

Excellent authentic Eastern European restaurant! Perfect for family gatherings and large meals…read moretogether as well as quiet date! This has to be one of my favorite Romanian restaurants in OC! Family owned and operated with exceptional staff and service! I can't wait to bring the family back together again for dinner or quick Mititei or some Sarmale! Mhmmm hmmmm chefs kiss! The smells coming from the kitchen will have you eating and sipping wine all night long! The best part the food! I ordered the beef stroganoff chopped filet mignon with mushrooms cooked in a sauce of sour cream, tomato and white wine! We also ordered a side stuffed cabbage rolls/Sarmale in varza, ground pork in pickled cabbage leaves and served with cornmeal and sour cream! The sparkling water in the bottle was even from the Carpathian Mountains! This place is phenomenal! Thank you Dunarea for your hospitality until next time! Multumesc mult!

Host/ waitress was friendly. Bread served was room…read moretemperature, tough and served without butter. The dunarea was flavorful and satisfying. Although the beef stroganoff had a nice flavor, it was 90% mushrooms and 10% beef, and for $28!! should be renamed mushroom stroganoff. Way too pricey for what was provided.

Ate Armenian food for the 1st time. Got the Oxtail Khashlava, Eggplant dip, and Ground beef kebab…read more(my finger covered up the picture). I'm no Armenian food expert, but I felt All three were delicious and well seasoned. Reminds me of Persian food & some Mediterranean food, but even better ! Service was great. Louisa was very attentive and helpful for answering our questions. Ambiance: This place is definitely geared towards hardcore old world immigrants. Decor is super extra. Folks drive black Mercedes. They started doing live music at one point, and I felt like we were in another country. I love it.

The manager here is the one who makes this restaurant better and different than the other…read morerestaurants. Thank you Armine for amazing hospitality and delicious food. We will definitely be back again.