The borscht was my standout pick here--rich, savory beet soup that tastes even better with a big…read moredollop of creamy sour cream to balance the tangy broth. I also loved their beef wrap; tender marinated beef paired with fresh veggies wrapped in soft flatbread, simple but super flavorful. Sadly, I didn't get to try khinkali (the Georgian soup dumplings locals call "Georgian buns") because they sold out early that day, so I'll have to come back earlier next time. I ordered the national dish Adjaruli khachapuri, the iconic boat cheese bread. It's authentic and packed with melted cheese and runny egg yolk, but it's pretty heavy and rich--best shared with others if you don't have a huge appetite.

Found this place after checking out the Nextdoor European grocery store. They recommended this…read moreplace. Cute little cafe with nice decor inside outside seating. Friendly staff and they had few vegetarian selection. I ordered Armenian coffee and Kachapuri. I sat outside since it was a nice day. It was my first time trying and it did not disappoint. Freshly made and tasted delicious.

Pierogi's are so good. The dumplings were fresh and delicious…read more There was a lady at the front wrapping and prepping other items. Ordering was easy and the cashier was very patient with me as I could not make my mind up. We have often purchased some variety of piroshky from here. They are always fresh and delicious. You can tell it's made from high quality ingredients. Those pierogi's tho.... I need some asap.

This was my first time trying this place out despite me coming here so often. I just figured it's…read morethe same as the other piroshsky places in Seattle so I never opt to try it. Well we decided to try it today and it was delicious. We ordered a couple of piroshsky as well as their dumplings and soup. The soup and dumplings did take some time so you gotta be patient. mushrooms and potatoes piroshsky --- kinda bland but sturdy Rice and chicken piroshsky -- love the flavor, but messy to eat as the rice just comes out Meatball and rice soup -- nostalgic to chicken and noodle soup Chicken dumplings -- sooooo yummy. Seems plain but packed with flavors. My whole family love this. Overall, would come back for the dumplings and try other non piroshsky items.

I did a ton of research prior to my trip and found this food establishment. It had great reviews…read more What they didn't say was there will be a long line to get in. What a line!!! They have a switchback line in the street across from the restaurant as they don't want you blocking the sidewalks. Smart move. We really wanted to eat here, so on Sunday we arrived at around 8 am and there wasn't a line. We had the best breakfast. I ordered the egg, hash browns, and cheese. It was warm, soft, and filling. I also got the apple blossom which was really good. I loved the fresh fruit in my pastry. For dessert I got the chocolate hazelnut one. I was so full that I haven't finished it yet. I highly recommend you come here. Bring your patience. Also buy more than you think you will eat as it will be so good and you won't want to stand in line again. They have a couple of benches out front so you can eat your finds right away. We lucked out that they are free. Make sure you grab napkins before you head out. The napkin rack is on the wall.

Delicious! And quick--perfect for grabbing a fast breakfast to kick off a Pike Place Market day…read more Based on the reviews I'd read--and seconded by a local waiting in line behind us--I ordered the salmon pâté, and it was DELICIOUS. SOOOOOO YUMMY. Easily my favorite of everything we tried. I also ordered the Uli's Sausage Jalapeño, which was delicious as well. Hubby ordered the monthly special (a Bacon Cheeseburger) and had some ordering regrets after trying mine. Fortunately, he also got the Potato & Cheese, which he really liked. Both of us said that next time, we'd order one savory and one sweet item instead. Definitely worth a stop!

This place might be best to go to if you're gonna eat there maybe? Either way it was delivered cold…read more(which may not be their fault) ordered a beef piroshky and 1/2 potato and cheese, and potato & mushroom dumplings. I could not tell the difference between the dumplings, but they were really not something I'd ever order again or recommend to anyone. Again very cold, and the flavors just were not good, they were sprinkled with way too much raw curry powder. The beef piroshky had nothing but dry crumbly beef inside, that's it. There was no flavor to any of the food other than the sauces they come with (which is just sour cream and a mayo based sriracha). The pastry itself was delightful but nothing about the food makes me want to come back or tell anyone about it.

How have I driven past this gem for so long without stepping in? The pierosky ... is so incredibly…read moreflaky and Devine. The dumplings and sauces are delicious as well. I ordered the beet salad with walnuts. This is how you want to get your iron folks. It's tasty. The staff was welcoming and personable. They made our food quickly. We will return. Maybe today.

Stopped by around 5 for drinks. There is a lot of free street parking in the area. Staff were super…read morefriendly and welcoming. It was nice to see an excellent cleanliness rating. My partner and I ordered the regular order of meat pelmeni. It was a large portion for the regular and food was super delicious. We also loved our drinks. The interior decorations were super cool. There's a lot of indoor bar and booth seating. Totally recommend and definitely coming back.

Cozy local spot offering Russian dumplings/comfort food (pelmeni, vareneki, maybe piroshki)…read more Limited menu but allows them to focus. I tried the vareniki and my husband had the pelmeni. Both were good, but the vareniki was a little bland and better with sour cream or adjika. Large portions. I got the regular size and couldn't finish it. They also have a full bar and some N/A drinks like beet kvass (think Russian kombucha) and birch soda. I really liked the beet kvass. My husband less so cause it was less traditional so I guess depends on your tastebuds. They also have a full bar. Recommend checking out.

I popped in here last in 2023. Honestly, it was basically counter service, the food was expensive,…read morethe portion was small, and they weren't truly representative of eastern European dumplings. This was like a mcdonalds of european dumplings. But I still enjoyed them for what they were -that combo of fresh dill, sour cream, and rye bread can lift up any doughy bland dumpling. Apparently my experience wasn't isolated, seems like they've since closed.

Food - the dumplings were all very tasty and they were freshly cooked and garnished which helped…read more They have vegetarian and vegan options. I tried two smalls because I couldn't decide, but I'm glad I did because I liked both! I would say the classic was better, but sometimes you want potato Mac n cheese. Service - so we have tried to Uber eats here a few times and they were closed until recently, so we went in person to be certain they were open for business. The staff there was very kind and answered our questions and then they cooked all our food up promptly. Ambiance - it's a small space with mostly bar seating and about 3 small tables. No outdoor seating that I saw. Great chill ambiance for a lunch or very casual dinner or snack. We went on a weekday at lunch time for reference. Pretty reasonable for the price and they had water available in a cooler.

This is a fairly hidden gem restaurant a little bit west of UDistrict, closer to Wallingford. The…read moremenu features a bunch of dishes in Central Asia, with fitchi being the star of the show, as the name of this establishment suggests. Fitchi is a stuffed pastry from Uzbekistan/Turkmenistan, and surprisingly when I googled what fitchi was, there weren't a whole lot of search results, so I am ready for a special culinary adventure! When we arrived, it was 2pm and we got the last table and had to wait for 2 chairs to be unoccupied, since it is a place where you sit anywhere and grab chairs from other tables if you need for larger groups. We got 1 chicken and 1 beef fitchi to share, which was $5.50 each + tax, which is a really good deal considering the size of the fitchi. Food does take a while to get since they make fresh to order, so expect 20-30 minutes wait for the food. It was a bit interesting the fitchi is served with a side of ranch, and the server gave us 2 spoons and 2 knives to eat it. The beef fitchi is amazing - very flavorful and juicy. The chicken fitchi is also good but does not carry the level of seasoning as the beef one, but you should try both. Overall, solid, humble restaurant to check out food that you don't typically see often!

My buddy and I rolled in here late on a Saturday night, so right there if you're looking for…read moresomething open late Fitchi has got that going for it. Unfortunately, there was only one guy working, so he had to take the order, prep and make everything. This took a little bit, I want to say over 30 minutes, which I suppose is fair given our order. Fitchi is a curious place, I've passed it numerous times and saw that it's "Eastern Cuisine", yet they make Pizza too. These sort of "multi cuisine" places always make me a bit nervous. They've got, pizza, turkish food, pasta there is a lot going on in here. We got a Milano pizza pie - pepperoni, olive, mushroom, sausage. It was better than I thought, I give them credit on this one but still just alright. Cheesy bread which I think was the best thing we got - decent cheesy and herb flavor on these with 2 dipping sauces. They were out of wings, so we got 'dumplings?' I didn't even realize my buddy ordered these until we got back and they were a mess. They were mushy and falling apart with every bite. Not a lot of flavors even with the sauces to dress it up. Overall Fitchi was ok. Pizza just ok, Cheesy bread good. Dumplings no good. Service, kinda eh for a Saturday night. The indoor seating was in disarray from people dining in, but no staff to clean up the tables so it looked messy in there. I'd consider giving it another shot here as they have a huge menu of options, but until then, it's OK here.

First impressions were excellent. I was in town to visit and celebrate a friend's birthday. We made…read moredinner reservations and had a nice, big table to accommodate everyone. I love the pub setting and decor with its rustic, cozy charm. The interior is spacious and perfect for groups of any size, whether you're watching sports, dining casually, or enjoying happy hour. It felt like we were in a different country. The menu offers plenty, from classic German cuisine to draft beers and more. We all ordered a variety of stuff, and everything looked appetizing. We shared a couple of starters--deep-fried pickles and the Brätzel. Both were great. For my entrée, I chose one of the Berliner Favorites, a Schnitzel Sandwich with a side of skinny fries. It was also delicious and filling. If you can't decide on what beer to try, they offer a few flight options. We also had to get the German Chocolate Cake shot! It's dangerously good! The staff was kind and attentive and made the meal experience even better. If I come back to visit the area, I'll consider coming back for more tasty German food and a refreshing beer! After the meal, we walked around town and found some cool spots for dessert and to hang out.

First visit to the Berliner left me impressed! It was easy to walk in, grab a seat, and scan…read moretableside QR menus. Bonus - the service was fantastic, beer was fresh, and the food was delicious. We tried the wurstplatte with sauerkraut and warm potato salad, and schnitzel with spaetzel. No regrets - both were delicious! The space was very large with plenty of seating. The extensive beer menu was on the wall, and the staff took our order pretty promptly. It's a great spot for casual drinks, celebrations, family meals, and were welcoming of all ages.

Great food and authentic Romanian food! Ate here several times, sarmale are great, you can also…read moreorder mici to cook at home.

One of the worst restaurant experiences I've ever had. The way I was treated felt openly racist and…read morehumiliating. The staff were rude, dismissive, and gave noticeably better treatment to other customers around me. It was obvious I wasn't welcome there. No food is worth being disrespected like that. I'll never return and I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone.

I thought I knew good Polish food until I came here with my friend for dinner! My friend is a big…read morefan of this place and made reservations for all of us to dine here. The food here is homey, comforting, filling, and feels like getting a big hug from a Polish grandma :) Service was decent. Our server had a lot of tables to tend to but we were checked up on as needed.

Good food, nice people. I had the Polish Platter, which most first timers should probably get…read moreunless you are vegetarian. Seems to be Polish home cooking. Ambiance is very casual. Restaurant is not free-standing but inside the Polish Home Association building; building is pretty much right on the street; address is above the door. Remember Friday only. May want reservations if coming 6 pm or later. Make reservations by email. Note the link currently on this Yelp page does not work for me; https://polishhome.org/friday-dinner/ gets me to the page where you can see the menu and has an email for reservations.