Every once in a while you can find a true gem of a restaurant in an unexpected place. And this is…read moreone of those times. Banderyky is a Ukrainian restaurant in the Vancouver Mall and the food is so exceptional. This time I had the feta and cheese pastry, the cherry pastry, and this delicious unique soft marshmallow dessert flavored with fruit. Strawberry and blueberry. I wish I had a bigger appetite because I would just order every single thing on the menu if I could. I have to admit I'm not really a beet fan but I love the borscht here. And the cabbage and the chicken dumplings. Truly delicious and well priced too!

This is Ukrainian food in the Vancouver Mall Food court. The…read morelady helping me was very nice and patient with me since I didn't know what I was ordering. I got the number 2. The dumplings didn't have much flavor but the cabbage salad(pickled cabbage) made up for it. Just eat it together. I'd come back to try something different.

So I have been curious about Dediko for a while (what's Georgian cuisine?)…read moreI was extremely lucky to go with a work colleague who knew the food intimately, and so we handed the ordering over to him. As a foodie I have to tell you the food here is amazing.. Try the Georgian dip platter, who knew beets and spinach could be so Good!) The Mtsvadi skewers of lamb and chicken . I recommend!

My husband and I finally made it here and loved our experience. We've tried to do a drop in before…read morebut seating is limited so I highly recommend getting a reservation. Our server was so kind and personable, the vibe is cute and cozy, and the food... was impeccable! We dined on the Tiffis salad, I would come here alone just for this. Incredibly fresh and flavorful (vegan). Pkhaki sampler, so unique and loved the eggplant. Khinkali (dumplings) mushroom, potato, and beef/pork were all amazing. The highlight was the Adjuaruli bread. My husband was obsessed with this. All the photos on their website were accurate so I did not take many!

On my 2nd recent trip to Portland, boyfie and I hit up the pods again at Hawthorne Asylum. We both…read morejived with the food options more and I made a beeline to Pelmeni. There's not a lot of Eastern European stuff where I currently live in LA. Only change is that they only offer their "large." I believe it comes with 24 or so dumplings. No options to downsize, but offerings are the same. I got the chicken again with the same condiments as last time: the hot mustard. Added some other stuff on the side like their hot sauce and balsamic vinegar. Tastea as good as I remember! Such a simple meal that's delicious and friendly service as usual.

Enjoyed this taste of Eastern European food in Portland. The chicken pelmeni was rich/savory and…read morecame with a lot per single order. The borsch impressed me as someone who doesn't love beets. The overall flavor profile of this food cart has heavy use of dill and sour cream. Very friendly service and plenty of outdoor seating at the Hawthorne Asylum food cart pod.

We passed these food trucks, last week, and marked my calendar: the next time we're in search of a…read morenew food truck, this will be the place. I didn't expect to find Taste of Ukraine, and went straight to the cart. It took us awhile to make a choice, the mushroom crepe I wanted, they ran out! I picked Crepe stuffed with chicken. Which was child-like portion, that was excellent size, taste for me. Hubby ordered the stuffed cabbage. It came with a nice sauce. Hubby and I both had a taste of each other's dish, and he said he would order that again. Me too! We also ordered a dish of salad, Ukrainian style, but they were also tasty and good! The food truck was colorful and clean (they just opened up in May!) I told the server, I'm raising money, by selling my crafts in order to support Ukraine. She thanked me! The server was friendly, helpful and the food was delivered properly. The to-go packaging was perfect for the food.

If you're looking for great Ukrainian food, look no further than this decked out food cart in the…read morefood truck park. Stopped by here today for lunch. Borscht was delicious with tender, juicy meat and veggies. The pierogis were flavorful and cooked well. Service was friendly and attentive. We got some pear lemonade with lunch - refreshing and not too sweet. Check it out. We will be back.

They have amazing bakery items their cream horns are as good as the ones I got when I lived in…read moreBelfast Northern Island and the cakes are delicious

I got a beef and feta pastry and I regretted not buying more. The bread and stuffing are delicious…read more I bought a cherry and cream pastry that was in the freezer and it honestly didn't look great but no one was around to help me pick anything out and when someone did come out I felt rushed. Anyway, the quick decision to get the cherry pastry was smart bc I can't stop eating them! My only complaint is I felt like a nuisance when I went in. It took a long while for anyone to come out from the back and when they did I felt rushed. I wanted to ask questions about some of the baked foods behind the counter but felt like I should make an order quickly and leave. So that's what I did. But honestly, everything I got was amazing. So I would rather have rude service and great food than great service and rude food.

The food was so unique and delicious. The infused vodkas were spectacular. We loved the khaskuriaread more

This is my favorite (tied with L'Orange) place in Portland. I lived on SE 11th for a few years and…read morehave been to Kachka at least 10 times, including both when I lived nearby and even now when I visit my family and friends. The place is always so lively, and everyone who works there has been wonderful to us. They're very attentive and friendly exceptionally helpful with the menu, as most people I've taken to try it have never really had Eastern European food. But the food, my goodness the food is exceptional. They change around parts of their menu a lot, but everything I've had here has been exceptional. Everything. The Pelmeni are to die for, the pickles are always a fantastic treat, their happy hour lunch set is great value, the herring 7-layer dip is everything I'd ever want... I've had fried cabbage and mustard, some eastern-style risotto that tasted like the bacon my Mom made me in childhood, the chicken skewer which was tender and juicy, and so so so much more. Half of these were seasonal or temporary menu items which every time I return I look for on the menu hoping to have those flavors again. And, of course, as anyone I've taken knows, you have to get there early during happy hour. Their vodka infusions are a highlight. Rhubarb, Strawberry, Cacao Nib, Earl Grey, all exceptionally flavorful. And during happy hour 100g (~3.5oz) bottles are only $10. So everyone can get a good bit of delicious vodka without breaking the bank. Kachka is an easy ticket to a wonderful, memorable evening.

The family that runs this booth at the Saturday market, truly are the kindest souls. I have been…read morecraving pierogis since I came back from Poland, and these no doubt taste the same. Homemade and super fresh, you can watch them boil and cook the sausages. My boyfriend and I try and come to the market every so often to support them, and this last time we went, the line was a 15 min wait, business is booming and I love that for this family. They are even expanding to Wednesdays at another market (in the photo). I can go on and on, but this is definitely the first booth to check out when you get to the market, and try the 3 dollar lemonade, sooooo delicious.

Saw this Polish stand at the Portland Famer's Market on Wednesdsay and I had to give it a try. The…read morestall's run by a lovely older Polish couple who make delicious Polish dishes from the quintessential pierogies to keilbasa (kiełbasa), and I was so happy to be able to have a taste of something familiar. I got: - Pierogo plate: 6 pierogies topped with grilled onions, served with sauerkraut salad, pickled beets & horseradish (although mine came with coleslaw instead, which I am happy about because I don't like beets), and sour cream. $13.50 The grilled onions were almost caramlised, with the perfect tinge of tartness from the sauerkraut, fresh crunch from the coleslaw, and softness from the sour cream perfectly balanced out the pierogies. - (Polish) kiełbasa & salad plate: Homemade smoked kiełbasa served with sauerkraut salad and grilled onions. It also came with pickled beets & horseradish, and deli mustard. $11.00 Fresh, hot, thick, juicy, and scrumptious, especially with the mustard and saurkraut. I cannot recommend them enough - they accept both card and cash, so please, please go! All of it reminded me of the food I'd eat in Logan Square in Chicago (a Polish-Mexican neighbourhood) and my Polish family. It's all prepared fresh, by hand, with locally ingredients sourced ingredients. The prices seemed to have increased, but I understand that times are what they are, with inflation, etc.,; I'm happy to support small businesses, particularly when the food is this delicious. Pro-tip: If you can, buy their frozen pierogies so you can have some for later! I walked here, so I can't speak to parking, but it's Portland - walk if you can; it's well worth it. We sat at one of the benches in the park where the market was taking place and enjoyed the food while people watching in the amazing cool weather.

I stopped in today and ordered a bowl of borscht. They were out. I ordered a bowl of roasted corn…read moreand they were out. So I ordered some wings and fries. The fries were nice and hot and tasty. The wings were just OK. Nothing special. My issue is mostly the quality of service I received. The lady that took my order was very pissy about it. She treated me very badly very rude. Even if I absolutely loved the food, her attitude towards me was unacceptable. I will not give her my business again.

I love unique food carts…read more Every food cart pod has Mexican, Thai, Mediterranean, burgers, banh mi, etc. And no disrespect to those, I love them all, but it's great when there's an option that isn't everywhere -- like Ukrainian. I was in the mood for something familiar so I had the Ukrainian wings (fun yummy fusion dish with lots of dill). Also got some fries with my wings which were very good. I didn't try the borscht (I don't like beets) but I will be trying their pelmeni next time I go.

Delicious pelmeni at Oak Tree station. There are many food stands in this spot to try, but not many…read morewith as strong of a reputation for great food as Pelmeni pelmeni (with their original Portland location). There was substantial indoor and heated outdoor seating, which I appreciated. After I ordered, my food came out in about 10 minutes. I got the chicken pelmeni and added some white vinegar on top for an extra tang. The Russian style dumplings were juicy, flavorful, and overall a very comforting dish. I would love to try more of their menu next time!

An absolutely perfect comfort meal. I will be back at least once a week in the winter and fall for…read morethose amazing little pillows of deliciousness!