What a find in the Vancouver Mall! Not much experienced in Ukranian food but we really liked them!…read more PARKING: Mall parking! No offense to the mall but there was a ton of parking in the late evening. To get to the food court faster, park by the area where the AMC entrance is and the food court is just upstairs. AMBIANCE: It's a mall food court! What else can I say? The restaurant itself is tucked away in the back corner so be sure not to miss it! SERVICE: The workers have always been so friendly. They're patient when we have questions and are always so helpful. I'm assuming they're the owners as well and they really are so proud of their food. FOOD: - Varenyky: Essentially an Ukranian dumpling stuffed with potato and cheese with caramelized onions on top and sides of sour cream and cabbage salad. Now the dumpling itself is not a flavour punch but I don't think it's supposed to be. It was cooked well, the dough was not tough or rubbery and mixing it together with the sides it's like comfort in your mouth. - Hot Dog: This is my personal favourite. I believe it's a pork-based sausage that's topped with their delicious creamy house sauce and topped with pickles carrots and their slaw and it's a pretty decent size and a delicious meal. Comes with chips too. - Borscht: YUM. Chunks of beets and it's the that sweet and slightly sour taste. Dip their bread in it. Trust. OVERALL: Such a random find in the mall! And it tastes NOT like mall food. I've never had Ukranian food before, but I feel like this was a great introduction. The staff are so friendly and I am happy to support them because the food was very good.

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.

Julia provided fantastic service to our birthday party of four on a busy Friday evening…read more Julia was especially accommodating by providing samples of two wines before Donna selected her favorite. My birthday celebrant nephew and I ordered a Czech bottled beer that was refreshing and a true pilsner. Our niece enjoyed a real Georgian peach soda. For appetizers, the classic cheese/egg yolk bread offering was amazing! Main courses included two roast pork plates, spectacular salmon, and, my favorite, grilled lamb. Desserts ran the gamut... All were splendid! Ours was a repeat visit to Dediko, and we will return to enjoy the fabulous food, considerate service, and ambiance that, "Back in the day," still reflects the vibe from Bill Marshall Ford's architecture. Best wishes for continued success! Sincerely, Andy & Donna Gregg.

Unbelievably delicious food at a reasonable price. Fantastic service and staff. Lovely little spot…read morefor an intimate meal. Everything we tried was surprisingly tasty! Pear lemonade soda: kinda like Italian cream soda, but somehow better. Satsivi (chicken in Walnut sauce): I've never tasted anything quite like it, chicken was tender, and the spices were unique; fantastic. Khinkali (meat dumplings): large soup/meat dumplings, chewy, and the meat tasted like a warm hug from grandma! Adjaruli Khatchapuri: so rich and the cheese is salty similar to Akkawi cheese. Mtsvadi (Lamb): best grilled Lamb I've ever had, and I consider myself a Lamb expert! And for the dessert; the Honey Cake will haunt my dreams. I'm not a big dessert lover, and I loved this. A shortbread cake, with perfect texture that's not too sweet. Can't recommend this place highly enough. I will be returning many times!

BEST DUMPLING I EVER HAD! Friendly staff. Located in Asylum food cart pod with a cozy fireplace…read more Why go to Din Tai Fung when I can go here?

My friend from Portland swears by Pelmeni Pelmeni and says she stops by every time she visit home…read moreand now I know why. I ordered some of the potato vareniki and holy moly I don't know how I've never had these before! You can't beat a dumpling, especially if it's stuffed with potato and onion and topped with a house made tomato sauce! I asked them to hold the dill which they did not problem. And a small order is like half a pound of these delicious little pillows of joy so eat up!

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.

First time here yesterday during my work day. Wonderful little store with a lot of variety. I got…read moreone of their stuffed bread items it had chicken. So delicious! The staff was helpful and kind. Will definitely go back

Babushka looks like it has a little bit of everything here! While we didn't see a place to sit and…read moreeat, there were certainly options to tempt you. A very friendly employee greeted me, and answered my endless questions about their desserts (I am unfamilar with Russian desserts). I bought some amazing macrons; snickers, coconut and vanilla, and a large piece of cake which I have yet to try. Plus there is an entire deli menu which we still need to try out. I wish I could give it 4.5 stars - the half star off was because the place was a little crowded, and I don't think my walker would have made it up the aisles. But, we will be back soon.

The server was excellent and really helped my wife who is allergic to milk. She guided us through…read morethe menu to make a selection that worked out. The food was excellent. I almost skipped the herring under a fur coat since... you know. Herring. Boy am I glad I didn't. It was excellent. I will get that again and the other small plates with cheese, or meat, or horseradish were also quite good and fun. The decor is great with a huge chicken-legged-house motif / baba yaga theme along with Soviet. There is a huge vodka menu, but I didn't partake.

Kachka is a traditional, vibrant, hearty & lively Soviet-era restaurant that we love dearly. Here…read moreare some of my choice dishes over the years... tvorog vareniki // chive, farmers cheese, scallions chicory salad // citrus, toasted garlic vin, adjika-spiced coconut crunch short rib borsch // beet soup, caramelized onions, smetana + buttery pampushki & spicy mustard crispy draniki // smetana chicken shila plavi // risotto-esque, chicken skin, hazelnut gremolata granativy sok // housemade pomegranate soda ...to name a few! They also have an extensive selection of over 50 house-infused vodkas. @kachkapdx in SE Portland, Oregon

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.

We were at the farmers market on April 4th and ordered a large combo plate. Everything was fresh…read moreand delicious. The pierogies were the best I've had in a very long time. My only regret is that we don't live nearby. Highly recommend, you will love it!

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!

Pelmeni Pelmeni offers Ukrainian (Slavic) dumplings with potato, chicken or beef fillings topped…read morewith a tomato sauce as well as sour cream and fresh dill. You can also order dessert dumplings filled with a sweet cheese mixture and topped with sweetened sour cream and strawberry jam. (The pic on the website shows fresh strawberries chocolate sauce). I wanted to try more than one kind of dumpling and asked if I could have a mixed order. I got potato and then asked the woman in the cart if beef or chicken was better. She recommended chicken as it's more authentic. I enjoyed them very much. I also wanted to try the dessert dumplings. I had to order a large serving, just to try them. It doubled the cost of my lunch, which totaled $30 with tax. That was way too much for one person for lunch! For me to return I would encourage the following: 1. Hire more help. My food took close to half an hour, because only one person was covering the lunch rush on a sunny warm day. (I was on my lunch break. Lunch at a food truck should be quick. 2. Offer a half order of the dessert dumplings. 3. Improve the website. There are nice pictures but no prices. You have to choose pickup or delivery to view the actual menu. People like me like to see a menu with prices before deciding to order or eat there.