I stopped by this restaurant before a show. There were a few people inside but with plenty of seats available. My show was nearby so I decided to stop by this place for a quick bite. I ordered the birch juice, pelmini, borscht and Uzbek samsa. The birch juice was refreshing and slightly sweet. It was the perfect size of borscht. The borscht was light and filling at the same time. I make my own borscht at home at was deliciously comparable. I like that they garnished it with dill. I love dill. The Uzbek samsa was fluffy and crispy on the outside and juicy and flavorful on the inside. I could really taste the seasonings. I think they may use cumin in it. I could eat a few of these! The pelmini must be homemade, because the dough itself was thin but chewy. I love pelmini, and these are my favorite so far. I also loved the dill garnish as well. I can't wait to come back and try more! read more

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Great atmosphere and delicious, home-style food. I will definitely come back again. Thank you! Spasibo, bilo vkysno. read more

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Terrible service! Great food, but service makes it hard to enjoy I really wanted to like this place. The food has potential, and that's why I gave it a second visit--hoping my first experience was just an off day. Unfortunately, both times I was served by the same bartender/waiter, and the experience felt consistently uncomfortable. Simple, reasonable questions (e.g., asking whether dark rye bread is available for borsh, or if mustard and garlic are offered) were met with visible irritation and passive-aggressive responses. As a customer, you shouldn't feel like you're "doing something wrong" for asking menu-related questions. There was a recurring no-stupid-questions attitude, which made what should've been a relaxed meal feel oddly tense--like navigating an emotional obstacle course instead of ordering food. I'm not asking for over-the-top friendliness--just basic courtesy and professionalism. Restaurants thrive on hospitality, and when that's missing, it overshadows everything else. I hope management takes this feedback seriously, because with a warmer approach to service, this place could be somewhere I'd actually recommend and return to regularly. read more

The pelmeni are amazing but the service is subpar. I would be lenient because there are only 2 people working, but the way it went on a Wednesday night was: we came in, told to sit anywhere, then the main bartender/waiter proceeded to converse with everyone else in the place before even dropping off water 30 min later. At that point, he said "I should probably get you some menus", which didn't matter because by that point, I had already looked online and decided. The food came pretty fast after ordering, but when it came to getting the check, it was once again a waiting game. I'd also like to note that they're VERY dog-friendly. Like a patron had a dog sitting at the bar at the same level as everyone else. Do with that what you will. The 2 Pros: It's a cozy space for an intimate date night or small friend gathering. The pelmeni were so juicy and savory (but could've used more sour cream to pair). But at the end of it all, I don't know if I'd recommend. Maybe just buy their frozen dumplings and make em yourself at home. read more

Love this local spot! Excellent vibes, excellent drinks, excellently-named drinks. The borscht is delicious, and the decor and books add a great touch. See lots of locals, groups of friends, dates, regulars reading at the bar. It's always a bit busy but not too much, and always a good time read more

Korochka Tavern - Lenin drop - Russian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

SERVICE: counter style and table side, attentive AMBIANCE: cozy and comfy FLAVORS: Pelmeni (4/5) Vareniki (4/5) Borsht (5/5) - on the creamier side, but I liked it NA spicy margarita (5/5) - Smokey and not too sweet, very fun PORTIONS: filling and lovely compliments to cocktails PRICE: appropriate read more

Lenin-tini was . The beet vodka and lemon together was really delicious and almost felt healthy. Also tried the potato pierogi with a punchy garlic sauce and hot sauce. Definitely coming back to get pierogi and the house pickles. The ambience is nice but there are some crazy small seats/stools that swing out from the bar that I would recommend avoiding if possible. read more

Came here after 9 when most restaurants in the area were closed - loved the dumplings and they went great with the pickles (kinda pricey)! As a beet lover, the Lenin drop was delicious! We asked for more bread and it did not cost extra! read more

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What a wonderful cozy spot! The drinks are excellent, the food delightful, and the service downright familial. Well worth the journey to Wallingford or a quick drop in if you're in the area. read more

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Such a cute vibe. Dark and sexy. Drinks were amazing and food was traditional and delicious. read more

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Great borscht! One of the best I had! Love that they sell frozen pelmeni to go. Ambiance is nice read more

Came in, the place wasn't completely full or appeared too busy. We sat down at the bar, two people working the area. Unfortunately nobody took our order for over 20 minutes. It also looked like the couple next to us have been waiting for their check for a long time and were getting irritated. We left before anyone even asked whether we'd like a drink. Won't be coming back here. Unfortunate because Eastern European food options are very limited in the area read more

Enjoyed a simple menu and a unique experience. The meat dumplings were a standout, far tastier than the vegan option, which unfortunately lacked flavor. Highlight was the honey cake, although I forgot to take pictures. read more

Korochka Tavern - Vareniki Potato - Russian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I was here for a quick dinner and out of sheer curiosity, since Eastern European cuisine is pretty much absent from the dining scene here (with very few exceptions). Keep in mind that it is much more a bar than a restaurant but offers a limited menu of Eastern European staples: savory dumplings with meat (pelmeni) and non-meat options (vareniki), some traditional pickled appetizers and savory pastries (piroshki). Now, don't expect an extensive menu - there are no soups, desserts and such. I got the impression that the drinks list was heavily outweighing the food one... The food though was quite good taste-wise and had that authentic, home-cooked quality to it. This place is quirky and a tiny bit kitsch to my taste, and the music was a wild concoction of anything from Emir Kusturica to a variety of Balkan and slavic bands and themes but I guess geographically it was "close enough" :D (?). But at least they did not turn it into a stereotypical nesting-dolls-samovars-folk-songs nightmare. I could see how this place is quite alright if you want something with a different vibe to what most bars here offer or are in the mood for some seriously delicious dumplings. read more

Korochka Tavern - the outside of the restaurant - Russian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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A small tavern that serves the best beet vodka and Eastern European specialties. We took a booth along the wall and service was warm and casual. Highly recommend: pelmini meat dumplings, pickle plate, chicken piroshki and borscht! The pickle plate was a delightful assortment of fermented beets, cucumbers, carrots and cabbage complimented perfectly with light feta and dark rye slices. Everything was so flavorful but the carrots were our favorite. Their borscht was cold which was perfect for the hot day! The chicken piroshki was fluffy and the chicken filling was mashed and soft. My favorite? It's a competition between the borscht which was so refreshingly tangy yet sweet and rich, and the dumplings + sour cream (it was so light and melt in the mouth) + dill which was such a unique and hearty combination. We had the best time dining here. Such a lovely hidden gem tucked away in Wallingford - please keep it homey and intimate. read more

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I was really impressed by Korochka Tavern. They had a good selection of Soviet comfort foods spanning several countries. We tried a few different things but definitely liked the meat dumplings best. All our cocktails were great, and service was good as well. Prices are very reasonable for Seattle. I'll definitely be back. read more

Fuxking amazing food and cocktails.!!!!! The borscht was phenomenal ND the dumplings were great as well and that pickled plate omggggg Gold mine!!!! read more

This place is cozy with unique food and drinks. I came across this place randomly and added it to my to do list knowing that it would make for a perfect night out someday. I knew I had to try the beet and horseradish vodka, but was happy to find they had vegan food options as well. This is perfect for a stop off when walking up and down the Wallingford area, but also makes for a fine stand alone destination. My Lenin drop was delicious. I enjoyed sampling the horseradish vodka. I tried 3 of the pickled veggies. I feel like I do need more pickled beets in my life. I really enjoyed the carrot salad as well. I plan to try the pickled cucumbers on my next visit. I wish there was another vegan vareniki option, but for mushroom lovers there is one, vegan sour cream too. I'll be back. read more

wow, seriously good vegan dumplings! I'm of Polish descent, and grew up eating my mom's and grandmother's (non-vegan) pierogi. Since going vegan a number of years ago, it's one food I haven't been able to find in the Seattle dining scene in veganized form. Now, these are technically not pierogi, but vareniki. Which are basically mini pierogi in my eyes. And they're just so good. Literally like mom used to make, but vegan. And vegan sour cream to boot! My regret was that we had a show to go to afterwards, and couldn't take a bag of a dozen frozen ones to eat the next day at breakfast (pro tip-- dumplings cold straight out of the fridge are yummy). Vibe is old school dive bar. Great service. the bartender was our waitress, and my better half said she made the perfect martini. I'm a beer guy, and can see the refills were attentively given. The pickled plate is good, too. Definitely worth doing your first time. Our preference was the pickles, and next time we're going to try the pickled mushrooms, which are the only things not included as part of the plate. Rye bread is like my mom used to buy from the local Polish bakery, too... this place is 100% authentic I tell you. The food comes out in these adorable wooden hand painted bowls. I commented on how I'm amazed they last through the dishwasher ... turns out that they are non dishwasher safe, and have to be hand-washed! when was the last time you've seen a restaurant-- let alone a dive bar -- use handwash-only plates?!? Seriously good food. Particularly if you are vegan, just go. read more

Korochka Tavern - Pickled plate! Note the cool wooden bowls. - Russian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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After a couple of drinks in Belltown a block from home, I ubered to Korochka Tavern in Wallingford, craving vodka and dumplings. Korochka Tavern always delivers. The good cheer, horseradish vodka, and amazing food forces me to wiggle my toes with pleasure. If Korochka Tavern was in Belltown, my perspiration at the gym would get fill the space with the aroma of horseradish, vodka, and pierogi. That's better than Right Guard! Korochka Tavern is one of the best bars in Seattle. read more

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I went with friends and ordered "Horseradish Vodka" shots. Each shot came with a slice of bread on top. The waitress dropped a slice on the table and we just watched her picked it up and put it back on the cup. It was quite unsanitary!! read more

I would drink a tub full of the Lenin Drop if I could. Beet vodka is amazing. Super sweet staff, this will become a regular spot of mine for sure. read more

Korochka Tavern - Lenin Drop - Russian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The only reason why this place has less than 20 reviews must be because it is a hidden gem! This use to be the location of the famed Grizzled Wizard, once a dive classic on the 45th st bar scene. Korochka now stands in its place, reborn as a female led, craft cocktail specialty bar with a uniqe take on bar food - pickled veggie platters (platters), eastern European style dumplings (think Turkish manti), and borish (if that is your thing). If anything, put it on your hinge, bumble, tinder first date rotation to score points for being interesting read more

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Not a real Russian restaurant, matter of fact it's a bar run by Americans! They would not let us in at 3pm on Friday to eat lunch with our sleeping, 3 month old baby (like she is trying to sneak a drink?). Also, very rude encounter about not being able to order lunch, the large woman who spoke with us could have been much more friendly about it. A real food establishment might have offered a to-go option at least to satisfy their customers. Would not recommend if you're looking for an authentic Russian food experience. read more

I love Korochka! The tavern's warm atmosphere and friendly service make it a perfect spot

First time visiting homeland spot in America. Its been almost 3 years. Tavern located in such a beautiful neighborhood. Its a bar, so they do not have a huge menu, and it was a reason why we tried everything on the menu. Delicious. Also Beet cocktail tastes amazing. Interior is kinda mix between classic American bar with a little of Slavic decor elements. Rug on the wall is cool. read more

Korochka Tavern - Russian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Oh yes. Food and service must be improved. Pay attention for the restroom. I really hope that everyone who reads this review, will find my review really useful. read more

I found Korochka Tavern online in looking for a place to host my birthday gathering a few weeks ago and knew instantly that this is where I wanted it to be. Dark and intimate with a soft touch, the small space is warm and inviting. Add to that delightfully named and attractive cocktails and a small menu of Eastern European plates... What's not to like? Miriam was easy to communicate with in making arrangements and reserving the front tables for us, and she was a hospitable host the evening of even though she was busy as the only one on duty for our group and walk-ins. The drinks were excellent. The pickle plate was a lovely assortment. The dumplings were mediocre. Maybe the meat ones are better than the vegan ones? They really needed the sauce and sour cream to get any flavor out of it, but I was hungry enough to eat my allotment without complaint. I heard the piroshki was tasty and that the borscht was superb. I look forward to coming back here again. read more

Wow! I went for the first time! The food and drinks were so fresh and authentic! We had the Vodka Beet drink, the Sage drink, pickled vegetables, and potato and cheese pierogies! Omg! It was even better than I anticipated! It was a little pricey but so worth it! Thanks to Miriam for attentive and respectful service. read more

Like a trip to the Bloc, only friendlier, and floral-ier? If Brutalist architecture and black turn your cog, be curious, give it a try. The owner Kendall was incredibly kind and informative. Came to this joint to try the dumplings and Borsh...greatest decision of my Friday night off. The soup was cold, creamy, lovely, light, and refreshing. It tastes so much heartier than it feels on the palette. Plenty of dill to awaken the back of your tongue. Look, I'm a "salary" man now, my time is limited. I need to be home by 9pm, to tuck in my 401k and watch the sports. This place reminds me of when I could shotgun a beer screaming Judas Priest at 2am, shirt off, tapping into my inner orangutan. Now I just doomscroll, and flub hedge funds I manage. Long live rock'n'roll. I enjoyed both types of dumplings they had immensely. The meat option was juicier than some soup dumplings I've had. I drank beet vodka, and face planted my bed with my work clothes on. In fact, I had one too many, missed my bed, and face-planted my bed frame. Oh well. read more

Really great hidden gem with amazing drinks and you need to order the pickle plate! Really great food

Love this place!! Homey, relaxing with great service. The signature cocktails here are Awesome, these lady bartenders are creative and really know how to pour a drink!! The food is great with items on the menu that you will not find anywhere else. Can you say Yummy?!? Come here you will not be disappointed! read more

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great service and Kelcey (I think). Texas baby semi. ask me later. was surprised to see many unknown beer names. porter was to be had one. strong damn. read more

My wife and I came in after a show at Good Shepherd Center, after reading all the good reviews. We ordered dumplings and cocktails at the bar. I was hungry as heck and thirsty too, so we ordered Pelmeni and Vareniki dumplings. We also had TransSiberianExpress and BBB cocktails. Everything was so good. The dumplings filled me up like classic comfort food should. The drinks were like magic potions and everything was served with panache. The atmosphere is cozy and intimate with the small horseshoe bar and booths along the wall. Plenty of people to watch and listen to. We've got some lovely memories and we'll be back soon. read more

I had the Vareniki yesterday. The adjika sauce was delicious. However, the dumplings themselves were obviously microwaved. They were piping hot. The first time I visited, they were much busier, so I can assume that they made them properly. Their pelmeni was really good on the first visit. I was disappointed, but that said, the service was excellent and the decor inviting. My Polish grandmother rolled in her grave ever so slightly when I got the microwaved food, though. read more

Ok, you need to check out Korochka Tavern. It is such a hidden gem. It's easy to walk by but the inside is super stylish. Great Russian inspired bar with some yummy authentic eats. You should go there. 45th between Corliss and Sunnyside. read more

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Love to see these friends get in their new location Come out and support a small business They have great food and drinks read more

We got takeout here and this place has great dumplings! We got the potato cheese. They come with hot sauce, vinegar, and sour cream. Definitely get the pickled veggies too. The service was good because the food was ready fast, and the ambiance looks cute, we plan to go for drinks soon. read more

This Siberian Aperol is just a masterpiece! I had two of them! I would say this place has a unique vibe, my hometown vibe. Keep it up guys! Pirozhki is great, the dumplings were ok. read more

Korochka Tavern - Siberian Aperol - Russian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

A+. Brought a friend who is a legit gourmand and deeply knowledgeable about Russian food, and she was pleased to find many less-common and well-executed snacks and drinks (birch water!). The pickle plate was delicious (get it) and the menu is a wonderland. I was on a strict diet and could not sample the dumpling items (boooo, they looked great) or any alcohol, but the rest of the table was very happy. Dim but cute space, great servers, fun experience all around. read more