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    Korochka Tavern

    4.4 (54 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Lenin drop
    Kailey C.

    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

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    Chanlee L.

    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!

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    Eric G.

    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.

    Natasha B.

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

    Vareniki Potato
    Laura R.

    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.

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    Rosi A.

    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.

    Lenin drop
    Fionna L.

    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.

    Pickled plate! Note the cool wooden bowls.
    Michael D.

    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.

    Horseradish vodka and Feta. Yes!
    Phil G.

    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.

    Lenin Drop
    Cossette F.

    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.

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

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

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    What a fun and friendly place. Very welcoming. Fun snacks made in the air fryer in the back room…read more Excellent cocktails with amusing names. Go on the early side as it is quite popular and seating is limited.

    This is a fairly small, hole in the wall, neighborhood bar with speakeasy vibes, though it is…read morefairly easy to locate the bar since the name of the bar is painted in a large wall. We walked in as a party of 2 on a Thursday around 9pm and it was not too busy - probably half the bar was occupied. We opted to sit at one end of the bar because the bar seats are where the vibes are at. The place is decorated in a fairly elegant and old school manner, so you are somewhat transported away from the outside reality. We got the Tobe's Thique Mint and Garden Party. I loved the creaminess and cinnamon afternotes of Tobe's Thique Mint, and it also looks somewhat pretty. It is quite a heavy drink, so one was enough to fill me up. The Garden Party was a bit of a miss since as much as I tasted the orange and grapefruit, it was a very light drink and tasted a little watered down. The biggest plus is that the drinks are fairly affordable compared to the greater Seattle area, priced at $14. I liked how their menu says 14 for $14, as they have just 14 cocktails to choose from and the drinks seem to rotate seasonally. For us, we went just in time to still have the spring menu, but they will change to the summer menu on June 20.

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    Our party of 3 had the pleasure of visiting the Mountaineering Club tonight to celebrate my 1 week…read moreof recovery from a bilateral mastectomy as a result of a breast cancer diagnosis. It was important for us to get out of the house, watch the sunset, and a have lil' cocktail to supplement my pain meds. Jesse and Devon (sp?) we SO amazing. I said to my sister (who is visiting from Alabama) from the start after meeting Devin "oooh girl, I love their energy". Because they are the sweetest person you'll ever meet. Jesse was SO attentive to us. The views were fabulous but the company of Jesse and Devon were top-notch. Charlotte? Was also fabulous. As a manager myself - I'd be SO incredibly proud to have these three on my team. Thank you so much, I needed this after a very challenging week.

    After hearing a lot about The Mountaineering Club, my friends and I decided to give it a shot. We…read morewent on a Sunday with 5 people in our party. Took almost an hour to get seated, but we were able to grab some drinks from the coffee shop on the first floor of the hotel, which was a nice option. Once we got upstairs it was gorgeous! Lots of great seating options both inside and out. The views of downtown Seattle and Bellevue were EPIC. The staff were very friendly as well! I have to say, for the price the food and drinks weren't at the level I expected. We ordered nachos, crab Rangoon dip, and pretzel bites. The nachos were probably our favorite, but they weren't anything special for $22. The Rangoon dip was mostly cream cheese and barely had any flavor. I think they were depending on the nori chips to bridge the gap, but those didn't taste the greatest. Finally the pretzel bites were okay, but nothing I couldn't get at another gastropub for a much lower price. The drinks were fine, but not that strong. I ordered the Glacier Peak which was beautiful and refreshing. We'll be back for the views and maybe a couple of cocktails, but I'd say if you're bar hopping, spend money on food somewhere else in the area.

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