I love this place. I recommend it to all my friends it's a great way to try something different…read more And for me, it always feels like eating a home-cooked meals. The staff here are very friendly and happy to make recommendations and tell you about every dish on the menu. The atmosphere is very pleasant; those from Central Asia will feel as if they're sitting in a café back home.

Nursel Restaurant remains a favorite for me and my best friend. We visited on May 1, 2026- our…read morefourth time visiting as we both are always craving Russian and Uzbek flavors. The main drawback is a strong cleaning-product scent in the dining area upon entering and on the napkins, which is distracting for someone like myself who has a sensitive sense of smell. We ordered spinach and cheese samsy, chicken stroganoff, and borscht. The samsy was flaky, fresh, and paired nicely with vinegar. The stroganoff was creamy and comforting, though the rice was a bit firmer than we'd like. The borscht was tangy and hot, just what we needed on this brisk evening. Overall, we love Nursel and will return, hoping for a subtler atmosphere and perhaps a softer rice texture.

Great atmosphere. This restaurant is absolutely the best in the world. Recommend for everybodyread more

This was an incredible experience. Have the khinkali dumplings and the khachapuri adjaruli with a…read moreglass of amber wine! Also make sure to ask for Dianna - she knows exactly how to make you feel at b

Great beer selection!! Good food!!! Great service!!!…read moreExcellent menu and timing services!!!!

Perfect spot to catch up over drinks and solid German fare…read more Came here with some coworkers and honestly, the vibe alone is worth the visit. The ambiance and service were both amazing, it's just one of those places where you can actually relax and have good conversation without feeling rushed. Got the brat in a bun with sauerkraut, sautéed onions, and jalapeños, plus a side of fries. The brat was legit and hit the spot, exactly what you want from a German spot. Simple, well-executed, and satisfying. Can't remember exactly which drinks I had (that's usually a good sign, right?), but I do remember they were really good. The drink selection here is solid and they know what they're doing behind the bar. For the price point and the quality of the experience - good food, great drinks, excellent atmosphere - the value is there. This isn't just about filling your stomach; it's about having a good time while you do it. Highly recommend if you're looking for a spot to catch up with friends or coworkers over drinks and some quality German food. Will definitely be back.

Unassuming place down an alley with other restaurants, this is like a carry out joint with tables…read more Order via a QR code or iPad at the counter and food brought to your table faster than most fast food places. I've never had Ukrainian food before so no clue how authentic it is but it was very good regardless. Had the mixed dumplings, beef/gouda and the lamb. Both great but preferred the lamb. Washed it down with Mykhola honey lager. All in all a great meal. If you're in the mood for something different, recommend this place.

This was easily one of my favorite meals during my two weeks in San Francisco. I placed a pickup…read moreorder online, and it was ready promptly at the time I selected, which made the process seamless and convenient. I ordered a combination of half potato and cheese and half plain potato pierogi topped with caramelized onions, along with a side of pickles and cabbage salad. I highly recommend asking for the garlic sauce on the side, it was incredibly flavorful and paired perfectly with the pierogi. Everything was excellent. The pierogi were fresh, tender, and delicious. The cabbage salad and pickles added a refreshing crunch that complemented the richness of the pierogi beautifully. Overall, it was a well-balanced and thoroughly enjoyable meal.

We used Dacha to cater an office party of 100+ attendees for food and bar services. They were very…read moreresponsive during planning, courteous and helpful and friendly, and made sure on the night of the event that everything ran smoothly. They helped keep our space clean during the event and arranged a seamless setup and takedown. Cannot recommend enough; we hope to use Dacha again for future events!!!

Modern, Russian fusion cuisine at it's best…read more I got the privledge to enjoy the DACHA Goulash, the beef was very tender with the sauce covering it really added depth to the meat's flavor. The Lamb Chop Mangal definitely tasted gamey, if you like the taste of lamb you're gonna love the flavor of this dish, it doesn't get hidden. I would skip the pirogi, a small portion of 1 for $10 and nothing special you can't get at a Russian bakery. Tea was flavorful, lasted 3 of us throughout the dinner (with hot water refills). For dessert we had 3 options, but 1 was out, so we got the honey cake and settled for the pavlova. Honey cake was the definite favorite, dense and creamy, exactly how it should be. The service was intimate. We had the host, bartender, and server checking up on us frequently. To be fair we had the place to ourselves the first half of dinner (around opening 5pm, then people started crowding in around 6). A tip for this restaurant is to get the inkind rewards app to get $50 toward your next $150+ visit or you can also use the blackbird app here as well.

I am so happy we finally got an opportunity to have home-cooked Russian comfort food in Monterey…read morepeninsula. We used to drive to SJ/ SF area just to get borsch or piroshki, and now we can order all this from Sofia's. For our first time, we ordered lamb rice pilaf for 6 people, vinaigrette salad and sweet strawberry cream cheese pie. It was a real feast! Not only it was yummy (the lamb was melting in the mouth and the pie was better than the ones I tried from the local bakeries), the portions were huge, so we still have some pilaf left in our freezer. The communication was very easy and we even requested the pie off the menu. Our friends and family really liked the food (even though they never tried Russian dishes before). I highly recommend this if you want to try good quality Russian food. It also a great service for big parties, holidays or as an easy meal prep if you are enable to cook/ have children .

Wow!! Did not expect to find authentic home made Russian food in our own backyard. We used to eat…read moreRussian cuisine more living in LA, but being back north, it has been hard to find good places. I might even say that Mama Sofia's food surpasses some of the food we've had in restaurants. We picked up from their home in a quaint neighborhood - it took a minute to wait for the food to be packed up to take home, but it was worth the wait, as most of it was still warm from just being prepared. A couple recommendations on what to get: eggplant/tahini dip, borscht (perfect flavoring and ratio of beets/cabbage to soup), blinchiki (beef, chicken), pastry with cream cheese and strawberry jam (but make sure you have people to share this with!)

Great place with nice authentic food! Highly recommend to everyone. The best lalallaread more

We all like a Cinderella story whether it's the Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo this last…read moreweekend ( hats off) and watching Mr. Irrelevant Brock Purdy drafted last and help the 49ers win the NFC Championship. On the May Fourth be with you today Star Wars movie has Cinderella undertones. Growing up the Piroshki was all around the corner liquor stores in San Francisco especially in the Mission District ( a whole different Cinderella story). The piroshki would be a fast microwaved treat to have during lunch and after school. Over the years I have been very selective when picking up a piroshki from a corner store because they can be very doughy. There is one bakery in San Francisco which has been making a variety of piroshkis for over 70 years. This Russian bakery has both the savory and the sweet . It's located on Balboa street and it's called Cinderella. On a Spring stroll I landed at Cinderella. Inside you can see and smell the delicious bake goods which can be sweet and some salty like some in SF. On the sweet side I enjoy their honey cake but no donuts . On the savory side it's the piroshkis. My favorite is the beef and cheddar piroshki. It wasn't too cheesy like some in SF but the beef was tender and it almost tastes like a smashed burger ( not to be confused with smash burger) all in a soft bun. The are other interesting items on the menu like Pelmeni which are Russian dumplings and Siberian Pie. You can wash it all down with a Matcha Latte ( for Don Juan de la Matcha) or the Kompot drink. There is a planned expansion to the Mission District in with a location at 2937 24th street. This will be a good Cinderella story for all of San Francisco. Go to a place which has a good piroshki "supply" these piroshki buns get baked and some they do "fry" they have other baked goods and food you can "try" like their Grilled Salmon salad and the Cherry Vareniki the Russian Dumpling which has sour cream & sour cherries or the "Siberian Pie" So go on a stroll to "Cinderella" which is the place when it comes to piroshki and baked goods because they got "hella" tasty variations like the Blinchiki with Caviar with more than a bump and you also have one made with it "Nutella" and this bakery sings to me like a Broadway " A capella"

Very authentic Russian restaurant. Delicious European food and great service. Thank you Emil.read more

Ever find a place to be...lacking hospitality to new faces in a restaurant?…read more Let's talk about the service first. We came on a Friday night and there were 2-3 other tables. Our server did not give us a breakdown of any dish, or even the categories on the menu (which by the way, are in Russian). They kinda expected us to "know" everything on the menu. My wife and I ended up googling EVERYTHING, and deciding on what to eat after reading other yelp reviews and what the dishes looked like. After taking a good 10mins of googling and figuring out what to order, we had to raise our hand several times, to a point where we had to call our waiter over vocally and with a hand wave to take our order. The restaurant really isn't big with only 2 other tables being occupied, and I guess locals do come here often and chat with the servers, but we're talking a good extra 5min of not looking at a menu and just waiting. People are raving about the service but I personally just didn't experience the same kind of hospitality. We ordered a borsch, a beef stroganoff, and a viennese schnitzel. I wouldn't say the food came out slow, but it was at the pace of a homecooked meal. The borsh tasted a lot better than ones I've had, and the sour cream was very creamy and fresh. The beef stroganoff was the star of the show with how flavorful and creamy it was. The beef was very tender, and the kasha was especially good. It's definitely enough to fill one person up. The viennese schnitzel is basically a fried pork cutlet (like a katsu) but with different seasonings and paired with some kind of red sauce. The mashed potatoes...were just mashed potatoes. The portion felt a little small for the price for what you get, pork cutlet and mashed potatoes being $27. I can see how authentic this place is, but being tucked so far away in Richmond naturally gets it lower foot traffic than other more accessible spots. The food is delicious and if people are willing to take their grandparents here, then you know it's authentic. I just wish the service was more attentive. The portions to price ratio was also pretty low, and I left feeling a little hungry despite spending $75 before tax and tip for 2. This place is feels more geared to reminiscing a childhood flavor with the family over a date night IMO.

Wow! I have been craving these for the longest time, so it was perfect that I found this food stall…read moreat the Rose Garden Farmers' Market. The staff are super friendly and our pierogis were done in 7 minutes. They also take Apple Pay! The dumplings had the perfect texture. The soft and fluffy texture on the inside with the ideal dumpling wrapping. It is definitely on the pricey side... 5 for $10, but I would definitely order this again. You can't really find pierogis anywhere else in San Jose. Definitely a hidden gem.

From the owner: Pierogi - Also known as Pyrohy are dumplings filled w/ a savory or sweet filling. Commonly filled…read morewith potato, cheese, onion, sauerkraut, mushrooms, meat or a combination. The pierogi are encased in an unleavened noodle dough then boiled and/or fried.