I have been to Streecha dozens of times. Since mid 2024 the food has gone exponentially and the atmosphere is no longer the authentic Ukrainian cuisine and culture it once was. Really disappointed in the overall decline in quality for an increased price. read more

The best stuffed cabbage I ever had ! I feel bad telling my Polish/Ukrainian mom this. I think it's bc they make theirs with pork ? Anyways. Try this place. You won't be disappointed bc you are not spending a lot of money for homemade good food. Pierogies we're great with a not so doughy skin. borscht was good. But my lord , that stuffed cabbage. Yummmm There's no sign to this place. Just walk down the outside stairs of the church and open that blue door. Don't be shy. The people are friendly and the place is welcoming. read more

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The restaurant is at the basement level and easy to miss. It is a no fuss establishment and perfect if you want a home like feel dining experience. It reminds me of a slow Sunday afternoon and your family just finished mass and now it's time to eat. I ordered the stuffed cabbage, which for the price point, you cannot beat. The cabbage was stuffed with meat and all the fixings. The gravy on top is one of a kind delicious. I also ordered borscht soup, which could have been a bit hotter, but my preference is scalding hot soup. I'm sure if I had asked to heat it up, they would. I also tried their meat filled pierogis and yes, it had a generous portion of meat within each dumpling, outstanding. The coffee was nothing special but a tasty cup of brew. The coffee paired perfectly with their homemade honey bread. The dessert is so worth it. The flavors are rich with honey and not sweet at all. It is those pastries that have quality ingredients with each bite. The price point for the honey cake could not be beat. I could have tried other pastries, but restrained to share the honey cake. A solid place for affordable homemade Ukrainian food in the East Village. read more

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Pierogi and stuffed cabbage! Authentic, Ukrainian home cooking yumminess! No frills, delicious! We have so many amazing varieties of great food experiences in NYC, but we don't have enough places like Streecha. Small menu, plus the daily lunch special. If anyone knows other gems like the one in the city, let me know. I've lived in NYC a very long time and have always meant to try Velselka, so I suggested going there today with a friend and she thought I might like this place too... I'm so happy she made the recommendation. Thanks to the previous postings who mentioned the entrance/signage... otherwise I would've missed it. read more

Streecha may not be the most famous Ukranian restaurant in NYC, but I think most people would agree their limited menu is the best in the city. They are a very simple restaurant operating out of the basement of a church and only have a handful of menu items, but they do them so well that you will not miss having more options. We ordered 12 pierogies, 2 cabbage rolls, and 2 cups of borscht for lunch and found it to be the perfect amount of food to split between two people. Everything was great, but the cabbage roll was especially tasty to me. On top of the taste being great, you won't find a better deal either. If you're interested in a delicious, quick lunch without any of the frills, come check out Streecha. You won't be disappointed. read more

Streecha - Pierogies, cabbage rolls, and borscht- a perfect combination of Ukranian staples for lunch - Ukrainian Near Me - New York, New York

Pierogi with onion and sour cream- this was only $5 and was incredibly delicious, one of the best pierogis I've tried!! This spot is located in a basement so kinda easy to miss. It's a family owned business and the prices were super reasonable. They have a limited menu with homemade dishes and that's what makes them unique. Delicious, small and unpretentious!! read more

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Back in NYC and back to my favorite Ukrainian "restaurant". A little hard to find if you don't know what you're looking for, head downstairs and enter through the first door on your left. This is basically a community kitchen for St. George where I can get all the food my babcia used to make. Delicious pyrohy / vareneky and tasty holubtsi. The pliatsky and kovbasa were also yummy! Very good prices as well. Nothing fancy but we love it!!! Quiet and clean. read more

Cutest Ukrainian restaurant tucked away that has the BEST potato pirogies. The entrance is easy to miss but once you follow the stairs down you will find this spot. The pirogies are hands down the best in the neighborhood, although I do wish they made more flavors. The employees are all friendly and helpful. My biggest critique is that they are only open F-S so I have to wait all week for the pirogies! read more

My favorite place in NYC! Food is amazing and always good people around!!! Highly recommended !!! read more

Streecha - Ukrainian Near Me - New York, New York

Happy Ukrainian Independence Day. I had to come here today, and thankfully a friend cared to join me. This isn't my usual order, but it was a great midday meal. Borscht and a sweet. Out of all of the Ukrainian restaurants in the East village, this one is my favorite. Best tasting borscht. Simple and delicious vareniki. And the fried sausage is really good from what my meat-eating friends tell me. The menu is limited, but cheap and good. All of the people working are sweet too. I highly recommend this spot. read more

Streecha - Borscht and sweet roll - Ukrainian Near Me - New York, New York

The food is good. You can order a set of real home made Ukrainian dishes, like borscht, varenyky, holubtsi and real Ukrainian dessert - medivnyk. The interior is not great, but it is not a fancy place at all. read more

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Love this place so much! Randomly found this place on Yelp while visiting nyc and it has been a stop I make on any trip to Nyc. The food is outstanding and service is great! Love the home cooked vibes. Check out their daily lunch specials too. I'm missing the food already. read more

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It feels like you are in the basement of a church, because you basically are. The place is great, super delicious, no fuss comfort food. You go in, you go to the back counter, you place your order, you find a seat, they bring the food to your table then you clean up after yourself. The food: Holubtsi/Stuffed Cabbage- Pork, rice, carrots, onions. This was $4, the cabbage roll was not that large but Holy Moses was it good. The cabbage was really tender and I enjoyed the filling, the filling was on the mild side but so tender and it paired well with the sauce that had a nice, bright, acidic kick. I would get this again. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=oiiN_tGDAXQb2mbkhcAkHg&userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA Sausage with Cabbage- Pork sausage, cabbage, carrots, onions. The sausage was pretty standard, it was good but not the most exciting kielbasa. The cabbage though was excellent, it was so tender and had really great flavor, I really liked the cabbage a lot. Vegan Borsch- This was good, it was a vegetarian borsch and I enjoyed the flavor, the soup base was very thin but it had a nice punch of flavor. read more

Streecha - Stuffed Cabbage, Sausage with Cabbage and Vegan Borsch - Ukrainian Near Me - New York, New York

Great food - genuinely like it was back home. That's really what you should come here for and where all the good stuff ends. The location is obviously a bit shabby but they manage well with it. The staff are a bit on the rude side, but that's how it is back there anyways ( , ). I asked for a to go order, and the teller double checked it as well, only for the food to be brought out for dine in and the server telling me I didn't say I wanted it to go... come on now. Gave me Tupperware and I had to transfer my food over myself in the restaurant dining room. Do better pls. read more

Visiting NYC, staying for a month. Looking for authentic Ukrainian cuisine and this was exactly what we were looking for! We ordered borche , pierogies, chicken crepes, which we ended up ordering more potato pierogis. We couldn't have asked for better food. Hidden gem, that's hard to find. Small place like grandmas house and tastes just as delicious and the best prices around! Highly recommended! read more

Streecha - Ukrainian Near Me - New York, New York

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In the world of cheap casual eats this place is the best! Located in a basement, very casual, paper plate with plastic tray setting. The food thou is top notch. Home cooking with love is how I would describe it. I highly recommend having a meal here, you won't be disappointed. read more

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Service was friendly, food was solid and filling. They had removed a lot in prior photos/tableaus showing support for Ukraine -- to my dismay. They had a new menu with stock photos and more items on it than in the menus in the prior photos posted online. The golumpki that I ordered had white sauce, photos had the red sauce in prior reviews. It was good, but was more curious to taste with red sauce as that was what I've been accustom to. Their stock photo on the menu shows two for the price of 7.00, but I was only expecting one based on their old menu that I had seen on Yelp. Overall a very positive experience in every regard. Felt like I stepped outside of the normal NYC life for a few moments. A very family-friendly environment. Seemed like most patrons were locals very familiar with the establishment. If you are looking for something different and unique, this is pretty cool, also very reasonably priced -- especially for the area. A review that I had read said that profits support Ukraine, I'm not sure, but hoping for as much. read more

Streecha - Ukrainian Near Me - New York, New York

Streecha is THE PLACE if you're looking for authentic, as-good-as-your-babusia-used-to-make Ukrainian food (and not some Ukrainian/Polish/Russian fusion nonsense like some other places...). Their menu is small, simple, and super affordable - and everything is absolutely mouthwatering. They make their varenikiy by hand every week (volunteers are welcome every Saturday morning, btw!) and they're stuffed with potato. You can add some toppings, which vary depending on the week. Other notable menu items that you need to try are the classic borscht and holubtsi. They also offer some lunch specials (check out their IG to see what they are for the week) that are a must. Everyone who works there is so warm and welcoming, and with everything that's currently going on in Ukraine, we need to support them as much as we can. read more

This was my first time having Ukrainian food so I don't have much to compare it too but it was great and had good prices. The church basement vibe felt very welcoming. Small menu but seems like it had lots of vegetarian options **it was NOT cash only when I went read more

i love this little church-basement cafeteria. the varenyky (potato dumplings) are my favorite - $6 for 6, and an extra dollar for toppings. the last time we came here we also got borscht (beet soup), holubtsi (stuffed cabbage) and goulash (beef stew). i'm not normally a fan of borscht but theirs is so tangy and good, and the beef in the goulash was so tender! i don't have a ukrainian grandmother but everything tastes like something your grandmother would make, in the best way. you're also able to volunteer with them by helping them fold varenyky on weekend mornings! read more

Streecha - borscht, goulash, holubtsi and varenyky - Ukrainian Near Me - New York, New York

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A limited menu of pierogies, sausage, and stuffed cabbage being served out of the basement of a church is part of Streecha's charm. They recently reopened after closing for a bit at the start of the pandemic and are trying to be as careful as can be by taking orders ahead of time (via text. They don't mess around with food delivery apps like that) but they're still cash only. They actually have you place the cash in a basket on the table and they'll hand you back your change in the same manner so in effect this is still contactless payment, as in, you make no contact. People often say New York is one of the few places where you can dine out for less than it would cost to cook at home, and inexpensive places like Streecha make this possible. Prices have been updated a little during this time, but $5 for 6 pierogies or $9 for 12 pierogies is such a good deal. For a non meat eater like myself, this is the only vegetarian dish on the menu but the pierogies are plenty flavorful. The sour cream makes for a nice dipping sauce and the caramelized onions these dumplings are topped with add a touch of savory sweetness, adding some depth of flavor to what might otherwise be a bland dish. They also have rotating lunch specials that you can ask them about via text at (914) 413-9774 or you can check their Instagram @streecha . For just $8, you get a protein and two sides, and from what I've seen the dishes look really well made. I've read that it's mostly volunteers cooking in their kitchen which explains such low prices for the area. Truly a kitchen for the people. read more

Streecha was my favorite restaurant in NYC -- homey, delicious, and affordable. But when we went back last weekend the whole atmosphere had changed. Upon research, I found out the original chef was let go. The food was bland, no bread to accompany the borscht (which now comes in a paper cup instead of a soup bowl), and the onion topping on the pierogi no longer beautifully caramelized. This was such sad news and I really hope they find a new location for their delicious food! Note from the original chef on Instagram (@streecha):"‼Upd: The priest (owner) reached out to me recently. They are planning to do some renovation to that location and then use it as a church kitchen with his people in charge. We appreciate all your support and are looking for a new location." read more

Streecha is open. It was only closed for one week. Food & Service is excellent The restaurant has great food, service, and prices. The food is homemade read more

Great delicious food. Love the pierogies dnd borscht and yet to try other things on their menu.

Went there to celebrate Moskva ship sinking. The varenyky are PERFECT. Super soft, fluffy dough and great filling. I'm spoiled by my mom's borscht so I wasn't as excited about it, but it was still the perfect compliment to the potato varenyky (the dumplings/pierogies). Definitely planning on coming back and trying more. I love holubtsi and grew up on those too, so I plan on trying them next time. The space is barebones but that's ok. I kind of appreciated them turning on the Ukrainian news channel while I was there to "fill" out the room. The kitchen workers and the man at the front desk were all very nice, which I appreciated a lot. Great spot overall and my only wish is they would have longer hours for dinner. read more

This was an amazing stop on our food tour of East Village today. Ukrainian food in a basement hidden spot. You could easily walk my it and never notice it. Handmade pierogies (made by the ladies of the church) which were amazing with the perfect amount of filling and caramelized onions. We also had the cabbage rolls which I will say were the best I've ever tasted. Perfect mixture in the stuffing and tender cabbage leaves. Oh so good. The inside is not fancy. It does remind you of a church hall or home but don't let that stop you from stopping in to eat. You get a handmade true experience in the food here read more

Streecha - Ukrainian Near Me - New York, New York

We went on a pierogi hunt in the neighborhood looking for the best place. A patron at another restaurant insisted we stop at streetcha! It's unassuming and hidden away but by far the best pierogis we've had in the 4+ places. Dough is super tender and the potato's are perfectly seasoned and topped with an amazing caramelized onion. read more

Excellent traditional food prepared and served by actual Ukrainians. Entrance is atypical, no doubt, but inside is nice, clean, and welcoming. Plenty of Ukrainian locals enjoying cuisine vs the exorbitant priced tourist traps nearby. read more

Streecha - Full house inside. - Ukrainian Near Me - New York, New York

Some of the best pierogi I've ever had, and I've had a lot. Go down the stairs from the street, time-warp back to the 1970s, and have yourself some excellent Eastern European comfort food. Cash only. read more

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You can't possibly complain about this place - it's like eating in a church basement (it may literally BE eating in a church basement? Not sure) but a friendly, homey one with TV on softly in the background, about on volume-par with the chatter from the filled tables. I got the last spot, me and my cabbage rolls and my vareniki. I was only out $10. Try to beat that in Manhattan! Or anywhere, really! The vareniki were nice and squishy and pillowy and buttery, no complaints except the one directed at myself for failing to order sour cream, but... THE CABBAGE ROLLS! I've never had better. Often cabbage rolls come drowning in a vinegary tomato sauce, but these didn't. Instead they were just moist and meaty and umami and perfect. read more

In these days of pretentious narcissism, where everything has to be fake happy and fake sexy and fake "rich" looking, Streecha is a welcome throwback to authentic immigrant New York. It is a holdover from the days before there was an East Village, when E 7th St was the epicenter of the Ukrainian NYC. There are no selfie stations, no apps, no Square terminals. No BS. You pay with cash. And there's a tip jar on the counter. Don't like it? Don't come here. Actually, please don't come because they close when they run out of food. Today, that was around 2pm. Streecha evokes fond memories of Ukrainian restaurants that are long gone. Places where babushkas made your varenyky by hand and guarded their secret recipes. I love the nostalgic images of Tara's Shevchenko, the embroidered cloth, all of that Ukrainian symbolism. And, today it is supplemented by blue and yellow flags imprinted with and important political messages. If you're Ukrainian, this place is like home. The food is authenticity in a paper plate. I would go eat a dozen varenyky with onions and sour cream ($10 cash only) as often as my waistline could handle it. The borscht was excellent, too. Holubsti and Keilbasa with kapusta were good. That's it. Four items. A paper cup for your tea. No BS. Sitting cafeteria style with plastic utensils and paper napkins on the table. Perfect. read more

If you're looking for cheap eats in NYC and don't mind eating in a place that looks like a basement of a church, Streecha is for you! Good: - prices, in comparison to everything in the city, it's cheap! $9/12 pierogies and they were DELICIOUS! Soo pillowy soft and def not from the freezer aisle - as per the above, food was DELICIOUS Meh: - limited menu, only a handful of items - plastic utensils, not the best for the planet - limited hours of operation, closed Monday/Tuesday! And it doesn't open late Staff seemed pleasant. I'd definitely go back! Where are these "daily specials" as pictured??!! read more

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The best Ukrainian food in nyc run by the nicest, welcoming people. If I was in Manhattan still, I'd go every day for these handcrafted delicacies read more

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Had read about it for years but didn't hook up until we did a food tour of the East Village. Clearly a gem. No sign - in a basement. Friendly staff. Quick service. We had the pierogis ($1 each - a bit on the small side so order a bunch) and the cabbage rolls ($2(?) - one is enough). Clearly "cheap eats" and authentic. Many nearby college students catching a quick bite and conversation. Check the hours and it is CASH only. No reservations but if at a crowded time - short wait. Understand you can join them on Friday evenings to help make pierogies. Food 5/5 Service 5/5 Value 5/5 Cleanliness 5/5 Noise 5/5 (very quiet) Decor 3/5 (think a grandma's basement) read more

Oh man oh man oh man. I came for the borscht but the stuffed cabbage is rly what sent me. Pierogies I went back for more Prices Vibes - we came in on a Sunday and it was pretty much all Ukrainians with their peers or families eating together. This place is a gem. read more

I have been spreading The Good Word about Streecha for YEARS and nobody believed me and I never wrote a Yelp review until now. And judging by the myriad of reviews and the growth in clientele that I've witnessed over the past few years, Streecha is now TRENDY. I cannot take credit for this, though. Streecha has emerged on the basis of its own merit. As you may know, Streecha is a Ukrainian church basement kitchen, a subgenre of restaurant which is sadly underrepresented in New York and, we might say, the United States at large. It is truly some volunteers in the basement who cook delicious food and sell it at even more delicious prices. The menu is small. But there comes a point in life when what you have is enough; when anything more is too much. Such is the case with Streecha's menu. The menu is enough. There are stuffed cabbages, varenyky, borshch, daily specials (often consisting of a meat or fish, grain or potato, and vegetable), and other items. Anyone who demands more is surely a glutton treading in dangerous waters. Do not expect much from the establishment--paper plates, plastic utensils, folding chairs. Ukrainian television blasting. But it is nice. There are decorations from the area, flowery tablecloths. Truly beautiful. Again, ask yourself how much you really need. And how much is too much. The prices are amazing. Expect to pay under $10 for a full meal. The daily specials are generally $7-$8. Stricha, as you may know, means "meeting" in Ukrainian. Streecha is indeed a meetingplace, a place to meet fine food, fine prices, and fine people. The establishment may look closed from the outside. But if the gate is open and if the door is open, it is indeed open: just go down the stairs, enter the building, and go in the door on your left across from the trash. Streecha is, of course, a member of the Top Five Restaurants of Manhattan. Not for gluttons of luxury! read more

Love the food here! Authentic Ukrainian Food and so inexpensive! I love there pierogies so much read more

Streecha needs to be recognized for how amazing it is!!! This place has the best Ukrainian food - love their stuffed cabbage (I could eat this every day), their borscht is amazing, and their daily lunch specials are out of this world good. I got their daily lunch special today and was absolutely blown away by how tender the meat was and everything was just so flavorful. If anyone is looking for really great affordable Ukrainian food, Streecha is definitely the spot. Not to mention the people who run Streecha are so nice and welcoming! I cannot stress how amazing this place is!! read more

Streecha - Lunch special - Ukrainian Near Me - New York, New York

I love their chewy delicious perogies!!! Their skin had this bounce and the filling was delish. Onions were yum and the sour cream is great with it! Stuffed cabbage is the bomb! Filled with soft yummy pork. I got a very homey vibe walking in. Authentic ukranian food. read more

Great food, good people paper plates. But I must say more because there's a minimum size for reviews.