An instant neighborhood favorite. Staff is very friendly and food is great. So far I've only gone twice, but everything has been wonderful both times. The pierogi is so soft and flavorful. I also tried the daily dessert today (cherry turnover) and that was yummy. And the price cannot be beat. It's basically a cheap and delicious homemade meal. read more

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Food is really great, very unique taste to me. And I love the vibe here, everything is authentic! cash only ! read more

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I recently visited for the first time after they reopened from their summer hiatus. I have always looked forward to their offerings as the food was made very similarly to the way my mother prepared her dishes. This year, however, the food was very disappointing. The prices have gone up considerably and the size and quality have gone down. The stuffed cabbage was very small and had mushroom gravy on it not the tomato sauce as in the past. The pierogis were also very small and did not include any sour cream or onions. A bottle of water went from $1 to $2. It has also become so crowded it is now very uncomfortable to dine in. I will miss the experience it once was, however, I think it is time to support another Ukrainian eating establishment. read more

Cute hidden restaurant. Potato pirogies were great. $5 for 5 and $1 for onion topping and sour cream. Service was great and I got my food super fast. Definitely come here to get some authentic Ukrainian food! read more

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There's a certain sort of person who hears about the place, ventures through a door that doesn't look like it's for the public, sees the long tables with the folding metal chairs and vinyl tablecloths under the fluorescent lights and upon spotting the lovely Ukrainian grandmother behind the counter thinks "this is perfect." Not a spot for everyone but if it's for you you'll know it right away. The experience is a bit like you're going to a potluck in a church basement; embrace it. We should all have the good fortune of a Ukrainian grandmother preparing us stuffed cabbage, pierogies, borscht and jelly donuts at the weekend. For those of us not lucky enough to be born into such a situation, there's Streetcha. read more

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Grateful to Yelp for helping me find this place because there is absolutely no way I would've stumbled upon it on my own haha. Setting is casual, almost cafeteria-like and food is super authentic. There's something about Ukrainian food that just screams "comfort food" to me and Streecha doesn't disappoint. I ordered the stuffed cabbage and the pierogies and while I definitely enjoyed the stuffed cabbage, what makes this place stand out to me are the pierogies. They're honestly probably the softest pierogies I've ever eaten, absolutely of the "melt-in-your-mouth" variety. If I were to compare this place to Veselka, I'd say while I enjoyed the stuffed cabbage at Veselka slightly more, as far as pierogies are concerned Streecha is definitely the winner. read more

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Limited menu but explosive flavor! My husband and I came for late lunch (2pm) aka huge mistake because they were already almost sold out of all hot food items! Luckily, we scored their last stuffed cabbage ($4), last bowl of borscht ($4) and last 6 pieces of dumplings ($4.50). Stuffed cabbage - although it was almost the size of a regular burrito, it was too good to be shared! I wished my husband and I each got one instead. it was honestly one of the best food items I've tasted in the city! Loaded with ground pork/beef and rice mixture, topped with butter sauce and shredded cabbage. So simple yet so delicious! Borscht - previous reviews mentioned that the flavor was similar to cantonese lor song tong. I would say it was much milder (not as sweet, not as sour) - actually bit too plain for our taste. It went with the stuffed cabbage and dumplings however! Dumplings - filled with creamy mashed potatoes - I was expecting them to be filled with cheese too? Like you would find in pierogies. The skin was slightly chewy and cooked just right. The flavor was comforty yet not too heavy. Other reviews mentioned they were topped with onion sauce? Ours came in the same sauce as the stuffed cabbage. Wished we had a chance to sample their onion sauce! Overall - so good, so filling, and so cheap! For less than $13, my husband and I were beyond satisfied! Thanks to Yelp for another amazing find! read more

Streecha - Stuffed cabbage $4， borscht bowl $4, 6 pieces of dumplings 75 cents each - Ukrainian Near Me - New York, New York

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As someone who is half Ukrainian, I walked in and thought that this cafeteria looks how my Ukrainian grandma would have designed one - sky blue walls, Orthodox icons, and it smells like my grandmother's kitchen. Even though there's a decent number of NYU customers, there's also a fair number of little old Ukrainian ladies. This place is run by a small number of older Ukrainian women, so you wait a bit for your food and not everything was in stock, but that just contributes to the feeling of going to grandma's house (though the woman taking orders was too busy/frazzled to act grandmotherly). It also gives you the chance to talk to other customers. As for the food, the recipes are saltier and more buttery than is truly authentic to cater to the NYU students, but it was still really delicious. My husband actually likes the stuffed cabbage ("holipse" in Ukrainian) better than my grandma's, and the vareniky (known as perogies in Poland/the US) melt in your mouth. It's a good place to go and reminisce if you're Ukrainian or are missing Ukrainian food. read more

Streecha - Ukrainian Near Me - New York, New York

I mean......simply the best pierogis i've ever had. And such a hole in the wall!! So cheap, so delicious. Don't get discouraged by trying to find it - it's worth it. If I lived closer I would be eating this every day read more

Streecha - Pierogis with sour cream and onions!! - Ukrainian Near Me - New York, New York

Without question the best stuffed cabbage I have ever tasted. Everything about this place feels special.

Nostalgic of my trip to Ukraine, I was excited for authentic classic Ukrainian dishes. The menu at Streecha is simple but offers some of the big hits. I ordered the potato dumplings, which came with sour cream and caramelized onions. The dumplings are $.75 each and are generously proportioned with mashed potato. They were glorious and filling. One star off for being very, very oily, but that did not detract from the taste. I love this place. Orthodox iconography and woven placemats and other traditional embroidery decorate the place. A group of old Ukrainian women sat in a corner, a Ukrainian news station played on the TV, while Ukrainian from the kitchen staff could be heard. This gem takes me back to Ukraine. read more

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Unassuming, like entering a secret underground hideout. Or eating at your friend's grandmothers kitchen. An incredible and authentic home style Ukrainian meal in a mom and pop restaurant. I've never had such a delicious and moist pork cutlet. My picky kids devoured the entire perogi plate. Have a meal here. You won't regret it! read more

Best pierogis ever!!! I get these every Sunday and take them down the street to Standings to watch some football with my beer and pierogis. Such a good deal and such authentic and delicious food. read more

This is one of those moments where you would ask your friend "guess what?" and never in a million years would they figure that this place was a restaurant. The storefront gives you no semblance of a restaurant and is partially underground, none the less I am glad to have been introduced to this place. Now, the positives to having a restaurant that is relatively hidden (and has not exploded on social media yet), is that you'll find it to be relatively empty when it is off hours. The food here is super hearty and filling; something you would expect your grandmother to make for you; a lovely meal to eat on a cold day. The perogies were stuffed with potatoes, served alongside a generous portion of sour cream... and UGH SO GOOD. I also thoroughly enjoyed the borsch, and by the time I got to the sausages, I was already disgustingly stuffed. By the way, this is cash only and very reasonably priced-- they do not skimp out on portions! read more

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We stopped by a grabbed a couple items to go. It's quintessential Eastern European comfort food. We had an order of stuffed cabbage and a half dozen potato pierogies with caramelized onions. The stuffed cabbage was $4 and the pierogies were $5. It's buttery but just like your mother, grandmother, and maybe even your great grandmother made them. The stuffed cabbage were particularly nostalgic for me as I haven't had them in a long time. read more

I am not sure what the difference is between their varenykys and dumplings but I'm putting my bet that the dumplings are just as good as the varenykys! This little gem could possibly be my favorite hole in the wall. Correction: hole in the wall beneath a building with covered up windows. Sounds sketchy? Yes. Is it worth your time? Absolutely! Grabbed a couple of varenykys, a stuffed cabbage and a cup of borscht to wash all the yummy goodness down. I felt like a stuffed cabbage afterwards and it was worth it aka $7. read more

Streecha - stuffed cabbage, two varenykys, cup o' borscht - Ukrainian Near Me - New York, New York

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Great Ukrainian. Ask what the special is. $10 and under for perogi, sausage, stuffed cabbage or borscht. That's most if not all of the menu. No big sign. Go down the stairs and open the red door. Try the compote with your order. On a good day you will see them cut the perogi dough in front of you. Go on Sunday to see the after church charm. read more

Great food , great staff, cozy place, and great atmosphere. Very welcoming and quick service.

Absolutely amazing food!! So glad I heard about this place before I arrived in NYC. We had pierogies and stuffed cabbage - my mom and grandmother always made these so growing up - I can assure you these are the real deal!! read more

Loved - Eating as a part of the community - Pierogi - Stuffed cabbage (my favorite) - Sausage with cabbage Liked - Borsch soup read more

YUM! Super casual place (truly grandma's basement vibes) with homemade cooking and prices to match. We had one of everything on the menu and loved it ALL. Unfortunately, by 1pm they were sold out of "baked goods" for dessert, so next time we're going early. If you're hungry for some Slavic home cooking this is the place for you. read more

The address matched but there was no sign for Streecha. Go to address, down the stairs and kitchen through the door. Food was affordable, hearty and delicious. Borscht, pirogi, and stuffed cabbage all excellent. read more

Streecha - Ukrainian Near Me - New York, New York

I love unassuming hole in the walls like these the best! I would have never found this place if someone hadn't taken me there. Located in the basement in the middle of the street, go down the stairs right before the East Village Chiropractic sign. Once you enter, go through a doorway on the left with an "Open" sign. The first time I had Ukrainian food was at Veselka. Veselka was great, but I love this place even more! Their food is incredibly cheap and simple, but so comforting. They have rotating daily $6 specials. There doesn't seem to be any pattern to what their specials will be that day, except Friday is usually Fish Fridays. It seems like they just make something from whatever they have on hand that day, but everything I've had was delicious. In addition to their daily specials they also sell borscht soup, stuffed cabbage, pierogies, and sausage+cabbage. Pork Schnitzel, buckwheat, cabbage salad ($6 Daily Special) - The schnitzel was breaded and covered in a layer of egg. Simple flavors, but for some reason very comforting. The buckwheat was kind of hard to chew. This was my first time having straight up buckwheat in its pure form. Braised pork, spaghetti, and salad ($6 Daily Special) - That pork was amazing. It was so tender and reminded me of the pork stews my parents make. Except without the Asian flavors. Stuffed Cabbage ($4) - It's so hard to get this elusive, but delicious stuffed cabbage. I've only been able to get it once. Most of the other times when I came around noon, they said the stuffed cabbage was not ready yet. Inside is a mixture of rice and ground pork and the cabbage roll is covered in this tomato sauce. For my initial bite, I thought it would be somewhat dry, but I found the texture very appealing. It is very simple in flavor, but filling. Pierogies ($4.50 for 6) - You can order these individually, so I got 2 for 75 cents each. The filling for these are a bit more dense. I like the ones from Veselka better, but these were still pretty good. Sausage and Cabbage ($7) - Only $7 and you get a large cut up sausage, stewed cabbage, and a thick slice of bread. The cabbage is insanely good. I could eat a whole bowl of just the cabbage. They do take-out, but if you eat there, you take your garbage and plates outside to a little table next to a large garbage can. This is definitely one of my go-to places for lunch and definitely worth visiting if you have not been here before. read more

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This place is a little difficult to find and a hole-in-the-wall but I love that about it. The decor is cute, home-y and intimate. The pierogies were well-priced and absolutely delicious!! Def best pierogies I've ever had! I also tried the soup and found the flavor to be quite surprising but I liked that as well. Highly recommend! I dont return to most restaurants in NYC cause I'm picky but this one I will definitely be returning to! read more

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Amazing price, amazing pierogies! Literally a hole in the wall that feels like you're just walking into a Ukrainian person's home and asking them to feed you. There's only potato pierogies, but the price is literally unbeatable. It's a no fuss, cash, cafeteria operation. Pretty informal and kinda communal. The best potato pierogies in the East Village! If you want other flavors for a slightly higher price, head around the corner to B&H Dairy read more

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Most authentic Ukrainian place I've been to, food is super good overall, and incredibly cheap for NYC. My favorite thing is the stuffed cabbage but everything is good! You can probably fill yourself up for under $10. read more

Excellent Ukrainian food in a cozy church basement. Streecha is very unassuming. Walking down the basement stairs of a small East Village church I wasn't expecting to stumble upon culinary greatness. The food here is clearly made from scratch with time-honored Ukrainian recipes. We got the pierogies & sausage with cabbage. The pierogies were soft and flavorful. The tangy garnish made the flavors more complex and the mouthfeel more sophisticated. Sour cream added acidity and cool velvetiness to the dish. The red cabbage was soft, sweet, and savoury. The sausage is full-bodied yet tender. The blend of meats and vegetyables packed a powerful umami punch with a mix similar to mirepoix. Very nice use of braised vegetables. Streecha is worth visiting when visiting Manhattan. read more

Streecha is literally in a basement and has all the ambiance of an undeground parking lot. The interior is spartan with picnic-like tables with baskets of plastic utensils and napkins. Our order was taken by a sullen, unhappy-looking clerk. Our food was tepid as if it had not been in the microwave long enough. It may have been passable if warm, I will never know because I do not intend to return. read more

My brother and I had the wrong address for Streecha, and as we were wandering around in the church courtyard across the street, a priest looked at me and said something in an Eastern European language, that I think meant, "What the hell are you doing here?" I said, "We're looking for Streecha." He then GRABBED my head and pointed it down the block to show me where it was. I thought I was a grown-ass man, until another man seized me by the head and directed me toward a restaurant. And that wasn't even the weirdest thing about the whole Streecha experience.* When we finally made it inside, it became clear that the other reviewers weren't kidding; "church basement" is a very accurate description of this little lunch counter. The older woman running the show was very friendly and didn't blink at our questions, even though we were clearly out of place, as everyone else ordered in Ukrainian. There isn't much on the menu, and my brother and I got a little bit of everything. Most memorable were the varenyky, which I had previously known as pierogies. Buttery and delicious, although I must admit I was a little disturbed by the size of the pool of oil left on my uneven plate. The holubtsi (beef stuffed cabbage) was also tasty, and I cleaned my plate. I can't say the same for my bowl of borscht. It tasted good, but I for some reason didn't want to eat it all. Perhaps it was because I so rapidly stuffed six heavy varenykys in my face immediately before. _________ *That would be the woman behind me was pouring SUGAR into her WATER BOTTLE. I'm talking tons of sugar. Like Denzel in American Gangster amounts. read more

This place is so under hyped!! BEST pierogis I have ever had!! You can tell that they're home made. Very affordable and I love the environment. Can't wait to come back! read more

It's run by the local Ukranian community and the proceeds go towards the maintenance of the church across the street. They have a pretty basic menu of dumplings, stewed vegetables, and sausages. Everything is homemade. The prices are cheap for New York. What more could you want? read more

This place is small and underground, but has a bunch of casual bench like tables inside.. it's easy to miss when walking by because it's basically the basement..but pretty damn awesome. This might be the best deal for polish food in NYC (or at least Manhattan). I got a bowl of borscht, 6 potato and cheese pierogi, and a cup of tea for a total of $8.50.. not even kidding HELL YEAH SONNNN... And the food tasted great read more

Streecha - All this for less than $10!! - Ukrainian Near Me - New York, New York

An update with photos like I said I'd do :) Pierogies, stuffed cabbage roll and a cup of borscht.. all of this plus a peach Snapple for $19.. so full and happy!! Best way to cheer up a gloomy Sunday read more

Streecha - Pierogies, stuffed cabbage roll, borscht - Ukrainian Near Me - New York, New York

Has definite Eastern European feel to it. Limited menu, with a daily plate for $7. A protein and 2 sides of the day. Pirogies. Stuffed Cabbage. A. Sausage (looked like kielbasa) and cabbage is also available. All reasonably priced and tasty. You order and one of the friendly staff serves you on a tray. Classic old school mom and pop place. read more

I like checking out elusive, out of the beaten path places and Streecha fits the "wanted" poster perfectly. It's open sporadically, housed in a basement, has somewhat confusing menu... So stick to the following Top 3 All-time Favorites (I added a great photo) and don't forget to ask for sour cream on the side ($0.50): - Stuffed cabbage ("holubetz) is terrific, cabbage leaf melts on impact, giving way to densely packed mix of meat and rice. It's served hot, so cool it down with a a few drops of sour cream. - Potato varenyky can be ordered by half- or a dozen, with fried onions on a side and should also be dunked in sour cream. I think potato filling would benefit from having some sautéed onions mixed in, but that's my preference. - Borscht was a little too beety tasting indeed, like another reviewer has noted and there was no hint of meat present (that's why I ordered another holubetz), but don't forget to eat like local and add a spoon or two of sour cream into your plate. Yes, avoid drinking borsch out of a silly styrofoam cup and get a proper ceramic old-school bowl. Everything is fresh (an old lady from the kitchen assured me they make everything on premises each week) and served with old-fashioned (a bit impatient) hospitality. They'd also pack up any "to go" orders into plastic containers, so you can easily amuse a BBQ party you were invited to. I conversed in Ukrainian despite occasional difficulty on account of Western Ukrainian dialect. Everyone is very friendly, ready to start a conversation, mostly on politics though, but if you need a topic then pick up a free local Ukrainian newspaper scattered around. The entire place reminded me of a school cafeteria from my youth. Memories are made of this... Who am I to disagree? read more

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One of those impossible to find, "If you know, then you know" spots with the best bang-for-your-buck Ukrainian cuisine. Cash-only, daily specials that actually rotate daily, and has a very comfortable vibe. These are meals that don't make you feel like you want to pass out after lunch, appropriately sized and seasoned. Highly recommend the daily specials (whatever they are, I've never been disappointed), as well as the stuffed cabbage. read more

We always come here when we visit New York. Great authentic Ukrainian food reasonably priced. My favorite restaurant!

Yum, pierogies and borscht! Streecha is a little bit hard to find, located in the basement of a Ukrainian church. The menu is small and the decor is about what you would expect from a church basement. That said, the food is great tasting, the staff is friendly, and the price is more than a steal. For lunch we had 6 pierogies and a bowl of borscht for about $8. Tasty and hard to beet (see what I did there beet, borscht, of that was a bad joke). Anyway, if you are in the neighborhood and they are open, do your tummy a favor and drop in! read more

Incredibly nice people, incredibly delicious food at great prices!

Best varenyky (pierogies) in town (but don't forget to try other staple Ukrainian dishes, all delicious here)! Great people!