What a treat to try Ukrainian food. The counter service as quick and my food was delicious! I had…read moretheir namesake Banderyky, chicken crepes with a side of sour cream. It was such a generous portion I didn't have room for their yummy-looking homemade strawberry marshmallow dessert. I'll have to go back to try it.

Every once in a while you can find a true gem of a restaurant in an unexpected place. And this is…read moreone of those times. Banderyky is a Ukrainian restaurant in the Vancouver Mall and the food is so exceptional. This time I had the feta and cheese pastry, the cherry pastry, and this delicious unique soft marshmallow dessert flavored with fruit. Strawberry and blueberry. I wish I had a bigger appetite because I would just order every single thing on the menu if I could. I have to admit I'm not really a beet fan but I love the borscht here. And the cabbage and the chicken dumplings. Truly delicious and well priced too!

Julia provided fantastic service to our birthday party of four on a busy Friday evening…read more Julia was especially accommodating by providing samples of two wines before Donna selected her favorite. My birthday celebrant nephew and I ordered a Czech bottled beer that was refreshing and a true pilsner. Our niece enjoyed a real Georgian peach soda. For appetizers, the classic cheese/egg yolk bread offering was amazing! Main courses included two roast pork plates, spectacular salmon, and, my favorite, grilled lamb. Desserts ran the gamut... All were splendid! Ours was a repeat visit to Dediko, and we will return to enjoy the fabulous food, considerate service, and ambiance that, "Back in the day," still reflects the vibe from Bill Marshall Ford's architecture. Best wishes for continued success! Sincerely, Andy & Donna Gregg.

Unbelievably delicious food at a reasonable price. Fantastic service and staff. Lovely little spot…read morefor an intimate meal. Everything we tried was surprisingly tasty! Pear lemonade soda: kinda like Italian cream soda, but somehow better. Satsivi (chicken in Walnut sauce): I've never tasted anything quite like it, chicken was tender, and the spices were unique; fantastic. Khinkali (meat dumplings): large soup/meat dumplings, chewy, and the meat tasted like a warm hug from grandma! Adjaruli Khatchapuri: so rich and the cheese is salty similar to Akkawi cheese. Mtsvadi (Lamb): best grilled Lamb I've ever had, and I consider myself a Lamb expert! And for the dessert; the Honey Cake will haunt my dreams. I'm not a big dessert lover, and I loved this. A shortbread cake, with perfect texture that's not too sweet. Can't recommend this place highly enough. I will be returning many times!

really loved the pelimani, cooked very well with sour cream and ketchup it was delicious, also very…read morenice ladies working at the front. definitely would recommend if your into European food.

I stopped in today and ordered a bowl of borscht. They were out. I ordered a bowl of roasted corn…read moreand they were out. So I ordered some wings and fries. The fries were nice and hot and tasty. The wings were just OK. Nothing special. My issue is mostly the quality of service I received. The lady that took my order was very pissy about it. She treated me very badly very rude. Even if I absolutely loved the food, her attitude towards me was unacceptable. I will not give her my business again.

Hi so we were very excited to finally try this food cart for the first time. I bought a chicken…read moreand a beef shawarma for my mom. Sad today we were very disappointed. They were both very dry and flavorless with only carrot and cabbage filling. Barely any sauce and no flavor. Hard to eat due to being so dry very bland to the taste. Please add more flavor to your meats and add maybe some marinated veggies , tomato's and definitely add much more flavors sauces. Look forward to trying a more flavorful shawarma next time!!!

I was nearby for work and this popped up highly rated and a very short drive. I came for lunch on a…read moreweekday and there was no line. Parking was easy but if it gets busy there's limited formal parking spots. I had a hard time deciding (everything sounded so good!) so I asked for recommendations. The gal mentioned the most common met and vegetarian dishes--for the meat, she recommended chicken dumplings and for vegetarians the cheese pierogis. I was quoted a 10 min wait time so I would expect a longer wait time if there was actually a line. I'm more used to Asian variations of these types of dumplings. It came with a container of sour cream and it added a layer of hearty deliciousness I wasn't used to but was a rich treat. It was a fabulous comfort lunch on a chilly rainy day. I'll happily come back with some coworkers the next time I'm on that side of town!

On my 2nd recent trip to Portland, boyfie and I hit up the pods again at Hawthorne Asylum. We both…read morejived with the food options more and I made a beeline to Pelmeni. There's not a lot of Eastern European stuff where I currently live in LA. Only change is that they only offer their "large." I believe it comes with 24 or so dumplings. No options to downsize, but offerings are the same. I got the chicken again with the same condiments as last time: the hot mustard. Added some other stuff on the side like their hot sauce and balsamic vinegar. Tastea as good as I remember! Such a simple meal that's delicious and friendly service as usual.

Great quantity for price. The mustard is the most hellish spicy spice sauce I've ever had, tread at…read moreyour own risk. Good otherwise! I wish there were more sides besides borsch

The family that runs this booth at the Saturday market, truly are the kindest souls. I have been…read morecraving pierogis since I came back from Poland, and these no doubt taste the same. Homemade and super fresh, you can watch them boil and cook the sausages. My boyfriend and I try and come to the market every so often to support them, and this last time we went, the line was a 15 min wait, business is booming and I love that for this family. They are even expanding to Wednesdays at another market (in the photo). I can go on and on, but this is definitely the first booth to check out when you get to the market, and try the 3 dollar lemonade, sooooo delicious.

We were at the farmers market on April 4th and ordered a large combo plate. Everything was fresh…read moreand delicious. The pierogies were the best I've had in a very long time. My only regret is that we don't live nearby. Highly recommend, you will love it!

My friends and I dined at Kachka after having drinks nearby at Scotch Lounge. We walked in without…read morea reservation for a party of three at 8:00 p.m. on a Thursday evening and we were luckily able to get seated quickly, despite the restaurant being super packed. Between the three of us, we ordered their Instagram-famous dish -- the herring under a fur coat ($15), pkhlovani khachapuri ($16), garlic tvorog vareniki ($17 base + $2 for the garlic), and a golubtsi ($26). I also ordered a horseradish-tini ($14). Every dish was a hit and I would not hesitate to order the exact same items again on subsequent visits. The herring under a fur coat is a very fun dish to explore. The intention is certainly to eat a bit of every layer in a single bite, but it's enjoyable trying out every layer on its own as well. The stuffed khachapuri was hot, fluffy, and the inside had a wonderful mix of onions and chard. This stuffed bread was very enjoyable on its own, even without anything to dip it it. The garlic tvorog vareniki -- their boiled dumplings, was the primary dish we came for, and the ones here are fantastic. The inside is stuffed with a fine cheese and each bite was both savory and tangy. The broth that the dumplings sit in is light, yet flavorful. One order was more than enough for everyone in our party to enjoy a few. Last but not least, the golubtsi -- stuffed cabbage rolls, was the only item off of the "mains" menu we ordered. This was my first time trying out this dish so I didn't really have a good reference point on how the dish should taste. However, even without this knowledge, the dish was absolutely delicious. The broth was sweet and sour, and the stewed cabbage was tender, yet not mushy. If there's a single comparison I could draw, the flavors of the dish reminded me of Russian borscht you might find at a Hong Kong diner. On the side of logistics, a mandatory 22% service fee is included on the bill. After you pay with your card, there's nothing left to sign and you're free to leave when you're done. Overall, I had a great meal at Kachka. Kachka provided a wonderful opportunity for me to try out foods I rarely encounter in a cuisine I'm completely foreign to. I highly recommend a visit if you happen to be in this part of town.

Of the 3 excellent dinners we had in Portland, this was hands down my FAVORITE. Overall experience…read more10*/5. Service from beginning to end was friendly to uber-friendly and knowledgeable. Suggestions were made and we took some of them, but also watched the food go by our table and picked what looked and sounded good. Started with a vodka flight, which was a must! Fun and interesting - not at all medicinal and very sippable with the food. Best dish was the beet saffron caviar - a generous portion with yummy accoutrements. The bilini were to die for. Pickles were also great and the salad (from the dacha) was a nice, fresh accompaniment. Next came the pelmeni and they were PERFECT. Craveable. Still thinking about them and didn't want to share with the hubby. Pork skewer was good, but no match for the other dishes. Dessert was berry shortcake-like and a very good version of itself. Beautiful presentation on all of the dishes. Was not expecting to LOVE this meal so much ... not a cuisine we come across often. But the vibe, decor, service and the FOOD made it a meal to remember. If I could only have one dinner experience in Portland, this would be it.