It is unlikely that you will meet a person in Europe or the United States today who has not heard of Ukrainian borsch, but not everyone has tried this traditional dish. Here are the places around the world where you can try Ukrainian cuisine

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Ukrainian culture is becoming increasingly popular. In different parts of the world, people are learning more and more about the people, life, traditions and, of course, the cuisine of Ukraine. Today, Ukrainian restaurants operate in many countries, some for a long time, others were opened during the war.

Where can you taste Ukrainian dishes abroad? In this selection, we have gathered the most interesting establishments located in different parts of the world.

 Borščs, Riga, Latvia

The Ukrainian cuisine restaurant Borsch in Latvia was opened by Ukrainian women who evacuated after the start of the full-scale invasion. The most popular dishes are varenyky, syrnyky, and borsch. The restaurant is gradually gaining popularity, with Ukrainians, residents of Riga, and even employees of the Latvian Ministry of Defense visiting it. In addition to treating guests, Ukrainian women are also actively helping the Armed Forces.

"This is not an ordinary coffee shop. This is a dinner with Ukrainian women. A dinner that warms the stomach and heart. A dinner that creates work, gives you a chance to regain strength and believe in goodness again. Come and have a delicious meal for a donation." - this is the description of the restaurant on their Facebook page.

FB, Borščs - garšīgi pie ukrainietēm

▶ Address: Ģertrūdes iela 6, Centra rajons, Rīga.

Fayna Ukraina, Berlin, Germany

The Ukrainian karaoke restaurant in Berlin "Fayna Ukraina" was opened in November 2022. The place not only serves delicious Ukrainian dishes: salo, Kyiv cutlets, veal steak with cherry sauce, and lamb curry, but also organizes various charity evenings and other events.

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▶ Address: Menzelstrasse 1, 14193, Grunewald, Berlin.

LVIV - kawior, wódka, bliny, Wroclaw, Poland

This is a very popular and modern bistro with authentic Ukrainian cuisine. The hallmark of the restaurant is its potato pancakes in various versions, with cream, with boletus, with pork goulash. The menu also includes special Lviv dumplings and yeast pancakes.  

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▶ Address: Legnicka 25, Wrocław.

Żytomyr.Bar, Wroclaw, Poland

One of the most popular Ukrainian pubs in Wroclaw. The menu includes Ukrainian cuisine: borsch, crispy pancakes, cheesecakes with jam and cream, and a multi-story honey cake for dessert. Special dumplings made of thin dough and handmade are especially popular among visitors.

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▶ Address: Zatorska 60A, Wrocław.

Kozacka Chatka, Wroclaw, Poland

Kozacka Chatka has been operating in Wroclaw since 2012. It is very popular among both Ukrainians and Poles. The interior is decorated in Ukrainian style, and the prices are quite affordable. In Kozacka Chatka you can feel the true Ukrainian spirit and taste delicious Ukrainian cuisine. 

FB, Kozacka Chatka 

▶ Address: ul. Energetyczna 14/1B, Wroclaw.

Willa Biała, Warsaw, Poland

An exquisite restaurant of Ukrainian cuisine located in a historic villa. The first owner was a Galician, so the menu is inspired by Galician cuisine. There is not only borscht, but also fish soup, dumplings with potatoes, cheese, and even sturgeon and duck. The highlight of the menu is pancakes with eel.

FB, Willa Biała 

▶ Address: ul. Ludwika Narbutta 10, Warszawa. 

Karczma Did Panas, Poznan, Poland

A Ukrainian restaurant in the heart of the Polish city of Poznan offers visitors to try traditional dishes such as borsch, dumplings, pancakes, and more. However, not only delicious dishes attract guests, but also the interior inspired by Ukrainian culture.

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▶ Address: Święty Marcin 69, 61-808 Poznań. 

Mriya, London, UK

Another establishment opened by Ukrainians who were forced to move abroad at the beginning of the war. The restaurant opened its doors on August 31. It is run by chef Yuriy Kovryzhenko. Mriya's menu consists of 24 dishes, including traditional Ukrainian dishes and the chef's own specialties: borsch, Kyiv cutlet, pickles and vinaigrette with crayfish necks, stuffed cabbage in zucchini flowers, duck breast with apple tart. The restaurant operates in a neo-bistro format with haute cuisine, but there is no excessive pathos or luxury.

▶ Address: 275 Old Brompton Rd, London.

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Ukrainian hata, New Jersey, USA

Ukrainian hata is a corner with Ukrainian dishes on the food court of the Hudson Green Market shopping center in New Jersey. Among the restaurant's guests are Ukrainians, who sometimes even come from neighboring states to try their favorite dishes, and Americans who want to try something new. The most popular dishes are borsch and dumplings. The restaurant's team consists of Ukrainians.

IG, ukrainian.hata

▶ Address: 77 Hudson St., Jersey City. 

Smachnoho, Tokyo, Japan

The first Ukrainian restaurant in Japan, Smachnoho, was opened in September 2022.  The team of the restaurant is made up of Ukrainians who evacuated to Japan, and the owner is a Japanese artist and actress who knew almost nothing about Ukrainian cuisine before the war in Ukraine. The menu includes borsch, buckwheat porridge, cabbage rolls, and Kyiv-style cutlets.

▶ Address: 〒105-0003 Tokyo, Minato City, Nishishinbashi, 1 Chome-19-8 虎ノ門ビル ２F ACN, Japan.

Salo restaurant, Shanghai, China

Salo Restaurant was opened by a Ukrainian in 2008, a restaurant with a Ukrainian flavor. The restaurant's menu is admired by locals and brings Ukrainians back to the comfort of home. Borsch and cutlets, mashed potatoes and dumplings, and of course, lard. There are different types of lard here - salted, smoked, baked.

▶ Address: 900 Sanxin street, number 1007, Thames town, 1007, Shanghai. 

The Borsch, Prague, Czech Republic

The owners of the restaurant, Alex Martynov and Natalia Bas, a couple from Kropyvnytskyi, after moving to the Czech Republic, first organized borsch parties for friends, which later grew into a large restaurant, The Borsch, which opened in September 2021. The restaurant's menu offers 3-4 types of first courses every day. Other popular items include Kyiv cutlet, stuffed cabbage, dumplings with cherries, pancakes, cheesecakes, and pancakes. 

After February 24, The Borsch ceased to be just a place where Ukrainians and Czechs from the neighborhood dine. Now it helps refugees find housing and work, and provides counseling on various issues.

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▶ Address: U Vodárny 10, 130 00 Praha 3-Vinohrady.

YOY, Dubai, UAE

The first Ukrainian restaurant in the UAE was opened on November 25 by the well-known Kyiv-based company Moderza. The restaurant is designed in a modern Ukrainian style, as the chefs create modern Ukrainian cuisine while respecting traditional recipes. For example, Ukrainian borsch is cooked with beetroot kvass and ribs burnt on the fire.

The restaurant's menu also includes banosh, coconut lard, wood-fired bread, and homemade liqueurs. The interior is very atmospheric and Ukrainian music is played.

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▶ Address: West, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai.

Chornomorka establishments in Romania and Moldova

Olga Kopylova, the head of the Chornomorka company (Chornomorka, Anchovy, Goats and Matrosy), has been developing her network for many years. In Ukraine, the restaurants operate in many cities, but now the company is actively moving into the European market. Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, two Chornomorka restaurants have been opened in Romania and Moldova. The concept of the restaurants is fish and seafood. Therefore, the menu is not much different from what Ukrainians are used to, with some local dishes added to it. Soon, Chornomorka will also open in Warsaw and Lithuania.

▶ Addresses: 

● 1 Traian Street, Casa Hrisicos Hotel building, Constanta, Romania.

● Bulevardul Ștefan cel Mare și Sfînt 103, Chișinău 2012, Chișinău 2012, Moldova.

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