Kachka

“Reservations are strongly recommended here, especially if you want to take advantage of their happy hour. We had a 5:15 seating and it only got busier and busier as the evening went on, which was really humming all night. I particularly love the happy hour menu because it lets you try a broader range of dishes at a fraction of the usual price. We decided to skip the mains and just order a bunch of cold and hot zakuskis, though I definitely had my eye on the Golubsti for a future visit. Everything we tried was fantastic and felt like a real journey through post-Soviet cuisine, specifically via Belarus if I’m remembering correctly. The tangy assortment of pickled vegetables was a great start, followed by the ultra-salty (in the best way) and sumptuous caviar on toast. The savoriness of the meat dumplings was a great yin to the yang of the richness and creaminess of the farmer's cheese dumplings, and the cod liver on rye was beautifully balanced by a snowfall of fresh horseradish on top. The standout, though, was the Herring 'Under a Fur Coat', which the menu describes as a Russian 7-layer dip and which was absolutely spectacular, airy, and light in a way I was not expecting when they first set the dish down in front of me. Our server was warm, attentive, and always happy to jump in with recommendations, which made the whole experience even better. The space itself was full of energy, and the shop upstairs is also a fun bonus, with everything from the same dumplings they serve in the restaurant, but frozen, to a wide selection of wines and liquors. Overall a fantastic meal overall and already looking forward to exploring the rest of the menu!”

“A bit loud at dinner, but servers are friendly and knowledgeable on the menu. The food is great, though. I’ve highlighted some notable dishes: Sturgeon Shashlik: very good. A must get! Rabbit in clay pot (not pictured): a bit salty and the taste is a bit strong. The other dishes seemed more delicate. Herring under a fur coat: I didn’t expect it to be cold and I didn’t like the taste so much. Other members in my dining group really liked it, though. Golubtsi: Good balance of sauce and meat. Would get again. They also have a vegetarian option if you need it. Pelmeni Dumpling: Buttery, warm, and delicious! Kvas: As someone who doesn’t like beer/alcohol, I’ve never understood what people meant when they say it tastes like bread. After trying Kvas, I understand! It’s like liquid bread, and I love it! If you don’t like beer and want to try something interesting, try this!”

“I have come here several times. With two - my husband and I. With three - sister-in-law, friends in town, etc. It's a winner every time. The variety of Eastern Euro cuisine is wonderful. The food is delicious. The vodka - and I cannot overstate how much I am not a vodka person - is amazing too.”

“First time ever having this kind of food and it was phenomenal. The service is top notch. The drinks were amazing. Everything was so well prepared! I highly recommend coming with a group to share everything. It was such a great experience. Will definitely be back.”

“Food was flavorful, though on the heavier side. Rabbit was tender and creamy, dumplings were flavorful, risotto was on the mushier side. Good service - was able to walk in on a Saturday night for two people. It should be noted there’s an automatic gratuity of 20% for even 2 people, though service was great. Not sure if this was noted anywhere (might have missed it)”