More Ukrainian cuisine

Other typical dishes of Ukraine

Buzhenyna – A meat-based dish, usually made with pork. Prepared by rolling the meat together with garlic, spices, and sometimes carrots or bell peppers. Baked in the oven until tender and juicy. Served cold as an appetizer.

Herring Under a Fur Coat – In Ukrainian “Shuba” or Oseledets’ pid shuboiu, a popular festive dish. A layered salad with marinated herring on the bottom, topped with potatoes, carrots, beets, onions, and hard-boiled eggs, all bound together with mayonnaise.

Green Borscht – A spring and summer variation of the classic red borscht. Instead of beets, this version uses mainly green vegetables such as spinach, sorrel, nettles, and dill in a meat broth. It can also be served with sour cream and sometimes hard-boiled eggs.

Crepes with Red Caviar – An appetizer made from thin rolled pancakes. Red caviar, usually salmon roe, is placed on top and garnished with dill or chives.

Varenyky – Stuffed dumplings. Fillings can be savory—potatoes, fresh cheese, sauerkraut, ground meat, or mushrooms—or sweet, with cherries, blueberries, or other fruits. Traditionally served with sour cream.

Pletinka – A braided sweet bread. Often baked for holidays or special occasions, it has a shiny golden crust thanks to an egg wash before baking. Perfect for breakfast with jam or honey, or as a side to savory dishes. A centerpiece bread for festive tables.

Traditional Lviv Coffee – In Lviv, a city also famous for chocolate, coffee is strong and aromatic, served in small cups alongside traditional sweets such as medivnyk (honey cake) or handmade chocolates.

Uzvar – A drink made from dried fruits, especially popular during winter holidays. Refreshing and naturally sweet, it’s made by soaking and simmering various dried fruits with a touch of honey or sugar.

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