Ukrainian food is rich in history, and the people are proud of it. If you know where to look, you can find it. With that being said, here is a guide to you can use in Ukraine. These are just some of our favorite Ukranian foods.
General Things To Know About Ukrainian Food
- Ukrainian food is often referred to simply as “traditional food” when you’re in Ukraine
- There are a lot of “sour” products–milk and cheese mostly
- Some of the meats and potatoes can be a bit oily
- A lot of the food is very simple in nature but very tasty
- People are generous with food: lots of food and a very lot of food
The Favorite Ukrainian Foods
Borscht
Borscht is a soup with quite a few different variations. It’s popular all over Eastern Europe. Ukraine, Russia, Lithuania, Estonia, Poland... But the Ukrainian version of borscht is the one commonly referred to in English. It almost always contains beetroots and is a red color. There are different variations in color such as green, which can be an interesting experience to try out! In addition to the beetroots, there are a lot of other ingredients. Usually some time of beef or pork is involved, and other sautéed vegetables. Must try if you are traveling to Ukraine!
Vareniki (Dumplings)
Vareniki are noodle-dough-based dumplings. They come with a variety of different fillings. They’re usually boiled or fried. There are some “Soviet-style kitchens” that have different variety of these dumplings. However, many of them do give you a sort of “Grandma’s home” sort of dining experience. Make sure you don’t miss the Vareniki!
Chicken Kyiv
If you’ve ever had Southern comfort food in the United States (and like it)–Chicken Kiev (Chicken baked around breadcrumbs, stuffed with butter, herbs, and garlic) will be your new love.
But if you want to get the whole palette of tastes - order a personal gastro tour.
Welcome to Ukraine!
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