Barrel House Korchma

Borscht

Deep crimson beet soup with a pronounced earthy sweetness, served with a generous dollop of smetana — one of the more honest versions in the city

Varenyky

Hand-pinched dumplings filled with potato and farmer's cheese, served with caramelized onions and sour cream — pillowy and satisfying

Holubtsi

Tender cabbage rolls stuffed with seasoned meat and rice, braised until the filling melds with the wrapper — classic korchma execution

Deruny

Crispy potato pancakes with a lacey, browned crust and yielding center, typically paired with sour cream

Ukrainian Sausage (Kovbasa)

Grilled garlic sausage with a firm, snappy casing and smoky finish — pairs well with the mustard and house pickles

Chicken Kyiv

Breaded cutlet filled with herb butter that releases on the first cut — a Ukrainian restaurant benchmark dish done in classic form