Absolutely blown away by this place!…read more We started with the beef dumplings and potato dumplings, and the quality and flavor of both were incredible. Everything tasted fresh, homemade, and full of flavor. But the potatoes with dill were a game changer. The combination of the crispy potatoes and fresh dill was something I wasn't expecting, but it worked so well. And then there was the sauce--I'm not even sure exactly what was in it. It tasted like ketchup with a little horseradish and a touch of spice, and somehow that combination created an incredible flavor. From the dumplings to the potatoes, everything exceeded my expectations. I will absolutely be coming back! by the way, the service was on point talk about old school hospitality

I wanted so badly to like this place, but I feel disappointed. I really don't get Russian food…read moreoften but I've wanted to try it so I was glad for a Russian place in the area. Bread: 6/10. The brown bread is good, though a bit hard which is fine. That's an 8/10. The sourdough bread is a 4/10 - it's flavorless. It comes with a tiny bit of eggplant spread which is a 6.5/10 and I'm glad I didn't order that. Herring salad: 6.5/10. Would have been a 5/10 had we not ordered bread to go with it. It gets salty. The price is also terrible - $13.75 for a tiny portion, which factored into the rating. Chicken Blintz: 5/10. Had higher hopes but was disappointed. It's mostly just a lot of cream and not enough actual flavor. Was saved by adding some herring salad to it to give it some more flavor, salt, and acidity. We got the bread because the spreads do NOT come with bread, which is crazy considering the price of the spread. Decor is cute. The server was nice. My friend does like this place and this was her second time here, but I can't justify the price and the flavor of what we ordered. Parking is free but in a tiny strip mall so limited parking.

I really love Traktir WeHo I have gone to eat there a few…read moretimes in the past, but never at the Tarzana location! I love The spatchcock chicken so much It is no super close from my residence but so worth the drive over the canyon‼

I've been coming to Traktir for quite some time now and their food never disappoints! If you're…read morelooking for some authentic mom&pop like comfort food, Traktir is 100% worth trying. The food is so fresh and homemade and gives you a true taste of Russian/Ukrainian food! Our go-to's are always the Borscht soup, Darniskty Salad, Pelmeni, and Chicken Tabaka. They also always bring out some fresh Russian bread for FREE and they are super giving on the portion. The soup is a 10/10, reminds me of the Hong-Kong style borscht soup. Comforting, healthy, and hearty! The salad is by far the major reason I keep coming back. The dill, fresh tomato slices, salty onion, and cucumber with a little zest is so tasty and again super healthy! The pelmeni and tabaka are classics you can never go wrong with. The pelmeni also reminds me of Chinese pork dumplings and are absolutely delicious with their fresh sour cream dipping sauce. Our recent visit, we were sat on the exterior part of their restaurant and it was a bit chilly and windy so the owner provided me and my partner blankets! How sweet and thoughtful. Service is super friendly, just be mindful that it can be a little slow occasionally depending on reserved parties that day.

Went here awhile ago with two other friends (around 3 years ago)…read more It was surprisingly empty. The owner came out from the kitchen/employee side and greeted us with a warm smile. He was so helpful with guiding us what to get and suggesting popular dishes The appetizers were delicious! I remember it being a type of bread and red sauce We had lamb as our main dish with other sides which was amazing! The food was so tender and rich in flavor I was shocked by it At the end the owner gave us some Russian chocolate and talked about his business with us. It was a lovely conversation and the chocolates were some of the best chocolate I've ever had I was so shocked to see why the place was so empty, it was clean, well kept, beautiful decorations, and a warm vibe! (Then again it was during Covid times) The outside of the restaurant isn't the best but what can you expect from LA? I still think about this place and the amazing experience I had which was years ago. I've always wanted to write a review and now I am! Amazing food and service, I do hope it's bustling in business

Great Armenian food, great service. Clean and nice atmosphere. Ordered 2 soups, 1 entree and 1 hot…read moreappetizer for two people. Price was about $50 per person with drinks.

We had a birthday party on Friday. Place was not busy . They…read morehave tight security, guard got confused and wouldn't let us in at first . Names got screwed up. Show was great, but the food honestly was lacking. Not what we expected ,especially when you pay top dollar. Probably best is the weekend, not during the week.

What an amazing experience! The perfect combination of great food, beautiful atmosphere, music, and…read moreentertainment. The show was fantastic--energetic, fun, and kept us entertained throughout the evening. The food was delicious, the drinks were great, and the service was attentive and friendly. The whole place has such a lively, upscale vibe and turns dinner into a complete night out. We had an incredible time from beginning to end and will definitely be back. Highly recommend for a special occasion or a fun night out with friends!

I have been craving for Russian cuisine. Found this place by…read morerecommendation of my friends. I really enjoyed borsh and pirozhki. Worth to try!

We've been visiting Traktir's West Hollywood location for years, so we were already big fans of…read moretheir food and hospitality. But our experience at the Tarzana location was truly exceptional! The setting is absolutely beautiful, with a gorgeous private back room and a lovely yard that makes the restaurant feel warm, elegant, and inviting. And, of course, the food was over-the-top delicious -- everything was flavorful, fresh, and beautifully prepared. It's wonderful to see a place we've loved for years bring the same incredible food and hospitality to Tarzana. This location is truly special, and we can't wait to come back! Five stars all the way!

We just celebrated my husband's 45th birthday here at Barin and had a fantastic time! Everyone was…read morevery attentive, the food was delicious and there was lots of it. We had almost 60 people in the main room, so it felt more private and our party left happy. Thanks guys for a great time!

We invite you to our awesome music, service, atmosphere and delicious food restaurant Russian…read morecuisine "BARIN".

It's a 5 star food with 2.5 star service situation…read more The food is beautifully presented and the flavors are excellent. Had the Mom Please Breakfast, Syrnyky with Berry Sauce, and Napoleon Cake. Absolutely outstanding and would easily recommend all three. The portions are fine, not American super obesity sized, more like normal human sized. The atmosphere is awesome. The restaurant is clean. The bathroom is clean. The dessert case is beautiful. The outdoor seating is great. The place is super charming and your girlfriend will love you for taking her. There's a constant flow of beautiful people. Amazing place to enjoy food, watch beautiful people, and stare at other people's cute dogs. The service is where it falters from a full 5 star restaurant. They are not rude at all. They're actually very nice. They're just overwhelmed. There's basically one guy with an occasional 2nd that are the order taker, server, busser, barista servicing the whole place. You're going to get a lot of "please wait a few minutes", they're going to forget your drinks, it's going to take 15 minutes to get a dessert from the case. Go for the great food. Go for the beautiful atmosphere. But go when you're not busy cuz they'll probably forget your order and you'll have to chase down that very busy server.

Location -- I legit thought I typed in the wrong address on my phone when I was approaching the…read morerestaurant as there are no other restaurants close by. They have a few reserved parking spots. There are a lot of red zones though. Ambiance -- very cute and homey. Hand made rocking chair. Wooden furniture. Earthy wood tones. Even down the the plates and bowls are stinking cute. Great vibe. Crepe -- I would get the plain ones next time with berry sauce. The sweet cottage cheese wasnt worth it for me. Cold Soup -- DELICIOUS. Beautiful presentation, you pour in the soup from the bottle into the bowls of fresh ingredients. Potato Dumplings -- Alright. Served a bit too cold for my liking Mom Please Breakfast -- Lots of delicous flavors! Really recommend if you like anchovy fish and a lot of flavors in one dish Service -- main cashier wasnt very warm. Waitresses were much warmer. Got all my food! Gotta come back for the pizza

Perhaps it's the culture - straightforward as is. I was super excited to see a Russian spot nearby…read more I mustered up the courage to walk in not knowing a lick of Russian, perhaps they'll spare me a traditional meal of some sort. For starters, it's mainly a takeaway counter with precooked food ranging from lamb stew to beef with rice and other traditional foods. There is an English menu, and it is by weight. They likely prefer or have many catering orders, since there's also a separate menu and price for that. After asking for recommendations and whether I can get a plate of mixed items, the staff ended up not only being unhelpful but demanding in knowing exactly what I wanted (how many pounds of each). The whole experience was intimidating; I ended up leaving without even getting to try anything. It's a small spot indeed, just a few aisles to shop around for ethnic goods - mostly food and beverage. Randomly, though, there's a Trader Joe's sack of pistachios. Maybe I'll come back and give it another chance in the future...

My absolute favorite place to get caviar! Small shop family…read moreowned really exceptional!! Amazing service run by a grandma and grandpa and their daughter! They also own a Ukrainian night party restaurant next-door that's booked out months in advance and it's such a good time

Host/ waitress was friendly. Bread served was room…read moretemperature, tough and served without butter. The dunarea was flavorful and satisfying. Although the beef stroganoff had a nice flavor, it was 90% mushrooms and 10% beef, and for $28!! should be renamed mushroom stroganoff. Way too pricey for what was provided.

Excellent authentic Eastern European restaurant! Perfect for family gatherings and large meals…read moretogether as well as quiet date! This has to be one of my favorite Romanian restaurants in OC! Family owned and operated with exceptional staff and service! I can't wait to bring the family back together again for dinner or quick Mititei or some Sarmale! Mhmmm hmmmm chefs kiss! The smells coming from the kitchen will have you eating and sipping wine all night long! The best part the food! I ordered the beef stroganoff chopped filet mignon with mushrooms cooked in a sauce of sour cream, tomato and white wine! We also ordered a side stuffed cabbage rolls/Sarmale in varza, ground pork in pickled cabbage leaves and served with cornmeal and sour cream! The sparkling water in the bottle was even from the Carpathian Mountains! This place is phenomenal! Thank you Dunarea for your hospitality until next time! Multumesc mult!

Restaurant is called Elysee now. (I do not see on yelp)…read more Hrach was fabulous. Vip super secret and private dining room perfrct for intimate parties, dates, or planning murder of your ex. Literally my friend and I were talking about anything and everything in the comfort of our own private room, with our own private air conditioning unit Food and service A+

Ate Armenian food for the 1st time. Got the Oxtail Khashlava, Eggplant dip, and Ground beef kebab…read more(my finger covered up the picture). I'm no Armenian food expert, but I felt All three were delicious and well seasoned. Reminds me of Persian food & some Mediterranean food, but even better ! Service was great. Louisa was very attentive and helpful for answering our questions. Ambiance: This place is definitely geared towards hardcore old world immigrants. Decor is super extra. Folks drive black Mercedes. They started doing live music at one point, and I felt like we were in another country. I love it.