Came here for a private party for about 30 people, nearly all Russian, on a Saturday night. The…read moreambiance was cozy and the stage and dance floor well done. There were numerous cold salads placed throughout the u-shaped table. My favorite was the avocado and shrimp. They were good at when to repeat. This was followed by a fish course, which included whole fish, a cheesy fish casserole-type dish, many cold fishes. he whole fish was my favorite and so fresh. But everything was good. This followed by a meat/poultry course. There were different meats including lamb. They also had duck. This was followed by assorted desserts (French macaroons, mini eclairs, lemon meringue tarts, etc.), blinis, and birthday cake. All was delicious and I ate too many! Service was attentive and the water jugs were constantly replenished. My only two minor complaints- (1) dishes came with a regular fork to serve. It would have been better to have oversized forks and large spoons for serving some of the dishes (ex, filleting the whole fish was a challenge withy a regular fork even though it was ore-cut) and (2) they did not change out the silverware during the meal. It would have been good to have a clean fork when changing from fish to meat, etc. One of the guests wanted 2 orders of potato latkes to go and offered to pay cash separately. The quickly and pleasantly accommodated her. I would highly recommend this place.

We have been wanting to eat here for awhile. Today we finally did and it was very good. We will be…read moreback. They had a good flow of people in and out.

Small Russian speciality shop that I've been coming to for years to purchase specialty items…read more Service has always been courteous. Pumpernickel loaves are incredible. They are a little pricey but for the items I've purchased, well worth it.

Friendly workers, loads of post soviet country foods, I go at least once a month despite it being a…read moredecent distance because it's worth it

Great restaurant Those who want to taste Uzbek cook, i…read moregenuinely recommend this place, polite staff and amazing atmosphere

Was the only guy in the entire place for an early dinner. Have eaten ton of Russian and eastern…read moreblock food studying abroad. This place was very tasty, authentic fare, and cool ambiance. Give it a try outside the norm!

Wonderful service and delicious food! The highlights were the beef blini appetizer and potato…read morepirozhki, and the plov was to die for, properly made, and so was the sour cream walnut cake. It goes beautifully with a pot of their black tea! We also enjoyed pelmeni, of course, and manti. In the back of the restaurant is a small grocery shop area, which is very convenient as it has a lot of Russian staples, like buckwheat (gretchka), frozen pelmeni, wines and beer selection. Do recommend!

Review for RusUz - Alexandria, VA Where lunch wears a crown…read moreand dinner has an accent. I stopped in for a weekday lunch, trading Zoom fatigue for tsar-chic opulence--and let me tell you, RusUz does not do casual. Step inside and you're swept into a time warp of old-world glam: cushy seats, intricate moldings, and table settings so precise you feel like you should straighten your posture just to sit down. I imagined the Russian national anthem playing in the background. We skipped the cocktails (unfortunately professionalism won this round), but our server? Stoic, fast, and clearly a believer in carb diplomacy--he brought us a basket of warm, crusty bread with a perfectly piped swirl of whipped butter that looked like it came from the soft serve machine at Dairy Queen. Now onto the stars of the show: * Samsa - A flaky, meat-filled pastry that eats like a secret handshake between an empanada and a beef Wellington. Comes with a side of dipping jus that's basically a potion that Rasputin himself probably concocted. * Plov - The national dish of Uzbekistan and quite frankly, a dish worthy of its own passport. Think golden rice, shredded carrots, raisins, chickpeas, and slow-roasted lamb--like a rice dish that went to finishing school but still knows how to party. It doesn't just feed you, it narrates a story. * Golubtsi - Tender cabbage leaves stuffed with spiced meat and rice, simmered in tomato sauce, and served with sour cream. It's comfort food with range--earthy, tangy, silky. Rolled as tight as a Cuban cigar--except by Russians. Bonus points: There's a bodega in the back that sells everything from Russian candies to mysterious jarred pickles to other goodies with names you can't pronounce but definitely want to eat. It's like stepping into a Soviet-era snack shop run by a babushka. In short: RusUz isn't just a meal--it's a mood. It's where East meets feast, where every bite has backstory, and where even the cabbage has charisma.

My brother in law accidentally found this food truck during his stay with us about a year ago. He…read morehad no idea what blintzes were but couldn't stop talking about them after his accidental visit at Bel-feast. My husband and I had been eyeing this truck since. Unfortunately it never came back in our area. We stalked and studied its location pattern for months. Finally this past Wednesday, it came back! My husband and I each ordered the two blintzes (one meat and one chicken) with borsch special $11 - we thought about sharing but let's be honest, no. The owner was extremely friendly and even threw in a complimentary kale salad for us in celebration of their 1 yr anniversary! I loved their crepe skin! it's a bit fluffier, thicker, and sweeter than French or Japanese version. In fact, a little closer to American pancake consistency. Meat version - overstuffed with delicious mixture of rice, ground meat, and veggie bits. Reminded me of the stuffed cabbage center in Eastern European cuisine! The spicy marinara sauce paired so well. Wished I ordered two of these! Chicken version - similar to (canned) chicken salad. It lacked the cheesiness and creaminess it advertised. The mushroom sauce did help but it was too runny. Flavor was fine but meat version was just 10x better. Borsch and kale salad - both were refreshing, tasty side options. Choose depending on your mood for the perfect pairing. Overall - meat blintzes all day every day (I do have a troubling obsession with everything crepes). Hope the truck makes another round back in my area soon.

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