Amazing Russian cuisine tucked away in an easily missed plaza with a laundromat. The staff are very…read morepolite and professional, the space is a single cozy dining room with Russian trinkets and decorations, there are many Russian speaking guests dining which is a good sign to a place's authenticity and reliability if the locals are there. Everything we tried was fresh, delicious, and reasonably priced.My favorites so far are the chicken blintzes, stroganoff, pelmenis, and a cold glass of kompot. !

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

Yummy and affordable Armenian food! I tried Armenian food for the first time, and Zhengyalov Hatz…read morewas the perfect stepping stone for that! The Zhengyalov hatz and lahmajun are made fresh behind the counter by Armenian women, and service was fast and efficient. Zhengyalov hatz was simple, but flavorful and fresh; tasted light and refreshing with all of the herbs and veggies inside. Lahmajun was crispy like a cracker, yet so savory and well-spiced in its meat on top. Armenian food is delicious, and I have to thank Zhengyalov Hatz for introducing me to it. If I lived closer, I'd happily return for more!

Love this place. We come here all the time, and I like to get take out to bring home and eat the…read morerest of the day. I have to know, though. It's one zhengalov hatz, so is it two zhengalov hatzes?

They are our go to spot for catered family meals when we're too lazy to cook for get togethers. All…read morethe dishes are excellent. The restaurant itself is simple overall. The staff are friendly. My family has been going for many years and their khinkhali is great as well as pork baby ribs and literally any dish is yummy. Usually we get a bunch of appetizers and grilled meats w/ sides of rice and veggies too. The consistency has always stayed the exact same. And the place is a nice spot to eat and relax but I've only ordered catering for pick up so haven't had a dine in experience yet.

Golden Fork in Glendale is AMAZINGGG, and I recently found out it's because they are under new…read moremanagement! The food is fresher, the portions are better the taste is next level. Super friendly service and a totally upgraded vibe -- if you haven't stopped by yet you should!!! Everyone here is so friendly you feel like family the moment you walk in and food was exceptional. Totally worth it.

The best khinkali in Glendale! If you're craving delicious, authentic Georgian food, I highly…read morerecommend this place. Without a doubt, one of the best Georgian restaurants in Glendale!

Me and a few friends decided to try this place for the first time, and unfortunately, it was a very…read moreunpleasant experience. The service was awful. Our server initially got our order wrong, specifically the type of khinkali we ordered, and instead of taking accountability for the mistake, she insisted that we had ordered incorrectly. After that, her attitude became very cold and unwelcoming. When we wanted to order additional food, we had to repeatedly wave her down just to get her to come back to our table. Given the poor service and overall experience, we decided not to leave a tip. When she picked up the receipt book and saw this, she stormed away from our table without saying a single word. Overall, the service was extremely disappointing and unprofessional, and the food was also overly salty. Definitely not the experience we expected, and unfortunately, we will not be returning.

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

I've never had Georgian food, so it was very intriguing when our friend introduced us to one in…read moreGlendale. The restaurant is situated in a small strip mall with some parking spaces. When we first walked into the restaurant we thought we were the only patrons, then we found out the host just likes to seat people in the private booths which are separated from the main dining room by straw dividers. I read on the other reviews that they thought the server was not very nice, however my experience was the opposite - she provided helpful input when we asked for advices on the cuisine, and even recommended us to try the khinkali with sour cream which she provided and didn't have to. On to the food - we ordered the eggplant appetizer, it's similar to baba ghanouj but this one is a bit spicier and so yummy with the bread that came with it. We also ordered khinkali which is Georgian's version dumplings (we ordered the boiled version but there's also fried ones available). The skin is on the thicker side and was very chewy, the filling was well spiced with herbs, when you cut into it the juices come flowing out, yum! Our fav dish was the chimeruli which is baked hen drenched in a garlicky cream sauce that was more of a soup to me and i could not stop drinking it down! The hen was roasted so nicely with crispy skin, and along with the sauce just made the whole dish so hearty. Things are on the pricier side but I would still definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone who's adventurous in trying different cuisines. It was interesting to note that they had two menus, one for Georgian foods, and the other for Armenian foods. Btw the restaurant charges a "non cash fee" for all non cash payments.

The Khinkali was pretty good and the bread was fantastic. I did not enjoy the Sacivi as much to be…read morehonest, but I think it might be just due to regional differences, we prepare it slightly different which I prefer. Service is quick and attentive as well.

Babushka is one of those "if you know, you know" places that the Valley always seems to hide to…read morecasual passersby, just waiting to be unearthed. It may just also be my favorite deli in LA for anything vegetable/side dish. As other reviews note, the selection of prepared foods for such a small shop is staggering. I've been coming for three years now, and while I'm guilty of ordering my favorites often, I think I'd have a tough time making my way through all of the foods on offer even if I switched it up on each visit. 4 different types of meatballs (the chicken breast one is to die for), lox, cabbage rolls, at least a half dozen cooked seafood options (shout out fish in tomato sauce), stroganoff, 3-4 different types of couscous and plov....and that's only half of the non veggie section. The cakes are great (Black Forest and walnut go hard). The Russian/Ukranian chip flavors rule. There are specialty candies and jarred foods and good looking fruits and veggies. There's an off menu soup with dill and little chicken meatballs that I'd recommend to anyone ailing in a heartbeat. And then, finally, we arrive at the salads and cold veggies. Nonstop bangers. The beet salad with prunes and garlic may sound wild for non Eastern European tastes, but it's unique and addictive and works. The potato salad Olivier? Best potato salad I've ever had. My wife has recently discovered the zucchini, which looks like a bunch of unassuming diced veggies but tastes savory and complex and herby. You'd be the hero of every picnic or backyard bbq ever grabbing side dishes from here. Seriously. The kind folks who work here will let you sample too, which is helpful when there are so many options. Some places wear their culture on their sleeve, fill your stomach with the love of a home cooked meal, and remind you that diverse communities are the heartbeat of this city. Babushka's is one of them.

Babushka means "Grandma" in Russian in an especially endearing way. Babushka Grandma's Deli…read moreachieves that rare homemade style of handed-down recipes in its well-stocked deli counter of ready-to-eat meals for the whole family. "Grandma's Hands" sums up the comfort many of us associate with Grandma's cooking. The owners and employees are doing a five-star job at forwarding that kind of comfort to the community and customers here. First of all, everything is freaking deliciousness! Admire the always-on-point "People Love Us On Yelp" sign as you arrive. The free parking lot offers nice and ample parking spaces for disabled customers as well as tables upon arrival which can comfortably accommodate wheelchairs. Now don't get me wrong, I love fancy gastronomy featuring tres Nouveau French culinary techniques just like you but I absolutely ADORE borscht, stuffed cabbage and plav equally. (Even more sometimes!) I've been shopping here and picking up takeout here for a long time. My experiences have only been better over the years. The discounts can be incredible and I appreciate sale-priced groceries in today's economy as well as the opportunity to support local and international farms. Sunflower seeds, sunflower oil, low sugar and no sugar added cookies, pastries and cakes, caviar, dried fish, pickled Herring, perfectly ripe berries, smoked fish, halva, cheese spread, jams, and artisan teas, all five stars. But wait. Is it a Russian-American market where I find the most Ukrainian imported groceries and ways to support Ukrainian farming?! Yep! +Heart hands emoji+ This market does a great job of offering a nice seat and friendly conversation to the average dine-in customer. Stop by to sip on an imported pear juice. Try a bite of fresh cream cheese cake with berries. Ask for advice! Go for the Beef Plav which is an employee favorite. The Beef Plav here contains a generous amount of tender, lean beef with carrots, savory buttery rice and whole softly roasted garlic cloves. Yum! (Five stars!) I've found some especially healthy and nutritious food here for my health recovery goals recently. About six years ago, I had been exposed to high levels of radiation according to a good old fashioned Geiger counter. My health began to drastically decline and I became very weak. I could barely stand and I barely survived. I knew about a famous brave Ukrainian woman who had survived radiation exposure thanks to her unborn child. Her survival story led to me requesting female cancer screenings which led to the surgeries that saved my life. (**Confetti flying **) There's a very long list of doctors and people who have helped me survive and recover to whom I live for in gratitude. Our commitment to the people and values which help us survive the impossible compels us to rise to the occasion of coming back stronger and better than we ever could have accomplished before or alone. So I'm drinking bone broth, eating extra protein, taking vitamins. And lifting weights with steadfast determination to recover my strength and then some. (Go Navy!) No market has helped me more in this health effort than this hidden gem. (Many thanks!) I am the customer who buys ALL the boxes of pastilla. (SORRY OTHER CUSTOMERS!) Pastilla is a layered pastry made of baked apples and eggs white, no sugar and nothing else! It's a miracle of a snack! Tastes like apple cake, made of egg whites. Protein in my car after working out? Five million stars. ***** To all y'all spending big bucks on cold bone broth, consider the chilled chicken gelatin dish here. Khoolidets? -It's rich with real collagen, high in protein and perfectly balanced with firm carrots and vegetables.I love this dish! Five stars. A real life look young dish! My personal secret to looking a little younger than my age is recovering from surgeries and serious stuff through nutrition, hard work and most importantly, contributing to my community. Beat the odds. Cimb a mountain. Start a non profit. Save the world. You've got this! And. Yyou're going to look GORGEOUS while you're doing it because you're already beautiful just the way you are. If ever there's a pandemic, a zombie apocalypse, or problem, people will come to each other's aid time and time again. To offer encouragement, advice and help to achieve the impossible. Grandma's Deli Babushka is a good place to be reminded that we're in it together.:) Spaseeeba! I'm on a mission to recover improved again. Heartfelt thanks to everyone who is helping me with this mission! Cheers YELP! :)!

I'm about 85% sure I am now royalty in three different countries after eating here. I walked into…read moreHatsatoun and it was so peaceful I thought I'd accidentally booked a private tasting! Staff made me feel like a long-lost cousin returning from Russia.They speak Russian, Armenian, and English, so you can broke da mouf in three languages while you enter a meat-induced trance. Now, let's talk about the food: The Lamb: "Legit" doesn't cover it. This lamb was so tender it basically apologized for melting in your mouth with a RPG of flavor. The Kababs: Absolute legends. I'm pretty sure these kababs could broker world peace if we just put them in a room with world leaders for twenty minutes. Seriously the BBQ here is next level. Gotta mention the vibe too....people usually rent the space out for private parties but NO INE KNOWS it's a LEGIT restaurant too! It was quiet when I went (aka empty) and, I felt mafioso rolling in and getting THEE BEST service. I was halfway through my 14vpieces of Lamb and almost started giving a State of the Union to the empty chairs. If you want to feel like a high-ranking diplomat while eating the best Armenian food in Glendale, get here before the rest of the world finds out.

What a cute place! You would never guess what's inside from the strip mall entrance: I feel like I…read morewas transformed into a cute little village in Armenia or Italy! The food was delicious and the staff was so attentive. I happened to be here for a memorial service after church and it was such a perfect size space for our family to come and remember our loved one. It's a great place for any kind of filming too! I feel like the influencers are missing out on knowing about this gem. P.S. if the owners can please tell me where they buy their Soujux from I'd really appreciate it. It was the most delicious soujux my family has eaten!

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.

Polka is a quality Polish restaurant offering authentic polish foods in a cozy ambiance…read more Our family, including my Krakow-born, Polish-speaking and cuisine-discerning spouse, came to Polka on a Saturday evening. Disappointingly quiet, we entered the cozy restaurant adorned by newspaper clips, polish coats of arms, and were greeted by our friendly waiter. I had the meat patties ($24) which were delectable. Rich ground beef and pork spiced perfectly and fried with an accompanying gravy. Rich, but not greasy. My wife had the chicken schnitzel ($30) which was good but not groundbreaking, and the kids a number of perogis ($25) I found excellent. Accompanying the two adult meals was soup (a delectable tomato and a surprisingly sour savory pickle) and salad. We concluded with a delicious strawberry jam crepe ($15, see photo). The soup and meat paddies were the strongest entries on the menu that evening. The service was warm and genuine, taking our order, giving recommendations, communicating in polish as per our preference, and the restaurant was cozy and clean. Prices, as listed above, were reasonable considering the accompanying soup and salad. Overall, Polka is a solid restaurant with excellent food and service at a good price. Delicious, hearty, and with a cozy atmosphere it is perfect for a date or small family looking for a genuine taste of Eastern Europe. Food: 4.5/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Service: 4.5/5 Value: 4/5

Quiet neighborhood restaurant where you can chow down on some perogies. Got some boiled and some…read morepan fried--both were nice but the pan fried edged out slightly with a little more flavor from the light caramelization on the outside. I wish there had been more caramelized onions to provide a more tasty contrast with the mild perogies. The highlight was the flaming cherries & cheese (it was cream cheese) crepe. Tasty and fun! The modest sounding chocolate pudding is also surprisingly delicious. Service was attentive.