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

Traktir - Tarzana - Ukrainian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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We've been visiting Traktir's West Hollywood location for years, so we were already big fans of their 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! read more

Really nice spot! The place is clean and well-maintained, which made for a comfortable experience. For food, we started with the Chicken Tabaka. It's a pretty basic comfort food dish, but it's a solid choice if you're trying this place out for the first time. We also ordered the Grilled French Cut Pork Chop, and it was surprisingly moist, the potatoes and mushrooms on the side tasted great too. My only minor complaint is that there were a bit too many caramelized onions for my taste. The staff was friendly throughout the meal. We'll definitely be back to try the lamb chops, which the lady working there recommended to us. read more

Traktir - Tarzana - Ukrainian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I am really amazed by the quality, taste, generous portions and the great service of this place. Went here for dinner on Friday night . We sat in the patio. They have free parking lot in the back. Surprisingly, the restaurant was very empty. Only 3 tables including us, which I was really sad to see. They have really good prices to considering the portions and the quality. I really hope they succeed and can stay in business. We had the khachapuri for appetizer. For main we had chicken Kiev, sturgeon fish and the lamb luleh. I am a huge chicken Kiev fan and I am hard to please but this was so tasty and crispy, loaded with lots of butter. The sturgeon was super fresh, juicy and tasty. Same with the lamb luleh. We also had Russian beer and Ukrainian beer. We loved everything. Staff were very nice and polite. I highly recommend this place . Go and support them read more

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Had a great birthday feast for our friend tonight. Ordered a ton of food and a wide variety. Finally tried the Chicken Blintz and grilled pork chops, which were both delicious. Lovely night filled with great food and infused vodka. Love this place. read more

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If you love Russian food, this is the place for you. They have traditional Russian food and other eastern European dishes. It can get crowded so make a reservation. Parking is easy, the have metered parking right in front. The place is just beautiful and calm. It is quiet and romantic, or you can bring your kids. There are white table clothes on all tables and this place is super clean. There is room between the tables so you don't hear the people next to you. The service is perfect, they are all very kind and will check on you and help you with the menu. They are just super nice. The prices are fair for what I consider a fine dinning eatery. Al of their food is great and you get a good portion. We love their salads, try the Kubnsky salad or the Darnitsky sky salad, they are so fresh and packed with flavor. Their Traktir cutlet is so great. They have wonderful sides, their starter caviar is great. Their desserts are the best so save room and have a wonderful night. read more

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Came here for an Early Valentine's dinner on a Thursday evening. We had reservations for 7 pm and parked in one of the many open street meters. We were greeted immediately and allowed to sit in at any table. The inside was warm, with many interesting Eastern European decorations lining the walls. There were only 2 other couples when we arrived so it was pretty quiet and intimate. They definitely have larger tables for groups though so I imagine it can get louder. The service throughout was quick and attentive. We even asked our server for his favorite entree on the menu. We first started with the traditional Ukrainian borscht and the khachapuri (traditional Georgian bread stuffed with melting cheese). For drinks, my boyfriend got the bloody masha and I, in a hurry, ordered the bubble gum. My rationale was that I knew they had cool infused vodkas and the drink contained infused black currant vodka. For the entrees we ended up ordering the pork shashlik and the chicken tabaka (recommended by the server). We also ended up ordering a bottle of Chelsea Merlot to share. We got a basket of white and dark bread slices with spreadable butter while we waited. The borscht was good, it was served piping hot with a scoop of sour cream. I think you can only get it cold in the summer if that's what you were expecting (I was). The beet flavor was very mild and there were yummy chunks of beef inside. A side of toasted bread with cheese came with it which was yummy as well. The khachapuri was very good! Flakey and stuffed with a slightly salty cheese. The bloody masha was as expected, yum. I did not like the bubble gum. It did taste exactly like bubble gum but it reminded me of Pepto Bismol. Would personally not get again. I think I would like to try their vodka sampler. The best part of the meal was definitely the entrees. The pork was so savory and flavorful. My boyfriend said the flavor reminded him of Italian sausage. It was super juicy and Smokey. The fried bird was crispy and delicious as well. Juicy on the inside and buttery on the outside. Both meats were good on their own but also went well with the tangy ketchup-like sauce. They were each served with a slaw like cabbage vegetable salad and homestyle potatoes with mushrooms. Although it was on the more expensive side, it was a nice dinner and new experience for us. I haven't tried very much Eastern European food but I would like to try more sometime! From here, I would like to try the chicken Kiev and some dessert next time. read more

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Quiant restaurant with a perfect menu for Ukrainian cuisine! The decor felt like a great mix of warm vibes and a casualish fine dining experience. Their restaurant was basically empty during our visit as it was a rainy Thursday night before Valentine's Day. We were of course sat immediately and checked on more than frequently. We tried their borscht soup served hot due to the rainy weather, which was weirdly served without the cream inside already mixed, nevertheless it's beety taste was scrumptious and light. We were celebrating a bit and ordered a red wine and a couple of cocktails. Their Bloody Mary was very tasty/peppery. It had great consistent flavor and a nice liquor for a light buzz. Their bubble gum on the other hand was similar to a pepto bismal - i tried chugging it the same way i would with medicine, id definitely recommend not getting that drink. Our entrees were certainly the highlight of the meal, each dish was hearty and had plenty of protein complimented by fresh veggies and savory potato's. The chicken was excellent and juicy, and their pork had great bratwurst-like flavor that I just couldn't help but take some of my girlfriend's portions lol. Overall our dinner was great! Not sure if I'd return but overall the food was pleasant, filling, and cooked well. Very happy to have tried the cuisine as it's not all that accessible. read more

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This place specializes in eastern European dishes and the place is perfect for a calm outing. The restaurant is quiet and spacious with nice white table cloths and great service. The highlight for me are the potato vareniki that are Russian style dumplings filled with potatoes. They have the perfect dough and come with these delicious caramelized onions and sour cream on the side. YUM! read more

Wow, wow,wow The food is amazing. We were looking for a new place to go out to and came across this restaurant and we are happy we did. The food is really good. From the starters to the desserts. We are coming back again for sure to try different dishes. read more

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Excellent service and delicious food! We love coming here for special occasions. Thanks for making my grandmas birthday so special today! We will be back. read more

Great service in a cozy and homely restaurant! First time trying Ukrainian food and definitely won't be my last! Our server was so helpful in explaining each dish and what to order. My favorite was the borscht and delicious chicken shashlik!! I'm excited to come back with guests soon :) read more

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Great service amazing food. Was here over this weekend and was having dinner outside. Ordered a lot of dishes and everything was on point thank u read more

I don't know much about Eastern European cuisine, but I'd say this is some goood "home" cookin. The Fish soup is savory and herby. The beef Stroganoff is a beef style stew extraordinaire. The Chicken Blintzes taste like a chicken pot pie in a wrap, so good. The Chcken Kiev is very good, salads are great, a hint of dill. Cabbage wraps are alos very good. Not sure there's anything here that doesn't please the palate. read more

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Location 4: On Ventura Blvd in Tarzana, CA in the SFV. Metered self-parking is available but hard to find. I understand they have a private parking lot as well which I have not used. There is no Valet parking. Venue 4: Nice and inviting set up with a large indoor area including a bar, as well as cozy garden seating. Service 4: Our server was nice, polite and attentive. No complaints whatsoever. Food 4: Large menu of Eastern European fare, with emphasis on Ukrainian cuisine. For appetizers, we had the Olivier Salad, the Herring Traktir, and the Beef Tongue. For main courses, we had Beef Stroganoff, the Chicken Kiev, the Chicken Cutlets, and the Chicken Schnitzel. For dessert, we had the Syrniki (cheese pancakes with sour cream and strawberry preserves). All were delicious and highly recommended. Food prices were reasonable. Drinks 4: Modest selection of wines. Some unique and interesting Ukrainian beverages such as Kvass, Mors, and Compote as well as soft drinks, tea and coffee. They also have a large selection of home-made infused vodkas that looked very interesting, but I did not get a chance to try. We had some wine and soft drinks. Drink prices were reasonable also. The Last Word 4: A pleasant and unique culinary experience, different from your typical San Fernando Valley outings. I enjoyed my visit and will be going back again! read more

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The West Hollywood and Tarzana locations have very different quality standards. West Hollywood is fantastic. The Tarzana location is absolutely horrible. I ordered 4 containers of Borscht to go and it was sooooo bad. The meat was old, dry, full of cartilage. The soup was watered down and with only 1 potato chunk for all 4 containers. I live to far to return the soup, and honestly all 4 containers ended up n the trash, I spent $56.00 with a $5.00 tip only to take out their garbage. This was one of the worst take out food experiences I've ever had. The wait staff was nice, but the food blows! Don't bother going. read more

The food, the staff, the vibe, and the house made infused vodka!! OMG. SO GOOD! You're have to check this hidden gem out as soon as possible!! read more

Food was delicious and for me being in the OC, we don't have a lot of options for this type of food. I really enjoyed the ambiance there and the vodka flight is a pretty novel idea. Haven't done that before. I definitely would come back read more

Food here was amazing and we only got to the appetizers part! We can't wait to go back for the main courses of course. If you are a vodka fan, this is the place for you!!! Authentically all delicious food and vodkas!! We had our Russian friend take us here and she knew exactly what to order for all of our palates enjoyment. The beef tongue surprisingly was so tender and great flavor, just don't look at it. Nothing fried here so it is great for the conscious eater but be prepared they pickle a lot here so it's great for you. Outdoor and indoor seating available and I literally felt like I was eating at an invitation to come over and dine at their home. Ambiance was very traditional with all the Russian dolls above the fireplace even! Great service, good food and damn fine infusion of Vodkas!! read more

Traktir - Tarzana - Ukrainian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I'm so grateful for my neighbors introducing this restaurant to me. The ambiance is great and the staff and food are phenomenal. Anastasia is also a delight and so helpful. The drinks: I'm not normally a drink person, but the people I went with are and the portions are so huge, we all shared. We first tried two beers (pictured). They were good. Light and refreshing. Then we ordered the strawberry compote. That was too sweet on its own, but great when diluted with water. I also tried a shot of pickle vodka. Amazing! The food: I've gone twice in a week the food is that good. We've ordered chicken blintzes, herring with potatoes, traditional borscht, cold borscht, potato vareniki, sauerkraut vareniki, chicken kiev, lamb chops, and beef shishlik. I loved both borscht dishes and cannot decide between the two. The cold dish made me nostalgic for my time in Poland. It was perfection. The warm borscht was perfectly comforting. It'd be great on a cold day. Of the appetizers, I liked the potato vareniki the best. If you want to up the game, add the creamy mushroom sauce. It's so buttery and mouthwatering. The sauerkraut was the perfect medley of sweet onions and cabbage. I enjoyed the blintzes, but didn't care much for the chicken. That's a me thing though. The herring also reminded me of Poland, but the stand-out of that dish was the garlic potatoes. I could eat nothing but those potatoes. Again, I'm not a chicken person, so I wasn't a fan of the Chicken Kiev. There was definitely a volcano of butter. The mashed potatoes that came with it were the best. They were so smooth. My two favorite dishes were the lamb chops and beef shishlik. The meat of the two dishes was phenomenal! They were cooked perfectly, so tender and juicy; they just melted in my mouth. I have left this place both visits in such a great mood. I cannot wait to come back. read more

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Great food, great service! Authentic eastern european food in Tarzana! The menu is in English so don't be shy and try some new cuisine -- you won't be disappointed! read more

Traktir - Tarzana - Ukrainian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Love this place! The food is amazing and the staff is even better!!! Please support this yummy Ukrainian restaurant!!

Great service Beautiful Ambiance Delicious each and every item . Great pricing good portion read more

It's been five years. I've always loved this place. It's time to go back. This is my fifth year anniversary. Time to go back for a great food great service and a great place to have a dinner is beautiful as always time to go back. read more

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Great service, delicious food some of the best Russian/ukranian cuisine. Highly recommend. read more

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Great food and service reasonable prices, plenty of parking in the back Will be coming back soon read more

Delicious! We tried the lamb chops and the chicken...they were both beautifully presented and were very tasty. The service was so nice and efficient and the restaurant had a very fun vibe as it was a Saturday evening. I'm excited to return to order other dishes... read more

I ate here for an early dinner with my husband and my 10 month old baby. The decor is so cute and kind of fancy, but it also felt family friendly. They have high chairs if you need them. Our server was excited and proud to tell us about her culture and the food they make. I highly recommend trying the compote drink as well as the many flavored vodkas. The vodkas had interesting flavors like horseradish and black currant. The serving sizes are very large. Perfect for sharing with your family. I can definitely see us visiting again with a large group or booking for family events in the future. read more

Traktir - Tarzana - Chicken Tabaka - Ukrainian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I've gotten their to go food once, and it was so good I decided to dine in. The cold borscht, pictured below, was delicious, I'm afraid I hurt the feelings of my waitress when I didn't finish, but there was so much of it, I couldn't! The stuffed cabbage wasn't as good as I'd hoped. The texture wasn't solid enough for me, and I kept pouring black pepper on it because I felt it was under seasoned. This may not be fair because I have such good memories of when my mom used to make it that I may be making an unfair comparison. The service was excellent. All in all, a good experience. I'll return to try the stroganoff. read more

Traktir - Tarzana - Cold Ukrainian Borscht - Ukrainian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Excellent Russian cuisine in a charming room and staffed with informative, professional people who want to make sure you'll have a satisfying meal and experience. I've asked several Russian people where is their go-to place to eat and this has been everyone's fave. They always praise the authenticity of the fare. There's a fun and extensive vodka menu, too. There's a branch in WeHo. The food's the same, but the room's quite small and not as pleasant as the one in Tarzana. read more

Amazing Slavic food restaurant! Beef shashlik was perfectly cooked and melted in a mouth and Ukrainian borscht was on point as well. Our server "Ivan" was the best server I've encountered in a long years. Definitely recommend this place to everyone and planning to comeback for sure! read more

Traktir - Tarzana - Ukrainian Traditional Borscht Soup - Ukrainian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Location: located in Tarzana with plenty of street parking, but limited back parking, very cramped. Very cute spot with outdoor seating and large indoor as well, great for large groups. Food: honestly my first time having Eastern European (I think this place is traditionally Ukrainian?) food. I got two dishes recommended by the waitress whom was super helpful and nice. First the chicken blintzes were delicious. I loved the creamy flavors with the softness of the crepes and minced chicken. It was very good but also very heavy. After a couple of them, you feel the weight in your stomach. The pork chops were unremarkable for me. Lacked seasoning and was dry. The potatoes and veggies were bland as well unfortunately. Looking back I wish I got two more diverse foods as I felt like my two items were very heavy. -1 star Price: was a little bit above average but the portions are large so it works out. Overall, I'd definitely come again honestly but probably to try some other items as there was still so much to explore. read more

Traktir - Tarzana - 16 oz. Grilled French Cut Pork Chop - Ukrainian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Excellent establishment. Delicious food. Friendly staff. I also liked the location and parking. The prices are also pleasant.

This review is for family style take out. Our family and friends do a regular event called the ABC Food Trip. We are basically eating our way through the alphabet. For the letter R, we tried Russian food! I called and Nastya was very helpful in helping me figure out how much to order. They made the whole process very easy and they never laughed at my pronunciations! Because everything was packaged family style, our pictures do not show you what you would get with a normal plate and I will review the items separately. 4/5: Khachapuri - Traditional Georgian bread stuffed with melting ceese inside. Um, yes! 4/5: Pelmeni - meat filled dumplings. My favorite dish 4/5: Chicken Kiev - good, but there's a pocket of grease in the center that might be off-putting to some. 4/5: Potato Vareniki - I really liked the onions on top! It tastes just like pierogis. 3/5: Coleslaw - pretty good. One of the people in our party LOVED it. 3/5: Mashed potatoes 3/5: Beef Stroganoff - If we had gotten individual servings at the restaurant, this would have been served with the crispy potato strings on top and the mashed potatoes and coleslaw on the side. It was good, but it has more mushrooms than beef and it was a little too salty for some in our party. 2/5: Peroshki - They didn't ask me what type I wanted, but I'm pretty sure it was the ground chicken one. Much more pastry than filling. 1/5: Chicken Blintzes - I think I would have enjoyed this if it hadn't been ground chicken. It was almost like a chicken paste, which was not very appetizing. The rest of the dish was tasty. read more

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It's gotten actually better than it used to be. It's a bit overpriced, but definitely not terrible. The food is good, the service has gotten better, and I really like the location and interior. read more

I don't know how it's possible to not respect customers to feed them with that! Food is terrible! Person who in charge for meat should be fired! It's far from Ukrainian or Slavic kitchen. Only servants look pretty and give good service. Good terrible and overpriced Improve your kitchen read more

Food Incredible place! Everything, from the atmosphere to the service, left the most positive impressions. The food was excellent--each dish was prepared with love and skill. I will definitely come back and recommend it to anyone looking for a restaurant with top-notch service and amazing cuisine. A huge thank you for a wonderful evening! read more

The best Ukrainian food in town, as well as their West Hollywood location. Service is always great and it's a nice, spacious location. Great places for events and birthdays, they will always accommodate if you wish to bring your own bottle of wine. read more

Our first visit and we loved it. Every dish was delicious, especially the chicken Kiev. Reasonably priced for the large portions. Felt kind of old world which was also fun. read more

Lovely setting, great food and very nice service. Took my boss's Ukrainian mother here for a Saturday lunch with her grandson. It was wonderful! The food was excellent! We had potato vareniki for the table, Oma had the Ukrainian Borscht, and the blintz, the grandson has Chicken Schnitzel. and I had the grilled pork chop. Everyone was happy. Mine came to the table sizzling on a cast iron platter. Probably going back next week! read more

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