I visit this store from time to time for the past couple of years and went there yesterday (August 25th, 2024). One of the products that I purchased was that Belochka waffle chocolate cake. After I ate one piece I've noticed some "hairy" looking object on a side of the internal package and a bug next to it. Disgusting! What kind of products you sell? Do you package it yourself in the store or something? Unacceptable! Will never return to this place again! I am guessing most of the other products you sell have similar quality.. read more

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Nice they are still in biz as one of only authentic Russian / Ukrainian stores in LA. Has all the basics. Owner is super helpful & gave us some free candy! Store is clean, good location with street parking. I think some of these reviews they need to understand Europeans are honest so it's not rude. They are real and don't act fake so let's not be so sensitiv read more

It's just a grocery store with very angry and unhappy owners ((( And it's RUSSIAN , not Ukrainian store. They need to remove the name Ukrainian from their sign. There are very, very few Ukrainian products there, and no one speaks Ukrainian or understands Ukrainian. There are a lot of occupation symbols, i.e. Soviet symbols. The staff is very rude. I'm ashamed that they pretend to be a Ukrainian service. I don't understand why. read more

disgusting place! Rude employees, dirty and not tasty. It's horrible! Russian places in valley and Hollywood are mush better and clean. low quelity products! read more

Ukraina (aka Otrada) is a Soviet nostalgia store. Lots of Soviet paraphernalia, matryoshkas and other soviet garbage. The food is mostly packaged deli meats, cheese, etc. Refrigerated, frozen, and dried goods. No fresh produce or meat. It will do in a pinch if you need some nostalgic Soviet or Russian goods. The owner is very pro-Putin, Stalin-era Soviet fan. Soviet style service. Check dates and quality carefully. Some products are past "best by" date. Others may have bugs in the package. The only reason this store exists is because it serves and underserved niche market of old Soviet ex-pats in Santa Monica. read more

love the caviar and herring:) and other russian treats when I am craving. I stop by once in a while

Excellent customer service . I enjoyed my experience here with the ladies who helped me. I got some classics for my dad to enjoy on a rainy day. Pleasant atmosphere and kind people. We will be back soon. Thanks so much - Ps: they were so sweet to my dog read more

What a nice shop with the wide variety of produce from the East Europe! The sales person Tatiana greeted me warmly when I walked in. She was very kind and friendly. I bought a fresh smocked fish and herring. I will definitely be back again! Thank you for your help, Tatiana! read more

Great selection but very unreliable. They say they are open until 7, but they always close early, which makes it really hard to get there in time after work. It's especially frustrating for me, because it's located very out of the way for me, so it ends up being a big waste of time. Don't trust the hours listed online, and get there before 6pm. read more

I'm just ashamed at the racist reviews bashing this business because the owner/workers speak Russian. I happen to know the owner and she couldn't be more Ukrainian. From Odesa to be exact. The store has many Ukrainian, Russian and Jewish choices for food. It is not an educated secret that their peoples have been sharing the same cuisines for much longer than either now country has existed. Ignorance speaks without knowing. To be mad because they speak Russian is such a type of speech. Many Ukrainians speak Russian. In some areas of Ukraine, Russian is only spoken. Unfortunately they have received the same type of discrimination there as I'm seeing in these one star reviews. America is a country full of immigrants and diversity. Many have fled from their homes for a better life. The nostalgia of home (no matter how good or bad) does not equal a support of one leaders choice. Nor should that come into matter when reviewing groceries. It is unheard of to post one star reviews for African American businesses because of their prior nationality or because they spoke Swahili in the store. They are not responsible for many of their African leaders committing genocide. I don't see how this is different attacking Ukrainian or even Russian Americans. The store is small, but has a decent selection of your average Ukrainian/Russian deli items. I always come here for my Alex salami, dadu ice cream, kifer, and many other items. A great place to come when your missing a taste of old home. This area has a large community of Russian and Ukrainians; many of which are tight knit and many of the customers here are those frequent faces who have been shopping here for years. After visiting the store several times, they too became warm to me. The store does have a slightly Soviet feel as do any of the other Slavic grocery stores/delis in the Los Angeles area. They are not owned or operated by the new generation. These workers and owners immigrated to America to work so their children could have a better life. I would not constitute a matrsyoshka of Putin as an outright support of him, but rather a nostalgic piece of history. It's a shame to read these reviews of attacks and hate in a land of acceptance, free speech, and equal opportunity. (I have reported the reviews and hopefully they will be removed soon) read more

What a surprise, smelly, dirty, overpriced,unattractive place to shop. Came in and out. Why is it called an Ukrainian deli ? Nothing Ukrainian about it read more

Great small little store. Kind, wonderful owner, the selection of food is just right. Halva is so fresh! Tvorog is also very fresh. You can tell the owner takes great care of her inventory. The place is also super clean. read more

Wonderful selection of goods! Please do not let the negative reviews discourage you. I hope the store stays in business for many more years and generations to come. read more

Always fresh and good quality food! Always to go place whenever want Russian/Ukraine cuisine! Fast and easy service!

Excellent selection of authentic Russian and Ukrainian goods. Fresh items. They even have authentic Kinder eggs on occasion! The staff is very friendly. Highly recommend. read more

I stopped in to buy some Ukrainian Easter bread, and was served by a very surly and rude blonde woman. When I tried to ask her if she had a few other Ukrainian items in the store, she just walked away. I would never go back to this place. read more

I think it's the only Russian deli west off 405 so save yourself a trip to Hollywood or the Valley and come here. I tried their Olivie salad, freshly made sauerkraut and Napoleon cake. Everything was on point and I will definitely come back for more. The store is definitely not huge still you can find all necessary items here such as brown bread, sour cream, borsch, etc. They have a huge fridge stocked with multiple variations of dumplings and pancakes. And that is something I'm excited to come back for next time. The lady who works there was very nice and welcoming. Highly recommended. read more

Amazing deli selection. My husband is from Poland and we search throughout Los Angeles to find specific cuts he grew up with as a child. This deli has all of them and more. Family friendly atmosphere and very helpful during the holidays. Highly recommend this business! Amazing caviar selection also (wink) read more

I asked for a kilka. They lied to me and gave me an expensive sprouts for 8 dollars in oil.

Myself well I'm a Slavophile and a Russophile since childhood, Russia the Ukraine and the Russian and Slavic peoples not only produce some of the most visually and sexually appealing male specimens of humanity in the aspect of beauty but also the noble and tareifief genius that produce the most brilliant works of literature and music and thought. So I'm between a break from my Studies on German prisoners of war in the USSSr ( I'm a PhD student / bioarcheology/military history of the third Reich. I have been reading a great deal of Russian works my favorite has been Varlam Shalamov and he writes gorgeously about the delight of eating Russian Kasha also known to us non-Slavs as buckwheat - I also had a particular craving for my favorite part of classic Soviet era cuisine - Russian official Soviet recipe style 'Napoleon' cake. This is a very well stoked , warm and friendly atmosphere for the nonSlavic like myself who truly love the culture of the Rus and Kievian Rus people they were so kind to me hear ( I was wiry my boyfriend whose grandma is from Talnet and father is from Kiev so we were pleased to find that the store is owned by a Ukrainian immigrant like my partner. We meant the charming kind and helpful saleswoman who was Latvian she helped me pick out a cellophane bag full of Umrabun and classic Russian chocolates and sweets/ very fairly priced too . The Napoleon cakes were delicious and the sweets from Ukraine and Russia so yummy! A well stoked and lovely little independent market - with colorful and yummy variety of Slavic imports and handicrafts etc. p.s. frozen blinis are so delicious grab a pack if you stop in :) Slava Ukrainia and love to the Rus and all Slavs ‍ read more

Very convenient place to get good Ukrainian/Russian food! Highly recommended. Will come again.

Absolutely Russian store, 90% of all products are from Russia. There is zero Ukrainian souvenirs/products. Why this store even called Ukraine? Unfriendly service. My husband and I was looking around trying to find some spicy and sweets to buy, blonde women started accuse my husband of steeling stuff. Then make it like it's was a "funny" joke. Seriously? Don't recommend this place! read more

Very small and cozy deli with authentic Ukrainian food. My boyfriend (who's Ukrainian) and I will come here to stock up on plombir- which is the best ice cream in the world. We also enjoyed all of the Eastern European sausages from behind the counter. They also sell exotic candies that you won't get in regular stores like kinder eggs! The dark rye bread is delicious too. If you're not interested in the food selection, they also sell cute toys like Cheburashka! If you grew up in Ukraine or Russia, you have definitely seen the cartoons! read more

This is a nice store with lots of products from Eastern Europe, kielbasas, fish, dairy, pantry items and sweets, mostly from Russia. Some childrens' books and postcards (all in Russian). Not that big of a deal since there is a huge portion of Ukraine that is Russian speaking. The reason for my low review is I do not understand how, during the most horrific war the world has witnessed since WW2, the store does not have a single Ukrainian flag, poster or sign. Instead all I saw was an ad for Russian language tutoring ("Russian without borders"). Please do not call yourself a "Ukrainian Deli". It's false advertising. What about your deli is Ukrainian if you don't even oppose the war? Silence is complicity in the face of Russia's barbaric war crimes. read more

A nice little shop -- with the keyword "little". In the refrigerated case, fresh meats and sausages, and a few cheeses and pickled fish items to choose. On the shelves, bottled goods (jams, picked items), and gifts -- all from the homeland. In addition, they have a small amount of frozen items (various dumplings), baked breads, and cookies. The service is friendly but not overly helpful, and for the basic items -- this store will do the trick. read more

Often shop here. They have authentic food is like you are there. Attracts not only ethnic people but other locals too. Prices are good too. Small, good quality place with nice service. read more

Small, but nice! I found everything what I like, real Russian and Bulgarian dishes: , , , etc-) Everything is so fresh! Good service! Thank you! I definitely will come back! read more

Lady, who is a cashier wad EXTREMELY RUDE to me!!! I was not welcomed to as soon as I entered, the lady accused me of not using their shopping basket, that was hidden behind their fridge. She asked if I had COVID-19 directly. AWFUL service !!!! NEVER going to shop in that store again!!!!!!!!!! They overcharge you!!!! There no proper receipt with prices. In addition to that, you get HORRIBLE SERVICE!!!!!! read more

I visited this store for the first time yesterday and am so happy! Great Russian/Ukrainian store with all my favorite products. Prices are reasonable and they don't upcharge like many Russian stores in LA. Fun little trinkets and gifts are here too! The owner was super nice to me and helped me find what I wanted. I asked her questions about products and she was pleasant and helpful. I'm going to be shopping here from now on to buy my perogi, jams, spices, candies, halva, etc! It's small inside but they have all the Russian staples. So happy I found this place and glad I can support a small business! read more

So delighted that this little shop sits in my part of town. Most times, I have to venture half and hour in order find ethnic ingredients. I found everything I needed in this little store. They were affordable and the ladies were extremely helpful! Great little gem in Santa Monica! read more

Natasha is a freaking b**Tch. Dont even come to the store. Perhaps if you're American you won't know the difference. But this person is extremely sneaky and mean souled. Will smile in your face but watch your receipt and check every item before you go. I've had incidents many times! Store: Low variety, no hot deli, basically nothing to buy there Prices: super overpriced!!! 4 times the prices of anywhere else. I recommend for all of you great Russian Food lovers a store in Encino called Rasputin! P.S:Yes, her Olivie salad is probably the only worthy item on the menu read more

I grew up in Alberta, Canada, where there is a massive community of Ukrainians. I'm so used to hand made perogies from old grandmas, pinched to perfection, with the perfect dough recipe. Occasionally we couldn't get these hand made ones so we would have to get the machine made from Costco. Ewww, they tasted so bad compared to the real thing. We would try to hide the bad taste with extra sour cream, butter and sauteed onions. Then I move to Santa Monica and after living here for years I discovered this place. Their frozen machine made perogies taste just like the old grandmas hand made perfection. I can't believe it! This Christmas the family came to visit and I had them taste the perogies, my tastebuds were confirmed, everyone couldn't believe they were machine made! Also gotta love the poppyseed bread. It's weird this place is called Ukraina Deli (Ukraine Deli), because it seems to be owned by Russians. At least that's what they speak to eachother right in front of me, and they think I don't know it, but the jokes on them, I speak Ukrainian! The old lady is always rude, but in a funny, authentic, eastern european way. I still love it because of the great quality food, good selection and fair prices. It's hard to find this kind of deli and this one is one of my favs. read more

Man oh man, this is when you know you are in multiethnic LA when there is an Ukrainian Deli next to Polish deli, next to you name it. Ukraina Deli has an awesome location on Wilshire Blvd. in Santa Monica. It's a really small store with many staple Eastern European foods, like sausages, herring, pickles, cheeses, butter and bread. There is also dry food section with sweets and snacks from across the ocean. During many church Holidays, including Easter and Christmas this store is a busy location, as it is one of the few stores that carry authentic hard to find foods, including different types of smoked fish and herring, poppyseed pie and good kind of deli meats. Come in and enjoy! read more

Normal serves, but you can buy old products. One week ago we bought sausages on the advice of a saleswoman, she said that the sausages are fresh, everyone is buying. Brought it home, started to cook dinner. Sausages was with bad smell. This is not the first time. Don't buy perishables (food with short live time), buy products in sealed package and check the expiration date. read more

Bad. Really really bad. It looks like the place for money laundering. No selection. No service. Old bread and salads. Why does it have 4 star rating I have no idea read more

I was ignorant to the fact that such a thing as a Russian deli existed in Santa Monica, of all places, until my friend pointed it out to me while walking to breakfast the other day. Upon review of Joan S. 's photo, after remaining in business for the past four years, their window dressing is amazingly almost exactly the same. To the left of the front door, you'll still find all the colorful nesting dolls you'd ever want. I'm not really into Russian foodstuffs, but if it were, I feel this place would be #1 on my list. And yes, if you were wondering, they do sell a few different varieties of caviar here... including a fresh deli version. read more

Tiny Ukrainian food store where you can buy an authentic Russian and Ukrainian food. Also they carry various souvenirs, lotions and Russian magazines. So, if you ever need Russian newspaper you know where to find it. Great customer service. read more

This is another Ukrainian market, with most of the staff from Ukraine. Their candies and chocolates are what I usually buy, great for gifts or family socials, but they also have a wide variety of other products, such as frozen varinyky. read more

What a fun little Ukrainian Deli Experience! The little Russian lady behind the counter was so helpful and kind offering us free samples of the cheeses and chocolates and sunflower candy and telling us what her favorrites were. Inexpensive too - the little chocolates are priced by the pound too so we were able to get a marvelous sampling for about 3 dollars! Im glad we decided to stop in as we were walking by! read more

The worst experience ever!!! I went to this store several times and got the worst experience ever!!! First of all the owner of the place her name is OLGA is absolutely disrespectful and unprofessional. The OWNER of this store is VERY AGGRESSIVE and RUDE person. Instead of answering a normal question about price of one of the items she just started yelling at me and accusing me that I am blind or stupid. There were no price tags on the first products whatsoever...And I just wanted to buy something so I asked for the price. As an answer I got a full characteristics of my own " who am I " and etc and if she will decide do not serve me she will KICK me OUT of her store!!!! OMG!!! I didn't believe my own ears!!!! What a OWNER!!! Besides that the store overcharging you compare to similar russian stores in other areas of our city where u can get a nice service and good quality fresh products. I feel very bad for people who will EVER come there for some grocery shopping:( Such a poor presentation of russian people:( I can definitely recommend to go to ODESSA grocery store in West Hollywood area!!! You will be amazed of their great service and variety of goods . Good luck and be safe read more