Ukrainian Cuisine - 5 Foods To Try in Kiev, Ukraine

[@nielsenn7012]

Hope the pandemic is soon to be over. I would love to visit Ukraine, one of my good friends is from there. Huge respect from Denmark to Ukraine and it’s people 🇺🇦🇩🇰

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks Nielsen! Sure hope the same as well.

[@FeniXMinerva]

Reading this as of today is depressing. I hope everyone there makes it through that war into a better future. 🇺🇦

[@AussieAngeS]

Oh my goodness that restaurant in a tree would be an amazing atmosphere. I love that mushroom soup in the bread bowl, such a cool idea, in fact all that food looks wonderful. Great video guys.

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much! The atmosphere was awesome - especially at night - when it was crowded and traditional music was being played. Ah, I wish more things would be served out of a bread bowl ;)

[@Frag_Limit]

Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos The soup reminds me of your Poland food video where they also served you soup in a bread bowl. Haha

[@PaulaPereira_lifexp]

Hello guys!! I am in Kiev and I went to Opanas after watching your video. The mushroom soup with homemade dumplings in bread crust was absolutely amazing. The place is indeed great!! Thank you for the recommendation!!

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks! That is wonderful to hear! Ah, we sure do miss that place. Glad to hear you had a good experience there.

[@johnbaumer1292]

The mushroom soup in a bread bowl looks awesome! I love the vlog! Thank you

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much! It was such a nice surprise that it came in a bread bowl :)

[@YaraBuydaArtista]

Thank you !!! 😘😘😘 Ukraine! ✌🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks! We had a great visit.

[@stay_with_me_natalija]

@@samuelandaudrey Приїджайте знову! Ласкаво просимо!

[@stay_with_me_natalija]

@@samuelandaudrey Приїджайте знову! Ласкаво просимо!

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[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much! That is so kind of you to say :)

[@albaba5390]

Cheers from Chicago ! Just $30 for the entire meal? I started packing ! Good thing that I don't need to obtain a visa as a tourist ! Excellent video ! Good information about the cost of food, etc.

[@julia-ig7ri]

I studied in Taras Shevchenka university(the famoud red buiding in front of a park where this restaurant is located )and I've been at this restaurant many times. I am traveling theworld now and I was pleasantly surprised to see a video about this place on your channel ! Many good travel experiences to you guys !

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much Yulia! So cool you've been there. Where are you hoping to visit next?

[@julia-ig7ri]

I'm traveling in Latin America now . 10 countries in total , currently carnivaling in Brazil😄

[@victoriamahon3765]

Wow this looks like one of the most interesting restaurants you've been to in a while definitely adding this one to the bucket list!

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you! Highly recommend it :)

[@sergiishpak]

Welcome to Ukraine!

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much!

[@peacetoukraine1276]

You guys are awesome! I was in the same restaurant and had the same soup!! Ukrainian food is just the best!

[@samuelandaudrey]

That is great to hear! Just loved that place!

[@Celaps46]

Спасибо, что вам нравится наша кухня. лайк!

[@Сергій-э1д]

Все вірно голубці потрібно їсти зі сметаною)) відмінна жіноча інтуїція!))

[@nikomanrenner]

Не "вірно", а "правильно".

[@TarikIAm]

@@nikomanrenner Оба варіанти припустимі

[@OlegSimonenko]

ніколи не їм голуюці зі сметаною -це гидота, голубці самодостатн! і доречі там не сметана а вершки..

[@izyaslavua2555]

@@OlegSimonenko Співчуваю втраті!

[@tinang5999]

Ooh God, I do do need to go there. Beautiful video. You two are so so cute.

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you! Hope you can visit soon.

[@ARS-vs6kx]

Wow, Ukrainian food looks heavenly, especially the bread and the spread :)

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks! Lots of great options and things to try.

[@Baranoeda]

Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦 Definately going there to spend some money, once Putin has been forced out.

[@TheNivKo]

I love your videos so much, literally everything.. the photography, the editing, your commentary and humor, your appetite..

[@samuelandaudrey]

Ah, thank you very much! That is so kind of you to say :)

[@michaelsylvester7272]

Oh wow ! I’m so very happy watching these food videos! Thanks for sharing this great one.

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks! We had some of our best meals in Ukraine last year :)

[@fantaserua9824]

Nice,thank u guys)Kyiv here)

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you!

[@tattoobaz]

Great video both. We visited O'Panas a couple of weeks ago and absolutely loved everything about it. Thanks for the recommendation.

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks! That is great to hear! What did you order?

[@Їзер555]

Дуже файно відео, вподобайку і окреме дякую за субтитри

[@williamdubas4365]

I am traveling to Kiev and Lviv next month and I'm so glad I found your videos. I have made most of my plans of where to go and what to eat from what you did. I don't speak the language and I'm traveling solo but watching you guys has made me so much more comfortable. One question though, I hear tipping isn't necessarily at restaurants there. Is this true?

[@samuelandaudrey]

Oh, that is really cool to hear! Actually we ended up tipping at most places but that is a subjective call I suppose.

[@juliegoodwin6850]

Looks wonderful!!!!

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks! It sure was :)

[@jeansimard6944]

The Ukrainian salad looked so yummy and the mushroom soup. Really really enjoyed this video. Thank you for the beautiful videos.

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much! For me personally, the salad was the highlight of the meal. I haven't had a salad that tasty in a long time :)

[@yarikcreative]

Hey. Just stumbled upon this video, not knowing anything about you or where you had traveled. Skipped intro and instantly forwarded to the middle of the video to see what you've actually ordered and such. But then I've noticed that the location looks really familiar. And sure enough, it's Opanas, haha. Been there a few times when I studied at the Taras Shevchenko University which is obviously just across the road from the park. Reminded me of the good times. Anyway, nice vid!

[@samuelandaudrey]

WoW! So cool to hear. What a great space.

[@waynekerr7838]

Oh yeah, I just need that cabbage roll and a red wine and that'll be my ultimate winter meal ! I love Sam and Audrey's commentary as well, always descriptive and interesting. Well done guys :)

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you! Ah, that is pretty much the ultimate winter meal :)

[@NetaBatata]

100K subscribers!!!!!! Im so happy for you guys ♡♡♡ my all time favorite travel and food channel~ So happy for you 😍

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much! That is so kind of you to say :)

[@tchentchik]

Samuel and Audrey, thank you guys ... !!!!

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you for watching! We had a great meal.

[@sandyschaffer3344]

I just love you guys.

[@samuelandaudrey]

Ah, thanks!

[@YummYakitori]

Kyiv is really really affordable even by Asian standards, let alone European. I've visited multiple high-end restaurants while I was there but I don't think I could've considered any of my meals "a splurge" since they mostly came under US$10 per person. Unbelievable value for money. That said, great video!! The bread looked really buttery & good.

[@samuelandaudrey]

Yes, that is very true! Great value for meals around $10 per person. Thank you very much!

[@liulep]

In such restaurants Ukrainians usually celebrate weddings :)

[@samuelandaudrey]

Yeah, we noticed a big group the other night. Could have been a wedding.

[@liulep]

Ukrainian rock band Mad Heads made cover of Ukrainian song and they filmed music video about wedding in such restaurant kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYXbaqebbdNsr8U

[@justhappenedtowalkby3709]

*You finally broke the 100k barrier, congrats !!*

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much! We so appreciate the support :)

[@beaumontmuni]

Very nice .. thanks for sharing.

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks!

[@stankormy5717]

That treehouse restraunt looks unique.

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks! It was very unique and cool inside :)

[@sasho888prm]

One of my favourite food videos. Awesome food and place! I would love all of those meals no doubt.

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much! We sure enjoyed dining out in Ukraine. Some of our best meals on this trip in 2017 :)

[@runwaychick7]

I don't believe the salad was authentic, but it looks absolutely delicious!

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks! It sure was delicious :)

[@MissChievous911]

Definetly not authentic, but looks interesting, I’d like to try it.

[@jenzerbabiee1]

Real hearty foods 👌🏻

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks! It sure was :)

[@mefeb10]

I love you guys so much! Fav travel blog channel!

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much!

[@katerynamarynyak4952]

Hi, great video! Would you be so kind to change Kiev for Kyiv which is correct one?! Thanks

[@VishenkaSladkaya]

I LOVE “golubtsy”-stuffed cabbage😍😋 My mom make it sooo delicious 🤤

[@samuelandaudrey]

Cool to hear! Nothing like Mom's cooking :)

[@chicagosun]

Just discovered your channel and already a big fan!! Im Korean, born and raised in Chicago - die hard Cubs fan! I am living vicariously through your channel and love your appetite for adventure and amazing food!! I commented on a different video but I saw so many that I cant remember where it is. When I saw Sam in Cubs gear while eating Korean food, that was the icing on the freakin cake to hit subscribe! Cheers to you both and looking forward to binge watching past videos to catch up.

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much! We're hoping to revisit both Chicago and hopefully Korea again soon. Wouldn't it be great if the Cubs were to repeat this year? :)

[@chicagosun]

On top of Korean food, do you miss deep dish pizza, Chicago style hot dog, or Italian beef sandwiches too? mmm! My husband and I are headed to St Louis to catch Tues and Weds game! Hopefully Tues game is when they clinch the division!

[@VictorFursov]

This is typical tourists' place in the center of Kiev. Ordinary people from Kiev are NOT visiting this place but usually come to MacDonald of PuzataKhata where price for one full meal is 100 grivna, or 150 grivana, that is not very cheap too (for locals, for sure).

[@molekulaTV]

Lovely great video again as usual. Hihi!!! :)

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much!

[@drewlucero3916]

Awesome your soup reminded me of when you guys had Bunny Chow. Thanks for sharing 📸 👍👍👍👍📸

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you! Ah, yes very similar to the bunny chow! You have a great memory :)

[@Frag_Limit]

Once again, great food review as always! :)

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much! We really enjoyed sampling Ukrainian food :)

[@krisray7687]

I want some of that mushroom soup. Looks so good

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks! It was super tasty.

[@namorn30nyc]

Wow...looks delish.... but a lot of food....

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you! It was delicious and we left feeling stuffed!

[@dirkbals2836]

Seems to be a delecious kitchen.

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks Dirk! The food was great.

[@OlegKostyukevich]

best Ukraine food!

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks! It sure was good.

[@3xitthissid3]

wow you guys are so respectable in this video with your reviews and very kind with the praises! I guess that's what differentiates a traveler from an everyday Joe. I guess I got used to seeing Buzzfeed/Facts/etc videos of people trying out foreign food and really disliking some of the stuff lol so I was surprised at how polite and respectable you were. Living in the West you see food from all over the world (Mexican, Indian, Chinese). Eastern European food seems so basic or "bland" in comparison. So thank you for your enthusiasm and I'm glad you enjoyed your stay in Ukraine! P.S. It's always ok if you don't like something; you don't have to like all off the food or touristy stuff 100%. I've got Ukrainian in my blood but I'm not a big fan of borsch >.

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much! Sometimes I almost feel those videos are done with encouragement for the people trying it to over-exaggerate their reactions. For instance, to spit out the food or something. We're lucky that we really enjoy most food that we try wherever we go.

[@srijanchandrakar5982]

How you find such amazing places ? Ur video is awesome as always, I want u to make more such video. I have questions tho,will it help u more if i watch advertisement before ur video?

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much! Recommendations from friends or research sometimes. Other times we're just lucky.

[@sub_rossa]

It is Kyiv, mistake in the name

[@minnaminna2062]

I am going there next weekend!

[@neurolance1]

I love these videos. You guys have inspired me. Me and a friend are planning a trip to the Ukraine next Spring. Is the beer strong over there?

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you! That is great to hear. We drank more wine than beer but it was decent the stuff we tried.

[@shaolindreams]

that was a big old soup... all of it looked yummy!

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you! It was super tasty!

[@foodpathwithrasel5218]

Nice ❤️❤️💙

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks

[@tonyrome3119]

thats an excellent tasting beer~~~

[@samuelandaudrey]

Agreed :)

[@davidvincent8929]

GOD BLESS, WE WILL HELP & PROTECT.

[@BitBaffled]

I know this place. Good video.

[@samuelandaudrey]

COol to hear!

[@bryanbreuninger8320]

I have been to Kiev, so sorry I missed that restaurant! Hope you get to Odessa too

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you! We're heading to Lviv after this. Hopefully Odessa on another visit :)

[@bryanbreuninger8320]

Sounds awesome have some potato piroshki and a big mug of kvass for me!

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you! :)

[@eLephaNt1k]

welcome to ukraine. u should visit lviv too - it is more "delicious" than kyiv, imho.

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you! Lviv is next for us :)

[@soyreem]

100k yaaaay !! Congrats guys !!

[@CookieMurderer123]

wow

[@samuelandaudrey]

thanks

[@ural25]

Good looking

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you!

[@maiap3520]

Guys, thanks for amazing video that presents our cuisine! But I've gotta tell you something. .. the main dish (duck) is not out traditional one. As oranges don't grow in Ukraine 😐. But it definitely was music to my ears to listen how much you enjoyed the rest! !!

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much. Appreciate the correction.

[@lisvin1323]

ОПанас дорогой , но вкусный ресторан . Однажды я там ела индюшку с манго .

[@lx5122]

reaching 100k soon, congrats!!!

[@samuelandaudrey]

Ah, thank you very much! :)

[@JohannesNikitin91]

Try some Crimean tatar food! Thats something very local. In Maidan Nezalezhnosti there is one very good (and cheap) Crimean tatar- food restaurant. By the way you told about prices in transportation in Kiev in another video. My fathers homecity Zaporizzhiya(UA) and Dnipro, you can find tram wich coast only 1,5hrn(5cents). And metro in Dnipro coast only 2hrn(7cents).

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you! Hope we can try that next time. Wow, that is great value for transportation.

[@Rocky_Starky]

Holly Cow! How much food you guys can eat at once?! Wow

[@samuelandaudrey]

We sure ate a lot at this meal!

[@bellamozzarella]

Also pizza veterano is a great location

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks for that tip!

[@rustymorning]

Man...!!! I've watched several videos of yours... and... always it ended for me with going to a good restaurant to eat something you've had just been eaten on the video. I wonder, how you are abel to keep yourself in a good shape with such an amount of calories you are able to swallow!!! Thank you for sharing your good times by the many different tables in the World!!!

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much! Ah, that is awesome to hear. If we have a big meal out when tend to eat lighter at home. For example fruit and veggie platters with maybe some hummus and sliced meat instead of a higher carb meal.

[@mykolapotyuk1582]

i am going to eat , i am hungry🤗

[@samuelandaudrey]

Awesome to hear!

[@PradeepRaajkumar1981]

cute video Dears...

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much!

[@vladtkach2123]

Comeback in Ukraine! You are welcome every time!

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much!

[@sushmasunar7883]

nice video

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much!

[@RobertGarcia-wv8vx]

Damn, looks yummy.

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks Robert! It sure was!

OMG ! You Should come in Romania soon ! In Transylvania ! I would love to see a video in Romania ! ( check out Cluj - Napoca And the Cluj County )

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much! We'd love to revisit Romania :)

[@RuZZkiy-Vanka]

Cabbage rolls are usually served with sour cream )

[@SergyOrloff]

You should really try salo when in Ukraine. Not sure if you're gonna like it, but you should try it. On the side note: do you guys ever dislike anything?

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you! Yeah, we do sometimes but not that often. We get to try salo soon in a video coming out about chicken kiev :)

[@sweetangel7976]

I don't know why i watch these videos and from lebanon this mesrable country i can't get out

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks for watching. Where would you like to visit first if you could?

[@sweetangel7976]

Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos thank you for posting and repling it's my dream to travell and learn about countries every country is amazing and has it's wonderfull way of living

[@lennamoo]

You should try holodes, it looks disgusting, but it actully tastes good. :)

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@joanlynch5271]

You both know how to live!!

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much Joan!

[@jasminequinones5359]

Hi new subscriber

[@samuelandaudrey]

Hey! Welcome. Where are you watching from?

[@RuZZkiy-Vanka]

You've just made me stand up and go check what's there in my fridge

[@adamw1409]

Ate here the on Thursday. There is a possibility the ownership has changed or a chef has left perhaps. Would not recommend this place, you can find better for sure. Look at restaurants closer to Arena City for the best meals. Should add that I had the same dishes as Sam had and while we all have different tastes I can't see how anyone would like those dishes. They didn't look as good as they do in this video.

[@samuelandaudrey]

Sorry to hear about the quality going down. We've experienced that in the past as well.

[@NilssonsAusAdventure]

I am wanting to plan a trip to the Ukraine, Kiev to be exact where is this restaurant so I can look it up on Google earth?And are you guys American? And how difficult is travel there if you don't speak any Ukrainian or Russian?Peter Nilsson

[@Supernatpy]

I don`t think you will have any difficulties. Actually there are a lot of English-speaking tuorists came to Kiev every year

[@adriaanvanackere3070]

I am going to ukraine in 1 month. I have lactose intolerance. Does anyone know that the food in ukraine is mostly with cheese or milk? Anyhow the food looks delicious

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks, I would suggest sticking to meat and veggie dishes and maybe dumplings with non-cheese fillings.

[@PashaDefragzor]

Пирожки, я люблю тётины пирожки)

[@Feydanyl]

I hope Ukraine is doing ok

[@СашаДивиди]

Привет всем с Киева

[@unitedislam1856]

A soup bunny lol thats a first, looks lekker tho

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks!

[@linakhan9611]

I wanna eat 😫

[@samuelandaudrey]

Highly recommend visiting this place!

[@turbinexman]

AAAAHHHH... SHROOMS...!!

[@pierrect8011]

When things are right, I would love to dump my money here in Ukraine

[@jaywilliams9294]

Are Eastern European people nice and how do they see British people

[@s125ish]

Jay Williams yep , they are more sincere

[@YummYakitori]

Hi there, I'm of East Asian descent (Chinese) and I visited Kyiv just last year, I was pleasantly surprised by how friendly the locals in Kyiv were (random people trying to strike a conversation with you on the street), and service in restaurants were top-notch. To my surprise many people spoke English too and they were more than willing to help you find your way if you are lost. Completely debunked the stereotype that Eastern Europeans are "unfriendly and cold"

[@samuelandaudrey]

We felt very welcome in Kiev :)

[@samuelandaudrey]

Totally agree with you! Locals were friendly and helpful and service at restaurants tended to be really good.

[@Matspalats]

Was the local beer expensive in the cheaper restaurants!? 😊🍻

[@AryKriwilVlog]

Sebentar lagi 100.000 subcriber, selamat ya Mr. And Mrs

[@Sir67-2]

Ary Kriwil org indo sama gan

[@AryKriwilVlog]

Oh iya mas salam Indonesia ya😃😃

[@samuelandaudrey]

Terima kasih banyak! :)

[@samuelandaudrey]

Kami akan senang untuk kembali lagi ke Indonesia lagi :)

[@AryKriwilVlog]

Sama-sama, when you going Indonesia againt Mr and Mrs?

[@iryna7934]

👋🏻👍🏻🤗🍽️🔥

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks Irina!

[@michaelguerrero3684]

Condolence to people in Ukraine.

[@iliachernoskutov1232]

Where is borscht? Where is salo?

[@samuelandaudrey]

We tried those in other videos. We made like 3 more food videos.

[@mikefierce7513]

#KyivNotKiev !!!