Oh, boy! Korocha Tavern is a wonderful little bar/restaurant in Wallingford that my partner and I finally discovered! We decided to give it a try, and were we in for a treat! First, the cold borscht was so refreshing for the summer - a perfect choice! The pickled cabbage and cucumbers added a nice crunchy and acidic texture and taste to the mouthwatering Vareneki, and the Russian sour cream was simply delicious! Can you imagine Russian dumplings without it? We also tried the chicken piroshky, and it was a tasty delight! But let me tell you about the star of the show - the Lenin Drop cocktail! It had beet-infused vodka, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup, and holy cow, it’s easily the best drink I’ve had this year! Also, let’s not forget about the super nice bartender with those sweet bangs and hair - a true bonus to the already fantastic experience! Super friendly and welcoming! Last but not least, the honey cake was out-of-this-world good! I’ve been to other Russian restaurants in Washington, but Korocha Tavern takes the cake (literally!) for the best honey cake! If you’re up for a delicious and fun time, make sure to visit Korocha Tavern. You won’t regret it! Trust me, the Lenin Drop will make your taste buds dance, and their honey cake will leave you saying “thank you” for days! We ordered: Potato and cheese Vareneki Pickled cabbage Pickles cucumbers Cold summer borscht Piroshky The Lenin Drop Honey cake

Korochka Tavern is an excellent place to get some Russian food. I have been interested in visiting for years and when they left Lake City, I was pretty disappointed, but was happy to hear they got a space in Wallingford. I finally visited on a Saturday afternoon after ordering online and enjoyed the dark interior of the bar with the wooden booths and wallpaper. My food was a to-go order of a borsch, piroshki, and large portion of pelmeni. Everything was excellent. Having grown up with all of those dishes, I’m always interested to see all the different variations of flavors. The borsch had a great red hue and lots of shredded cabbage and carrots. It was nice to have hot or cold as well. The piroshki had an excellent ground beef filling and the bun was nice and fluffy which is more like a Chinese style bun which was a nice variation. Finally, the pelmeni was amazing. The meat filling was not too heavy and didn’t have the meaty aftertaste that so many pelmeni have. Korochka definitely has some of the best pelmeni in the city. I plan to return soon and recommend everyone to try them out!

First time patron picking up some dinner and I had the most pleasant conversation with the bartender while my order was being finished. She took the time to answer my questions then went above and beyond by suggesting a shop to take my visiting Russian friends to. The dumplings I ordered barely made it home, lol, I kept smelling dill in the car, when I opened the box, and seeing super fresh dill on these gorgeous dumplings was very satisfying. Both dumplings and pirozhki were spectacular, I've never had them before, but I can see them as a new favorite. However, the willing friendliness of the staff, makes it easy to imagine spending more time there. Thank you so much!
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Pirozhki

Best place for late night food! I'm from Portland and come to Seattle regularly and always look forward to dumplings and my fave drink.,..Trans-Siberian ... I love grapefruit!!! Update: visited new location on 45th.... Beautiful wallpaper, great service, does not disappoint! Again up here from Portland and it's a must visit for me! Love the dumplings and pickle plate!
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Bloody Mary
Vegetarian options
They have a vegetarian dumpling as well!

Amazingly cute litte Eastern European bar with tasty drinks the bartender was insanely friendly and fun, the vibe was cozy and welcoming. They had Kvas (a non-alcoholic drink popular in Ukraine and Russia) which was delicious, and the Vegan vareniki (which I ordered with extra dill) were absolutely amazing, I ended up with getting a second order. They reminded me of childhood. If you're looking for a place with authentic Russian/Ukraine flavors and creative cocktails, definitely check this place out.

I love this gem in Wallingford. The beet cocktail is the best drink I’ve had in Seattle. The dumplings are addictively good and the honey cake is lovely (and not too sweet). The vibes are great for catching up with a friend or reading a book solo at the bar. I can’t recommend it enough. It is small, so I typically go on weekdays when it’s slightly less busy.
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Honey Cake, Pelmeni & Vareniki

After a couple of drinks in Belltown a block from home, I ubered to Karochka Tavern in Wallingford, craving vodka and dumplings. Karochka Tavern always delivers. The good cheer, horseradish vodka, and amazing food forces me to wiggle my toes with pleasure. If Karochka Tavern was in Belltown, my perspiration at the gym would get fill the space with the aroma of horseradish, vodka, and pierogi. That’s better than Right Guard! Karochka Tavern is one of the best bars in Seattle.

This place is so cute, had the prettiest wallpaper and it was dark and cozy. We had the pickles and dumplings, which were amazing (dumplings actually come with vinegar and sour cream, pickle platter was a dream), tried a couple different drinks (beet vodka?!) and ended with honey cake. Loved the small touches like the vintage glassware!
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Honey Cake

Came here with my husband for our anniversary dinner and am leaving stuffed full of dumplings and excellent beer. Everything was fantastic. The dumplings were well filled (we had both the meat and potato cheese) with perfect wrappers. The house made adjika was a particular highlight. We'll definitely be back.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Carrot Salad, Pelmeni & Vareniki, Dark Rye with Goat Cheese Butter

If you like high quality drinks and an expert bartender and some chefs kiss beet soup, come on down to Korochka Tavern. They have seating out front and street parking close by, so you can do take out or sit down and it’s worth it. I would eat their borscht in torrential rain, I would eat it in 9/10 pain, it’s that good. I didn’t try anything else food wise, but I will next time. Also, take Kendalls advice on drinks, and you can’t go wrong.

Our visit to Korochka Tavern was fun. It was a Friday eve around 6pm and the place was busy. We were able to get a seat and ordered some inspired cocktails that were enjoyable. Then we tried some of their tapas: a piroshky filled with feta and spinach, and their signature pickle plate. Both were delicious! Everyone was friendly and there's even a Tetris arcade machine to play. I highly recommend visiting for a great night in Lake City!

The dumpling are divine as is the soup and drinks. I love the beet vodka but be aware it does taste strongly of beets. A delightful plus though for those who love vodka and beets, now you can have an earthy cocktail for the tasting. Cozy vintage vibes with soft enough lightening to make anyone look good. The only thing more welcoming then the hearty food was our wonderful server Lisa. 2 outdoor tables as well as indoor seating.

Absolutely delicious food!! A bit Spartan for a dining environment, but the quality of the food is Worth it. Best horseradish vodka I have ever had! Interesting beer selection. Half sour pickles! The Lenin Drop is a fantastic cocktail.Very cool music playlist. Brouwers was the only place I have to go every time I am in Seattle, but now I will be here every time as well

Food, drinks, and ambiance were fabulous. We will definitely come back again. Service was a little slow, but the only had one person bartenders and taking orders.
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Vareniki Pirogi, Pickled Cucumbers, Pelmeni & Vareniki, Dark Rye with Goat Cheese Butter

the atmosphere was great. it's a small, quiet, hole-in-the-wall place with booths and a bar. the drinks are good - about what you'd expect and well done - and the food was ok. the piroshki was a little bland but otherwise grood, and the dumplings were good, but seemed more Chinese or Korean than Polish (which is fine but not what we expected).

The cocktails are interesting and variable with the seasonal drinks. It's a very simple, stripped down asethetic with a calming atmosphere and interesting music. If been able to read alone here and also have a great conversation with the bar tender
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

The food and drinks were pretty good, but there are no physical menus whatsoever in the store, and the menu is not physically listed anywhere on the walls or by the bar. It is an accessibility issue to have to use a phone to order off of their menu. Hope this gets fixed quickly.
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

What a great place. Staff, atmosphere, and food are exceptional. Great place to sit up to the bar and have fun conversations with other people. The food is so delish, haven’t had anything there we wouldn’t order again and the honey cake is so unbelievable! Well done!!!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Stopped in for a beer at their new location for the first time with my girlfriend yesterday afternoon(it was a favorite of hers when they were down the street from her work in Lake City). Great atmosphere and Lisa is very nice- didn't get a chance to try out their cocktails or food, but will definitely be back to do so.

Such an adorable place!! the staff are friendly, the food is so different, I feel like I stepped into a culture I have only barely experienced. The cocktails are an amazing, bold expression of something different. we went on restaurant week, we will be back.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Love it, love it, love it. I was visiting my daughter in Seattle and she introduced me to Korochka. I will definitely visiting this cozy place when I am in Seattle, and highly recommend the house made beet vodka.
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

The beet vodka is a must try! We had the restaurant week menu which comes with a set of pickled veggies, bread, dumplings and dessert. The pickles are refreshing - liked the beets and carrots. The dumplings are acquired taste. The honey cake was simply too sweet.
Price per person
$30–50

some of the best dumplings you've have in Seattle, along with top tier pickles. the honey cake here is to die for, and I would eat it every day if I could. A little pricy but it's normal for Seattle so nothing to complain about there. Location is very welcoming and good vibes all around.

This place is amazing! Best dumplings I've ever had. They also have wonderful alcoholic and non-alcoholic options for beverages.
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Pelmeni, Pickled Plate, Honey Cake

I've been wanting to go here for ever and I'm so glad I finally did. The drinks, the atmosphere, and the service are amazing! Plus some of the best Eastern European food in Seattle, and easily the best sit down place for it. Highly, highly recommend!

The piroshky I good was cold in the middle, but the bartender took it off my tab, which I thought was nice. Overall, I enjoyed the food. And I definitely want to go back to try their cocktails.
Food: 3
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5

The pickles and pelmeni here are incredible, the drinks are affordable and the atmospheres is amazing. Everything here tastes like it was prepared at home with love by a grandmother. Without a doubt this is my favorite bar/restaurant in Seattle

They have moved over to 45th and are open with limited seating. They make cocktails to go! It's a friend of mine who owns the place, and she's built something amazing. She has these family made beautifully polished live edge wood bars and

I loved this place! The service, the atmosphere, the drinks!!! I came here with my boyfriend and we got The Lenin drop, Kvas, and the pickle plate. The Lenin drop was amazing 10//10 i have never had a cocktail like this before and it was

Came here with friends recently and had an absolutely delightful experience. Service is friendly, the borscht is quite delicious and their horseradish vodka (hrenovuha) would make me a regular customer if I still lived in Seattle.

Everything I had was good. Dumplings, picked cabbage, mushroom sauce, and honey cake. Great service too. They kept apologizing for being slow but it did not seem slow to us at all. And they are super friendly. Great atmosphere.

My absolute favorite spot! Wonderful staff and amazing food and drinks. A local bar I will frequent for years to come. Check it out!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes

Fantastic and interesting drinks. You gotta get their beet-infused vodka drink. I'll have to go back soon for food--it looked great too but we had already eaten. Great ambiance and the very nice owner served us.

Great little place with warm staff, interesting craft cocktails, and great Russian snacks. I liked the beef pelmeni enough to bring some frozen ones home for later. Korochka is certainly worth a visit.

Pretty legit Soviet-vibe with amazing music. Great service. Sadly, they don't have their delicious Honey Cake very often. That's my personal favorite. But hey, they still have vodka with bread, so...

A great place for a well crafted cocktail and great food without any pretentious nonsense. The skilled and attentive staff create a laid back atmosphere that make it a great place to spend time in.

BEST Seattle gem! Unique, delicious cocktails, the BEST dumplings EVER and a Russian Honey Cake that's to die for. Charming, small, perfect.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

The cocktails are amazing. The bartender, Lisa, was the biggest sweetheart to me. It's a good spot with good people serving you.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Their food is excellent! Authentic and delicious. Their selection of alcohol is varied, with some cool niche options you don't often find. I'll definitely be back.

Great new addition to Wallingford. Be sure to try the horseradish vodka and dumplings! Limited seating be sure to check out their website for seat reservations.

This is a fun neighborhood place to stop in for some beet infused vodka and excellent borscht and pickles. The genuinely friendly service is heartwarming. More

I mean.... WOW!!!! It's like a traveled home and mom cooked those piroshki for me again! Thank you! Tastes like home! Transibirian cocktail is a must-try!

Was so impressed! Great Wall paper , chill vibes, awesome small plates & great drinks. Gotta try the horseradish vodka …

This place is SUCH a gem. Great (and very reasonably priced) cocktails and great dumplings!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Cozy bar & restaurant. Great service, cocktails, beer & food. Vegan dumplings & salads are very good! Beet & horseradish vodka made in house...

Great place and fantastic staff! We went for the beet and horseradish vodkas (and they’re good), but we’ll keep coming back for the dumplings.

The carrots are life changing. Pelmeni and beet Vodka are not to be missed
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Very friendly and reasonable prices in an environment that feels special. Tasty limited menu and inventive specialty cocktails.

Incredibly friendly, unique drinks, and a place to feel at home away from Russia. Love the Tetris arcade game and beet vodka!

A sleeper on 45th Street, GO TO THIS TAVERN!! great people, great drinks, a bit of food. Make the stop and drink up!!

Such a cool spot! Great place to get unique drinks and tasty bites. It’s cozy and the staff is really friendly!

Some of the best dumplings and pickles I’ve ever had. Highly recommend you get any beet-infused drink you can!

Awesome spot. Smallish food list but was very tasty. Interesting selection of drinks and a low key vibe.

Love this local spot that moved from lake city - here's to them being around for a long time!

What a delight! Super cute with delicious food and excellent service. I love the borscht

Exactly what the name evokes - very tasty Russian drinks and food. Friendly bar staff.

The horseradish vodka is worth a visit by itself! The beet infused drinks are great :)

Such a moody vibe and the food is good …
Price per person
$20–30…
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What a freaking delight.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Perogie Paradise With A Mezcal Back Soviet Era bus stops And Honeycake - Medu