Veselka - NY 10003

I will say it again if it's this popular it cannot be that good. Go here with someone who has never had Ukrainian food before and they will love it, very good intro to Ukrainian food for newbie. the meats should have had more flavor. Sauerkraut was lacking fermentation taste. I enjoyed the borscht and the mushroom sauce.

This is a happy eatery with authentic cuisine served in a classy way. There is limited space inside, so lunches are packed. Plenty of seating outside available. Breakfasts are fabulous.

Normally I will get something more authentic, and it's always really, really good. Today I wanted to get the burger, which I was very skeptical of, but it was fantastic. The meat was cooked perfectly, the bun was very soft, abs the Ukrainian dressing added a very unique flavor. Fantastic.

A yearly treat that is worth the wait every single time. I would hands down marry whoever makes the borscht and blintzes here—no questions asked—just to secure lifelong access to how truly delicious they are. Others in my group rave about the pierogies, stuffed cabbage, and eggs Benedict, and not one dish has ever disappointed. The interior feels like a Ukrainian work of art, and the staff are always friendly, welcoming, and wonderfully attentive. This place is a true gem and an absolute must-visit.

Best perogies you can find. I ate like 6 of them. I need to lie down but I’d do it all over again and likely will. Beef stroganoff was And the honey cake dessert thing was unreal. Definitely should go. ????????

Veselka had a nice vibe with a lot of energy. It was busy but not stressful. The pierogi were the highlight, soft and full of flavor. The borscht was also very good, fresh and comforting. The schnitzel was fine, and the potato pancake was really good, crispy outside and soft inside. I didn’t care much for the beef stroganoff, it felt too heavy and not very flavorful. The service was a bit slow but the staff were friendly. Overall, it’s a lively spot with good food and a few dishes worth coming back for.

Great place for some authentic Ukrainian food! They had a spicy chicken entree and the waiter warned me 3 times that it trusty is incredibly spicy and boy was she right! I do wish that the blueberry vareniki weren’t seasonal they are absolutely amazing. But great place for some Ukrainian cuisine.

I loved and still love Veselka after all of the years. The borscht always hits. I wish they used better Ukrainian bread and not American bread. The dumplings are always yummy and tender. Latkes or potato pancakes are so fluffy - one of the best ones I have ever had even in comparison with my grandmas and that says a lot. Today I tried beef Stroganoff for the first time and I was disappointed but wasn't fully satisfied. I like everything except the meat because of how not tender it was. Medovyk is always to die for!!!