Streecha

7.4/10Eastern European

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Get the varenyky, around $12 for nine, plus the and stuffed cabbage. It's a cafeteria in a Ukrainian church basement, cash only, with limited hours. Volunteers do the cooking, so the sides and soups vary week to week. A few longtime regulars say it slipped after the grandmas stopped cooking.

33 E 7th St, New YorkEast Village, ManhattanGoogle Maps

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  • in:Pierogi’s in the city10 pts

    “Get Varenyky from Streecha in East village! It’s a hole in the wall cafe making authentic home made Ukrainian food”

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  • in:recs for some meals as a solo female5 pts
    replying to u/tktam: You have just about described me & you have hit some of my favorite restaurants & things to do in Manhattan! Some other stops, I have enjoyed in case you haven’t been to them yet. Might not logistically fit in this trip To see https://merchantshouse.org/ see this one asap just in case the development project next door is allowed to move forward. At minimum they will have to close while it goes on, at worst they will lose forever some of the amazing original details. [https://www.nyhistory.org/](https://www.nyhistory.org/) Museum of the NYC historical society really well put together exhibits as well as a permanent collection that has a unique look at the city https://www.albertine.com/ cultural services of the French embassy. In the former Whitney mansion. Gorgeous location, be sure to see the reassembled & preserved Venetian room also check out the 2nd floor ceiling of the French English bookstore for the lovely celestial mural. If you read French or are learning this is probably one of the best selections French language books for both adults & children in the city. https://www.bowne.co/ Bowne & co stationers one of the oldest businesses in the city, stationary store, letterpress & history come to life https://www.argosybooks.com/ argosy book store an old & rare book wonderland. Could wander for hours & that undefinable smell Food Le French Diner 188 Orchard. No real website. Go early & get in line. Worth it.

    “Streecha Ukranian village. Church basement Ukranian food, odd hours, limited menu, grandma cooking that takes me right back to time spent living in Eastern Europe”

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  • in:Veselka4 pts

    “For good food without atmosphere, go to Streecha”

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  • in:Most unique cultural foods you can get in NYC that cost under $30?2 pts
    replying to u/Bqetraffic: Ukrainian food . East village restaurant, next to Veselka is authentic and cheaper. Veselka is great, just a little more money

    “Streecha, just down the street is my favorite — makes them just like my family does and it’s relatively cheap too 😋”

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  • in:Drag this tourist's list of spots to hit1 pts
    replying to u/Boom_Valvo: You can also hit MO’s donuts- which are awesome. Tacos Ramirez, close to mos donuts has awesome tacos al pastor Veselka is overrated. It can actually be pretty bad. And there will be a long line. It’s only good 👍 for you wanting to say you have been. I would tell people to pass. And I ate there a lot when I lived in the neighborhood. Skip little cupcake for Magnolia cupcakes and banana pudding Katz is very good. Everyone has to keep the ticket, it will be asked for on the way out. Don’t lose any. But you can put all the food on one ticket no problem. You can pay in the back via credit card. Upfront by the door is cash only. Industrie pizza is very good. But it’s packed. Soo it’s like you will grab your slices and eat where you can find a spot. Not a nice sit down but great pizza Di faras is great pizza- but the original is really out of the way for you. Not the best use of time to get there. And no where really yo sit. Paulie Gs is near mos donuts and tacos Ramirez. Peter Pan is relatively close by car. You don’t have anything in Chinatown Most of the spots are more grab and go, not really sit down for dinner..

    “For a borscht and pierogi I would head to Streecha in the Ukrainian church basement.”

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