Top 2 Best Ukrainian Food Near Vancouver, British Columbia

Ukrainian food is comfort food: handmade perogies, beet borscht, cabbage rolls and fresh bread. Vancouver has a small but devoted set of places that make it from scratch.

We could verify two sit-down Ukrainian restaurants in Vancouver, so this guide lists two rather than padding it.

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How We Chose These Ukrainian Restaurants

Each pick is a Ukrainian restaurant open in Vancouver, checked against recent listings and local press.

Hours change often, so confirm before you go.

Best Ukrainian Restaurants in Vancouver at a Glance

Top 2 Best Ukrainian Restaurants Near Vancouver, BC

1. Kozak Ukrainian Restaurant – Gastown

A full-service Ukrainian restaurant and bar that grew out of a New Westminster bakery, with an eatery on Victoria Drive too.

What to order: Handmade perogies, borscht and mushroom cabbage rolls.

Why it made the list: Called the most polished Ukrainian restaurant in the Lower Mainland by The Globe and Mail.

Address: 1 W Cordova St, Vancouver | Price: $$

2. Ukrainian Village – West End

A long-running, homey Denman Street restaurant serving family recipes.

What to order: The Ukrainian Dinner: cabbage rolls, perogies and sausage.

Why it made the list: Generous plates in a cozy room full of Ukrainian décor.

Address: 815 Denman St, Vancouver | Price: $$

Ukrainian Dishes to Know Before You Go

• Varenyky: Dumplings, often called perogies, filled with potato, cheese or cabbage.
• Borscht: A beet soup, usually served with sour cream and dill.
• Holubtsi: Cabbage rolls filled with rice and meat, baked in tomato sauce.
• Deruny: Crispy potato pancakes served with sour cream.
• Kovbasa: Garlicky smoked sausage.

Where to Find Ukrainian Food in Metro Vancouver

Gastown

Home to Kozak Ukrainian Restaurant.

West End

Home to Ukrainian Village.

Tips for Eating Ukrainian Food in Vancouver

• Go crispy: Order perogies fried if you like them crunchy.
• Ask about vegan: Kozak offers vegan options.
• Come hungry: Portions are generous.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best Ukrainian restaurant in Vancouver?

Kozak in Gastown and Ukrainian Village in the West End.

Where can I get perogies in Vancouver?

Both restaurants on this list make them by hand.

Is there vegan Ukrainian food?

Kozak offers vegan options.

Where is Ukrainian Village?

815 Denman Street, near Robson.

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