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In 4 Shout NY guides.
Food + Drink
The Best Brunch in New York City
The East Village Ukrainian diner has been boiling pierogi since 1954.
Go for: A plate of mixed pierogi and a side of kielbasa.
Food + Drink
Great Meals in New York for Under $20
The Ukrainian diner has been on this corner since 1954, and it went back to running around the clock on Fridays and Saturdays in April 2026.
Go for: four pierogi, fried, with a cup of borscht.
City
The East Village Guide: Where to Eat, Drink and Go Out in 2026
A Ukrainian diner that has fed the neighborhood since 1954, and since 2022 has also been a gathering place for Ukrainian New York.
Go for: Mixed pierogi and a bowl of borscht.
Food + Drink
Where to Eat After Midnight in New York
A Ukrainian East Village institution since 1954 that brought back 24-hour service on Fridays and Saturdays in April 2026.
Go for: a plate of mixed pierogi, boiled or fried, and a bowl of borscht.