Kozak Ukrainian Restaurant

4.7

124 reviews

CAN$30 and under

Ukrainian

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Kozak Ukrainian Restaurant is your one-stop for authentic Ukrainian cuisine. From our Varenyky homemade pierogies, cabbage rolls and Besarabian peppers as a starter to Chicken Kyiv or Borsch, we have something for everyone. With a wide range of wines, beers and ciders from across the world, you’re sure to find something delicious!

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

27 Jan 2023

19:00

Booked 23 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

(778) 955-9135

Other options

Order online

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Ukrainian, Eastern European
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(778) 955-9135
Website
http://www.kozakeatery.ca/
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Alex Orlenko
Catering
We're cater to all kinds of events, please contact us for more info: hello@kozakeatery.ca

Location
1 W Cordova St, Vancouver, BC V6C 3N8
Area
Gastown
Cross Street
Carrall Street and West Cordova Street
Parking Details
Street Parking
Additional
Dog Friendly, Vegan

Experiences

Valentine's Day
CA$10.00 per person
Prepaid
14 Feb 2023 only
Celebrate Valentine's Day with us and enjoy a romantic ambiance, delicious food, and exclusive offers. Each couple will receive a complimentary love cake and a "Cherry Love" cocktail for only $6. Don't miss out on this special offer!

Offers

Ukrainian Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Sun - Sat - 14:00 - 18:00
Our Happy Hour doesn’t happen just once a week. Every weekday we’re serving up $6 snacks & sweets and $6 drinks specials in the bar and restaurant, from 2 pm until 5 pm. And be sure to take advantage of our $6 Happy Hour cocktails, including Aperol Spritz, Empress Sour, or our signature Tato’s Drink in addition to our $6 sleeve of the draft beer list.

Popular dishes

KHLIB & MASLO / BREAD & BUTTERCA$7.00
Choose Butter or Sunflower Oil Chef's selection of naturally-leavened sourdough bread, served with butter. We mill our own flour from local, organic, NON-GMO, Red Fife Wheat and Rye at our sister bakery in East Van. Vegan option available Ask your server
Besarabian PeppersCA$9.00
One of our most popular appetizers, and for good reason! Miniature Bell Peppers, Stuffed with Feta, finished with roasted walnuts and our signature sauce. Black Sea coast origin appetizer.
Pickled board
Selection of housemade naturally-fermented pickled vegetables. Vegan option available Ask your server
- HalfCA$7.00
- FullCA$14.00
Salo board
Chef's selection of salt-cured, roasted, and smoked salo lardo, served with housemade organic Ukrainian rye bread and horseradish
- HalfCA$9.00
- FullCA$18.00
CHARCUTERIE BOARD
Chef's selection of local smoked sausages, salamis, cured meat, sauerkraut, and cheese
- HalfCA$12.00
- FullCA$24.00
OlivieCA$7.00
A holiday-season staple. Salad, made with diced potatoes, carrots, pickles, eggs, sausages and peas. Mixed with sour cream. It's simple but really delicious!
VinegretCA$7.00
Traditional beet salad, made with a variety of root vegetables, and dressed with unrefined sunflower oil. Vegan option available Ask your server

ENTREES

Meant to be shared between two or more people

HOLUBTSI CABBAGE ROLLS
Staple of Ukrainian Cuisine. Handmade rolls made with cabbage? leaves, wrapped around traditional pork or mushroom filling. Vegan option available Ask your server
- 3 PcsCA$12.00
- 6 PcsCA$20.00
DERUNY AKA LATKESCA$17.00
Choose Bacon or Mushrooms Deruny are classic Ukrainian potato pancakes made with finely grated potatoes, served with sour cream. Vegan option available Ask your server
KOVBASACA$12.00
Homemade-style baked pork sausage ring, served with fresh cilantro, baby potato and spicy red pepper sauce
BABA ANYA'S NALYSNYKY
Ukrainian-style rolled crepes with savoury fillings. (3 pcs) Served with a side of Ukrainian-style sour cream
- With Chicken & MushroomsCA$15.00
- With Pork & OnionCA$14.00

Sweet

SYRNYKYCA$15.00
Traditional Tworog sweet cheese pancakes, perfect for family breakfast/brunch or dessert. Served with sour cherries and sour cream
Sweet NALYSNYKY
Ukrainian-style rolled crepes filled with cottage cheese, served with a side of sour cream and sour cherries
- 3 PcsCA$14.00
SOUR Cherry Varenyky
Homemade pierogie/dumplings with sour cherry filling, served with sour cream + fresh sour cherries as garnish
- 3 PcsCA$10.00

Mama's Combo

Mama's ComboCA$20.00
Well-balanced lunch with 3 pcs Varenyky (Pierogies), one Holubets (Cabbage Roll), Kovbasa (fried Ukrainianstyle sausage), and a seasonal salad + 2 side sauces

Choose Varenyky:

Get them Boiled (Classic) or Fried (Modern + $1)

Potato & Dill
Vegan option available Ask your server
Kysla Kapusta (Sauerkaut)
Vegan option available Ask your server
Pork & Onion
Bacon & Potato
Four Cheese
Lamb
- +CA$1.00
Duck
- +CA$1.00
Wild Boar
- +CA$1.00

Choose Cabbage Roll

Pork or Mushrooms

Kozak Lunch

Get any dessert with this lunch only for $6

Kozak LunchCA$28.00
Huge Lunch with choice of Soup, Varenyky (Pierogies) and Holubtsi (Cabbage Rolls) or Nalysnyky (Rolled Crepes), served with seasonal salad and choice of Uzvar or Kompot beverage

Choose Soup or Borsch

Beans Borsch
Vegan option available Ask your server
Pork Borsch
Chicken Soup
Bograch Goulyash

Choose Entree

Pork Cabbage Rolls
Mushrooms Cabbage Rolls
Vegan option available Ask your server
Pork & Onion Nalysnyky
Chicken & Mushrooms Nalysnyky

Choose Varenyky

Get them Boiled (Classic) or Fried (Modern + $1)

Potato & Dill
Vegan option available Ask your server
Kysla Kapusta (Sauerkraut)
Vegan option available Ask your server
Pork & Onion
Bacon & Potato
Four Cheese
Lamb
Duck
Wild Boar

SOUPS and BORSCH

Can be served in two sizes – regular and large

BORSCH
Choose Pork or Beans Hands-down the most signature Ukrainian dish (in fact, UNESCO-protected Ukrainian cultural heritage). Thick and rich in flavor, made with a variety of beets and vegetables. Served in a traditional way - with garlic, salt, bread and sour cream. Add Salo for a full Borsch experience. Vegan option available Ask your server
- BeansCA$8.00
- PorkCA$9.00
MAMA'S CHICKEN SOUPCA$8.00
Rich and flavorful, made with homemade-style chicken broth - just as Mama makes. Served with housemade Galushky dumplings
BOGRACH CARPATHIAN GOULYASHCA$10.00
Thick soup-stew made of variety of meat and vegetables seasoned with smoked paprika and other spices. Originated in Carpathian Mountains region

Varenyky

Homemade Pierogies The most common Ukrainian country food. Dumplings are filled with a variety of fillings. Handmade from scratch with love by our Varenyky Gang Get them Boiled (Classic) or Fried (Modern +$1)

Varenyky

3 Pcs / 6 Pcs

Potato & DillCA$9.00
Vegan option available Ask your server
Kysla Kapusta (Sauerkraut)CA$9.00
Vegan option available Ask your server
Pork & OnionCA$10.00
Bacon & PotatoCA$10.00
Four CheeseCA$11.00
LambCA$11.00
DuckCA$12.00
Wild BoarCA$12.00
Potato & MushroomsCA$12.00
(Potato & Mushrooms Varenyky can be served only boiled)
Beef PastramiCA$20.00
(Available in 6 pcs option only)
Chicken BytokCA$21.00
Flattened chicken breast, pan-fried, served with mashed potato and seasonal salad

What 124 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

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RussellH
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 20 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Vinagrette salad was one of our favourites. All the food was good and our server was fantastic.
MT
MarciaT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Have eaten 4 times and have been impressed. A welcoming space, great service and good food.
s
stevel
Toronto
7 reviews
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on 19 January 2023
overall2food2service3ambience2
After reading several very positive reviews we were excited to try Kozak. Sadly, it did not live up to expectations. Three of the dishes we wanted were not available. The appetizer and pirogies were tasty enough but our two mains (lamb and duck) were very disappointing.
JC
JustinC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 16 January 2023
overall3food4service1ambience3
The food was good, with decent portions, however the service was noticeably poor. The server accidentally poured beer in my partner's water glass, he also was very slow in pretty much all of our encounters with us, slow to get our orders, slow bringing out the food, slow in getting refills of our water. My partner requested another beer, and we waited for so long that we gave up, paid our bills and left. The food was quite good, so it was disappointing that the service was not up to par.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great. Unfortunately half of the items on the menu were sold out at 5:00 pm and we had to go with alternative.
NZ
NadiaZ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Kozak is one of my favourite places. You should go and check it out!
J
Jorden
Edmonton
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a lovely night at Kozak - all the food was delicious, the drinks were outstanding and the server (didn’t catch her name, but she was wearing a mask and working in the section closest to the entrance) was amazing. We’ll be back!
JD
JanineD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was a 10/10! Must try the perogies and the signature cocktails
S
Susanne
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Yay we got a table at Kozac on a Friday eve ( with prior reservations) The place is very inviting, staff incredibly friendly and attentive, Vlodymyr was charming . The food was excellent and the Babka a great finale ! And of course we are all there in solidarity with the Ukraine ! Everyone is working hard here ! We’ll done
AF
AnitaF
Richmond
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 9 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Delicious food nicely presented and friendly, helpful wait staff.
NS
NinaS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is delicious, the service is outstanding. However, music was too loud, it was hard to hear each other.
T
T123456789
Vancouver
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 7 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely delish! The service was so warm and genuine. The food impressed with every bite! We’ll be back!
b
brewhaha
Vancouver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 7 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Amazing food and friendly service. One of my all time favourite restaurants.
F
Fraser
Vancouver
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on 5 January 2023
overall4food4service3ambience4
We really enjoyed our visit to the Kozak Ukrainian restaurant - the food was exceptional and the service was very good (other than not really knowing their own wine list). I enjoyed the decorations & ambiance throughout the restaurant and especially loved the decorations in the men's room :).
m
micheleh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 31 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding in every way! Food was excellent and the service was attentive.
K
Kimberlyd
Vancouver
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 31 December 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
The food is delicious! The borscht is better than my Baba’s and that’s saying a lot!
M
Momo
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 December 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
I went there for my birthday and they let me have a nice table and the meals were amazing!! They even gave me a piece of cake and candle service!! It was sweet The server was really nice and gave us recommendations One thing I can tell people about the meal is the stew was a bit small portion compared to the price. But overall it was excellent
DT
DianaT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 December 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
We had a great evening which was no surprise for us as we often find ourselves coming to Kozak in the evenings. The service is always nice, waiters are friendly. Special thanks to Tarek who was serving us this evening
KV
KatherineV
Toronto
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on 24 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent spot for casual lunch/dinner and meeting friends in the hear of Gastown
M
Michelle
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 19 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
delicious Ukrainian dishes and great presentation! Flight shots are also clever and yum.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Christmas party.
J
Jerry
Vancouver
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious - we tried lots of different things and shared. Everything was so very good! Our waiter was great, very attentive and he helped us choose what to order and how much - it was perfect. Ambiance was lovely - a very comfortable and attractive room. Can’t wait to return. A great addition to the Vancouver restaurant scene.
DA
DAVIDS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Yesterday we had the pleasure of being able to try our first Ukrainian restaurant and it was a complete success, the place is super nice and sophisticated but at the same time super cozy, with a very professional and friendly staff, with a wide variety of delicious dishes for a good price . Especially mention Victoria who did a great job with her professionalism, good recommendations and explanations, along with her kindness as well as worrying that everything was good and delicious. Thanks to the kitchen and the entire Kozak team, we will be back. 100% recommended restaurant!
AS
AlexS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved it! Great food and cocktails! Good variety of options for entrees and share plates.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Calgary
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The servers (including Nat) and food were both amazing. Cabbage Rolls, perogies and borscht warm the heart and so delicious. Would definitely recommend and return back for more!
MM
MaxineM
Vancouver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 10 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a really delicious meal at Kozak. The service was friendly, food came out fast and it was delicious! Great value. I will be back.
M
Maria
Toronto
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 4 December 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
We had a visita few days ago. So, your waiter touched by the hands all silverware, silverwear suppose to be covered in the the napkin; suppose to put on the plate or on another napkin. Your portions are extremely small, its not a tradition in Canada. You, guys charge 10$ for 3 vareniks! This is absolutely strange and very expensive. Your lunch special looks like a child portion. Have you guys ever been to other Ukrainian or other restaurants in the city? The service on reception was good. To be honest, I will not recommend to others. The experience is very average. Presentation of borsh is amazing.
IS
IgorS
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 3 December 2022
overall3food4service1ambience4
Entries arrived after the main course and several reminders.
AG
AnnaGene
Vancouver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 3 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A treat. We are looking forward to coming back. The borsch was delicious and so were the four cheese veranyky. My husband had the kovbasa and commented on how much more he enjoyed it than the processed version. He also enjoyed his bacon and potato veranyky. We shared the chocolate babka with sour cherries and ice cream. It was not great.
K
Katya
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
had a great time, staff were lovely, design of the restaurant was super cozy, food was delicious and nostalgic. loved it!
L
Luke
Vancouver
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on 30 November 2022
overall2food2service3ambience3
Not traditional Ukrainian food in presentation or taste
OT
OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 30 November 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious! Our servant helped to choose the best options; we enjoyed the music and even bought bread for home
B
Brandyland
Vancouver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 29 November 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Loved the food, the drinks were amazing, staff really nice, and the room beautiful. Best Ukrainian in town!
AM
AlexM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 November 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place, great food! Loved it and glad I chose it for my Birthday dinner spot.
N
Nika
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 November 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Kozak is one of my go-to restaurants in the city. The staff feel like family everytime you walk in and the food is delicious! Their drink menu is impressive - the cocktails are awesome, but I tried a Moldovan white wine that was spectacular! It's always great to support local Ukrainian businesses :) Slava Ukraini!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 25 November 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
The food was good, the server was great even though he was busy. The food at times took a while but that was ok because we ordered plenty and the pause gave us time to digest and eat more.
m
mariov
Vancouver
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on 20 November 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great comfort food and service. Their own bread is amazing!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 18 November 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome food, great service and spacious interior
OT
OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 November 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
We loved the warmth and attention of the people, and the dishes were very tasty! Love salata Olivier. We also loved that they had Moldovan wines.
AS
AmandaS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 November 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible food and atmosphere. Cannot wait to return.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Kozak Ukrainian Restaurant using the Order Online button. Kozak Ukrainian Restaurant also offers delivery in partnership with Skip The Dishes and Uber Eats. Kozak Ukrainian Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (778) 955-9135.

Kozak Ukrainian Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 124 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

27 Jan 2023

19:00

Booked 23 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

(778) 955-9135

Other options

Order online

Google Map for Kozak Ukrainian Restaurant

1 W Cordova St, Vancouver, BC V6C 3N8

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Carrall Street and West Cordova Street
Area
Gastown
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Cuisines
Ukrainian, Eastern European
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Parking Details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Executive Chef
Alex Orlenko
Additional
Dog Friendly, Vegan

Website
http://www.kozakeatery.ca/
Phone number
(778) 955-9135
Catering
We're cater to all kinds of events, please contact us for more info: hello@kozakeatery.ca

Kozak Ukrainian Restaurant

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

Other options

Dining areas

Additional information

Valentine's Day

Ukrainian Happy Hour

BORSCH

Mushrooms Cabbage Rolls

Chicken Kyiv

Lunch Menu

APPETIZERS

KHLIB & MASLO / BREAD & BUTTERCA$7.00

Besarabian PeppersCA$9.00

Pickled board

Salo board

CHARCUTERIE BOARD

OlivieCA$7.00

VinegretCA$7.00

ENTREES

HOLUBTSI CABBAGE ROLLS

DERUNY AKA LATKESCA$17.00

KOVBASACA$12.00

BABA ANYA'S NALYSNYKY

Sweet

SYRNYKYCA$15.00

Sweet NALYSNYKY

SOUR Cherry Varenyky

Mama's Combo

Mama's ComboCA$20.00

Choose Varenyky:

Potato & Dill

Kysla Kapusta (Sauerkaut)

Pork & Onion

Bacon & Potato

Four Cheese

Lamb

Duck

Wild Boar

Choose Cabbage Roll

Pork or Mushrooms

Kozak Lunch

Kozak LunchCA$28.00

Choose Soup or Borsch

Beans Borsch

Pork Borsch

Chicken Soup

Bograch Goulyash

Choose Entree

Pork Cabbage Rolls

Mushrooms Cabbage Rolls

Pork & Onion Nalysnyky

Chicken & Mushrooms Nalysnyky

Choose Varenyky

Potato & Dill

Kysla Kapusta (Sauerkraut)

Pork & Onion

Bacon & Potato

Four Cheese

Lamb

Duck

Wild Boar

SOUPS and BORSCH

BORSCH

MAMA'S CHICKEN SOUPCA$8.00

BOGRACH CARPATHIAN GOULYASHCA$10.00

Varenyky

Varenyky

Potato & DillCA$9.00

Kysla Kapusta (Sauerkraut)CA$9.00

Pork & OnionCA$10.00

Bacon & PotatoCA$10.00

Four CheeseCA$11.00

LambCA$11.00

DuckCA$12.00

Wild BoarCA$12.00

Potato & MushroomsCA$12.00

Beef PastramiCA$20.00