Right here in Portland, Oregon we have a huge community of Russian people and culture. From grocery stores to music, there are plenty of opportunities to be found here. This is just a guide to some restaurants you may want to check out.
You guessed it, the first on my list is Kachka. Located at 960 SE 11th Ave, their new location, they serve any meat you might want, anything pickled you might want, and Russian delicacies such as “Herring Under a Fur Coat” or a selection of caviar. For those of you of age, their drink menu is full of creative cocktails and beer and wine from all over eastern and central Europe. If you don’t feel like spending this much money, they still house their old location with Kachinka, a cheaper, more casual version with similar style food and drink.
Next is Pelmeni Pelmeni, a Russian food cart located in the Hawthorne Asylum Food Carts. The menu is pretty basic: they offer chicken, cheese, or potato dumplings in a small or large order. For a drink you can have water, kvas, or apple or lime juice. It’s not a sit-down place, but you can get a fun bite to eat while your out!
Last is Roman Russian Food Store, a Russian grocery store on 10918 SE Division. You can purchase Russian desserts, meats, and prepared meals. A favorite of many in the Russian community here, it’s definitely worth stopping by!