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Veselka
Ukrainian Eastern European
The potato pierogi has been on The Infatuation's list of dishes that define New York, which tells you something about Veselka's place in the city's food mythology. This East Village Ukrainian diner has been around forever, serving borscht and pierogi to the neighborhood at all hours, 24-hour service now restored. It draws tourists, yes, but also the people who grew up eating here and aren't stopping. A James Beard Outstanding Restaurant semifinalist, and cheap enough that you'll go back.
The awards strongest first
- James Beard Awards 2023 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Restaurant
- Eater The Best Breakfasts in New York
- Eater The Best Classic Restaurants in NYC
- The Infatuation Potato Pierogi · 25 Iconic Dishes That Define New York
One number, weighted & current 81
How we scoreThe dishes from the writeups
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Pierogies
“Pierogies are an obvious order, available in flavors like potato, cheese, and short rib.”
Eater, 2026 -
Meat-stuffed cabbage
“we’d recommend a giant platter piled high with pierogies, meat-stuffed cabbage, and beet horseradish salad.”
Eater, 2026 -
Beet horseradish salad
“we’d recommend a giant platter piled high with pierogies, meat-stuffed cabbage, and beet horseradish salad.”
Eater, 2026 -
Fried egg sandwich
“with dishes as plain as oatmeal and a fried egg sandwich.”
Eater
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