Best Places For Pierogies In Los Angeles
The pierogi, Polish in origin, is a favorite of many. Filled with meat, cheese or potato and traditionally boiled or then fried with onions they are quite simple to make. Many countries and cultures have their own spin on how to make them. Whether they are of Chinese, Japanese, Filipino, German, Polish, Hungarian, Russian or Swedish influence, one thing they have in common is they are delectable. But if you're something of a traditionalist and are looking for the real thing, check out these five places for pierogies in Los Angeles.
Mud Hen Tavern
742 Highland Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 203-0500
www.mudhentavern.com
Offering a menu that's vegetarian and vegan friendly that can also please the meat eaters, Mud Hen Tavern hits the perfect middle ground with their pierogies. Tender dough that is lightly pan seared stuffed with flavorful spinach and potato is a favorite of all who try them. The roasted beets and horseradish cream is the perfect side for these little gems. The only downside is there's only three to an order. That's not nearly enough for as delicious as they are.
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Robert's Russian Cuisine
1603 N. La Brea Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 851-4202
www.robertsrussiancuisine.com
If pierogies are what you're craving, then Robert's Russian Cuisine will be an undeniable feast. Robert's has quite a variety of pierogi style dumplings on the menu. Choose from meat or cheese vareniki (Ukrainian dumplings with meat and spices or with farmers cheese and strawberry preserves); potato vareniki (boiled and served with onions); khinkali (Georgian dumplings with beef and onions); and Russian pelmeni (choice of beef or chicken served with broth or sour cream).
Warszawa
1414 Lincoln Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 393-8831
www.warszawarestaurant.com
Nobody makes a better pierogi than the country of origin, and Warszawa is one of the best polish restaurants in town. Your pierogi selection consists of four choices: cheese and potato; mushroom and cabbage; chicken and beef. The chicken pierogies come with a delectable sauce and you have the option of having them steamed or fried. A dollop of sour cream is the only side you'll need because perfection doesn't need fancy sides.
Sage Organic Vegan Bistro
1700 W. Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 989-1718
www.sageveganbistro.com
While more people are going cruelty free with their cuisine choices, Sage Organic Vegan Bistro in Eagle Rock is giving you dozens of options with all the flavor and none of the cruelty. Ranking high on their list of animal friendly fare is the potato broccoli pierogies. Boiled, then pan seared and topped with soy garlic gravy over lemon kale, each bite is a burst of savory flavor. Four pierogies for $15 is a little on the pricy side, but well worth it.
Charlie's Kosher Delicatessen
9124 W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(310) 271-2472
www.charlieskosherdeli.com
From chicken schnitzel to latkes to kreplach to blintzes, you can't get any better than Charlie's Kosher Delicatessen. And you'll know the pierogies will be some of the best in town if you get them from Charlie's. Whether they are prepared there or you take them home to cook yourself, you can't beat the quality ingredients or the care invested in making each one. The potato and cheese pierogies is what's on the menu, but if you want something different they might oblige a special order if you ask nicely...and give them enough notice.
