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Salads and appetizers

Beef cheburek

A traditional dish of Crimean Tatar cuisine has become popular in many cuisines. Made from tender unleavened dough and juicy home-cooked ground beef filling

Cheburek with mozzarella

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A traditional dish of Crimean Tatar cuisine has become popular in many cuisines. Made from soft unleavened dough and mozzarella cheese filling

Eggplant Spread “Mandzha”

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n Odesa, they say: “If there’s mandzha in the house, no one goes hungry.” This isn’t just a vegetable spread — it’s the taste of summer itself. Roasted eggplants, sweet bell peppers, tomatoes in their own juice, and just a touch of spice — all slowly stewed until tender. It’s eaten the home-style way: spread generously on a slice of bread, or simply enjoyed by the spoonful.

Roasted Eggplant Caviar

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In a classic Odesa courtyard, the aroma of roasted eggplants travels faster than gossip. The moment the tray hits the oven, the neighbors already know: something delicious is coming. To the eggplants, we add sweet peppers, garlic, and onion — all blended into a silky, fragrant spread. All you need is fresh bread and a generous smear — and stopping after the first bite is nearly impossible.

Olivie salad

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Classic taste of homeland: a festive blend of tender vegetables, chicken, and creamy dressing

Herring salad

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Rich layers of succulent herring, crispy vegetables, and a delicate, creamy sauce

Vinegret salad

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A colorful medley of beets, carrots, peas, potatoes, pickles and onions

Salad “Odessa Spring on a Plate”

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A light and refreshing dish combining fresh ingredients - cucumbers, tomatoes, bell peppers, dressed with fragrant olive oil and herbs.

Salty abundance on Odessa table

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Classic appetizers of pickled vegetables are cabbage, cucumbers, and tomatoes.

Odesky-style forshmak: the taste of the sea in every spoonful

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Forshmak in Odessa style is a traditional dish of Jewish cuisine, which has become an integral part of the gastronomic culture of Odessa. The basis of forshmak is salted or low-salted herring, which gives the dish a characteristic piquant flavor. Fish is chopped and mixed with such ingredients as boiled potatoes, onions, eggs and apples, which creates a unique combination of flavors and textures. Forshmak in Odessa style is not only delicious, but also a very hearty dish that is perfect as an appetizer at family dinners or get-togethers with friends.

“Sunny Odesa” tulechka

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Odesa-style seafood is an appetizing dish that reflects the culinary traditions of the Black Sea coast. Tulka, a small sea fish known for its delicate flavor and succulent texture, is usually prepared using simple but effective methods to bring out its natural flavor. In the Odessa version, tulka is often baked or fried with the addition of spices, onions and lemon, which gives the fish a special piquancy and freshness. Odessa-style tulka is an ideal choice for seafood lovers, which can be enjoyed both on a weekday and on a festive table. Simplicity of preparation and rich flavor make this dish a real find for any cook