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WEEKDAY LUNCH MENU

 

PLATTERS

Ultimate Cold Assortment Platter

By popular demand, enjoy the wonderful combination of: Eggplant Orientale, Beet Caviar, Cabbage Apple Salad, Vinaigrette Salad, Tashkent Carrot, our version of Babaganouj, Hummus, and Tabouhlie...15.95

Seafood Platter  for 2

An astounding platter of: smoked Norwegian salmon, smoked and peppered mackerel, Russian marinated herring, 2 oz. Caspian salmon caviar, sardines, 4 fresh crepes and a garnish of chopped onions, cucumbers, tomato, carrot salad and Russian Style potatoes in garlic, fresh dill and butter…48.00

Vegetarian Platter for 2

Begins with a tasting of potato dumplings, stuffed mushrooms, carrot salad, beet caviar, hummus,  Tabouhlie and vinaigrette salads. Followed by an assortment of our finest vegetarian fare; stuffed eggplant, stuffed bell pepper, vegetable layered stew (Domlama), mung bean stew, Chickpea and onion stew, rice pilaf and kasha... 48.00

Russian Tea Time Platter for 2

To tantalize your palate we start with a tasting of meat dumplings, stuffed mushrooms, carrot salad, beet caviar, hummus, tabouhlie, and vinaigrette salads. Followed by a sampling of our most timeless dishes; beef stroganoff, stuffed cabbage, Moldavian meatballs, chicken pozharski, rice pilaf and kasha…52.00

 

Beginnings

 

Hot Ukrainian Borscht

World Classic!  Sweet and sour soup of beets, cabbage, carrots, onions, potatoes and tomatoes. Served with sour cream.

Cup…4.00     Big Hearty Bowl…8.00

 

           Mushroom Barley Soup

Delicious and fully vegetarian. Potent enough to keep you warm through fierce Chicago winds.

Cup…4.00  Big Hearty Bowl…8.00

 

Stuffed Mushroom Caps, Azerbaijani Style

Four baked white mushrooms stuffed with spinach, onions, Feta and Swiss cheese....8.95

 

Eggplant Duet

Combination of Sautéed Eggplant and Eggplant Orientale… 12.95

 

Chopped Liver Pate

Once you try Klara’s version of this timeless classic, you will not be able to enjoy any other liver anywhere - even in the most famous New York delicatessens!  Accompanied with toasted bread and chopped onions …10.95

 

Russian Herring-Seliedka

Chilled slices of herring, sliced onions, boiled potatoes with a touch of butter and fresh dill.  A marvelous Russian delicacy!…12.00

 

Sardines

Oil-cured sardines served with egg salad, carrot salad, toasted bread, tomato and onions… 11.95

 

Ukrainian Potato Dumplings - Vareniky

A traditional dish of 6 dumplings, filled with potatoes and shaped as half‑moon, boiled and then tossed in butter. Served with carrot salad, sour cream and yogurt sauce on the side…8.95

 

Asparagus Vareniky

6 dumplings filled with asparagus, red pepper and feta cheese. Drizzled with a lemon basil butter… 8.95

 

Pumpkin Vareniky

6 dumplings filled with pumpkin, farmer’s cheese, garlic and onion with cinnamon butter…8.95

 

Classic Potato Pancakes ‑ Latkes

This outstanding dish is enjoyed throughout the world, but in Ukraine and Byelorussia, these potato pancakes are a national obsession and no meal is complete without a pile of hot fresh potato pancakes. Five latkes to an order with sour cream and apple sauce...8.95

Lamb Samsa

Puff pastry dish from Uzbekistan, stuffed with chopped lamb, onions, touch of cumin. Served with Tashkent carrot salad… 8.95

Pumpkin Piroshki

2 Baked puff  pastry pastries filled with pumpkin and onion … 8.95

 

Eggplant / Zucchini Duet

Sautéed with delicious hints of garlic and coriander … 8.95

 

Salads

 

Mesclun-Field Green Salad

Succulent mix of Mesclun and field greens, goat cheese, fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, and sugared walnuts, tossed with balsamic vinaigrette…9.95

 

Traditional Caesar Salad

A Chicago‑favorite!  Romaine lettuce with Parmesan cheese, croutons, anchovies and house-made Caesar dressing...7.95      With grilled chicken breast 12.95   with smoked Norwegian salmon… 15.95

 

Summer Salad

Baby Spinach, asparagus, oranges and toasted almonds dressed with light white balsamic vinaigrette…9.95

 

Sandwiches

Chicken Sandwich

Tender chicken breast on white bread with lettuce, tomato and adjica mayo. Served with carrot and cabbage-apple salads… 12.95

 

Reuben Sandwich

Home-cured corned beef topped onto grilled pumpernickel bread with sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and Russian dressing. Served with roasted potatoes and carrot salad…12.95

Smoked Salmon Club

Toasted white bread with dill cream cheese, red onion, capers, tomato, lettuce and smoked salmon.

Served with roasted potatoes and carrot salad….14.95

 

Main Courses

Short Rib Stew – Russkaya Podzharka

The newest addition to our delicious portfolio.  Tender beef short rib stew served over mashed potatoes, with carrot salad and baby pickle….16.95

Tilapia Filet en Pappillote

Enveloped in foil with fresh basil and tomatoes, grilled to order, this dish is very tantalizing. Served with red pepper coulis, mashed potatoes and sautéed sauerkraut and fresh cabbage….14.95 

Uzbek Vegetarian "Layer" Stew  ‑ Domlama

A vegetarian must: a delightful and succulent stew of potatoes, carrots, turnips, butternut squash, beets, tomatoes, garlic, red peppers and cabbage and a touch of cumin.  The secret to this great dish is that we put all the vegetables in layers, and while they simmer for quite some time, each of the ingredients fully absorbs flavors of all the others…14.95

Stuffed Baked Eggplant

Stuffed with mixture of sautéed vegetables. Served with rice pilaf and topped with tomato sauce… 12.95

Uzbek Mung Bean Stew -- Mashkitchiri

A staple in India has become a vegetarian darling in both Tashkent and Chicago alike.  Served with carrot salad and roasted potatoes on the side… 13.95

Uzbek Chick Pea Stew -- Nukhat

A traditional dish of chick peas slowly simmered with onions, tomatoes and a hint of cinnamon.  Topped with chopped onion and served with carrot salad and marinated beets…13.95

Stuffed Bell Peppers

Green bell pepper stuffed with a combination of sautéed vegetables ‑ celery, potatoes, carrots, turnips, onions, paprika and cilantro. Served with rice pilaf, carrot salad and marinated beets…12.95

Russian Peasant’s Lunch

Basic, but amazingly luscious entrée! Moscowskaya Kielbasa (similar to Polish sausage) freshly sautéed with sauerkraut, boiled potatoes, onion, with a touch of caraway seed, served with tossed salad…12.95

Chicken Duran

Lightly breaded chicken breast, sautéed to golden brown and served with small green salad, rice pilaf and garlic yogurt sauce on the side....13.95

Sauteed Chicken Livers

Sautéed with caramelized onions and red wine. Served with kasha, carrot salad, and sautéed fresh cabbage and sauerkraut… 15.95

Chicken Croquettes Pozharski

Two fluffy and delicate ground chicken patties rolled in bread cubes, baked and served with buckwheat kasha, creamy mushroom sauce and tossed greens…15.95

Chicken Breast Roulette

Skin on chicken breast stuffed with spinach and ground chicken. Served with a savory mushroom sauce,

sautéed baby spinach and rice pilaf… 15.95

Moldavian Meatballs

Meatballs of ground chicken and onions, simmered in a sweet and sour tomato sauce. Served on a bed of kasha, carrot salad and marinated beets….15.95

Genuine Russian Dumplings - Pelmeni

Making first‑class pelmeni takes a truly special skill! The dough is rolled very thin and hand‑swaddled. We offer 12 wonderful dumplings with seasoned ground beef and onions, boiled, tossed in melted butter. Served with carrot salad, sour cream and garlic yogurt sauce...13.95

Chicken Kebob Shashlik

In Uzbekistan, there is a custom of special ritual-like preparation of marinades and cooking particularly with shashliks and rice pilaf. This tradition is continued with these white meat Kabobs. They are marinated then grilled to perfection. Served on a bed of rice, fresh onions, tomato sauce and tossed greens… 17.95

Classic Stuffed Cabbage Golubtsi

Two cabbage rolls stuffed with a traditional filling ‑ chopped beef and chicken, carrots, sautéed onions, touch of nutmeg and rice in tomato sauce.  Served with kasha, carrot salad and sour cream…16.95

Classic Beef Stroganoff

The most popular dish on the menu.  Lean sirloin beef pieces sautéed and simmered in sour cream, whipping cream, wine, mushrooms, onions and a touch of dill.  Served over noodles or with crepe with carrot salad...17.95

Home-style Russian Cotlettas

Three delicious beef and pork patties, served with mashed potatoes and sautéed sauerkraut with fresh cabbage… 15.95

Lamb Shank

Tender lamb shank braised with carrots, onions, celery, red pepper, mushrooms, potatoes, tomatoes, garlic and spices. Served over mashed potatoes and sautéed sauerkraut with fresh cabbage…18.95

Chicken Breast Ragu

Tender Chicken Breast marinated in fresh mint then grilled with portabella mushrooms, onions and tomatoes. Served with mashed potatoes, zesty tomato sauce, and marinated beets…16.95

 

Pancakes and Crepes

 

Blinchiki With Meat

3 blintzes (crepes) filled with ground meat, caramelized onions and sautéed in butter.  Nestled on a bed of baby greens and drizzled with an avocado-coriander cream...13.95

 

Guriev Blini  - Classic Russian Buttermilk Pancakes

Two thick, large blinis served with melted butter, sour cream, raspberry sauce or maple syrup in the American way (please allow 20 minutes)....11.95  with 2 ounce red salmon Caviar ...23.00

 

Salmon Crepe with Caviar

4 thin crepes served with Norwegian smoked salmon, salmon caviar, and sour cream.  Garnished with lemon, cucumber, tomato and chopped onions… 27.95

 

Please join us for a fantastic afternoon tea service. Yes, with scones, light whipped cream, tea sandwiches, and homemade mini sweets.  Daily, from 2:30-4:30 p.m.    Escape from the hustle and bustle of the busy office.  Take tea, enjoy life!