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Kachka

$31 to $50

Eastern European

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2 people

Mar 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 98 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighborhood gem

Kachka features an award-winning menu of post-soviet inspired dishes including famous dishes such as the Herring under a fur coat, Rabbit in a clay pot, dumplings and much more. The restaurant is an homage to the dishes our chef/owner grew up eating. Kachka is open for indoor onsite dining. Walk-in lounge and bar seating are also available.

Our Lavka grocery is open from 11am-9pm daily with counter service ordering from our Lavka cafe and deli available from 11-3. Seating is first come first serve on our upper patio or indoor lounge tables.

We have proudly replaced tipping with a 22% service fee in order to provide a base wage of $25 per hour and free healthcare for all employees. More information is available at kachkapdx.com/wage-equity

For more info about Kachka, and our deli Lavka please visit our website: https://www.kachkapdx.com/about-us

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Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Bonnie Morales

From the OpenTable editors: When it opened in 2014, this trailblazing restaurant launched the country’s Eastern European culinary renaissance, garnering raves from Bon Appétit, Eater, GQ, and more. A decade in, Bonnie and Israel Morales’s ode to their roots is still a hotspot for its famed horseradish-infused vodka, zakuski (snacks) like caviar and roe, and clay pot rabbit. Decked with colorful posters and tablecloths sourced from Belarus, the inviting, bi-level space is one you’ll want to return to again and again.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Eastern European, Russian, Georgian
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(503) 235-0059
Website
http://www.kachkapdx.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Our Deli Lavka, located in the upstairs mezzanine provides catering options from casual to upscale, please email lavka@kachkapdx.com
Private party facilities
We believe the spirit & tradition of our cuisine is best experienced as a family-style dinner, complete with toasting, passing plates, and plenty of vodka, which is why we love accommodating large groups! We’ll work with you to create a menu, cover your table in zakuski, and keep the vodka flowing.
Private party contact
Kachka Events Coordinator: (503) 235-0059

Location
960 SE 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97214
Neighborhood
Southeast Portland
Cross street
Belmont
Parking details
There is a free 3-hour parking garage adjacent to our building. The lower level is accessible from 11th avenue.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Passover Seder 2025
$150.00 per person
Prepaid
Apr 16, 2025 only
6:00 PM
Passover Seder meal to benefit HIAS (a global Jewish nonprofit that assists and protects refugees of all faiths), which is currently providing instrumental aid to displaced Ukrainians. Kachka has served seder meals at various venues in Oregon, as well as the James Beard House, but this is the fourth time we’ll host a Seder at the restaurant. This evening of community and ritual will be led by Portland educator and performance artist Hannah Treuhaft, who will weave storytelling, song and purpose into this special night. Doors will open at 5:30pm and the seder will begin promptly at 6pm. The meal will be four courses, beginning with Kachka’s “Seder Plate” Zakuski, served with plenty of house made matzot, and accompanied by Kachka’s take on the “Four Cups of Wine”— four house made grape-based vodka infusions. Dinner will be communal seating and served family style. Please reach out to gm@kachkapdx.com if you have seating requests and we'll do our best to accommodate. We politely decline dietary restrictions for this event.

Private dining

Popular dishes

Baltic Sprat Buterbrodi$14.00
Rye toast topped with parsley mayo, hard boiled egg, tiny smoked fish, red wine pickled onions and herbs. *contains raw egg, meat or seafood. many dishes contain allergens even when not listed. consuming raw or undercooked meats, seafood or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness.
Beet Salat$12.00
tkemali-dressed beets, pickled golden beets, sumac spiced pumpkin seeds, tarragon, and kyrgyz dried apricots on top of a pumpkin seed puree.
Brindza Pashtet$8.00
Sheep cheese and paprika spread with grilled-to-order Uzbek flatbread.
Cod Liver Buterbrodi$12.00
The foie gras of the sea. served on borodinsky toast with carrot & druzhba cheese pashtet, pickled onions, and freshly shaved horseradish.
Herring Under a Fur Coat$14.00
7 layer dip, but Russian. And actually a salad: layers of salt cured herring dressed in sweet onion and dill, potatoes, carrots, beets, mayo, and hard-boiled eggs. *contains raw egg, meat or seafood. many dishes contain allergens even when not listed. consuming raw or undercooked meats, seafood or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness.
Meat & Cheese Board$26.00
Rotating selection of charcuterie, artisan cheeses, dried or preserved fruits, spicy house-made mustard, spiced nuts, and house baked bread.
Mushroom Tartare$12.00
marinated mushrooms, zante currants, roasted garlic emulsion, fried leeks, hazelnuts and sunflower seeds *contains nuts, alliums and egg
Salat Olivier$14.00
the requisite russian salad kachka-fied with schmaltz mayo, poached chicken and crispy chicken skin garnish. no olivier, no party. know olivier, know party.
Lepyoshka$3.00
One Uzbek style grilled flatbread.
- Pieces$0.00
- Whole$0.00

Caviar & Roe

Wild Alaskan Gorbuscha Salmon Roe$22.00
Comes with housemade smetana butter. sieved eggs. chives. house baked challah and blini. *contains raw egg, meat or seafood. Many dishes contain allergens even when not listed. consuming raw or undercooked meats, seafood or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness.
Tsar Nicoulai Select White Sturgeon$85.00
Comes with housemade smetana butter. sieved eggs. chives. house baked challah and blini. *contains raw egg, meat or seafood. Many dishes contain allergens even when not listed. consuming raw or undercooked meats, seafood or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness.
Kaluga Queen Amur Hybrid$78.00
Comes with housemade smetana butter. sieved eggs. chives. house baked challah and blini. *contains raw egg, meat or seafood. Many dishes contain allergens even when not listed. consuming raw or undercooked meats, seafood or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness.
Kaluga Queen Osetra$100.00
Comes with housemade smetana butter. sieved eggs. chives. house baked challah and blini. *contains raw egg, meat or seafood. Many dishes contain allergens even when not listed. consuming raw or undercooked meats, seafood or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness.
Selection of All$339.00
Comes with housemade smetana butter. sieved eggs. chives. house baked challah and blini. *contains raw egg, meat or seafood. Many dishes contain allergens even when not listed. consuming raw or undercooked meats, seafood or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness.
Dozen Blini$6.00
Hackleback$50.00
Comes with housemade smetana butter. sieved eggs. chives. house baked challah and blini. *contains raw egg, meat or seafood. Many dishes contain allergens even when not listed. consuming raw or undercooked meats, seafood or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness.

Hot Zakuski

Borsch$15.00
when life gives us cabbage, we make this soup! a rich broth with chunks of braised pork shoulder, potato, and house sauerkraut. served with dark rye bread. Contains dairy and gluten (both on side)

Dumplings

Siberian Pelmeni$16.00
beef, pork, veal, and onion. fines herbes.
- Fried$1.00
- Garlic$2.00
- Fancy$2.00
Tvorog Vareniki$15.00
chive, farmer’s cheese. garnished with scallions.
- Fried$1.00
- Garlic$2.00
- Fancy$2.00
Cherry Vareniki$13.00
a ukrainian specialty by way of local sour cherries.
- Fried$1.00
- Garlic$2.00
- Fancy$2.00
Side of Fancy Broth$2.00
broth contains pork, beef, and veal.
- Fried$1.00
- Garlic$2.00
- Fancy$2.00
Side of Garlic Broth$2.00
vegetarian garlic broth.
- Fried$1.00
- Garlic$2.00
- Fancy$2.00
Side of Smetana$1.00
House made sour cream.
- Fried$1.00
- Garlic$2.00
- Fancy$2.00

Mains

Rabbit in a Clay Pot$36.00
hindquarter braised in smetana. porcini, sour cherries, garlic. crispy draniki.
Golubtsi$25.00
mama luba’s sweet and sour, lamb and beef cabbage rolls. but also with pork, because everything is better with pork.
Tabaka$35.00
georgian brick chicken rubbed with svanuri salt and grilled over the mangal. served with fermented and grilled cabbage, potatoes, radicchio and red tkemali.
Machanka$30.00
our take on a traditional belarusian dish. brisket burnt ends and slices of olympia provisions kielbasa nestled in a smoky gravy and finished with a sea buckthorn & mustard sauce. served with rye & caraway blini for mopping up the gravy. contains gluten, dairy, pork, beef, eggs.
Lepyoshka$3.00
One Uzbek style grilled flatbread.
- Pieces$0.00
- Whole$0.00

Meals

Dinner for Two$50.00
- Assorted Pickles Five house made pickles. - Bread and Butter Two house breads with smetana butter. - Seasonal Salad - Dumplings Chose between our siberian pelmeni with beef, pork and veal OR our tvorog vareniki with farmers cheese and scallion. - Golubtsi Our famous cabbage rolls stuffed with lamb, pork and beef. Braised in tomato and lingonberry sauce. Topped with smetana sour cream. **AVAILABLE FOR TAKE OUT ONLY**
- Siberian Pelmeni$0.00
- Tvorog Vareniki$0.00
Dinner for Four$100.00
- Assorted Pickles Five house made pickles. - Bread and Butter Two house breads with smetana butter. - Seasonal Salad - Dumplings Chose between our siberian pelmeni with beef, pork and veal OR our tvorog vareniki with farmers cheese and scallion. - Golubtsi Our famous cabbage rolls stuffed with lamb, pork and beef. Braised in tomato and lingonberry sauce. Topped with smetana sour cream. **AVAILABLE FOR TAKE OUT ONLY**
- Siberian Pelmeni$0.00
- Tvorog Vareniki$0.00

What 2,319 people are saying

Kachka reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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Portland / Oregon
Most Booked
Portland
Best Ambiance
Portland
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Kachka offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food," "excellent service," and a unique menu. Diners rave about the "delicious dumplings" and "horseradish vodka." The ambiance is lively, though sometimes noisy, making it ideal for group outings rather than intimate conversations. A "must-visit" for Russian cuisine enthusiasts!

2,319 Reviews

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Chelsea
Atlanta1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My experience at Kachka was amazing. I've never had this type of cuisine before, but my server was so helpful in helping me decide what to order. I ended up doing the ruskie zasuki experience which is $40/person for an assortment of plates and it was more than enough food for 1 person. Every time a dish was dropped off, they helped to explain what the food was and how to eat it. I also tried the dumplings and a couple of the infused vodkas - horseradish and earl grey. Really recommend!
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Sasha
Seattle2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Truly exceptional from start to finish. As a 3rd generation Belarusian immigrant, it was so beautiful to connect with a part of my heritage that was abandoned. Superb food with incredible staff. Get the rabbit, you won't be disappointed.
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OpenTable Diner
Portland1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic meal. Service was impeccable. We went with server recommendations for most items and they were fantastic. Highlights of the meal were: spinach pudding, beef carpaccio, and the cod liver buterbrodi. The cabbage rolls reminded me of a dish my great grandmother used to make- which goes to show how well Kachka honors the heart of recipes while still making them feel special and fresh. I do wish we had gone here with another couple vs as a party of two as it is very family style, but this place is not to be missed. Rarely do you find places that have blended modern and homey in such an elegant way. We’ll be back.
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Robert
Portland3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Kachka always is a treasure to visit! The food is beyond compare, the staff are friendly, and the atmosphere is fun!!
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John
Portland9 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We attended a wine tasting event for the wines of Georgia (the country in the Caucasus, not the state in the US). We enjoyed sampling the wines which were intriguingly different than our usual California and Oregon vintages. We bought a couple of bottles to take home (plus stocking up on Kachka's delicious pelmeni). The wine importer who was hosting the event was a pleasure to talk to; friendly and knowledgeable. The Kachka staff were, as they always are in my experience, courteous and efficient. Altogether it was a very pleasant experience and a good value as well.
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OpenTable Diner
Portland1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time there and will most certainly go back.
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elizabeth VIP
Portland15 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been coming here for many years now. Both private events, and covid, and normal reservations like last night. So consistent, bravo!
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Cat
Portland7 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food in a lively setting! The mushroom tartare was a delightful season surprise this visit.
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Mike
Portland3 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything we ordered - 6 entrees - was DELICIOUS! The service was very friendly, fun and excellent overall. Bob was perfect, and they all work together as a serving team to ensure all guests are served. While very delicious, we felt the portions were slightly smaller [breads, dumplings, pickles, other items] than about 2-3 years ago, which didn't always equal. Family style becomes more of a 2 person share than 3-4 people.
KachkaResponded on February 27, 2025
Hi Mike, thanks for taking the time to give this feedback about your recent experience--we're so glad you enjoyed the food and service. We appreciate your notes about portion sizes and will be taking them into consideration. We strive to keep our prices fair and consistent with the amount of food served. Thanks again and we hope to see you soon! -Anne/Kachka
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Roman
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
That was good , food , fav borshch and herring ,back again
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FAQs

Kachka offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (503) 235-0059.

Kachka is rated 4.8 stars by 2319 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 98 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

960 SE 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97214

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Belmont
Neighborhood
Southeast Portland
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Eastern European, Russian, Georgian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There is a free 3-hour parking garage adjacent to our building. The lower level is accessible from 11th avenue.
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.kachkapdx.com/
Phone number
(503) 235-0059
Catering
Our Deli Lavka, located in the upstairs mezzanine provides catering options from casual to upscale, please email lavka@kachkapdx.com
Private party facilities
We believe the spirit & tradition of our cuisine is best experienced as a family-style dinner, complete with toasting, passing plates, and plenty of vodka, which is why we love accommodating large groups! We’ll work with you to create a menu, cover your table in zakuski, and keep the vodka flowing.
Private party contact
Kachka Events Coordinator: (503) 235-0059

Kachka

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About this restaurant

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Why they're an Icon

Dining areas

Additional information

Passover Seder 2025

Gallery Room

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Borsch

Siberian Pelmeni

Rabbit in a Clay Pot

Cold Zakuski

Baltic Sprat Buterbrodi$14.00

Beet Salat$12.00

Brindza Pashtet$8.00

Cod Liver Buterbrodi$12.00

Herring Under a Fur Coat$14.00

Meat & Cheese Board$26.00

Mushroom Tartare$12.00

Salat Olivier$14.00

Lepyoshka$3.00

Caviar & Roe

Wild Alaskan Gorbuscha Salmon Roe$22.00

Tsar Nicoulai Select White Sturgeon$85.00

Kaluga Queen Amur Hybrid$78.00

Kaluga Queen Osetra$100.00

Selection of All$339.00

Dozen Blini$6.00

Hackleback$50.00

Hot Zakuski

Borsch$15.00

Dumplings

Siberian Pelmeni$16.00

Tvorog Vareniki$15.00

Cherry Vareniki$13.00

Side of Fancy Broth$2.00

Side of Garlic Broth$2.00

Side of Smetana$1.00

Mains

Rabbit in a Clay Pot$36.00

Golubtsi$25.00

Tabaka$35.00

Machanka$30.00

Lepyoshka$3.00

Meals

Dinner for Two$50.00

Dinner for Four$100.00

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