OUR MENU

Headed up by Executive Chef Borys Chernyk, the menu combines authentic dishes which are handmade daily by a team of Ukrainian Grandmothers, and reimagined classics based on sentimental generational recipes. The dishes are designed to be shared to replicate the loudness, fun and vibrancy of a traditional Ukrainian family dining table.

Set Menus
A La Carte

Shared set menu – $79

Green Borscht Зелений борщ GF, DF
Uniquely Ukrainian. A light and vibrant take on its beetroot counterpart packed with fresh sorrel and dill.

‘Pampushka’ Пампушки
Must have. A decadent, fluffy pull apart bread with lashes of garlic butter.

Beetroot Borsht Bhaji
A homage to one of our signature dishes at Colombo Social. This sub-continental and Ukrainian twist combines the essence of borscht with shredded beetroot, sliced apple and carrot in a fried onion bhaji with a smokey paprika mayo.

Kyiv-iche
A union of beetroot cured kingfish with cherry blossom, served with fried dumpling wrappers.

Grandma’s Steamed Dumplings Вареники з грибочками та щавлем
Choice of dumplings with mushroom and sorrel OR dumplings with potato, three cheese and pepper berry.

‘Bangers and Mash’ Домашня ковбаса
The ultimate Aussie/Ukrainian marriage. Luke Powell teamed up with Chef Borys to create a bespoke Kyiv Social Ukrainian sausage. Served with creamy mash and a horseradish mustard.

The Kyiv Kyiv
A very non-traditional Chicken Kyiv serving the essence of the Kyiv with our own twist. A schnitzel doused table-side with our in-house decadent Kyiv garlic butter. Must order.

Ajvar Cauliflower
Charred cauliflower in an authentic ajvar sauce of capsicum, smoked eggplant, sauteed tomato, garlic and paprika.

Kimchi Carrot
Fresh, crunchy and packs a warming kick of spice from plenty of marinated garlic and black pepper.

Horilka Soaked Prunes сливи в горілці
soaked prunes, chantilly cream honey, walnuts.

Vegan set menu – $75

Green Borscht Зелений борщ GF, DF
Uniquely Ukrainian. A light and vibrant take on its beetroot counterpart packed with fresh sorrel and dill.

‘Pampushka’ Пампушки
Must have. A decadent, fluffy pull apart bread with lashes of garlic butter.

Сabbage Rolls Голубці
Porcini, celeriac, rice, roast tomato sauce.

Grandma’s Steamed Dumplings Вареники з грибочками та щавлем
Steamed dumplings with mushroom and sorrel (2 per serve).

Kimchi Carrot
Fresh, crunchy and packs a warming kick of spice from plenty of marinated garlic and black pepper.

Olivye Salad Салат Олів’є
Potatoes with a rich horseradish dressing, tangy pickles, and fried speck.

Charred Sugarloaf Cabbage капуста на грилі
Onion soubise, sorrell, sunflower seeds.

Kyiv Potato Croquette картопля по київськи
Vegan ‘Kyiv’ garlic butter.

Horilka Soaked Prunes сливи в горілці
Soaked prunes, chantilly cream honey, walnuts.

Entrees

Green Borscht / Зелений борщ

$11

Sorrel, dill, creme fraiche (gf,v)

Pampushka’ / Пампушки

$12

pull apart buns, ‘Kyiv’ butter (2 per serve)

Herring Toast/ Тост з оселедцем

$19

Pickled herring, chives, rye (2 per serve)

Salo Bread Сало на хлібі

$19

A sophisticated take on a Ukrainian staple. Cured pork belly with a horseradish mayo, double smoked crème fraiche, & mustard

Kyiv-iche

$28

A union of beetroot cured kingfish with cherry blossom, served with fried dumpling wrappers.

Beetroot Borsht Bhaji (4 pce)

$16

A homage to one of our signature dishes at Colombo Social. This sub-continental and Ukrainian twist combines the essence of borscht with shredded beetroot, sliced apple and carrot in a fried onion bhaji with a smokey paprika mayo.

Lobster Roll

$22

Pure indulgence. Maine lobster poached in our in-house Kyiv butter served in the decadent pampushka with a celeriac slaw and sour cream & onion crisps.

Hot Honey Halloumi

$24

Pan fried Halloumi with an in-house made Ukrainian honey & chilli oil.

Babusya’s Section (Grandma’s section)

$15

There is nothing more nostalgic than grandma’s cooking. Made with a mothers love, our cabbage rolls and dumplings are crafted by Olha and Ruslana, our “Babusyni”. Choice of mushroom or potato.

Mains

Ajvar Cauliflower запечена цвітна капуста

$26

Charred cauliflower in an authentic ajvar sauce of capsicum, smoked eggplant, sauteed tomato, garlic and paprika.

Sugarloaf Cabbage капуста на грилі

$36

The perfect balance of bitter and sweet. Flame grilled cabbage with a sorrel and onion sauce and with pops of salty fried capers.

Beef Cheek Goulash / Гуляш з яловичини

$42

12 hour slow cooked Gippsland River beef cheek in a traditional flavour-packed stew, served with a fried polenta cake.
The ultimate comfort food.

‘Bangers and Mash’/ Домашня ковбаса

$38

LP Quality Meats Ukrainian Sausage, mustard dijon, salsa verde

The ‘Kyiv’ Kyiv

$36

A very non-traditional Chicken Kyiv serving the essence of the Kyiv with our own twist. A schnitzel doused table-side with our in-house decadent Kyiv garlic butter. Must order.

Grandma’s Dumplings / Бабусіни вареники – with cultured creme fraiche