Food is a wonderful way to experience different cultures, particularly if you don’t have the time or resources to travel across the world. Luckily, Oregon is full of restaurants that showcase a wide variety of vibrant international cuisines. One such gem is Kachka, which specializes in the food of the former Soviet Union infused with a Pacific Northwest flair.

This stellar top-rated Oregon restaurant lets you travel across time and space to dine in a Russian village. Even better, Portland’s Kachka delivers on both taste and ambiance. So, if you’ve got a hankering for authentic Russian fare, Kachka will transport you there.

Want to visit Russia? Skip the plane and head to Southeast 11th Avenue, just off Belmont Street instead. You will be blown away by this fantastic spot!
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Feast on platters of Russian delicacies, including heirloom tomato salad, pickle soup, fish boards, meat and cheese boards, caviar, and more.
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Other menu items include cabbage schnitzel, grilled trout, sweet and sour cabbage rolls, and so much more! One of the many house specialties is Herring 'Under A Fur Coat,' which is described as a Russian take on a 7-layer dip with herring, potatoes, onions, carrots, beets, mayo, and eggs.
Another standout on the menu is the dumplings. They are all handmade and fabulously delicious, boiled or fried. Choose from meat, cheese, or cherry fillings — or do what I did and get all three!
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I fell in love with Kachka's charming decor. The decorations, including faux doors and windows, transport you to a lively Russian courtyard.
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The restaurant also features an adorable counter deli that sells various delicacies.
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At lunchtime, the restaurant becomes Lavka, featuring a range of lunch items like sandwiches, salads, blini, and of course, dumplings.
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On special occasions, latkes may be on the menu.
Kachka sports a full bar and serves fantastic cocktails. There is also a dessert menu that includes a Russian sundae, a lemon cake, cookies, and a sour cherry vareniki.
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All in all, Kachka is a dining experience you won’t soon forget!

For more information or to make a reservation, visit the Kachka website. You can also check out the Kachka Facebook page. Leave a comment to let us know what you think of this dining experience and what other restaurants we should try that offer a mini virtual travel excursion as part of the meal.

If your visit to Kachka includes a road trip to see some of Oregon’s many exciting sights, be sure to bring along some car-worthy snacks!

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Kachka, 960 SE 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97214, USA