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Kiev East

117 Second Ave., New York, NY 10003
at 7th St. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-420-9600 Send to Phone

Price Range: $$$$
Reader Rating:
7.5 out of 10

2 Reviews | Write a Review
Cuisine: Eastern European, Russian

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First Veselka and the 2nd Avenue Deli get makeovers, then Leshko's undergoes a witness-protection-program-worthy face-lift, and now the lovably grubby Kiev has morphed into this well-scrubbed version of its former self. Take comfort in the fact that the menu still includes old favorites like borscht, blintzes, pierogi, and potato pancakes; and, as a Kiev regular put it, "Well, it smells the same."

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7.5

The good old days are gone

Queensian from Sunnyside | Posted on 12/20/04

Overall Reader Rating: 5 (Mixed Reviews)


Food:	3
Service:	8

Décor:	6

Value:	2

I hadn't eaten at Kiev in many years but an out of town guest had heard about it and wanted to give it a try. Yes, there's been a facelift. In addition, there are now Asian-inflected entrees on...Read More

Makeove Maintains Classic Charm

Gourmetguynyc from East Village | Posted on 5/28/04

Overall Reader Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)


Food:	10
Service:	10

Décor:	10

Value:	10

The new owners of Kiev East have managed to keep what was great about the landmark East Village diner (the pierogis, the challah bread and borscht), but have added great new dishes (my favorite: a reuben or kielbasa sandwich for lunch...Read More