PELMENI OD ŻURAWIA Krakow

Ukrainian meaty pierogi

Magda from Krakow

""PELMENI OD ŻURAWIA" in Krakow makes a Ukrainian variation of pierogi. The friendly owners sugested I try the ones with shrimp & chicken - they were right!"

Every time I want to have a heart-warming dish that will satisfy my hunger I choose Pielmieni od Zurawia. Pielmieni is the Ukrainian variation of a meal that exists in many countries. Basically, it is a homemade pastry with different meat fillings.

This restaurant was opened during the pandemic by a very friendly and positive Ukrainian family. Don't expect any fancy bistro decoration; just two tables with a few chairs. Even though the decor is quite simple, the passion that the owners put into the food makes up for it. They are always willing to have a chat about food, their business, or just about anything.

The menu is on the wall and there are variations with meat, fish, shrimp or mushrooms. I usually go for the chicken and shrimp option which was suggested to me by the owner. At first I was not convinced but when I tried them I was positively surprised. Everything is prepared on the premises and they start cooking once you place your order.

The restaurant is located next to Azory park and it is just a 15-minute drive from Krakow's city centre. If you want to have a stroll in a less touristy area of Kraków then visit the park and then have your lunch at Pielmieni od Zurawia.

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Krakow Spotter Magda

About me I am an IT project manager and I am really passionate about my job. I am half Greek and half Polish but have spent most of my life in Greece before deciding to travel more and meet similarly-minded people. I enjoy inviting friends over and cooking for them. Having long chats with good wine and food is, I think, one of my most Greek characteristics that I love. I have a soft spot for dogs; I adopted mine in Krakow and we have been inseparable since then. Why Krakow I ended up in Kraków after having lived in different European cities but this was the first place...

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