Leleka is top! I used to order frozen goods before they introduced delivery from Sunnywale, so now my address is finally covered. This review has been combined from a few orders to the present.
First, Shurpa is outstanding! I hope it'll return one day. It's a simple soup with lamb, potato, and carrot in lamb broth. It's an ideal summer dish, and I can't wait to order it again.
Stick to soups; borsht is very good. It's interesting to see pulled meat in it, but besides that, it's great. I'd add a slice or two of salted pork belly, but it's optional — I always have some in my freezer.
It's a challenge to deliver cabbage rolls, so they are a bit messy but juicy and tasty. Try it if you haven't yet.
The beef dumplings are great, and the portions are big. I want to mention the Vinegar 'sauce' option. It's such a nice combination.
The beef plov dish is big, too, but it has surprisingly less meat than advertised. I'd like to have more than four pieces on my plate. I'd even pay a few dollars more for the optional 'add more meat' selection available for my plov order. Overall, plov is good, and you can see some raisins and chickpeas in it.
Cabbage and carrot side dishes are nice. If you try West European cuisine for the first time, they're a good addition to your meal and give you more experience.
There are few places in the Bay area where you can order food like this, and Leleka does its best to provide quality and authenticity. I'm typing his review while awaiting my other order from Leleka. It's nice to find them available on Doordash and closer to my place.
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Ruslan B
2 contributions
9/4/24
• DoorDash review
Best Ukrainian/Eastern European food I've tried in the South Bay now.
My family's favorite things I recommend to try:
1. Hand pies (pirogki / pirogi) - chicken
2. Dumplings ( pelmeni ) - we can go for any meat selection, any day
3. Cheese pancakes ( sirniki / syrniki ) - mmm, kids are crazy about them too
Their San Francisco location has been my absolutely best go-to choice for Ukrainian/Eastern European food for years now.
I also would like to comment on the "consistency" of the food quality and the overall experience.
With various restaurant/cafes some time you get a variation in the quality of the production based on the day of the week, season, different chef/stuff working, etc. It just the nature of the hand-made food production.
Leleka's food has been top-notch EVERY SINGLE TIME. This is amazing. Every piece of pirogki/pelmeni/syrniki we get are consistent in flavor, texture, packaging, etc. My complements go to their delivery/catering organizers. I always know what I will get today and how it will taste.
Leleka's food is also a very good definition of a "comfort food", always bring our family's mood up. Kids got excited like its Christmas when we make a surprise delivery coming.
Totally recommend!
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Lilia B
1 contributions
7/11/24
• DoorDash review
Finally we have an option to order food from LELEKA through DoorDash in Bay Area, so fast and fresh, and delicious. I’m a fan of this place for many years and had to order it all the way from SF. Healthy food, best quality, delicious taste - pirozhki(hand pie), dumplings, cheese pancake - my kids and my family love it a lot!
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Morgan K
Emerging Expert • 7 contributions
9/7/24
• DoorDash order
Borsht had tender beef and hearty veggies in light soup, Mushroom Hand Pie 1pc had light slightly crispy exterior filled with juicy mushrooms, and Cheese Pancakes 2pcs were filled with something like light crumbly cottage cheese with slight sweetness. Delicious!
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carol D
2 contributions
8/3/24
• DoorDash review
Excellent pick-up experience! The Beef Gouda Dumplings had a delightful smoky flavor, and the Salmon Dumplings tasted to perfection. The order was ready right on time, and the pick was easy and friendly. Will definitely order again!
