Taste of Russia

Stay away!!! The owner is a nasty pig, has no appreciation or respect for his customers!!! The way he speaks to people is disgusting like the food that he sells!!!

Not exactly sure if I have stopped a few times outside of this place or the place next door. I’ve bought Samsa as well as sour cherry stuff from here before. I think I also bought the former inside once which is why I believe it’s this place. Perfect lil’ snack.

Very often during the last year I tried to buy food here, especially from finished dishes department but it’s very crowded and bad organized store. Usually I don’t use it and passing by. But today I tried once more and spent 10 minutes just for waiting when somebody from four salespersons will pay attention, and I was first in the line, just in front of cashbox when people coming and coming behind me and had serviced, not so many in that time, maybe 5 or 6 altogether. I put my can of pickles which I grabbed by myself to the counter and had waited quietly. The sign on the wall in Russian says «Be quiet because we gave a headache !» — Is it funny? Is it kind of instruction? Why would I shut my mouth? — One young man, who came 5 minutes after me, again, was serviced without waiting a minute and he gave to sales lady $ 5 tips. So after him I waited another 5 minutes. After another few minutes one of the sales lady finally asked me in Russian: ‘What you want? Is it yours cucumber?’ and after my explanation she answered in rude manner and tried to teach me what should I do next time when I want to buy «just cucumber». For sure, I wanted to buy something else, but after the personnel’s boorishness and about 20 min. spent I decided to leave that place without «next time» expectation.
My receipt from there:
TASTE OF RUSSIA 219 BRIGHTON BEACH AVE
REG 11-​06-​2015 15:09 /​180
TOTAL $ 1.83

The food is good but service is very pure. I wanted to buy pies with meat, but they gave me three out of ten with spinach instead.

I would give 0 if I could. The shop attendant just refused to sell me a can of caviar, just because she «had a feeling» that the price was more expensive. In spite of the fact that EVERY single can of that kind of caviar had the same price tag on it. I waited for her to ask the manager. 20 min later she just refused to sell it, saying «just get another one!!!»” USSR at it’s worst! The picture will be posted!
Avoid this store at all costs!

I had a little get together with some friends of mine. i got some food from taste of russia and it all tasted delicious until i pulled half a foot hair out of my
that time half of my friends started to gag. and then, a friend of mine pulled huge hair out of his
this point people just started throwing
was just nasty. never again will i buy food in this store. fyi, hair was found in plov with pork and in sour cabbage.

This store has changed hands over the past years. It’s not a taste of Russia anymore. it’s now gourmet specialty foods It’s now owned by a Turkish guy. The place is tight and well stocked. They have fresh brewed coffee on your right as you walk in. Self service. If you love olives this is the place. They’re fresh with good prices lower than the local supermarkets. They have a wide variety of candies sold by the pound help yourself by filling up a bag. They have in the back fresh and well cut meats and dairy products. Parking sucks in the area but it’s well worth stopping by if you are there. So if you love candies from Russia and Turkish delights you’ll like this store. I love this place so I stop in when I can.

Love love love everything that Taste of Russia has to offer! High quality food, affordable prices and the absolute BEST napoleon in the world!!! Ignore the haters… they are making up stories, that are being repeated in their reviews.

Best place in Brooklyn for ready-​made foods. Always homemade, fresh, tasty, and authentic!!! Definitely recommend.

Out of a multitude of stores on Brighton Beach, Taste of Russia has been my favorite for years. Excellent food, good prices, great variety & pleasant service. And its clean. I was shocked and appalled to read the comments by some NY wanna be Floridian Max D. I wonder why he’d publish such blatant lies. If I owned Taste Of Russia, I’d sue for slander and defamation of character. You should check out the store for yourself — don’t take my word for it:-).

This review is overdue. Smallish little Russian food store on Brighton Beach Avenue. Deli section, prepared food section, sweets, groceries and fresh meats. Always super fresh. Their prepared food section is probably my fave on Brighton. If you’re feeling lazy or tired that’s the place to go to for some homemade Russian food. Been coming here for many years, and the place is getting better and better.

Taste of Russia is in the Brighton Beach area which is where lots of Russians live & shop.
This shop has everything you can think of if you like Russian food.
Lots of pastries, ready-​to-​eat salad bar, hot foods, meats, fish, everything. We found full fat sour cream; lox cream cheese.
In the pastries cases near the front register I found Caramel filled cookies that were Yummy, $ 6.99/lb. I wish I bought more than the one we shared!
I hope to go back there just for that.

I make treks out to Brighton just to get some good Russian food. I love sour pickles, cabbage, cheesy cakes, and all the cakes and candies that they offer. My whole family likes to shop here.

Can a fruit be outdated? No one seems to use apricot anymore. It speaks of a certain North European timidity and blandness that is less appreciated in the present iteration of the culture. Let me tell you, though– the apricot-​plum cake at Taste of Russia is PR for apricots in a big way.
It’s sweet, but not too sweet – it’s fruity but knows when to check itself. A roughly 3 by 3 inch tour of a bygone America.
Goodbye, apricots, and all that you represent. As the sun descends over the elevated line, I hear a child calling his mother on the platform above.

The ultimate best russian food store in Brooklyn. They have the best desserts, fresh culinary, unique meat section, and most importanly very clean! You must try the napolean in the dessert section along with the freshly made piroshki. I can say, this store has the best selection of the finest traditional russian food on brighton beach avenue and does not compare to any other russian store nearby. This is the place to go for a long week’s food shopping or even for just a quick bite. 5 stars in all aspects ! AMAZING!

Food is good. Selection is good. The staff is horrendous. Bad attitudes on the verge of just out right mean on top of the fact that they let a free for all happen on more than one occasion on the hot food line. They don’t know how to keep a line formed and a friendly smile wouldn’t hurt either. It’s time for some sort of ticketing system to keep the grandmas from duking it out. I give up.

Best Russian Food in Brooklyn! The Napoleon Cake is AMAZING here, the liver pâté is to die for. Everything is very fresh and ready to devour. Enjoy!

the best khachapuri ive ever had, its 1.50 the crust is flakey and the cheese is wonderful. its better than the ones ive had where the ladies sell them on the stands outside. but sometimes they dont understand you because the ladies dont speak a lot of english. I also always see a lot of russian people buying other hot foods, and they always look really good just havent gotten around to trying it yet.
their pastries and cakes are also good, but i would avoid what they call the «canollo», the filling is horrible.

I LOVE CAKE. It’s hard not to resist especially when it’s calling your name as you stroll by.
I was definitely smitten by this place as I perused all the wonderful cakes that were displayed before me. I know Russian food is rich expecially their desserts so there was no way for me to just keep walking on by.
I only had a debit card so you need to buy a min. of $ 10 which I didn’t mind since I practically was snatching up everything in sight.
I don’t remember the names because they were written in Russian. All I did was point and smile as the woman behind the counter sliced, weighed them, and boxed them up for me.
My friend was appalled as he stood there since he couldn’t believe how much I bought. But you don’t pass up desserts like these. It’s absolute HEAVEN.

Taste of Russia has the best homemade food on Brighton Beach. Not only do they sell a wide variety of ready to eat hot and cold food, they have a bakery right on the premises. The bakery makes «pirozhki» that are unequaled on Brighton.
The store is small and cozy, but despite its size, the selection is amazing. There’s even a section of Russian souvenirs! The prices are pretty average for the area. Taste of Russia also offers catering, serving their great food and sweets right in your home.