Ask any regular at Melodia what they order first, and there's a good chance it's the dumplings. Pelmeni and varenyky are two of the most popular dishes on our menu, and at our Russian and Ukrainian restaurant in West Hollywood, we make both by hand, every day. What's the Difference? Pelmeni are small, boiled dumplings filled with seasoned meat, usually served with butter, sour cream, or a light broth. Varenyky come from Ukraine and tend to be a bit bigger, often stuffed with

If there's one dish that defines Eastern European cuisine, it's borscht — and at Melodia Restaurant in West Hollywood, we take it seriously. What Makes Borscht Special Borscht is a beet soup with roots in Ukrainian and Russian home cooking, built on slow-simmered beets, root vegetables, and tender beef. The result is a soup that's earthy, slightly sweet, and deeply comforting — usually finished with a spoonful of sour cream and fresh dill. How We Make Ours At Melodia, borscht