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Easter is a time of warmth, family, and gathering around the table — and at Otakoï, it’s a tradition we hold especially close to our hearts 💛 This year, we’re excited to share a selection of traditional Ukrainian Easter favourites , prepared with care and inspired by the recipes we grew up with. At the centre of every Easter table is Paska  — a soft, lightly sweet bread that symbolises celebration, renewal, and togetherness. Baked fresh and made with attention to detail, our

We are incredibly proud to share some exciting news — our VARENYKY have been chosen as one of the Delicious.100 Best Dishes and Drinks of 2026 . To see Ukrainian dumplings recognised among Australia’s must-try flavours for the year ahead is truly special for our entire team. The Delicious.100 celebrates the most memorable dishes across Australia - from iconic classics to bold new favourites. And this year, our handmade varenyky are part of that national conversation. Made fr

There are dishes you eat — and there are dishes that carry a nation’s memory. In Ukraine, varenyky are not simply dumplings. They are ritual, symbolism, celebration, survival, and home. Long before they appeared on restaurant menus, they were shaped by hand in village kitchens, folded by grandmothers, and served at tables where generations gathered. Today, they remain one of the most iconic pillars of Ukraine’s  culinary identity — a dish that has travelled through centuries

February marks four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine — four years of loss, courage, rebuilding, and unwavering resilience. This week, Hanna and Eugene Hawryszko (leader of the Association of Ukrainians in Victoria), were invited to appear on ABC News Morning Show to reflect on this anniversary. In the interview, they spoke about the realities of war, the refugee experience, and the journey of Ukrainians who were forced to leave their homes but not their ide