Chebureky: A Crimean Dish, a Living Tradition

Chebureky have officially joined our menu at Otakoï - and for us, this dish is much more than a new special. It is a story of Crimea, memory, and resilience.

Chebureky originate from Crimean Tatar cuisine, where they were traditionally cooked as large, thin pastries filled with juicy meat and fried until perfectly crisp.

Over time, chebureky became deeply woven into Ukrainian food culture - especially in Crimea, where food has always been a language of identity, hospitality, and belonging.

Today, during the ongoing full-scale war, keeping and sharing dishes like chebureky carries even greater meaning. When culture is under threat, food becomes a form of resistance — a way to protect memory, honour origins, and say: we are still here.

At Otakoï, our chebureky are made with care — thin, golden dough, a juicy filling, and that unmistakable crunch that brings people together at the table. By serving this dish, we honour Crimea as part of Ukraine and keep alive the traditions that connect generations.

Every bite is a reminder that culture cannot be erased. It lives in hands that cook, in stories that are told, and in dishes shared with others.

Come and try our Chebureky special - a living tradition from Crimea, where Crimean Tatar culture and Ukrainian heritage meet.