Kyiv Social
Last updated★ 4.8 · 655 Google reviews · $$
Kyiv Social is a Ukrainian restaurant on Broadway in Chippendale. It feels lively and warm, with a loud, fun room that suits groups and long dinners. It is best at chicken Kyiv, pampushky and the borscht. Minogue Reserve is about four minutes' walk away.
Cuisine at Kyiv Social
Food at Kyiv Social
The menu is Ukrainian home cooking built on family recipes, with borscht, varenyky, pampushky and dishes from Kyiv given modern touches. Regulars keep naming the chicken Kyiv, a crisp, buttery schnitzel served with garlic mash and a pickled slaw. Varenyky come filled with potato and dill or with pork and beef, and the pork skewers arrive on mash with pickles. Vegetarian dishes are on the menu.
What to order: Chicken Kyiv with garlic mash · Pampushky · Honey cake
Drinks at Kyiv Social
The drinks lean towards vodka and cocktails. There is a cocktail list, a wine list, and vodka pairings with the set menu. One diner recommended the pickle martini and the beetroot margarita.
A restored bank building
The restaurant sits inside the restored original Reserve Bank of Australia building, and its grand ballroom takes its look from the great halls found across Ukraine. The team is made up almost entirely of recently arrived Ukrainian humanitarian refugees. Private functions suit long lunches, team dinners and milestone celebrations, and catering is offered as drop-off or full service.
What customers say about Kyiv Social
- 💬Regulars praise the chicken Kyiv and the garlic mash
- 💬Diners describe the service as warm, friendly and welcoming
- 💬Visitors find the room lively, fun and warm
- 💬Visitors say the honey cake is a highlight
Tips for visiting Kyiv Social
- ✓Tuesdays bring 20% off the signature set menu and Horilka pairings until 31 December 2026.
- ✓For a larger group, one diner found the set menu an easy way to order.
- ✓The Kyiv Social 3rd Anniversary Dinner runs on 18 November as a one-night eight-dish shared menu.
Getting to Kyiv Social
The restaurant is at 202 Broadway, Chippendale NSW 2008, close to Broadway Shopping Centre. Parking is available nearby, and the entrance is step-free.
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FAQ about Kyiv Social
What cuisine does Kyiv Social serve?
It serves Ukrainian food, including borscht, varenyky, pampushky and chicken Kyiv. The menu is built on family recipes.
Can I book a table at Kyiv Social?
Yes, diners book ahead, and the restaurant hosts private events for groups.
Does Kyiv Social have vegetarian options?
Yes, vegetarian dishes are on the menu alongside the meat dishes.
Is Kyiv Social licensed?
Yes, it serves cocktails, wine and vodka, including vodka pairings with the set menu.