Russian food is a surprising delight, with desserts that make you re-think what is usually seen as a soup-heavy culture. Sure, there’s borscht, but there is also oladyi, coulibiac, bliny…

SE

Good Neighbor

4107 SE 82nd Ave, Portland
503-771-5171
Known for being one of the warmest (customer service wise) to visit in town, natives and tourists alike rave about this market.
What to go for: The bread, chebyreki (a fried turnover) and blintsi (pancake). If you’re feeling shy, there’s always beet salad.
Downside: They apparently won’t come cook for you in your house.
Monies: $$

Roman

10918 SE Division St, Portland
503-408-7525
Known as the other very tasty and on point Russian grocery in the SE quadrant of Portland, Roman dishes up affordable additions to home kitchens.
What to go for: Pelmini (dumplings), meats and cheeses.
Downside: Produce section is on the small side.
Monies: $$

SW/NW

Tanya’s Eastern European Deli

3821 SW 117th Ave, Beaverton
503-526-3512
Beavertronians and their neighbors might not even know about this culinary corner, as it’s tucked on the east side of Lombard with strip malls hither and yon, but it is worth a casual trip for items you can’t find elsewhere.
What to go for: Hard to find Russian items, including various pickled treats.
Downside: Some items can be dated due to varied shipment dates, so just check (and double check)!
Monies: $