There are dishes we remember not for their recipe, but for the feeling. They smell of childhood, evenings in the kitchen when outside winter reigns, and in the plate — hot borscht. They smell of weekends at grandma’s, generously topped with sour cream, pies “for the road,” and silent забота — caregiving that needs no words. That is exactly how the restaurant Mom, Please Ukrainian Food smells and feels — a place where Ukrainian cuisine is not just cooked but lived, as something familiar, cozy, and deeply personal.
The name of the restaurant evokes a gentle smile, because it is familiar to each of us: “Mom, please…” — how many times have we asked mom to add another spoonful of borscht, another dumpling, a slice of pie. And in this simple phrase — all childhood, all trust and warmth, all anticipation of something delicious already on the table. The restaurant itself evokes the same feeling — as if you just entered mom’s kitchen, and she has already cooked everything, placed it on the table, and is only gently smiling, waiting for you to sit down.
At Mom, Please there are no complex concepts — here, food is prepared as at home: without semi-finished products, without hurry, with love for authentic taste. The menu includes what Ukrainians carry in their hearts: borscht with garlic pampushky, pierogi with potatoes, cheese, cherries, potato pancakes with sour cream, holubtsi (stuffed cabbage rolls), stewed roast, pancakes, kutia, uzvar, cheese pancakes, honey cake, poppy seed roll, Napoleon. The dishes are simple — but only at first glance. Because behind each one — labor, experience, tenderness, and memory. Attention to detail is key here: freshness of ingredients, subtle combinations of flavors, appearance — everything matters, because food should delight not only the stomach but also the soul.
The interior of the restaurant complements this atmosphere — wooden tables, live flowers, warm colors, embroidery elements, family photos. There is nothing ostentatious here; only simplicity that creates genuine coziness. At Mom, Please, you want to drink tea slowly, talk, remember, or just silently feel that you are in a place where people truly care about you.
This restaurant is more than just about food. It’s about the connection between people, generations, cultures. Here, family with children, couples, tourists, and new friends are all welcome. Mom, Please is warm Ukrainian cuisine for those who nostalgic for home, and a bright introduction for those discovering it for the first time. The establishment supports the Ukrainian community, participates in volunteer initiatives, hosts events for traditional holidays, and most importantly — is open every day to kindness, conversations, and support.
Mom, Please Ukrainian Food — a place where you can eat “like at mom’s” even when you are far from home. Here, every dish is like a hug, every spoonful like a return. It’s a restaurant that leaves not just an aftertaste but a warm mark on the heart.
Current information:
Address: 13151 Fountain Park Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90094, United States
Phone: +1 (310)-901-8664
Hours:
Mon-Sun 08:30–21:00 (08:30 AM–09:00 PM)
