Over the last three years, Ukrainian restaurateurs have become an integral part of Warsaw’s gastronomy, merging authenticity with modern culinary trends. Their latest venture, Kiki, opened in February on Żurawia Street, offering a fresh take on Middle Eastern cuisine with a cocktail menu to match. In times of hardship, good food and strong drinks make sense, and at Kiki, both are served with a freshness of youth.

At the heart of the menu is shawarma, available in creative variations: Super Cheese with charcoal-grilled chicken, beef cheek shawarma, a cheeseburger-inspired version, and even a vegan option with roasted carrots. To round out the experience, diners can enjoy mezze-style sides like falafel, hummus, muhammara, baba ganoush, and crispy fries with truffle mayo, bazaar sauce, or cheese sauce.

Kiki’s drink menu ensures that the food isn’t the only highlight. Their Kiki Boulevardier (Montenegro, Aperol, Wild Turkey whiskey, Angostura) is a bold, bittersweet companion to the rich, smoky flavors of the dishes. The bar’s creative cocktail selection elevates the casual eatery into a destination for both food lovers and nightlife seekers.

Żurawia Street, once lined with socialist-era pavilions, has transformed into a culinary hotspot, home to Butchery and Wine, Baken, QQ Warsaw, and Bułkę przez Bibułkę. Kiki fits right in with its modern, fashion-conscious aesthetic, resembling a sleek boutique food hall where guests settle in for laid-back bites and drinks.

With its well-executed shawarma, vibrant cocktails, and effortlessly cool atmosphere, Kiki brings a fresh, comforting energy to Warsaw’s dining scene—at a time when comfort means more than ever.