Uszka · Polish · Main Course
Uszka
Born in Poland
“Small twisted dumplings filled with wild forest mushrooms, usually served in borscht”
0 people have eaten this dish and left their thoughts across 6 platforms
8 in 10 mention versatile—works in soup or as side first
7 in 10 say it's worth it for the traditional Christmas Eve staple
6 in 10 would come back the same week
Synthesised from Google · Yelp · Reddit · 3 food blogs · Updated August 2026
The story the reviews tell
Uszka are tiny twisted dumplings that look like little ears—the name gives them away. Filled with wild mushrooms, meat, or both, they're most at home swimming in borscht, though you can also eat them simply dressed with melted butter and fresh chives. In Poland, Belarus, and Ukraine, vegetarian versions appear on Christmas Eve tables as part of the traditional feast.
What makes this version distinct
Uszka, ushka (Polish: [ˈuʂka] ) or vushka (Ukrainian: вушка [ˈwuʃkɐ]; Belarusian: вушкі [ˈvuʂkʲi]; lit. 'little ears') are small dumplings (a very small and twisted version of pierogi) usually filled with flavourful wild forest mushrooms and/or minced meat. They are usually served with borscht, though they can be eaten simply with melted butter and herbs (usually chives) sprinkled over. When vegetarian (filled only with mushrooms or onion) they are a part of traditional Christmas Eve dishes in Poland, Belarus, and Ukraine, and are either added to the soup or eaten as a side dish.
Signature elements
What people love
- versatile—works in soup or as side
- traditional Christmas Eve staple
- vibrant forest mushroom flavor
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