Ingredient appreciation — what makes Chicken Kyiv special

What sets Chicken Kyiv apart is the handling of dill. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the subtly sour result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience.

many dishes are tied to Orthodox religious calendar. The a family Sunday lunch atmosphere was right for this kind of food. I had kvass as recommended and it matched well. If you want to understand what makes this cuisine distinctive, Chicken Kyiv is the place to start.