Cafe At Your Mother-in-Law offers a unique fusion of authentic Russian, Korean, and Uzbek cuisine in an environment that will make you feel right at home.
While strolling through Little Odessa in Brighton Beach, you may notice a bright orange awning decorated with Cyrillic characters and a blue teapot. The Russian lettering roughly translates to Cafe At Your Mother-in-Law, where a unique fusion of traditional Korean, Russian, and Uzbek cuisine join forces to create a dining experience unlike any other in Brooklyn.
The history of the unusual fusion of cultures found at Cafe At Your Mother-in-Law’s dates back to the 1930’s, when Stalin forcibly relocated thousands of ethnically Korean families from the eastern border of the Soviet Union to Central Asia. These families, already familiar with the zesty flavors of authentic Korean cuisine, eventually began adopting some of the more tepid ingredients found in Russian cuisine and found that the flavors worked in tandem to create delicious and balanced meals.
Cafe At Your Mother-in-Law was named as an ode to everyone’s mother-in-law, who will feed you well once she has accepted you into her life. We offer a wide variety of hot and cold soups, including kuk-su and lagman, salads, entrees, and desserts, all made-from-scratch using family recipes that have been passed down for generations. Some of our most popular dishes include our plov, samsa, and hye of eggplant. You’re welcome to bring your own alcohol, and we offer a few homemade beverages that are excellent mixers for any spirit.
Our portion sizes are as generous as our prices at Cafe At Your Mother-in-Law! You won’t find anything on our menu over $10 and many of the items on our menu can be purchased by the pound. We offer delivery within ten miles of our restaurant and take-out is also available. Next time you’re in Brighton Beach, come enjoy a meal at Cafe At Your Mother-in-Law! We’re looking forward to serving you.
