The iconic restaurant Hutsulshchyna has reopened its doors in Yaremche following a careful restoration. The 70-year-old wooden building, constructed entirely without nails, has been given new life, featuring a partially updated menu crafted by renowned Ukrainian chef Yevhen Klopotenko.
Originally built in 1956 by architect Ivan Bondaruk, the restaurant became a model of the traditional Hutsul architectural style for large structures. Master carpenter Vasyl Stefuranchyn from Babyn village constructed the building, which also served as a popular film location, appearing in iconic Ukrainian movies such as Oleksa Dovbush and Chervona Ruta.
After years of decline, local entrepreneurs Andriy Bakay and Ihor Shtohryn purchased and restored the property in 2025. Chef Klopotenko, following a culinary expedition through the Carpathians, reimagined 12 traditional Hutsul dishes for the restaurant’s new menu. Highlights include Lyuty Syr, a spicy Boiko appetizer made from fermented cheese, garlic, and pepper, and potato knysh, once a ceremonial dish in Hutsul culture.
The reopening of Hutsulshchyna combines heritage architecture, cinematic history, and modern culinary innovation, promising both locals and tourists an authentic taste of Carpathian culture.
