Yevhen Klopotenko — Ukraine’s most boundary-pushing chef — sees food as a portal to identity. At his award-winning restaurant “100 Rokiv Tomu Vpered”, built on the historic grounds of medieval Kyiv, he reconstructs what Ukrainians might have eaten centuries ago.

With the “Kyivan Rus” set menu, he invites you to taste dishes inspired by centuries-old records: monastic manuscripts, royal chronicles, and early academic texts.This dinner spans eras — from the 18th to the 14th century — transforming forgotten flavors into a modern experience. Every plate is a blend of research, storytelling, and bold culinary vision.