A Yiddishe Mame Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to A Yiddishe Mame, a culinary haven nestled in Thornhill, Ontario, where the essence of Jewish and European traditions beautifully intertwines. The moment you step through the doors, you'll feel the warmth of a family home, enriched by heartwarming decor and inviting atmosphere.
At A Yiddishe Mame, the menu is a carefully crafted symphony of flavors that honors classic dishes while introducing contemporary touches. Start with vibrant salads like the Mama’s Salad or the refreshing Greek Salad before diving into main courses that include stunning options like Sea Bream and New York Steak. Each dish is an homage to home-cooked meals, designed to evoke nostalgia and comfort.
This is not just a meal; it's an experience. The attentive staff, exemplified by friendly servers like Oksana, further enhance the sense of belonging, making A Yiddishe Mame a must-visit for anyone seeking hearty comfort food and a taste of tradition.
Mama's Specials
A Scheine Elzale
Classic Jewish dish and stuffed chicken neck.
Latkes
Three pieces. Potato pancakes are shallow-fried, made from ground potato, flour and egg, often flavoured with grated onion or garlic and seasoning.
Lamb Shank Az Veiz Mein Fisale
Baked lamb shank under own sauce.
Esik-Fleisch (A Zai Ur Of Mir)
Sweet and sour beef, by my mother's recipe.
Poperechka (Mein Tates Balebte)
Boiled beef brisket with buckwheat and beans.
Chicken Liver Flambe (Amehaya)
Fried chicken liver with onion, spices, and chef's sаuce.
Chicken Nuggets
Chicken Fingers
Kids Main Dish
Flour Dishes
Pelmeni
15 pieces. Russian style perogies stuffed with ground chicken or veal.
Syrniki
Two pieces. Russian style cottage cheese pancakes.
Chebureki
One piece. Fried turnover filled with ground lamb or veal.
Crepes
Three pieces. Crepes with chicken and mushroom sauce, mushroom, cabbage, and cottage cheese.
Vareniki
15 pieces. Ukrainian style perogies stuffed with potato and onion or mushrooms or cabbage or salt or sweet cottage cheese or cherries.
Placinta
Baked pastries with farmer's cheese and herbs, potatoes with onions or cabbage.
Kharcho Soup
Gеorgian meat soup with rice, vegetables, and spices.
Fish Soup
Fish soup with assortment of fish and spices.
Chicken Broth
Chicken broth with noodles or kreplach or matzah balls.
Red Borscht
Meatless red borscht served with pampushka (Ukrainian garlic bread) and sour cream.
Solyanka Soup
Made with assorted smoked meats, olives, and capers.
Mama's Soups
Side Dishes
French Fries
French-fried potatoes.
Vegetables
Steam or grilled vegetables.
Buckwheat
Rice
Basmati.
Crispy Potatoes
Crispy potatoes with garlic and parsley.
Shtroodel
Napoleon
Desserts
Hot Appetizers
Mamaliga (My Moldova)
Cornmeal served by a choice of feta cheese, sour cream, or deep fried chicken greaves.
Mititei
Grilled traditional sausages served with sweet peas and onions.
Rack Of Lamb
Lamb chops in a spicy sauce with your choice of side dish.
Veal Chops Steak
10 oz. grilled and brushed with mama’s sauce it comes with your choice of side dish.
Shishkebab Chicken Dark Meat
Dark chicken meat served with your choice of side dish.
Shishkebab Lamb
Lamb served with your choice of side dish.
Breaded Chicken Schnitzel
Boneless chicken breast coated with flour, mashed eggs, and fried.
Shishkebab Chicken Breast Meat
Chicken breast served with your choice of side dish.
Chicken Kiev
Breaded chicken breast fillet pounded and rolled around cold garlic, butter, and herbs with your choice of side dish.
Lamb Chops
Lamb steak with your choice of side dish.
Chicken Tabaka
Roasted flattened chicken with garlic and herbs, server with your choice of side dish.
New York Steak
10 oz. the king of steaks it comes with your choice of side dish.
Main Meat Dishes
Mama's Salad
Coleslaw Salad
Chopped cabbage and carrots with sour and sweet sauce with olive oil.
Beet Salad
Beet, nuts, raisins with garlic, and mayonnaise.
Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine and aged parmesan cheese in mama’s creamy dressing.
Greek Salad
Salad greens, red onions, cucumbers, feta cheese, tomatoes, and seasoned with a touch of olive oil.
Homemade Salad
Cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, dill with aromatic oil, and lemon.
Garden Salad
Spring mix, red onion, tomatoes, and cucumbers with mama's dressing.
Sea Bream
Sea Bream garnished with lemon sauce, served with your choice of side dish
Rainbow Trout
Grilled trout fillet served with your choice of side dish.
Sea Bass
Sea bass garnished with lemon garlic sauce. Served with a choice of side dish.
Salmon Steak
Grilled salmon steak with lemon sauce. Served with your choice of side dish.
Main Fish Dishers
Kids Side Dish
Rice
Basmati.
French Fries
French-fried potatoes.
Mashed Potato
Tomatoes & Feta Cheese
Cheese platter with tomatoes.
Pickles
Assorted pickles (tomatoes, cucumbers, cabbage) right from the barrel.
Bean Tsimes (A Yiddishe Sniper)
Mashed bean paste with roasted onion, olive oil, and spices.
Fish Assortment
Assortment of cold-smoked fish.
Meat Assortments
Veal tongue and chicken roullet.
Veal Tongue
Veal tongue in horseradish sauce.
(Olivier) Salad
Meat, diced potatoes, eggs, carrots, green peas,nd pickles with а touch of mayonnaise.
Village Style Eggplant
Grilled eggplant salad with homemade oil, spices, and tomatoes.
Herring
Herring fillet pieces with onion and olives.