Sho Tse
ukrainian restaurant · 120 Christopher St, New York, NY 10014, United States · United States
★ 4.9 on Google · 200 reviews · View on Google Maps
Manipulation score
CleanCompleted Jul 14, 2026 · 21 reviews flagged
How this score works
The score estimates how strongly this place's review record matches known manipulation patterns, from 0 (no signs) to 100. Verdicts: Clean below 40, Suspicious from 40, Likely Manipulated from 70; Review Drive when the flags are mostly staff asking customers for named reviews. It rises with the share of reviews flagged and how suspicious each one is.
- Burst
- — an abnormal spike of five-star reviews in a single day compared to the place's usual pace.
- Low activity account
- — the reviewer has almost no other reviews, photos, or Local Guide history; throwaway accounts look like this.
- Duplicate text
- — the wording is nearly identical to another review of the same place.
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Case conclusion
What the numbers say
200 reviews examined
- Google rating
- 4.9★
- Not-flagged average
- 4.9★
- Flagged
- 11%
- Coverage
- 100%
All reviews shown by Google
179 examined reviews
21 of 200
200 of 200 Google reviews
“Not flagged” means no configured Revdict signal matched; it does not prove a review is genuine. Data fetched Jul 14, 2026.
Review brief
What reviews not flagged by Revdict say
Reviewers report that this small West Village spot serves delicious, authentic Ukrainian comfort food with generous portions and reasonable prices. Reviewers frequently praise the friendly service and home-style dishes like borscht and varenyky, though a few note that seating is very limited.
+ Repeated strengths
Authentic Ukrainian Food
Reviewers consistently praise the homestyle taste, highlighting dishes like borscht, varenyky, and stuffed cabbage.
3 supporting reviews
5★ · 2024-08-10
Finally I found a place with a real Ukrainian food, tastes like my grandma’s recipes!!!! Amazing owner Alina shared her story and introduced me all of her team! Definitely recommend this place!!!!
5★ · 2025-07-23
I got oliv’ye salad and perogies with potatoes and onions. It was so good 😊 everyone was so friendly as well!
5★ · 2026-04-09
Great Ukrainian coffee shop with some authentic dishes. Highly recommend it, will definitely come back when I’m in West Village next time. Napoleon cake is my personal favorite.
Friendly Service
Reviewers frequently mention the exceptionally warm, welcoming, and helpful staff.
1 supporting review
5★ · 2025-08-02
Great service - nicest staff and great home-made food!
Desserts and Coffee
Reviewers highlight great coffee and popular desserts like honey cake (medovyk) and Napoleon cake.
2 supporting reviews
5★ · 2025-06-15
Best medovyk I have found in NY
5★ · 2026-04-09
Great Ukrainian coffee shop with some authentic dishes. Highly recommend it, will definitely come back when I’m in West Village next time. Napoleon cake is my personal favorite.
− Repeated complaints
Limited Seating
Reviewers point out that the establishment is very small with minimal indoor seating, making it better suited for takeout.
2 supporting reviews
5★ · 2024-08-23
Very tasty and very fast! The service was very good. Would really love for them to have seating, so you can enjoy the food inside. Love it!
5★ · 2025-08-02
It was tasty and service is good. But very small place.
Excessive Plastic Packaging
Some reviewers complain about the heavy use of disposable plastic containers and the lack of recycling options.
2 supporting reviews
4★ · 2025-05-18
Food is great. The caveat is the amount of plastic waste the place generates and there is no recycling bin on promises. Hot soups served in plastic containers equals BPA borscht. Really hope this great little restaurant considers other c...
2★ · 2025-11-15
The food is great, but they use a lot of disposable plastic that’s not recycled
Good for
- Authentic Ukrainian comfort food like borscht and pierogies
- Quick takeout meals in the West Village
- Friendly service and neighborhood dining
Avoid if
- You require a sit-down dining experience with guaranteed indoor seating
- You prefer to avoid single-use plastic takeout containers
Review anatomy
Reviews per month
| Month | Reviews | Flagged |
|---|---|---|
| Aug ’24 | 12 | 0 |
| Sep ’24 | 19 | 3 |
| Oct ’24 | 17 | 2 |
| Nov ’24 | 11 | 1 |
| Dec ’24 | 7 | 0 |
| Jan ’25 | 9 | 1 |
| Feb ’25 | 11 | 0 |
| Mar ’25 | 13 | 3 |
| Apr ’25 | 1 | 0 |
| May ’25 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun ’25 | 11 | 0 |
| Jul ’25 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug ’25 | 19 | 1 |
| Sep ’25 | 7 | 1 |
| Oct ’25 | 16 | 6 |
| Nov ’25 | 8 | 1 |
| Dec ’25 | 10 | 0 |
| Jan ’26 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb ’26 | 3 | 2 |
| Mar ’26 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr ’26 | 6 | 0 |
| May ’26 | 1 | 0 |
Rating distribution
Evidence
- low activity account 17 reviews flagged weight 0.8
- generic account 4 reviews flagged weight 1
Flagged reviews
Showing the 10 most suspicious of 21 flagged reviews.
Shelley Harrison
226 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2025-08-22
The meals satisfy hunger, the service satisfies expectations, and prices satisfy budget concerns. You'll appreciate the unique approach. The employees appear to enjoy their jobs. The dishes and environment created a good experience. This place delivers more than expected.
Uggg Ghbv
232 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2025-09-25
I visited with five others for dinner. The flavors vanished too soon despite my closed eyes. The place has an excellent position. The team provides above expected attention. The menu prices are high but reflect the ingredients used.
Lloyd Holmes
240 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2025-10-12
My fondness for this place extends beyond just their food. While good, the food didn't match the best we've encountered. Their workers maintained high standards throughout our entire visit. The food reflects expertise, the drinks show knowledge and the decor shows taste. Full approval.
Michel Nee
315 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2025-11-03
The chef understands flavor combinations that others miss. The team members are notably accommodating. You'll appreciate the value, serving sizes, taste excellence, and customer attention. The area appreciates this tasty spot. The restaurant provides satisfaction throughout.
Caleb Hayhoe
1 review
★★★★★
2024-09-03
NR RN
0 reviews
★★★★★
2024-09-23
Олег Саенко
1 review
★★★★★
2024-09-24
Завжди смачно і швидко 🫶
Vera Say
0 reviews
★★★★★
2024-10-20
Валерія Кудрявець
2 reviews
★★★★★
2024-11-19
Найсмачніша українська їжа в Нью-Йорку! Вареники просто неймовірні💔💔💔 їли олівʼє, борщ, млинці - все відмінно смачно! Дякуємо!
Michael Santo
2 reviews
★★★★★
2025-01-12
Fresh simple homemade food. Delicious everytime.
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