The pinoyshki in all its glory (Image: Pinoyshki)

It has been more than a year since we told you about Aly Anderson’s plans to bring her updated takes on Piroshki on 3rd classics to Capitol Hill’s massive Pike Motorworks retail and apartments development. The chef expert at blending the Russian classic with her own Filipino influences is now preparing to open her bakery on Capitol Hill with a new name that leaves the awkward geography of Piroshki on 3rd on E Pine behind and puts her flavors and offerings including vegan piroshki at the forefront.

Anderson says her newly renamed Pinoyshki is putting on its final touches and ready to open next week on E Pine.

“Pinoyshki serves authentic piroshkis, desserts and filipino/EU food that would take you back to the meals your Lola and Baba used to make,” the pitch goes.

Anderson (Image: Pinoyshki)

CHS talked with Anderson here in December 2022 about her plans for the Capitol Hill move. Unrelated to the Piroshky Piroshky businesses from owner and city council candidate Olga Sagan, or Piroshki on Madison on First Hill, Piroshki on 3rd was born downtown in 1994. Young chef Anderson took over the 3rd Ave shop in 2016 at the age of 23. She told CHS she started baking at age 7 when she asked her older sister how to make banana bread and has been baking ever since.

Anderson has brought her family heritage to her piroshki business where she started serving Filipino cuisine every Friday including “Bulalo” beef oxtail soup, “Pork Sisig” sauteed pork belly, ears, and “Chicken Bicol Express” or chicken doused in spicy coconut cream sauce. Anderson also incorporated Filipino desserts like turon, a sweet banana covered in a spring roll with melted brown sugar on top.

The combination resulted in the Pinoyshki and its garlic beef “asado” filling, a fusion of the piroshki with a Filipino cuisine. The pinoyshki gained the attention of national TV and was featured on an episode of Food Network’s “Tasty Traditions: Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives.”

“We’re particularly proud of our unique offering, the Pinoyshki, a name we chose to reflect our special fusion of Filipino and East European culinary traditions,” Anderson says. “Along with the Pinoyshki, all the treats you’ve grown to love, including our vegan options, will be waiting for you. Plus, we’ll be gradually introducing some delightful new additions.”

A pinoyshki will set you back about $8.50 or you can order a “Russian country breakfast” for a bit more. Daily meal specials and Filipino Fridays round out the current menu.

Pinoyshki will call Suite J facing E Pine home

Now, with a design by Atelier Drome, Anderson and Pinoyshiki are getting ready to finally fully activate the E Pine side of the Pike Motorworks retail and restaurant spaces. The other side of the block includes the Redhook Brewlab microbrewery, Capitol Hill’s Salt and Straw scoop shop, and karrage chicken joint Taku from Shota Nakajima, another Seattle chef who has earned plenty of TV screentime.

“Our new bakery has been lovingly crafted from the ground up, boasting high ceilings, a flood of natural light, and a tranquil spot where you can observe our skilled bakers in a more peaceful corner of Capitol Hill,” Anderson says about the new space. “Whether you’re looking for a spot to enjoy a full meal, grab a quick bite, immerse yourself in a book, or focus on your laptop, our bakery will provide the perfect ambiance.”

Pinoyshki will open soon at 715 E Pine. Learn more at pinoyshki.com.

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