--- title: "Max Hramov: 'Buckwheat with cutlets is genius.' Restaurateur on favorite dishes, strange tastings, and guests he doesn't want to see" description: "🍽️ Restaurateur Max Hramov revealed his favorite dishes: buckwheat with cutlets and fried potatoes! 🇺🇦 He named Ukrainian cuisine the most delicious in the world and told about strange tastings — from rotten eggs in China to Indian curry. Who are his ideal guests? And who does he definitely not want to see in the restaurant? Read the full blitz interview! #gastronomy #restaurants #MaxHramov #UkrainianCuisine" date: 2026-08-11T07:04:00.000Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/max-hramov-buckwheat-with-cutlets-and-strange-tastings tags: [gastronomy, restaurants, ukrainian-cuisine, max-hramov, food-interview] publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Max Hramov: 'Buckwheat with cutlets is genius.' Restaurateur on favorite dishes, strange tastings, and guests he doesn't want to see ![Max Khrapov, a well-known restaurateur, smiles against a brick wall backdrop, discussing favorite dishes and strange tastings](https://xab.info/media/2026/08/11/maks-hramov-grechka-s-kotletami-i-strannye-degustatsii/maks-hramov-grechka-s-kotletami-i-strannye-degustatsii-1.webp) ## 🎯 Key Points - Max Hramov considers buckwheat with cutlets and fried potatoes to be his favorite dishes. - He named Ukrainian cuisine the most delicious in the world. - Among the amazing tastings were rotten eggs in China and lamb curry in India. - Hramov does not want to see in restaurants those who consider themselves experts in everything. - Among the best chefs are Gordon Ramsay, Ferran Adrià, and Alexander Yourza. In the world of high gastronomy, where chefs create complex structures from molecular cuisine and head chefs fight for Michelin stars, Maxim Hramov remains faithful to simple truths. The well-known Ukrainian restaurateur and gastro-producer, whose name has become synonymous with quality service and delicious food, confessed in an exclusive interview for Wave RBC.UA: his gastronomic favorites are not truffles and foie gras, but buckwheat with cutlets and fried potatoes. ### Childhood tastes and the 'most delicious cuisine in the world' Despite knowing the kitchen from the inside, Hramov's personal preferences were formed in childhood. 'There are several such dishes: buckwheat porridge with chicken cutlets, fried potatoes with eggs, and also offal fried with onions — hearts, gizzards, liver, and kidneys,' he said. For him, these simple, hearty dishes evoke warm memories and remain the standard of taste. When it comes to global preferences, Maxim Hramov without hesitation names Ukrainian cuisine the most delicious in the world. This admission underscores his love for native traditions and products, which, in his opinion, possess a unique character and depth of flavor inaccessible to many modern gastronomic trends. ### Extreme tastings: from rotten eggs to Indian curry A restaurateur's career implies constant travel and tastings. Hramov shared stories about the most amazing products he has had the chance to try. Among them are rotten eggs (known as 'century eggs') in a Chinese restaurant. For an unprepared gourmet, this can be a real shock, but for a professional, it is part of the cultural code. Another vivid impression was lamb curry with yogurt in India. The combination of spices, the tenderness of the meat, and the fermented milk product created a unique flavor profile that stayed with him for a long time. These stories show that even for an experienced gastro-producer, the world of food is full of surprises and unexpected discoveries. ### Who is in the restaurant and who is not: ideal guests and 'toxic' clients Working in a restaurant is not just about food, but also about people. Hramov clearly defined a category of guests he categorically does not want to see in his establishments: those who think they know better than anyone else how to cook, serve, and count. Such clients, in his opinion, destroy the atmosphere and interfere with the work of professionals. At the same time, he admitted that he sometimes cooks himself — rarely, for close friends and family. His goal is not just to feed them, but to surprise them with the very fact that he is standing at the stove. This is a rare moment when the chef becomes just a guest in his own kitchen, creating coziness and closeness. ### Three products and three legends: the professional's choice If he had to prepare dinner using only three products, Hramov would choose either cheese, ham, and bread, or beef tenderloin, salt, and pepper. These minimalist combinations demonstrate his faith in the quality of ingredients and the ability to work with them without unnecessary embellishments. Among the world's chefs, he named Gordon Ramsay, Ferran Adrià, and Alexander Yourza — three giants of modern gastronomy, each of whom has made a unique contribution to the development of cooking. Among the establishments — Yourz Space Bistro, Alchemist in Copenhagen, and Gordon Ramsay's restaurant in London. In his opinion, these places set the standards of excellence in the industry. ### Contradictory data In the interview, Hramov mentions that he would like to cook dinner with Robert De Niro, but does not specify exactly what he would cook. This creates a small gap in information: perhaps he simply hasn't decided, or it was a joking remark. Also, there is no direct answer in the text to the question of what dish he would never order in Asia — although the context implies that it may be related to rotten eggs, this is not directly confirmed. ### Conclusion: simplicity as the highest art Maxim Hramov is an example of how professionalism and a love for simple things can coexist. His story is a reminder that true gastronomy begins not with complex techniques, but with a sincere love for food, people, and traditions. In a world where everything strives for innovation, he remains faithful to his roots — and this makes him one of the most respected figures in the Ukrainian restaurant industry. ## ❓ FAQ ### Q: What dish does Max Hramov consider the most delicious since childhood? **A:** Buckwheat porridge with chicken cutlets, fried potatoes with eggs, and offal fried with onions. ### Q: Which cuisine does Max Hramov call the most delicious in the world? **A:** Ukrainian cuisine. ### Q: Who does Max Hramov not want to see in his restaurants? **A:** Those who think they know better than anyone else how to cook, serve, and count. ### Q: Which three products would Max Hramov choose for dinner? **A:** Either cheese, ham, and bread, or beef tenderloin, salt, and pepper. ### Q: Which restaurants and chefs does Max Hramov consider the best? **A:** Chefs: Gordon Ramsay, Ferran Adrià, Alexander Yourza. Restaurants: Yourz Space Bistro, Alchemist, Gordon Ramsay's restaurant in London.