Shuba is a colorful layered salad of salty herring, tender vegetables, egg, and creamy mayonnaise. The sweet earthiness of beetroot and carrot balances the briny fish, while the potato makes it hearty and satisfying.

Śledź w śmietanie is cool, creamy, tangy, and gently sweet, with rich herring balanced by crisp onion and fresh apple. The bay leaf and allspice give it the unmistakable warm spicing found in many classic Polish herring preparations.

Labskaus is a vivid pink, deeply savoury mash of potatoes, beetroot, onion, and pickled herring, finished with a rich fried egg. The flavour is hearty yet bright, with creamy potatoes balancing the salty fish and sharp pickles for a classic northern German comfort dish.