This was my first time trying Uzbek food and l loved it. The restaurant had a warm and welcoming vibe, making the experience even better. The waitress was very attentive and thoroughly explained the menu to us. Highly recommend!
Anz
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June 10, 2025
We were a party of 10, and honestly, the service was just ridiculous. The girl working there clearly didn’t seem like she wanted to be there, she looked visibly annoyed the whole time. The service was unbelievably slow, to the point where it was hard to ignore.
I’d rate the overall experience a 4 out of 10. The Bukhara Polao was actually really good, but everything else, including the mix platter, was just average. The food was also pricey for what it was definitely didn’t feel worth the cost.
Mikey Villy
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April 09, 2025
Great people.
That’s kind of where it ends.
They weren’t open at 5 (as they have on website). They showed up at 530pm.
I ordered one thing and got completely different order packed.
Called back and they said it was misunderstanding. (I was the only customer there too, so I can imagine what happens when they are busy).
Good was average, not exceptional. Price was surprising. Family meal came out to $97 and it was just Plov with few pieces of lamb shank on it. This is no more than $45-$50 item in any other reasonable restaurant.
Pretty disappointing? Since people were nice.
Angelic Crown
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December 21, 2023
Exciting to have found dining within a native culture of my own, as I have reviewed other interesting reviews of this restaurant, unfortunately, I strongly disagree - the food was not aligned with the taste I know and grew up with of this amazing culture. The lamb kebab was not properly seasoned, tasted bland, and meat was not tender. I didn't enjoy chewing as the taste was depressing. Even basic mash potato was not fresh and tasted weak, definitely was not fresh as well, perhaps felt as if it was made week ago and was left in fridgerator, had no special sauce, very plain, bit dry, would not recommend. I was with other individuals, and they had felt the same. Sadly, the music also didn't represent the optimistic ambiance of the culture, was very dreary, typically Uzbek music is upbeat and combination of drums is entertaining. The low lighting ambiance made us sleepy. On the flip side, the lagmon soup was what had been the tastiest, but unfortunately, not enough to be able to come back, overall the food was just very disappointing. The original Uzbek taste palate was not represented by this establishment. The waiter was friendly and tried her best, which was much appreciated. I would recommend Samarkand, in Woodhaven, Queens, NY, to taste true Uzbek culture food or Tandori, in Rego Park, Queens as well. Both great restaurants will truly make you come back multiple times, if not always! The food really made me have a stomachache. The chicken plov was stale and wasn't very fresh, not a hint of cumin seasoning, even which is a primary seasoning ingredient of this cuisine. In all honesty, it is best recommended for the chef to really attain further Uzbek cooking experience.
Farooq Akbar
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March 22, 2023
Fell in love with the amazing food. Never had Uzbek food before till this restaurant, and I have been missing out. Their lamb dumpling soup is out of this world. Everything here was extremely amazing, and the lady / owner is extremely nice and down to earth! Hands down amazing food!
This was my first time trying Uzbek food and l loved it. The restaurant had a warm and welcoming vibe, making the experience even better. The waitress was very attentive and thoroughly explained the menu to us. Highly recommend!
We were a party of 10, and honestly, the service was just ridiculous. The girl working there clearly didn’t seem like she wanted to be there, she looked visibly annoyed the whole time. The service was unbelievably slow, to the point where it was hard to ignore. I’d rate the overall experience a 4 out of 10. The Bukhara Polao was actually really good, but everything else, including the mix platter, was just average. The food was also pricey for what it was definitely didn’t feel worth the cost.
Great people. That’s kind of where it ends. They weren’t open at 5 (as they have on website). They showed up at 530pm. I ordered one thing and got completely different order packed. Called back and they said it was misunderstanding. (I was the only customer there too, so I can imagine what happens when they are busy). Good was average, not exceptional. Price was surprising. Family meal came out to $97 and it was just Plov with few pieces of lamb shank on it. This is no more than $45-$50 item in any other reasonable restaurant. Pretty disappointing? Since people were nice.
Exciting to have found dining within a native culture of my own, as I have reviewed other interesting reviews of this restaurant, unfortunately, I strongly disagree - the food was not aligned with the taste I know and grew up with of this amazing culture. The lamb kebab was not properly seasoned, tasted bland, and meat was not tender. I didn't enjoy chewing as the taste was depressing. Even basic mash potato was not fresh and tasted weak, definitely was not fresh as well, perhaps felt as if it was made week ago and was left in fridgerator, had no special sauce, very plain, bit dry, would not recommend. I was with other individuals, and they had felt the same. Sadly, the music also didn't represent the optimistic ambiance of the culture, was very dreary, typically Uzbek music is upbeat and combination of drums is entertaining. The low lighting ambiance made us sleepy. On the flip side, the lagmon soup was what had been the tastiest, but unfortunately, not enough to be able to come back, overall the food was just very disappointing. The original Uzbek taste palate was not represented by this establishment. The waiter was friendly and tried her best, which was much appreciated. I would recommend Samarkand, in Woodhaven, Queens, NY, to taste true Uzbek culture food or Tandori, in Rego Park, Queens as well. Both great restaurants will truly make you come back multiple times, if not always! The food really made me have a stomachache. The chicken plov was stale and wasn't very fresh, not a hint of cumin seasoning, even which is a primary seasoning ingredient of this cuisine. In all honesty, it is best recommended for the chef to really attain further Uzbek cooking experience.
Fell in love with the amazing food. Never had Uzbek food before till this restaurant, and I have been missing out. Their lamb dumpling soup is out of this world. Everything here was extremely amazing, and the lady / owner is extremely nice and down to earth! Hands down amazing food!