Ubani has replaced Georgian Cuisine at 8309 Third Avenue. Funny enough, we ordered pretty…read moresimilarly. We started with the eggplant rolls again and added the beet salad with goat cheese. Beet salad was a hit served with big chunks of tender beets. I'm not sure if they boiled and chilled the beets or used another technique to soften them up, but it came out nicely. This time we opted for the khachapuri imeruli. It was delicious. I've yet to come across a khachapuri that I've disliked. Dough was crispy and flakey. Cheese was melty and gooey. Always such a cozy delight. We had the khinkali again - this time with cheese filling. It's a nice vegetarian friendly option, but I prefer the meat or vegetable blend fillings. Cheese in the khinkali was similar to the khachapuri, so it was redundant to order the two together. Would definitely recommend the khinkali but would pick a different filling if you're getting khachapuri. For the main course, we shared the shkmeruli - a roasted chicken in a creamy garlic sauce. I've seen this listed as chicken tabaka elsewhere. It was excellent! Less garlicky than the one I had a Saperavi earlier in the week. Chicken was juicy but the sauce was the star. We dipped the nipples of the khinkali in the sauce to maximize usage. Good list of Georgian wines. Full bar plus some beers including a Georgian one. Service brought out the dishes in a well paced manner. They were very patient as we lounged in their backyard. It was a very comfortable outdoor dining set up. There is one, spacious single occupancy restroom.

For an early Mother's Day celebration, my Mom requested Georgian food, and my sister found Ubani in…read moreher neighborhood. It was a rainy Saturday at around 1, so it wasn't too busy at the time. We ordered: -Eggplant rolls (eggplant with walnut, fenugreek, garlic paste, and pomegranates) -Megruli Kachapuri (classic kachapuri with extra cheese) - basically cheese bread and I mean, can you really go wrong with extra cheese? -Beef Khinkali - I would say this might only be the second time I've had Khinkali before and I don't think I'm a fan of the super thick skin. I did like that it was kind of like a hand-held soup dumpling though -Lula Kebab (ground lamb wrapped in lavash) - this was my favorite dish. They do not skimp on the meat! It's a ground meat skewer, which was very tender and flavorful (though a BIT too salty), and I loved the homemade tomato sauce it was served with. I ended up putting the sauce on everything -Kupati (Georgian-style sausage) - I liked the meat itself, but the casing was on the thicker side -Chicken in Bazhe (pan roasted Cornish hen in walnut sauce) - the chicken was a little dry, and I didn't love the walnut sauce If I were to come back, I think the only thing I would order again would be the kachapuri (or perhaps try a different variation), and definitely the kebab.

Arrived between the lunch and dinner time. A bit odd of a time to eat but honestly it was lovely…read morehaving the restaurant to ourselves. Built our meal around the memorable Acharuli Khachapuri. Do not skip this ! It's essentially a fresh bread filled with cheese and egg. Super delicious. We ate this with the chicken garlic dish The beet salad was perfect pairing with the rich foods and decadence. Ended with a Turkish coffee which was lovely. Definitely check out if in the area.

I don't usually write reviews, but I had to share how amazing the food was! Don't miss the Acharuli…read moreKhachapuri or the Shkmeruli both were so good. We were really glad we ordered them fresh last night and loved every bite. It's a small hole-in-the-wall spot. The moment we walked in, it felt like a truly authentic place. The owner was incredibly kind and honest, and the service was amazing. Definitely recommend checking it out! Also consider trying the pear soda if you like sparkling drinks. They're also under new ownership, and you can really tell there have been some great changes.

This is a great place. Food is home made. Had borscht and pierogi. Light and flavorful. Transports…read moreyou to Poland. The addition of sour cream makes everything better. Bliniz with cheese and blueberries are incredible. It is worth the trip. Am coming back for sure Apologies for not having taken photos As for the decor, exposed brick, simple and elegant.

My friend and I went to Polonica around 2pm on a Saturday. I was getting my nails done across the…read morestreet, and the restaurant had decent reviews, so we decided to check it out. We were the only people in the restaurant the entire time, though there were a few delivery orders. The restaurant has a homey interior, with callouts to their historic presence in Bay Ridge. We ordered the chicken klopsiki ($15.65) and the Hungarian pancakes ($20). Each dish comes with a house salad, which consists of red cabbage, sauerkraut, cole slaw, beets, shredded carrots, and lettuce. The salad had nice flavors and tasted fresh! I really enjoyed the chicken klopsiki, which is a chicken meatball. The meatball was moist, and the sauce had a nice flavor, like chicken soup. The only downside was that the mashed potatoes had no flavor and tasted like powdered mashed potatoes. I liked the flavor of the Hungarian pancakes, but the ratio of pancake to filling was heavily skewed toward the pancake, which was just fried potato with minimal flavor. Therefore, I would pass on the pancakes and just get the goulash if I decided to return. Service was okay. When I asked the server for recommendations, she wasn't enthusiastic, but I was asking generally, and I could have been more specific. She left during our meal, and we had to call someone to give us the check. So after giving us the food, service was nonexistent. Overall, I liked some parts of the dishes, but nothing was so amazing that I would be itching to return again!

Traditional Balkan food, more specific Albanian / Kosovar, with some traditional ambient…read more Strongly recommend qevape/cevape and spinach burek. The staff extremely friendly and courteous.

Stopped in for a late lunch on a weekday afternoon. Place was quiet but takeout customers were in…read moreand out. I sat by the window and ordered peppers with cream spread, cevapi sandwich, and sparkling water. The appetizer came out in 10 min and was this creamy melte cheese with a hot roasted pepper and fresh baked bread. Super yummy and savory. Next came out the sandwich with piping hot cevapi, cooked to perfection and seasoned well. The sandwich had peppers salad cucumber and Mayo which was the perfect accompaniment. For dessert I ordered Turkish tea and Trilece cake. The tea was strong but not bitter. The cake was a moist sweet sponge soaked in milk and topped with a caramel sauce. The food and service were equally great and we will definitely be back for more!

They have excellent food there. We try to order. But it's so expensive but the food is worth it…read moreonce in a while. Service was great delivery was quick no problems

Great for a quick casual styke Turkish meal. The service is great and they give you some bread and…read moresauce to eat right away until order is ready. They have wraps or platters. Whole fish. Open kitchen and restroom available for customers.

First time trying Laila and I am definitely coming back. Our servers were extremely hospitable…read moreaccomodation requests. We got a special family style serving based off a prior Yelp photo I showed. I also loved the music playing and the server even found the set for me on YouTuve All of the food here is 10/10!!! The baba gagnough was smooth tasty. Then we had the mixed grill family style plus chicken shawarma which also came with rice and fries. All meat was delectable and cooked to perfection. Best chicken shawarma wrap I have had and best garlic sauce !!! Portions generous and prices good! A definite Bay Ridge try.

My sister and I visited Laila while I was in Brooklyn and we had a nice experience! The staff were…read morefriendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was inviting. To start, we ordered the Laila Combo, which included hummus, labneh, , and baba ghanoush, muhammara. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and paired perfectly with the warm pita bread. We would definitely order this appetizer again! The entrées are generously portioned, so we decided to share the stuffed cabbage. The lamb was delicious, and we enjoyed the lemon sauce. We would absolutely order this dish again. During our visit, there was also a belly dancer performing, which added to the fun and lively atmosphere. I only have two small critiques. First, the music during the belly dancing performance became very loud, making it difficult to have a conversation. Second, I think the stuffed cabbage could use just a little less salt. Overall, we had a yummy meal and a great experience. I will definitely be back the next time I'm in Bay Ridge!

My fiend Radu brought to this place to try Moldovan cuisine for fist time in my life and it was…read moreAMAZING. We started with some chicken soup,10/10. For our main we got rabbit and lamb chops10/10. tasted so fresh and delicious. The service was outstanding they treated us well.

This restaurant has delicious moldovan traditional food with the best service! It has a cozy vibe…read moreperfect for any occasion. 10/10 would recommend

Short review- if you're looking specifically for shashlik/shish kabobs, this is the best of the…read moremany Azeri spots. The lulya here, along with the chalahach/lamb chops and especially the sturgeon, are outstanding. The rest of the menu is good also, such as their very tasty kutaba, but go here for the kabobs. I went to this Azeri/Azerbaijani restaurant a while ago with a large party. As per most other spots serving either Central Asian food, Russian food, or food from the surrounding regions, you'll have a different experience if you're with someone who speaks one of a few languages (Russian/something similar and/or the local ones depending on which restaurant of course) as well as if you're in a party or not as there's party platters and stuff to order instead. In terms of service, it was friendly, and the inside was pretty casual. A guy was singing live music eventually, which is pretty normal for these spots. We had a few salads and cold appetizers to begin with. For salads, there was an avocado salad with fresh tomatoes as well as a Greek salad topped with basturma, which were both good. There was also cheese served with tomatoes, as well as an excellent version of eggplant rolls/nigvziani badrijani stuffed with walnuts and spices. The last cold appetizer was a tasty version of soslu patlıcan, a dish of Turkish origin with mashed eggplant, tomatoes, and various other spices. There were also two variants of kutaba, which is a type of stuffed pancake. My preference, as per other times, was the meat version, which had lamb and onions inside and was topped with a generous amount of sumac. It was tender and well-filled, though I think the one at Village Cafe is a little bit better. There was also a good vegetarian version, which was refreshing and nice to eat in between bites of all the richer foods. The big platters came out next, consisting of their specialty, which are the various shashlik/shish kabobs. For this place in particular, the best type of kabob is their ridiculously good sturgeon with generously large pieces of grilled fish served with pomegranate molasses (of course,) along with rice and onions with some sumac on it. It is meaty and tender and perfectly grilled. There was also a large meat platter with very good chalahach/lamb chops, along with very tasty lulya (ground lamb,) chicken, beef, and some liver, which would be for some people a bit undercooked, but I found it to be fine. Other hot dishes included potatoes and mushrooms, along with some fries, which were fine, though I didn't really bother with them anyway, as I was already pretty stuffed. For more home-cooked dishes, I would probably recommend Village Cafe more, as there's more of a selection. However, if you're looking for grilled Central Asian style meats, I haven't found a better spot yet, and I've been to a large number of them, from Azeri spots like this one to Bukharan ones to other places.

To begin let me say that I have no experience with food from Azerbaijan, so I have no basis to…read morecompare the food from this restaurant with any other similar restaurant. I would just like to say that the food, service, and ambience were all very good quality at this establishment. The food was delicious and the experience was made more pleasant by the helpfulness of the server who patiently explained all the dishes and beverages. The food was well prepared, plentiful and delicious. a few of the standouts were the dolmas, the sauteed onions, mushrooms and potatoes, the bread and the plov. The Azerbaijani tea was also tasty and a unique experience. Altogether, it was a delicious lunch.