Cafe Kashkar is a well known restaurant in the neighborhood and for good reason. They have quality Central Asian cuisine at reasonable prices. The space is very bare bones and feels like you're dining at someone's home. The cuisine is very tasty and flavorful. I've gotten the assorti kebabs, rice and lagman noodles both to go and dine in. All are highly recommended. read more

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My friend grew up eating here with her family so I was excited to try a slice of her childhood. We ordered: - the soup lagman noodles and the fried lagman noodles: I feel like you have to get both as they are so different in styles but both so good - lamb dumplings: these were huge! - lamb liver skewer: get those minerals in - meat and rice stuffed dumplings: these were my favorite, but you must eat them in the style of giving them a douse of the clear chili vinegar on the table and laying a fresh tomato onion slice on top. Perfection! Wash it all down with the tangy bottled yogurt drink. Logistics: - indoor seating only - limited street parking nearby - just the heads up the service can be a bit brusque but that's how you know it's authentic read more

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We have been meaning to try Uyghur food for a while. Looks like Brooklyn has a bunch of restaurants. Kashkar is a cute place. Compact, but has some panache. We added the Bosu Laghman after checking with the person attending and lamb soup. Both were quite good. The pulled noodles, being what they are, may feel a bit chewy, but we realize that is the idea. Sitting outside on a Sunny day was a good plus as well. read more

Cafe Kashkar - Laghman lamb noodles - Turkish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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As someone from Xinjiang, I've been trying to come here for years, but I thought the food was okay. I think the Uyghur restaurants in Flushing are better. The place is very busy. They have a lot of good stuff on the menu. The dining environment was not good. There was no AC in summer and we were really hot. Service was decent. read more

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Wow. Just... wow. I've been searching for authentic Uyghur food like a desert nomad craves an oasis, and folks, I've found my culinary Shangri-La. This isn't just good; it's so good it makes me question every life choice I've made up until this point that didn't involve eating here. Let's talk fried manty. These aren't just dumplings; they're crispy, savory pockets of pure joy. I'm pretty sure angels sing when you bite into them. And the langman soup? It's like a warm, comforting hug from a kindly Uyghur grandmother who also happens to be a Michelin-starred chef. The noodles are perfect, the broth is rich, and I'm convinced it has magical healing properties. My only complaint is that I couldn't swim in it. Yet. The service is what I'd call "charmingly efficient." There's literally one waiter, who I suspect is also the owner, the busboy, and possibly moonlights as a secret agent. Despite being a one-man show, he's faster than a gazelle on a caffeine rush and surprisingly delightful. You'll feel like you're eating at your cool aunt's house - if your cool aunt ran a killer restaurant. The atmosphere is pure neighborhood gem - casual, unpretentious, and exactly what you want when you're about to dive face-first into a plate of deliciousness. Don't expect white tablecloths; expect to be incredibly comfortable and ready to get down to business with your chopsticks. Just a heads-up: they prefer cash, probably because their credit card machine is still trying to process how much flavor they're serving up. But they do take cards, so don't sweat it. In summary, if you're looking for an authentic Uyghur experience that will make your taste buds do a happy dance and your stomach sing praises, run, don't walk, to this place. My only regret is that I can't give it six stars. And that I have to leave. I'm already planning my next visit and debating whether it's socially acceptable to just move in. read more

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Ate at one of the few Uyghur restaurants in NYC with friends last night in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn. Think of it as a hybrid between Uzbeki and Chinese, but 100% halal. Service was fantastic. Got free street parking right there immediately. Total cost $135 including tax and tip. Note: they don't write down that there is a service charge included in the total or that there's a cash discount; I had to ask. It was very different from what we ate in Providence last week at a Uyghur restaurant. Not pictured: pitcher of compote. read more

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I always feel like Uzbeki cuisine is such an underrated cuisine. I ordered takeout from this mom and pop restaurant and got their lamb lagman (fried noodles), fried manti (dumplings), and lamb + beef skewers. I loved their skewers and dumplings! I did wish the noodles were "fried" more, but the lamb in that dish was also amazing! read more

Cafe Kashkar - Turkish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

My friends and I were hanging out in Brighton Beach to check out some Eastern European spots. I've never tried Uyghur cuisine before, so this was a new experience. They offer a variety of dishes here ranging from soups, noodles, kebabs, and more. The food is unique, and I thought all our dishes were good and flavorful. I particularly enjoyed the manti and lagman noodles. I will say the portions are a bit small for the price. I also felt that service was a bit slow, granted the restaurant was busy at the time and there were 1-2 servers at a time. Overall, this was a good experience and I'm glad to try some new cuisine! read more

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Such comforting food and a homey space. Best kebabs I've ever had. Flavorful and tender. Lagman noodles are a chewy hand-pulled texture, which is my exact preference. Beautiful color finishing on all the fried dishes. My favorite is the Samsa. The standout dish is the lamb stew on bread. (I don't recall the exact name.) Strongest flavor profile out of the entire table spread! read more

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Very delicious. Fresh , well prepared ingredients and cooked to perfection! I love the noodles. They are hand made with traditional techniques. Good sized portions allow more meals from leftovers. It was busy, but food arrived promptly. Waiting staff were working very hard and were very polite and helpful in choosing meals. Will definitely return and recommend to everyone! read more

Several years back, I went to a Uyghur restaurant in Washington, DC. I recall it was very tasty, with great lamb flavor, very noodle based, but something not all that cheap. It was a unique experience that I was fortunate that I got to try, but at the time I thought nothing of it. I thought I would never have it again. Fast forward several years later, and here I am, in Brooklyn, NY. More specifically, southern Brooklyn, and in the Brighton Beach area. This is also known as Little Odessa because of the high concentration of Russians. In the last few decades though, Brighton Beach has changed and has now become more diverse. This restaurant is a result of that growing diversification. A little more than a hole in the wall not terribly far from the station that bears the neighborhood's name, this restaurant was an experience similar to the one I had years back. The noodle dishes tasted great, and were generous in portion. I really enjoyed the naan here, the bread has great texture and pairs well with the hot dishes. Through it all, I think I have found a new soup to add as one of my favorites, Lagman soup. Lagman soup is a soup that has plenty of earthy flavors, and some grainy ones. With some pieces of lamb, noodles, vegetables, and a hearty broth, this is the perfect soup for that cold day outside. It warms you up so fast, and is an absolute pleasure to eat. It also happens to be a popular dish in Uzbekistan, which is primarily the cuisine this restaurant brings about. It also has a bit of Turkish, and other Eastern European countries from the former Soviet bloc that I will not mention here for the sake of brevity. There was one thing I did not enjoy here. I know that Uzbek cuisine is known for its dumplings, and while they looked pretty, I felt they were wet, soggy, and a trip to the bathroom all in one. Manti, a popular dumpling, was one my server tried to steer me towards, but I ignored because of the onion inside them. Onions and I do not get along, but perhaps the surrounding flavors of this cuisine and the tastiness of lamb, prevalent in others, would allow us to call a temporary truce for at least one dish. I observed several people taking this as takeout, but I think it is better to eat this in a restaurant. The taste holds better, and is more pleasing to the eyeballs to eat this in a restaurant. Never mind the cleanliness of said restaurant. If memory serves me right, then I did right by this cuisine and this meal overall, regardless of whether it be in Washington, DC, Brooklyn, or more specifically, Brighton Beach. read more

Cafe Kashkar has been around for over two decades and there's a reason it's still operating! Authentic Uyghur food in the heart of Brighton Beach. We ordered soup, fried pulled hand noodles with beef, Manty (Uzbeki dumplings), kebabs and their famous bread. This restaurant is the true definition of comfort food. Really felt like a home cooked meal. Everything tasted immaculate. In terms of ambiance, this place will make you feel like you're in Central Asia. The decor and patterns in this establishment were very pleasing to eye. Lastly, service was decent - our waiter gave us recommendations and was extremely helpful, but at the end he definitely wanted us to check out. It was near closing time so understandable, but we felt a bit rushed as we were wrapping up. All in all, I would strongly recommend this restaurant if you're looking to try authentic Central Asian food. read more

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Few joys have been jotted in my memory as deeply and happily as my visit to this unique restaurant. This is a beautiful homey Uyghur restaurant nestled in the hustle and bustle of Brighton Beach Ave. When you walk in and sit down, it's like being transported to someone's cozy decadently decorated drawing room in another world. Everything from the curtains, the vibrant printed fabric on the tables and the elaborate tea cups/china represents central Asian culture to the T. We started with some green tea and Naan, nibbling slowly and making our way to the center of the bread as we waited on our kababs - We ordered one of each type. Service was straightforward and simple, efficient without ant frills as is expected in a family restaurant. The tea tasted super fresh and came in an ornate tea pot with beautiful cups, and it was piping hot. The kababs came out sizzling hot with a side of tomato sauce. They were dripping in fatty goodness and perfectly grilled. The ground beef kabab is one of the juiciest things I have ever put in my mouth. The spices and flavors were perfectly balanced and not a single bite was dry or without juicy goodness. Lamb kebab was super tender, with lovely spices seared on to the pieces outside, a perfect bite and chew every time. Chicken kabab was super juicy, perfectly marinated and savory through and through. The real SHOWSTOPPER however, was the lamb rib kabab. This is easily one of the best things I've eaten in a REALLY long time. The kebab is a work of art, with tiny pieces of lamb ribs, perfectly skewered on, with equal amounts of fat and meat, cooked tender and the fat rendered perfectly. This was the most amazing skewer I've ever devoured, with spices and char on point and totally worth the wait. If you find yourself in little Uzbekistan, you HAVE to stop by this unique and amazing restaurant and try their food! 10/10 highly recommended!!! read more

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Food was really good, very tasty, hearty, filling. The service was a bit slow. They left a dirty dish on the table for a long time, until the food came, and were slow to take our order. I'll probably get takeout next time. Really loved the lamb skewers, fantastic. Salmon skewers just ok. The lamb lagman was great, as was the lamb soup. read more

The quality here caught me completely off guard. What makes this place stand out is its local atmosphere. Their workers made my family feel special. Their food tastes like someone just made it. Check out this place - I'm grateful I found it. read more

Very good and authentic food, good service, decent price, nice looking interior. I highly recommend.

First time of this type of food and it was amazing. I highly recommend the lamb dumplings and their stir fry noddles with lamb. So good! Good luck finding parking. read more

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This is my first time trying out Uyghur. Here's a mom and pop shop that I would wholeheartedly recommend. Very kind staff and the restaurant's decor is thoughtfully done. - Samsa - very delicious. Especially with the sauce. - Manty - I don't think I've had skin this tasty before. The skin to meat filling is perfect. I imagine myself craving this in the future. - Lagman - lamb on noodles. Decent as well, but I would probably pass on this for more manty read more

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If you're in the neighborhood, check this place out! I would describe this cuisine as a mix of Middle Eastern, Asian & Eastern European food. so unique! The fried langman is a must. I also loved the compote, it's this fruit drink that's not too sweet. read more

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The owner and family/staff have been consistently kind and perfect hosts over the many years that I've been stopping by. Trust me, you will have an excellent and comforting meal here, especially when it is cold outside. The food is halal, and anyone can and does eat here. The menu is meat heavy, lots of lamb and black seed (cumin), manti, chebureki, kebab, samsa, Korean salad, and the star: thick lagman noodles (the OG of spaghetti before Marco Polo brought it back to Italy). Note that you may find little crescent moons of black cardamom shell in your meal, which is normal and is not some mistake or wood shaving. Just put it to the side. It is contributing to that great taste in the sauce. Interesting back story here, the cuisine is from XinJiang Autonomous Region, where the Muslim minority is horribly persecuted by the Chinese government with human rights violations that the world choses to effectively ignore. Coincidentally located, of course, in an oil rich and resource rich area. The cooks were on their A game last night and knocked it out of the park with a simple meal of a plate of small samsa and tea. Take a bite of a samsa and pour a tiny bit of the tomato based condiment inside to eat it like a sauce filled dumpling. Sit outside on the plastic chairs if you have just come from the beach, it's an excellent post beach meal to warm you up after swimming! read more

Unique and interesting flavors you won't find anywhere else in New York. Cafe Kashkar shows how delicious Uyghur cuisine can be. The hand-pulled lagman are some of the best noodles I've had anywhere. read more

Cafe Kashkar - 18. Bosu Lagman - Turkish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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First off, we've been going to Kashkar for my son's birthday every year for the past 10+ years, and my review for every year up to this one would be five stars. Food is great, unique, and worth the trip. But this year's visit four days ago was a complete disaster, ending in us giving up on ever being served after patiently sitting at our table for 25 minutes, and occasionally informing the waiter that we were ready to order, only to be ignored every time. We got there around 7:15pm and it was pretty busy, but there was one open table. While we were standing and waiting for them to clean it from the previous diners, someone at another table warned us that they were out of several things, but whatever, we love this place. We'd work around any omissions. We were given menus, and that was the last time they ever acknowledged our existence. While we waited, two women who arrived later than us were seated, given menus, and had their orders taken. Increasingly exasperated, we told the waiter that we'd arrived before them and had been waiting to order. He looked at us with a blank expression and then moved on. After waiting another 10 minutes, we flagged the waiter down yet again, said we had been waiting for 25 minutes, and asked him to please take our order. He once again looked blankly at us, said nothing, and then turned around to go do other things, at which point we got up and walked out. I'm giving Kashkar two stars because while they deserved zero stars for how we were treated on this visit, I'm hoping that this was just a new and untrained waiter doing the worst job he will ever do and they will be back to their five star form soon. read more

Went to this cozy Uyghur restaurant in the Russian neighborhood of Brighton Beach. Right away, it felt like someone's home. It was a busy night there but we were seated in 10 minutes. We ordered manti, lagman, kebab, carrot salad, and bechbarmok. We enjoyed everything that was served to us especially the lagman (must get), the carrot salad and the kebab. The waiter wasn't pushy nor in your face and I felt good supporting a real mom and pop shop. Prices were good too. Highly recommend. read more

My friend and I take turns selecting ethnic food restaurants to try each month. This month I chose Cafe Kashkar for one of our destinations. (Since we drove nearly 2 hours, we had to try a couple places) In today's political climate, it felt right to support a Uyghur restaurant. The restaurant is cozy with a traditional decor. The waitress was pleasant and the food was served in a timely fashion. We selected two types of Samsa, both were quite good but perhaps the ones that pull apart were slightly more tender. They (and everything else) were great with the homemade hot sauce that was in the table. We had a plate of pickled vegetables, both the pickled cucumber and green tomato were quite good, a nice counterpoint to the other dishes. We moved on to Manti, which like the Samsa was filled with lamb. The Manti are great, full of flavor and juicy with a nice texture to the dumpling itself. We ended with the lagman with lamb, for me it was the highlight. The hand pulled noodles had fabulous texture and flavor. They took on the deeply flavorful sauce really nicely. The lamb in the dish was tender and perfectly cooked. All in all, a great meal. We would certainly return. read more

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Food is really really good here/ like flavors are so wow I'm thinking of going bean there as I post this right now!!! That's how god it is. The atmosphere and the music was good because it was their cultural music. Service of young waiters could have been better Can't really hear them but it's bugging to worry about. read more

Solid food for a decent price. We ordered the stir fried lagman and the lagman soup. I liked both bc the lamb was very tender and there was a ton of flavor in both, they were just very oily. They say there is a 20-25 min cooking time but prob depends on how busy they are bc ours came out in ~10 min. read more

Cafe Kashkar - Lagman soup - Turkish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

First time eating food from Uzbekistan. Definitely an amazing experience for a random hole in the wall. The Kebabs aroma lit up the room. The Fried Dumplings were more like Fried Bao, but also amazing & the Fried Noodles had a unique texture and amazing smell. The chef was a lovely guy - we had problems communicating, and felt like he was inviting me into his home with his food. Definitely give the place a try! read more

You will leave here feeling so so satisfied, guaranteed. Every dish that came from the kitchen tasted like a hug from a grandmother. The flavors were so deeply made with love and care. Couldn't possibly recommend this cafe more. Absolutely 10/10. read more

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Delicious and authentic Uighur cuisine. Our family thoroughly enjoyed every single dish. Would highly recommend to anyone. Their main meat that they focus on is definitely lamb. 10/10. Excellent service and great food. read more

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Authentic restaurant in Brighton Beach. The restaurant is decorated with colorful caps on the walls. The menu has pictures to go along with the description. All the food looks exactly as shown on the menu. The food was delicious. The lamb does not taste gamey. The food seems to have the same filling of lamb and onions but the tastes are total different. The tea was served in a decorative tea pot. I like the lamb noodle with eggs. It was not greasy at all and full of flavors. I took a star off because of the language barrier. The server didn't speak English so she kind of avoided us. read more

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This restaurant serves Uyghur food. The Uyghurs is a Chinese muslim ethnic group that inhabit a region near the border of Pakistan and northwest China. As such the food is Halal and has Chinese influences. I appreciated that the menu has pictures of each dish and even gives a little history of the region. I had the lamb lagman, lamb ribs, and manty. The food is good but I had better at another restaurant around the area. My favorite is the manty. It was delicious with a thin, slightly chewy skin, and soft grounded lamb and onions inside. The additional of sour cream enhances the flavors. The lamb ribs were too gamey and there wasn't much meat. It comes with various vegetables which I enjoyed aside from the peppers in a deliciously rich sauce. It would have been better if they de-stringed the green beans. Order bread to soak up the sauces. read more

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Came back here after 3 years. Still solid, reminds me of home, and all is very flavorful. Lagman this time was slightly too salty. Ordered carrot salad (my favorite salad in general, hard to get in the US), lagman w/soup, lamb ribs shashlyk (kebab), naan, compot, green tea. Satisfying and filling. Reviewing this as an intro for those who are not familiar with this food. You need to be a meat eater (lamb mostly) to enjoy this. Lagman is a must have if you haven't had this before. You can get soup version or dry. Shashlyk is not your standard kebab, there is a marinade that makes the meat super tender. Get one or two salads to refresh, and hot tea is a must. We didn't order samsa (think samosa but baked with lamb or beef), but looked very good. I had it before, it was excellent. When entering, don't wait until seated, get server's attention straight away or go to where kitchen window is. Everyone was very nice to us. The place is used to customers from former Soviet, as such, be patient, as they are adapting to Yelp visitors :) I can't get home food like this just anywhere, unless I cook it, thus my review is based on this fact. There is better food back home, but that is a mute point. This is advertised as Uzbek-Uighur place, but can be generally considered Central Asian. This is not a menu directly from Xinjiang. read more

Cafe Kashkar - Naan, carrot salad, lagman - Turkish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Never again eating this place 4 people eat from Kashkar cafe yesterday all of us have vomiting feelings from the kebab One year ago they served spoiled lagman trying to cover with vinegar. Quality of food is poor read more

As Austin Powers once said... "Yeah, baby!" A fairly hyped locale that managed to live up to the expectations. Noted for its Uyghur-Uzbek focus, comparatively rare on the food scene, Kashkar is unpretentious, lightly stylized, and delivers big, big, big on flavor. I got the lagman with lamb and it was to die for! The noodles exemplified perfect pliability, chew, and length, the lamb was flavorful and tender without running into the weeds of being gamey or overbearing, the vegetables were fairly nondescript but they're not the star of the show so fuhgetaboutit, and the sauce was a Lebowski level of tying the room together. And the condiment options! Yee buddy! I'm a SUCKER for vinegar and I doused that thing like it was a five-alarm fire with the provided black vinegar, yum, yum, yum, funnel that stuff right into my GULLET. The compot was unfortunately a bit of a let-down when compared to the nearby offering at Skovorodka, but you know, you can't win em all and you're not here for the compot anyway. read more

Cafe Kashkar - Geiro Lagman - Turkish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I've been meaning to try more Uyghur restaurants and support more Uyghur businesses. Thankfully, I came across a cafe KashKar. Food: I ordered the gosht non, manti, cheburek, Bosu Lagman & fried potatoes. I could immediately tell that the food was very authentic and traditional. I specifically really like the noodles and highly recommend that you try them. The cheburek is excellent and is a must try with their red dipping sauce. Drinks: My friend and I just got canned sodas but they do offer a variety of other drinks. Ambiance: The restaurant is relatively small and it is decorated with traditional pictures and curtains. It's definitely a cozy vibe. Service: Standard service! read more

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When you eat here, it feels like you're in someone's grandmother's dining room and she's serving you some hearty delicious homemade food. Got the lamb over rice and lagman noodle soup, both were very hearty and homey and hit all the right spots on a cold winter day. Serious comfort food vibes here. We did order some skewers that never came, but I don't fault them, there is one person taking care of all the tables and it can get a little busy! read more

Very good, authentic Uzbeki food! , very nice staff. Chill atmosphere and ambiance, small place but not judging, the food is absolutely delicious!!! read more

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Nice and comfy cafe. Food was freshly made after ordering. Surprisely everything tasted flavourful, the Manty dumpling and the Samsa had very similar favours. The Noodle was our favorite. Everything is not over sauteed or greasy. Tried the place after seeing an ad from Thrillist, it is not bad. The seating in the front yard was semi full, inside was empty. I am sure, if not pandemic, it will be crowded. read more

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This review is solely for my experience and opinion on the food I ordered from here. Firstly, this was my first time trying Uyghur cuisine. I ordered a Manty and Lamb Palo to go. Ordering to go was confusing because I had to walk to the back of the restaurant to where the kitchen is to find someone to take my order. Thankfully the menu has pictures and the food isn't pricey. My order of an appetizer and main dish was about $15+ change. I had assumed that Uyghur food would be similar to Afghan or Himalayan cuisine but it is not. The Lamb and rice dish I found to be greasy and tasteless, and the lamb was gamey tasting, also the Manty, the lamb dumplings were too gamey for my taste. I couldn't enjoy either of these dishes. I'm not sure if this cuisine prepares lamb differently for the taste but I do not enjoy gamey meat, therefore I left 1 star. Happy Yelping! read more

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A Uyghur restaurant? Absolutely. B and I went here on a visit to Brighton Beach after looking up Cafe Kashkar online. The place is modest, to be generous. A small room with a couple of tables outside...random decorations and plastic menus, monosyllabic servers and menus in English and Russian. But the food, the food. Just order everything and enjoy it. Extra recommendation of the tomato salad, lamb dumplings (Mantys) and hand drawn noodles (which are fresh, thick, and chewy as they should be). It's a unique cuisine from a unique part of the world where multiple cultural influences come together. Enjoy! read more