The only other Uzbek food I've had was in Pittsburgh so I don't have a lot to go on for comparison. But the dumplings were mighty tasty and filling. A group of folks from my running club ran out here in the summer and our appetites were more than sated. The eggplant salad was also quite delicious. Unfortunately my friends ordered too many dumplings so we had no room for lagman, but we are planning a repeat trip. read more

everything was very tasty I liked .although the shish kebabs were a bit fatty, but the calculations with the fact that I like fatty meat, therefore I will leave 5 read more

The worst thing about Yelp is that you can't rate something zero stars can you? This was the worst meal ever, ever, ever. The silverware, or I should say metalware cause it wasn't silver, was filthy. The meat was probably grade D meat fatty and disgusting. If you want to know what they feed to Lions in the zoo go here. Good luck. read more

I am giving the top rating for the place and for the food, which are quite unique. The cuisine is far closer to what you could expect to see in Central Asia (in the past I traveled 4 times into Central Asia and I have some opinion on this). The food is far more authentic than the pseudo-Uzbek cuisine we use to have with all these samsa, shurva, non, and pivlav. Manti are more Unzbek style - don't expect them to equal to Kyrgyz manti (which are my favorites), but they are delicious on their own. I was also surprised to see ashlanfu in their menu - the food which is not widely known among uzbeks, only in the areas populated by dungans. Compared to ferocious spicy alslanfu of Tianshan region, their ashlanfu is unusually mild, served with Chinese chopsticks dungan style. I would try their food again, hopefully many many many times. I also warn not to expect a star treatment in this restaurant. You will not get one unless you speak fluent Uzbek!!! OHANG TV show is definitely worth seeing read more

I have lived in this neighborhood for 7 years now and just found this place. The food is GREAT! The Fried Lagnam was amazing, steamed manti was awesome and we also got the assorted kabobs which tasted great. For those that complain about the staff not speaking English fluently, first off that's the way it goes in this neighborhood, deal with it. There are old Russian people in my building that have lived here for 20 + years and can barely speak English, why? because in this neighborhood they don't have to. Yes, most of the time the servers in the restaurants here are a bit gruff, that's the way it is, but the staff here were nothing but nice, so nice that i was surprised. Can't wait to go back! read more

Very rood stuff. They didn't offer a table , when we have ordered food they were unprofessional. Bad experience

The fried dumplings. A perfect crossroad of middle eastern, northern chinese, and indian food. Just perfect. Worth the trip. The steamed layered white bread from the special yeast is excellent. Use it to sop up the chili cumin sauce of the stir frys. read more

Ventured into Brooklyn NY and found this hole-in-the-wall Uygur and Uzbek style cooking restaurant. This is a new experience and it turns out to be one of the best meal we have eaten during our NYC stay. We tried their Geiro Lagman which is a noodle in meat sauce but the spices is so different from that region of the world. Their Manty or dumpling is huge and very good. We helped ourselves with a flat bread which has the texture of the Indian Nan but much thicker. Then we ordered their Halal Kebabs or bbq skewer in chicken, beef, and lamb. I don't recall how many orders we placed but there was a constant display of food on our table. We preferred the lamb the best, followed by chicken, and lastly the beef. Very nice ethnic meal in a beautiful Russian neighborhood. I'd recommend you go early during daylight to stroll along the river and browse the many store fronts and eateries. This is not a huge place with only a few tables. read more

We had an excellent meal at Kashkar café, a party of 5. Everything we tried was really good. It needed to be to overcome the icy greeting. First I called to make a reservation. I was told that would not be possible, so I asked if there would probably be a table for 5 at 6pm. No, but maybe earlier. End of discussion. So we arrived at 5:30, were told there we no seats left (restaurant had one table filled), I replied that they'd said it would be ok if we came at 5:30. How many? they asked. when I said 5, it turned out that the phone conversation = resevation. Table for 5 set with a 'reserved' sign! Menus came, no help navigating an unfamiliar cuisine because they don't have enough English and really don't care to help people. No one was 'eager to please'. I left almost regretting that the food really was very good. read more

Great local homemade Uzbek restaurant. Prices are cheap. Food is good . What more can you ask for . Ps. Manti is the best here .

mmmm lagman. The noodles really make the dish. The dumplings are great, especially if you like lamb. No booze. Is it common to have kimchi at Uzbek places? read more

I am Uzbek, so I am coming from this angle. I think this is the most delicious place ever. My dad and I just went there today after a long walk and I think he ate a dozen manty [steamed lamb dumplings] and we ordered a ton of samsa to go for our family. I read the hilarious comment below about not having hand pulled noodles -- well, that is because it is a casual dining place and you'd have to charge the right price for hand pulled noodles. The laghman is delicious. The most authentic I'd say. Plenty of lamb and enough to feel full. The price is very low for the home cooked feel of the food. This place never disappoints. I used to order the samsa years ago but these new ones are even better now. I cannot say enough good about this place. It is also the only place where I get to hear so much Uzbek and be able to speak Uzbek with the wait staff. So I love it. read more

This was the first restaurant I went to when I moved to NYC and apparently the only Uighur cuisine in the city, so that's hella cool. The fried dumplings were perfectly round and delicious. It warmed my heart and gave me courage for the impending future. I can't wait to go back. read more

They are a dishonest business! They charged us 13% for tax instead of NY 9%. My sister and I let that go but not until my sister saw her credit card statement. Not only did they over charged on tax, they overcharged my sister by $5. They stole a total of $6.2. Now my sister is disputing the charge with the credit card company. I'm never coming back here again. I'm putting this on yelp to warn others. read more

Pretty good food, the noodle dishes use a great blend of spices which showcase how different yet complimentary cuisine from Asia and the Middle East can be, i.e. Steppe countries. The kebabs that were prepared here are some of the best I've had in NYC and anywhere else. While the English language isn't something easy to find here, short descriptions on the menu are really all you need to have a good meal, that and an open mind. read more

Michigan relatives were visiting Christmas week...the weather was quite nice and I thought to take them to Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, to walk beside the ocean and see one of my favorite metro New York neighborhoods. Then my professional foodie niece suggested Cafe Kashkar. OMG! It is amazing! Our server was lovely and patient, all of the dishes we chose, including for those of us who don't eat meat, were delicious, simple, exciting and made with great care. The cafe is small, in a homey, hospitable way. I'd guess that most of our fellow diners had deep connections to the city of Kashkar. This was more than a meal...it was truly an experience for us to share. I know that I'll be going back ASAP with friends. And before I go, I'll be studying up a bit on Uyghur culture and history so I can have a deeper appreciation and context. Cafe Kashkar is one of those authentic, welcoming places that makes NYC the world-class palate palette that it is. Go! read more

I grew up going to this place. Can't advocate for the taste of food or quality at present time, but 7 years ago their lagman and lamb kebab was to die for. They make noodles for lagman right in the restaurant, and as you ate the food, you could see the owner making noodles himself behind the counter. Not a fancy place, but great food and decent prices. read more

Uyghar paradise. If you like Central Asian muslim food..this one is fresh, sumptous and home style. Loved it. Especially the lamb soups and doma dumplings. Also try the liver stir fried with veggies. read more

It's a slice of nostalgia. You wanna get this piece of fatty lamb barbecue soaked in onions? Just like it was used to be in mother Russia? Sure, it's not healthy, sure you are going to smell, and it's only BYOA(lcohol) type of place. Sure, the place is famous now, and it's not what it's used to be. But still, it's the only place I know to serve "shashlyk" not in a lean American barbecue version, but in a full fatty juicy variety I am used to. On top of that, you'll get Uzbek "manty" (oooh!) and "lagman"(aaah!). There is a great salad my friends keep ordering and I don't see it on the menu, but it arrives mysteriously on the table - something like "chikchuk" - spicy tomatoes of sorts - it's great too. Mind you, this is Brighton Beach. On one of our visits here, we managed to get in the fight with locals - some woman "just wanted to talk to us" and her boyfriend become violent with the staff after we sent her away. He also become violent with the policemen who arrived on the scene, so we no longer were needed for dealing with them. Still, exciting! Anyway, if you want to get real "shashlyki" - this is the easiest you can do - take a train to Brighton Beach, take couple blocks east, and you'll feel right at home. read more

I went to this place trying to explore something new. After driving for 40 minutes from Queens, I arrived at the location. It is a small place with a limited space. Yet the food was so flavorful, that I wanted to try everything on the menu. The fried rice with lamb was superb, the lamb rib kebabs were outstanding, the baked lamb dumplings were juicy from inside and crunchy from the outside and it seemed freshly baked. Being a very picky eater I would definitely come back and recommend it! read more

Yesterday I went with my husband for dinner. We had liver kebab, lamb kebab, and chicken kebab. We also had the pickled salad with noodles, and my husband had half a bread (nan). The salad was delicious and just the right amount of seasonings. The liver kebab was tasty with a hint of pepper seasoning. The chicken kebab was really delicious with tangy and a little hot seasoning. The lamb kebab was juicy and melted in your mouth. Really I never had such tasty meat for such a reasonable price.. Must try. I would highly recommend this place. One of the waiters is not very friendly, but he does his job. The owners cook the food and it is helal meat. read more

Everything is delicious!!! the pilaf is the best thing ever if you like lamb.

This place is a bit out of the way for most people in the city, but worth the trip. So is the neighborhood, for that matter. The "soman" (aka noodle stir fry) was great, as was the soup with dumplings. Really a neat find. read more

Great great food, reasonable prices and friendly service. Yes, I've read reviews by some folks who commented that the servers have limited English. But they are friendly and get their job done. We had lamb ribs, baby lamb chops, chicken and sea bass shashlik. All of it was grilled to perfection (though the lamb chops were just a tad dry). We also had eggplant salad, chicken tepenji and a green bean tofu salad. Flavors were excellent. Am going back this Friday! read more

This place is the bomb! The portions are perfect and the price reflects the portion (you can eat a ton and spend $15-$20). I had very many dishes from this place and could say that almost all of them were very good. The dishes have a lot of flavor because of the Central Asian cuisine if you are familiar with this type of food then this place is for you. Downside is this place is kind of small and sometimes can be full, call for groups or reservations. read more

I love this place. It is small and not too fancy, but it is so clean and the staff are so friendly. It is food from the Chinese area close to Uzbekistan. My friend who is from mainland China loves to come with me. The best is the manty. They are so yummy, filled with lamb and other herbs and just melt in your mouth. The kebobs are great, seasoned and cooked to perfection. The lagman is amazing. What more can I say. It is a great place to come with a few friends and sample a lot of their dishes. The prices are reasonable and the portions are large. read more

Excellent dumplings and hand pulled noodles with lamb. sweet family cooking and serving. I'm not sure I'd travel an hour JUST to go there, but if I had half a reason to come to brighton beach, this would be an adequate other half. read more

Delicious Uzbek food! The owner and chef and waiters were Uzbek the last I checked. This means that I'd recommend you order the kababs, the mante and the samsa. These things are divine! Just the right amount of unctuous deliciousness and lambiness to get you through the winter and colder months. Or to help you before a marathon. It is rich foods. The steamed mante with a pot of hot green is a divine pairing. You cannot have something cold with these foods. Tea is just right. The kababs are delicious and carmelized perfectly. Cumin, lamb, coriander, and the smell of palau perfume the air. It is a must visit -- a must travel visit -- a must to eat here. I come here seasonally and then take a walk on the boardwalk afterwards. I love this place, small, crowded and just absolutely homey food. Enjoy! read more

We had the non filled with minced meat as a appetizer and lagman, fried lamb short rib, and beshbarmok as a entree. Everything tasted amazing. The service was great as well. read more

I traveled for a few weeks in Xinjiang and the food here definitely took me back - especially the geiro laghman (lamb hand-pulled noodles) and of course the delicious, savory lamb kebabs. The chuchvara(dumpling) soup, lamb pilaf, and samsa are great as well. They did not have the big flat nan breads I ate so much in Xinjiang, although I have not been able to find those in any restaurants in NYC. I like having a pot of hot green tea to wash everything down. It's a good ride on the Q train but well worth it. read more

This is a cuisine I was totally unfamiliar with, so maybe I am not the one to judge - but it was pretty awesome. I had the eggplant salad, which was delicious (the oil did not bother me) and fried lamak. The flavoring reminded me of Xian noodles, but there was a lot more variety (I heard a complaint, though, that the noodles were not hand-pulled like Xian - I leave others to comment on that burning issue). There was some confusion over the bill, but I chalk that up to their being so busy on a Sunday night (and having nearly no English skills). Great price, too. read more

I'm no expert on Uyghur cuisine but the food here is amazing - deliciously greasy and laden with spices. Even the kebabs put all those overpriced Mediterranean restaurants in the city to shame. Their noodles and flatbreads are also a must try! read more

Food is 5/5. But I got food poisoning and was at the restroom all day. Other reviews were similar to this. I really hope you guys improve. Friendly staff as well read more

This place makes the most authentic Central Asian food you can find in the U.S.! Almost identical to the Uyghur food I had in Uzbekistan. The laghman, manti, and shashlik were all the best I have had in America. I find myself dreaming about it sometimes :) Very humble place with awesome food. Please go! read more

Great food, tasty fries and shish kebab. The service is a bit slow but the waiters are nice.

Lagman and Kebabs were amazing. I will visit this place again. Small but very cosy place.

This place is yum! We went for lunch and had the lagman, samsa, manty and kababs. Everything was delicious, the service was fine and the bill was inexpensive. What's not to like? A great deviation from the standard Russian food in the neighborhood. Looking forward to going back. read more

Perfect. The place is a hole in the wall but, man, can they cook! Was brought here by a friend and still want to go there every time I go to Brighton. Highly recommend. A pleasant surprise. It's like you are preparing to see the news program and all of a sudden get to watch an action movie instead. read more

Word is this is the only Uighur restaurant in NYC, so I had to try it and am glad I did. Word to the wise - the pages of noodle and rice dishes labeled "hot appetizers" on the menu are entree-sized portions, easily. Tried the manty and the fried lagman, threw on some of their hot chili sauce, delicious. Prices are low too. read more

I believe it's amazing food even I never been there. And I have plane for tomorrow to go there to eat that food .