I rarely write reviews, but the food was so good at this Uygur restaurant! Our lunch was so flavorful and scrumptious. A very small place--about 8-10 tables for 4. Simple, tasteful decorations--not overdone. Excellent service. Great prices--three of us split the dishes below at lunchtime and paid only $35 each including tip. Bosu Lagman (lamb, peppers, veg, and hand made noodles) Salmon with Rice Achichuk cold sliced tomato salad with hot peppers 2 dumplings (forget the name-chopped seasoned meat baked in phyllo) Naan/Bread read more

I had been here before so I decided to bring my parents when we were in the area. There aren't any Uyghur food places on Long Island, unfortunately. While I love the food, I must say the prices have gone up from when I was here pre-pandemic and I'm going to chalk it up to the pandemic effects. The assorti kebabs used to be $12.50 according to the old menu and this time we paid $21! I just paid the higher prices because we were already there. There is also a 3% fee if you use credit card and it is noted on the table (I almost missed it because I put my bag on that part of the table). FYI there is a bit of a language barrier with the waiters but there was one man there that day that spoke English and helped out. He was very friendly. The restaurant is decorated nicely and had some good music on the TV. Now to the most important thing: the food. You must be a meat and carb eater to fully enjoy this experience. But there are limited vegetarian/fish options available. The food is heavily lamb-focused. We got the khushang, gosht naan, assorti kebabs, and the bosu lagman. I enjoyed the chili sauce and vinegars on the table with all the food. I loved everything but the khushang (fried manty, dumplings with lamb and onions) was something new for me and it was so good! The assorti kebabs were lamb, chicken, and beef. The kebabs were juicy but I do think the price is far too high for 3 skewers of kabob. I loved the gosht nan (lamb filled bread) and lagman (fried noodles with lamb and vegetables), as usual. The regular naan is also delicious. The lagman dish was also smaller than I expected for the price (but I forget the price). Everything is savory, made fresh, and brought piping hot to the table! It's a carb lovers dream (mine). read more

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Had a really good meal after a long time. We drove down here to try something different. My husband used to come here often and highly recommend it. I don't recall the name of all the dishes but I do have pics. My favorite was the fried Lagman with lamb and eggs. Also the kabobs were delicious. Definitely give this place a try. I can't wait to go back. read more

Located in Brooklyn, NY, is this Uzebeki restaurant called Kashkar cafe. Kashkar serves all traditional fresh dishes. Though the restaurant itself might be a little small, the flavors in the food pack a huge punch! Moments before you slip into a meat-and-starch-induced coma, start out with these amazing golden brown lamb dumplings called Manty. Crunchy on the outside, flaky & soft on the inside. By the time you are finished with the appetizer, the entrees comes right out fresh and steaming! Both the Dylama(meat with vegetables)& Kowurma Lagman(noodles with vegetables) are seasoned, cooked correctly & taste great! Prices are really inexpensive ranging from $5-15. Overall, a different and unique experience that all should try if in the Brooklyn area! P.S- Everything sold here is 100% halal! -- Quality/taste -4/5 Atmosphere -3/5 Price - 5/5 Quantity- 5/5 Cleanliness-3/5 -- read more

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I go to Uzbek restaurants all the time and the food at Kashkar is comparable to most places, it's good, not overwhelmingly great, but definitely legit. What makes this place stand out however, is the hospitality. The owner was there and he makes such an effort to chat with his customers and is so accommodating and friendly to everyone, not something you find often. Granted, it's a tiny restaurant, but having the owner so involved gives it that homey touch. The amazing thing was that my friend, who had come to this place before but not in the last eight months, did the ordering and the owner REMEMBERED that he didn't want cheese on his salad. Amazing! My friend and I came here one evening after a day at the beach and it was the perfect post-sun feast. We shared a salad, manty, and the mixed grill platter. All was good and fresh, and I highly recommend the kompot, it's a great addition and not too sweet! read more

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We walked into near silence. There could only be one explanation: the food was leaving everyone speechless. We squeezed into our seats because the place is pretty small - the back of my seat was touching the person behind me. The service is minimal. No one guided us to our seats when we walked in, and our water was only filled once. The staff was kind to be sure, but if you're looking for a pretty ambience and constant service, you'll be disappointed. Here's the thing though: the food more than makes up for it. The "Veal Kabob" and the "Lamb Riblets" made me fall in love with meat. I'm usually on a plant based diet, but I found myself craving the succulent chunks of meat served on silver daggers. The meat has a smoky/grilled flavor that wraps you up in a sensation of ecstasy. The Dumplings were pretty good, both fried and steamed. Make sure to eat them with the chili vinegar at the tables, because it completes the flavor. The "Samsa" (meat stuffed between two layers of fried dough, I think) was tastier than the Dumplings. The Noodles we thought could have been saucier, but the chunks of seasoned beef wrapped up in vegetables and thick, hand pulled noodles made for an incredible dish. It tastes even better the next day cold! I can't wait to return and try some of their soups and fresh baked bread. I was ready to rip the "Naan" right off a neighboring table because it looked so good! read more

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For the first time, I visited this cafe, I ordered food to take out. Originally, I am from Central Asia and I know how it suppose to look and taste. I've ordered Manti, Samsi, chebureki, shorpo soup and lepeshka. Only lepeshka tasted good. Everything else was made from the low quality products, didn't look right, and was not chewable as it was expected . Manti grinded meet wasn't mixed in good proportion with onion and was dry. I would not recommend this place if you use to like and enjoy your food. read more

I'd tried Uzbekistan cuisine once previously, far out in Brooklyn, and heard about Cafe Kashkar while doing a search for a place that was around Sheepshead Bay. We heard good things from a friend, so ventured out here one Sunday evening for dinner. We didn't have a reservation, but our friends were given a table with the sign 'reserved' on it. We ordered three kebabs to share between us, lagman soup, and some large dumplings that had meat inside. All were delicious, but especially the dumplings. There was a little container on the table filled with spicy sauce, that I enjoyed dipping the dumplings into. The lagman soup was very good also; but I have had this soup at another Uzbekistan restaurant, and it seemed to be missing some herbs that were present in the other one. The menu here is meat-centric, with very little vegetarian options, and non-existent vegan options. The service was average. Our waiter was busy, and inattentive, proving hard to flag down when we needed him. The ambience feels very ethnic in here, with traditional decor from Uzbekistan on the walls. We were probably the only people dining in here that did not have Russian or central Asian heritage. The prices here provide great value. Would definitely recommend for an inexpensive meal. read more

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This is the good stuff. Not to be dramatic but this place is literally my favorite restaurant in all of New York City. I have been coming here for 3 years now and I live a 25 minute drive from it. I've even taken the train once (1.5 hour commute) to come here. It's not just the food that enamors me. This place is the quintessential mom 'n pop shop. It's a quite homey restaurant that makes you feel like your aunts, uncles, grandmas and grandpas are feeding you. Periodically, my brother and I make fun dinner plans and more often than not, we end up here. Nothing here has been bad, seriously. My go to is the basu lagman and the lamb chops. But the gost naan, mantu, lagman soup, the pulao - everything is stunning. If I had a fancy eating show and had someone filming me eat while having a voice over with an eloquent monologue play over the scene, Kashkar is where I'd go. If you haven't been here - go. Now. read more

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Our first experience with Uyghur Cuisine at KashKar was a good one. Service was good and food was served promptly. We love the decor. Actually learned alot about their enthic culture. Didn't know that they are very much connected to the Chinese. For starter we ordered the Manty dumplings. It was good. Love that the skin is not tough. My husband ordered the samsa. It was ok for me. The filling was dry but my husband like it. For our lunch I ordered the lagman soup. It was really good. Big portion so I shared the noodles to husband. The soup broth was so flavorful. My husband ordered the mixed combination grilled kebabs. Chicken lamb beef were all tender and juicy. Overall I enjoyed my first experience at KashKar. Will definitely return to try their other dishes. read more

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I get a food from this Café every Wednesday I have a Lahgman Soup I think this is the best one in Brooklyn

I first tried this place a few years ago and have loved it ever since! I've thus far brought numerous people here, all of whom love this place as well. Their food is homey, perfectly flavored and spiced, and just leaves a warm feeling inside the soul. The waiters are welcoming and talk to you, remembering your last visit. It's authentic, cultural food that is presented in a no frills kind of way. My favorites are the lagman soup, which is a perfect blend of spices, yeasty noodles, and tender meat, and their varying meat dishes are likewise amazing. The manti (large dumplings) are amazing, their shashliki (kebobs) are great and juicy. The environment feels like you're in the owner's home, and the smells circulating are something out of this world. It's a simple place but an incredible one for a simple evening dinner with good food. The photos are just of a couple things as I don't have pictures from the last visits but I'll be adding more as I continue visiting them! read more

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I've never had Uzbek food before, and my friend had gone here years ago and wanted to come here again when he visited, so off we went. Loves: + Manty aka meat dumplings. It's like they ~get~ me. + Also, the fried lagman (noodles) and samsa (meat pies) were also yummy. + Affordable prices (what up, Brighton Beach) Also, I'll say this is a plus but due to the seating and tables I felt like I was dining at someone's home rather than a NYC restaurant if you get me. And I'm not mad. That being said for the future, I'd be down for more Uzbek cooking in my life. read more

Delicious home made food. First time trying Uyghur restaurant and kept me wanting more..too bad it's really out of my way. But I will be back! The ribs were really delicious..ate them before I could take the pic read more

Cafe Kashkar - lamb dumplings fried - Turkish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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We have been coming to this place for many years although we had not been here for at least 4 years. It was just as delicious as I remember it. The food is all freshly prepared and tasty. The homemade noodles are dense and filling and the meat and vegetables were appropriately seasoned. The salads could not be fresher. The bread was warm and crusty. My only wish is that there was a little more room between tables. The service was helpful and efficient. We will not be waiting so long until our next visit. read more

I'm out in Brighton beach assisting a friend on graphic design for music aktion -- he's an old school south Brooklyn guy who does a whole variety of wild sonic endives Post work I needed lunch I had always heard of the magic dumplings and lamb noodles from far west China , the Uighur region (forgive my spelling) and was stoked that I could indulge around the corner from the job site I researched what to order from the various blogs ... the lagman noodle was a hot soup with hand pulled wheat noodles that had both a heavy chew plus a light slurp. Broth was A + with an almost gumbo esque snarl with stewed lamb and proper red pepper and cilantro garnish. A vinegar pepper sauce on the table and I was in biZ. Next came the dumplings - I gripped the 'manty' a lamb dumpling; giant and steamed with lamb and minced onion. It came with a heavy sour cream that mixed well with a spicy hot pepper paste and more of that vinegar pepper liquid--- to cap it I downed a nice bottle of Ayran --- Mottel recommends ! read more

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Being this perhaps the only Uighur place in NYC, I've been wanting to try it for a very long time. A Turkic-speaking people of central Asia, Uighur populations live mainly in China, but are also present in Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan. In fact, the feel of this place is more like central Asia than China[1]. Uighur food features certain ingredients that the average dining person perhaps won't immediately associate with Chinese dishes, like tomato, dill, raisins, and dairy food. And that's what made me curious about Cafe Kashkar in the first place. Overall it was a bit of an anticlimactic experience. The Naan is nothing like naan bread (and nothing like the puffy picture on the menu), but a rather dense, chewy, and very filling bread. Samsa (layered dough pies with lamb and sweet onions) and Manty (meat dumplings, 4 pc per portion) are essentially the same thing: one is baked dough, the other dumpling-like. They're both very large and very filling. The Geiro Lagman noodles with meat & vegetables were ok; nothing remarkable. The eggplant salad with red peppers, carrots, garlic, parsley, and dill is wonderfully refreshing. I really enjoyed this dish; just perfect on a hot summer day. The best dish I had were the kebabs. I tried both the lamb and beef kebabs, and they were both perhaps the best kebabs I've ever had. Wonderfully crisp and perfectly charred on the outside, incredibly juicy and flavorful on the inside. Absolutely fantastic. Not necessarily worth the trip if you live far away, but if you hit Brighton Beach in the summer, this is a solid option for some good food on your way home after the beach. --------------------- [1] Never been there, but I somehow like to imagine that a local restaurant in Tashkent likely looks like this. read more

Cafe Kashkar is one of the few very good restaurants on Brighton Beach. It's a small restaurant but their food is always fresh and full of flavor. Lamb kabobs were cooked to perfection. Mixed Salad and Liver were great too. Pair it with a pot of tea and you're set! Don't mind the ambiance, the food makes up for it. read more

Cafe Kashkar - Lamb Kebabs - Turkish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I ordered their veal liver kebab & salmon kebab for delivery thru Yelp. Instead of veal liver they sent me goat meat which I do not eat. When I contacted GrubHub to inquire about it, they contacted the restaurant and found out that the restaurant did not have the liver so they took it upon themselves to substitute my order with goat meat. That is really shady, they could have contacted me and told me that they were out of what I had ordered but instead of doing that they tried to be slick and send me something else thinking I wasn't going to call and complain. And the goat kebab that they sent wasn't even tender it was very chewy and sinewy and the salmon kebab tasted okay but it was overcooked and dry. Bad business practices, mediocre food, and No integrity. read more

A nice kebab on a stick It's not a unique idea, but this place does it really well. Unfortunately 1) no parking in their neighborhood whatsoever 2)kind of grimy with garbage in front of the restauratn 3) shitt service if you don't speak Russian (40 min for some dumpling appetizers, really)? 4) the prices on Yelp are less than half of what they are today, meaning once they become successful in the last 2 years they jacked up wayyyyyyy up 5) some skewrers are nice, some like the ribs hardly any fat ormeat. im not exaggerating, not even two fingers volume on and i paid $8 for it. Not worth the drive from NJ, but close if they change their ways read more

Food was delicious! Great local, neighborhood spot. Kid friendly, small place. Six tables that seats 4-5 people. Dumplings and carrot salad were a favorite. read more

This little restaurant has amazing food, service, and decor! I've never had Uzbek/Uighur food before, but I'm really glad I tried it

We recently visited this restaurant, as we've seen pretty good reviews about this place. First of all, RUN! Go to McDonald's, Halal food, or 1$ pizza place, it's going to be better that this place. This is truly objective point of view. Server was awful, didn't even want to talk to us or anyone else. He was just approaching tables and staring at you to start ordering. He didn't wait us to finish ordering and went to put order through. Anyways, service isn't that important. Food is awful and old. Manty was dry and you could see that it was freezes before. Samsa in addition to being old as well, had huge chunks of fat which tasted like if you licked the dirty lamb. Beshbarmak was basically just boiled dough with no saucy and pepper. For conclusion I could definitely say that the only tasty thing I had that day was DIET COKE. Thanks to Pepsico. read more

I was having a really weird craving that day. I wanted asian food and to try something new. So I ended up finding this place which I'm glad that It is in Brooklyn and close by. Parking was pretty easy to find since it is at a residential area. Quite a small shop that you can miss it if you're not paying attention. It was still early afternoon when we arrived (saturday) so not much people are there yet. Staff is definitely very friendly even though it was a bit difficult for the busser lady to communicate with us. She was friendly and cleaned up our table quickly without disturbing us dining. *warning* If you're the type that does not like the gamey taste, you might want to steer clear. I am for sure know that my mom would hate this place. The price is currently worth it ad lamb does fill you up quite quickly. We have ordered Manti, lamb over carrot rice, lagman noodles, liver & rib skewers. The Manti was stuffed with lamb and onions, eaten with what I think it was sour cream. The lamb over carrot rice was so tender that it falls off the bones, and the carrot adds sweetness to the lamb fat coated rice. Such buttery goodness. The lagman with the lamb and veggies really does remind me of the Asian food that I usually have, so it kind of brings back comfortness. Unfortunately was not a fan of the liver, as I am not use to organ meat. The ribs on the other hand was fatty and butter, I wished that there was more meat on it though. I had compote with it, which was explained to me that is is some kind of juice with berries and apples. It started it started getting really busy around mid afternoon. I feel like a lot of regulars come here. They accept card and the price of all was around 50, tip added. It was an amazing and satisfying experience. Will come back to try samsa and other types of lamb dishes. read more

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Never tried Uyghur cuisine before and had no idea what to expect, but the food blew my tastebuds away. Everything is pretty decently priced and I saw the dumplings being prepared so I had to try those (pelmeni), chuchvara (dumpling soup), khushang (fried manty dumpling), and the bosu lagman (fried noodles). The dumplings were WILD. They topped them with fresh fennel and they had this slightly creamy flavor to them and they were cooked in some sort of chicken or beef broth and the filling was perfect. If you order just the dumplings you get a plate of 15. It's enough to share, but it's one of those dishes you wont want to. The fried dumplings were huge and really great, even without the sauce they came with. The soup was definitely my favorite dish because the broth was beautiful and the dumplings were beautiful. The fried noodles looked and tasted like they were handmade and the dish was very similar to Nur Thai's drunken noodles, except with beef instead of chicken. Also, the noodles were a bit more dried since they were fried. The meat pieces in this dish were SO. GOOD. I think this restaurant knows how to treat its meat and I want to go back and try their kebab dishes for sure. read more

Cafe Kashkar - Fried Manty Dumplings and Dumpling Soup - Turkish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Had lunch here on Sunday and still talking about it on Wednesday. Having never tried real Uzbek cuisine before, I didn't know what to expect other than it being some kind of fusion between Chinese, Halal, and Russian. Can't say I was wrong, but it was somehow...more than that. The flavors have unexpected complexity and you really see how the lines between cultures and food can gracefully blur into something familiar but not. This isn't some kind of contrived "fusion" cuisine, you really get the sense that people have been eating like this for a long time and you've just been out of the loop. Having crushed a soft shell crab sandwich at Nathan's a couple of hours before (don't judge), I certainly wasn't starving so took my time ordering. We started with a pickled vegetable platter, which was crisp and refreshing with just the right amount of tang to get the appetite going. Then, we moved on to a shared order of Mantas dumplings with lamb and onion. This is what you smell when you walk in the door, and is what you should order if nothing else. Delicious dough and savory filling. Lamb skewers were also amazing and came out piping hot on metal sticks. Overall, great meal, friendly service. Would return. read more

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Decor -3,5 star Food -4 star Service 3 star Shish kebabs: Chicken- 4 star Lamb ribs-4 star kind of fatty-fat but they over cook it so it look like no fat at all. Lagman -4 star Salad-3 star Would i come back ? Probably not Do I recommend - yes, good to try. Good prices for quick bites in low end read more

Cafe Kashkar - Turkish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

We had to go with the Manty, which is different in Uyghur culture. Very large as opposed to mini Turkish ones. Regardless, just as (if not more) spicy with minced meat and onion. Delicious. The Samsa was a very doughy puff, filled with lamb; almost like a Turkish borek. The Cheburek was this soft, thin, flat, doughy dish also full of spicy meat. Similar flavors as many of the other dishes, and similarly delicious. And then, of course, there's the Kowruma Lagman. A dry noodle dish of heavy spices, meat, noodle; a flavor potpourri, think Xian's. This and the Manty were my favorites, but winning by a small margin. The side sauces are this spicy red sambal-ish sauce, sour cream, and, what I assumed would be bland, but this interesting, thin, tomato-based dipping sauce. Really balances out all the rich flavors. read more

I've been following The Food Ranger's playlist of his visit to Kashgar, and was in absolute awe in how much of the Muslim Chinese food was influenced by Persian and Arab culture, yet every dish had its own special kick. After running a quick search, I came by Kashkar Cafe and immediately had an urge to visit. My fiancé and I went and ordered a ton of food (most of which we also took home). We started with the Lamb Dumplings and Gosht Naan and it was absolutely amazinggggg! Then we ordered Pilaf and the rice was sweet yet salty. Then we ordered two main dishes of lamb and vegetable. Amazing! read more

Cafe Kashkar - Turkish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Mediocre food followed by indifferent service... I won't be coming back specially considering how many Uzbek restaurants in that neighborhood. No alcohol is served ( place is halal) read more

OMG - hands down the best Xinjiang/Uighur food you will find in nyc!! I am from Urumqi and this is probably the most authentic spot you will find (even compared to flushing). Sad this place is so far but it is pretty close to Coney Island, so fun to make a day trip out of it during the summer time. Their pilaf is rich and delicious without the lamb tasting too gamey. All their dumplings/pie apps have this delicious lamb onion filling. I got the liver kebab last time I went and couldn't be happier with my decision. If you are craving real Uighur food, this place is 100% worth the trek! read more

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Awesome Uyghur food. 1) This is probably one of the few, if not the only Uyghur restaurant in the USA. 2) I got the lamb polo, fried lagman (noodles), lamb manti, samsa, and lamb kabob. 3) Will for sure come back. read more

Cafe Kashkar - Manti, Samsa, and Lagman - Turkish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I have come here several times, as it is a good introductory restaurant for Central Asian food. They've recently updated their menu, adding clear photos and slightly adjusting some prices. The setting is still the same, a homely inside with a television typically playing Uzbek and other central asian/Russian music videos. The highlights of the menu include manti (I'm a sucker for the fried manti/lamb dumplings, which is a decadent treat), lagman soup, which is a rich lamb broth with vegetables and hand pulled chewy noodles, although their lagman is pretty salty, morkova salad, which is a carrot salad with garlic and other salads (called "Korean salad" but it's about as Korean as General Tso's) and various skewers, especially lamb which is the regional meat of choice. They have compot, which is the signature fruit punch of water seeped in certain fruits, but I found it to be a bit too sweet and also a tad expensive (it's a pretty basic drink). Their breads are really good and should be tried. Best to go with friends so you can share many dishes. The waitstaff do not necessarily speak English, but now that there are photos you can get by with hand gestures. It's becoming a more popular spot with people not from the former CCCP area which is good for their business - the food really is delicious. read more

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Food was good. Such an interesting mix that make me think that it's the culmination of the Silk Road countries all combined into this unique place. Reservations recommended after 1pm. It's small, feels like a mom and pop place so the service isn't super professional but it is friendly. I had a few goat dishes and some vegetarian dishes. All tasted good and the staff tutored us in how to use the table condiments to make the dishes taste better. Big menu, ice cream was the only dessert but the truly unique dishes made for a unique experience in Brooklyn. I recommend this restaurant. There are tons of shops around there with lots of dessert but only one of these restaurants representing this part of the world. Enjoy! read more

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Staff is very rude and unprofessional. The owner kept on mentioning items weren't available but then would come back and ask if we still wanted it. Ultimately, we never got it. Alright food, have to pick carefully from the large menu. read more

Taste: 5 stars Service: 4 stars Price & Quality: 5 stars Very authentic central asian restaurant! Awesome food! Ps: Manty and Lamb Ribs were amazing! read more

Cafe Kashkar - Turkish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

4 Stars, but only for the food. The food is great! If you go there, Manti (dumplings) and the soups are great. Really tasty! Not sure what the pickled herring is doing on the menu (it's a Russian dish), but otherwise it's great. Service gets 1 star. I only keep coming back because of the food. Tonight was another example. Made our order. Waiter forgot the main courses. We waited for over 45 minutes AFTER receiving appetizers. No one approached to check-in. Then, the Waiter comes up and says "I thought someone brought the dishes to you." Seriously? You have like... 6 tables total, which you share with another Waiter, and you can't keep up? So, there was a space of about 1 hour between appetizers and main dishes. Dishware looked a little dirty and had spots on it, but we were so hungry that we just said "screw it" and ate anyway...only because I know ordering a different set of plates would cause our food to be even more delayed. Which would be fine if it was the first time. But some version of this happens EVERY TIME (I'm not kidding) I visit. The time before, my friend ordered sparkling water and it arrived at our table 25 minutes after it was requested. Waiting staff is not attentive at all. However, the CHEF is extremely talented. And if it was not for the chef's skills, this place would fall apart. .... also, it's a little bizarre if you have "Cafe" as a part of your name and do not offer coffee. IN SUMMARY: food is great, service is the worst I've ever had in any restaurant. read more

Looks like regular cafeteria, but food is great! Uyghur layman MUST HAVE! delicious!!!

Cafe Kashkar offers a unique fusion of cuisines with influences from Middle Eastern, Russian, and Chinese cultures. Geographically, I'd guess the food here would likely be found in eastern Uzbekistan or Tajikistan. I shared a several small plates with my girlfriend so that we could try as many different items as possible. My favorite dish was the manti. The dough was pretty thin compared to most manti. I liked this more because it allowed the meat and onion flavors to stand out more. I'd highly recommend it. My second favorite dish consisted of dough noddles, beef, eggs, peppers, mushrooms, celery, and more. It was called lagmam. It was essentially a stir fried lo mien. Lastly, the lamb kebab was pretty good, but it was too savory. I think there may have been too much butter or msg. read more

It's so hard to find a truly unique food experience in New York when you're a native (or even if you've just lived here a while). Japanese food, Thai food, Chinese food, and Italian food you can find on every other corner, they're basically the staples of a New Yorker diet. And while there's always new fusion restaurants popping up, by the third try you realize they're all just reiterations of the same uninspired creations. I've found the truly best restaurants in New York City are the ones that showcase a cuisine and section of the world you never would have known about otherwise. Enter Cafe Kashkar, a small mom & pop joint with amazing food you really can't find elsewhere in New York! The first time I had Uyghur food was in California and I've been pining after it ever since... Kashkar did not disappoint! Amazing Laghman, samsa, and sausage. Easy menu to navigate if you don't speak the language, they have photos of all of the food (even if they don't always have an english equivalent). The food is prepared as ordered and the ingredients are fresh. Service was pleasant and friendly and the decor is fantastic too- hand painted drums and colorful and intricate drapery all around, plus pink walls! I can't wait to come back and try everything else. Cafe Kashkar is absolutely worth the trip down to Brighton Beach- just think, in the two hours wait it'll take for you to get into that newest fusion trendy restaurant in Williamsburg or Manhattan, you could have traveled down to Cafe Kashkar and had authentic Uzbek / Uyghur food in a great Brooklyn neighborhood that's remained largely unchanged for years. read more