I've been going to Marani for years and had a lovely meal there last night. The evening started out…read morea little differently than expected, as our main course arrived before the appetizer, but the way the team handled it made all the difference. They were warm, attentive, and remade the dishes so my husband and I could enjoy everything in the proper order during a rare night out without the kids. I also received a very generous follow-up afterward, which made me feel that my loyalty and experience were genuinely appreciated. The kebabs are delicious, the food feels truly traditional, and the service will absolutely keep me coming back.

Happy to have tried something new but wasn't my thing. Expensive and I thought the food was…read moreunderwhelming. Marani sampler - 2/5 - 3 different phkali spreads (spinach, eggplant, and green bean). Bland. I like the spinach one the best. It would be nice if it came with bread or chips, but we got bread on the side and that was $5 extra. Lamb kebab - 2/5 - Tough texture. Expected it to be juicier? Khinkali - 3/5 - Thick shell. I always take note of broth inside of a soup dumpling. Wasn't super flavorful but decent.

Highly recommend this place! Delicious food, good service…read moreand plenty of seating places! A lot of food has Russian, Uzbek and Bukharian flavor. I'm definitely coming back here for more yummy meals

Not sure if there's been a change in ownership but the menu was updated and the service was much…read morefriendlier. We had the Israeli salad, bread, babaganush, and four skewers (not fatty lamb ribs, salmon, lalya, and chicken wings). We enjoyed everything except the lalya- never had it before. The music wasn't crazy loud so it was nice to sit and eat and chat.

First time here we pass by all the time my wife always says it smells so good everytime we pass…read moreby.. finally we came for my mothers bday!! The food was incredible everyone at the table kept saying this was the best Uzbek food they ever had! The service was good too! I wish it was a little colder in there I kept complaining but I think it was just me walking to the restaurant after the rain and made everything humid! Pretty happy because Woodhaven has been struggling to find restraints that work a lot of empty spaces all the time so glad to see some quality in the neighborhood! I give this place a 5/5 food atmosphere warm people great service .. I didn't get to check the bathroom out because I'm super anal about a clean bathroom at a restaurant so I can say nothing bout that... but a1! Fun music to my mom really enjoyed her self! Thank you!

Exceptional food Delicious and the packaging was very…read morethoughtful. Service is great and easy. When eating there the ambiance is very pleasant

This was our first time there though our friend s go all the time. We enjoyed the food and the…read moreatmosphere. The servers were pleasant and food came out quickly. To be honest I didn't want to eat here because they still have a 'B' health grade since December 2025 but we dined with friends who love this place so we went. It turned out OK but we only eat at restaurants with an 'A' rating

Cuisine: 9 Service: 7…read moreDecor: 7 Value: 9 Overall: 9 Since my favorite Uzbek restaurant Taste of Samarkand closed due to a fire, this restaurant has become my go to for food from that region. There are many other options in the area, but I have always come enjoyed this place, and now I treasure it more than ever before. The decor is a bit loud and gaudy for me personally. I always preferred the interior design of Taste of Samarkand or Art of Grill, but I'm okay with Stix's decor because it's bright and clean. More importantly, I love the food at this place. Every time I come here, it's absolutely fantastic. They shine at grilling skewers, so I'll start with that. You really can't go wrong, but I would always get the lamb, lamb ribs, beef, baby chicken, chicken w/ bones, and sea bass. The lola kebab and the chicken lola kebab are not bad, but definitely better at Art of Grill. For the more adventurous, try the veal sweet bread, veal liver, and lamb fat. The only kebabs I am not a big fan of here are the quail. As for appetizers, you have to get their flavorful Uzbek mantu. However, crispy cheburek and flaky samsa are both excellent too. Herring Garnish is very tasty as well. Moving onto salads, I typically order the Humus and Babaganush for dipping with the Tandoori Bread. Korean Carrot is also a nice starter. If you are fond of soup, then I highly recommend Osh-Potche. Lastly, Asian Pilaf is a nice way to end the meal when dining at an Uzbek restaurant, though I think their version is average. When all is said and done, every meal is always amazing. The cost of the meal is always reasonable. And a good time is always had by all every time.

Oh my God, this place was one of the best restaurants I had ever went to. I went on a date with my…read moreboyfriend and it was actually the best experience I ever had. The food was delicious and the ambience was amazing. The service was so nice. All the waiters were so welcoming and it was amazing. I love how the restaurant is all about culture and shows tremendous diversity. It felt like I was in another world. The steaks were to die for and the kebabs were amazing. The salads I can't even tell you how good they were, we of course, had to order to go. Prices are fair and overall I totally rate this 10 out of 10. It's great for dates parties or just a regular outing. And on top of that, they also do catering, which is so good to hear.

Great spot in Queens for kosher beef and lamb dishes, central Asian cuisine. Quiet tables on the…read moreside, partially enclosed with fabric, make for a nice romantic setting or a place for private conversation. Service is attentive. Did not feel rushed at all. Went home feeling full and satisfied.

My husband and I have been in the area for a while but never popped in until recently.. can't…read morebelieve we've been missing out! We were served by the sweetest lady who gave us extra knish with our order. The sandwiches were so so good and juicy - exactly how we envision a pastrami sandwich to taste like. It's also decently priced so won't break the bank but will definitely get you full! No seatings so good for grab and go!

Knish was delicious, pierogi pretty good (nice friend onions). Pretty pricy, but I don't love in NY…read moreanymore, so maybe I just had sticker shock.

We made this a destination on our exploration of different ethnic neighborhoods of Queens…read more The food is great. We preferred the baked over fried items. The savory pumpkin -- like a boreka but I don't know what the Bukharian name for it is-- was delicious. We also liked the beef and beef/ lamb The traditional cracker bread that looks like matzoh in a bowl shape ( but is not matzoh) was yummy. Just the right salt The owner suggested a flakey bread loaf with onions. Also delicious. The prices are quite reasonable. Owner suggested other points in the area: a Jewish Bukharian museum ( must reserve in advance) and 2 large Russian grocery stores. Otherwise this is a suburban neighborhood

Warm and soft - just great soft breads. A classic. Wishing them more very very good business and…read moreloyal customers. Great!!!! Authentic staff and great bakers!

Had a fun time at Sezam. It's a beautiful establishment but with more of an old-school feel, with…read morebigger tables, facing the front entertainment stage. We came for dinner and appreciated the BEAUTIFUL belly dancer. She was magical, pretty and energetic! Everyone cheered her on and was mesmerized! The food was pretty good - needed to ask some questions on the menu. We ordered a big salad, the big Cheburak (VERY BIG!) and then some of the Lamb kebabs and Chicken lulya. Lots of rice and extra veggies as well; lots of leftovers, too! Desert was a HUGE portion of a Mille-feuille (or Napoleon!) cake with a little birthday song and candle! Some old nice gentlemen at a table next to us bought this roses as well, which was a very sweet gesture. The service was okay; at times a bit hard to communicate properly over the music and getting a better understanding of the menu, but overall, manageable...

Looks like they are back to how they use to be prior to Covid when unstopped coming…read more Good even great flavors / meat portions are definitely small and that why the prices per stick are so much cheaper . But Bach was really good / salads same / chebureki were really good flavored meat as well but small portions again. Service wasn't bad but it was a very slow night

My Second favorite (Kosher) pizza joint in N.Y. is Mezze's…read more Their regular slice is solid. And Just the other week, I consumed a mock pepperoni slice. Though never tasting pepperoni before, I enjoyed the slice. A partner of mine had a spicy Sicilian slice. The first time she ordered it she loved it. But they seem to have changed it since, and she said it was never like the first time. Then we found out that different people make it in different ways at this establishment. The next time we ate at mezze's together they said they could put a spicy sauce on top of the slice. It was not the same. She ordered it for a third time when we went out to eat next and she said it was not the same. Mezze's whatever you did the first time with that slice let me suggest you go back to that cuz it worked. Thanks for the tasty food!

After being in a place in Europe where they don't have yelp reviews, I am back locally. I wanted to…read moretry a different pizzeria than the few I have been to in the area. I wound ordering the regular slice and the Sicilian with a Mexican coke. The Sicilian slice was run of the mill but the regular cheese was very tasty. It had just the right crust with perfect amount of sauce and cheese. The service was good and dining room was ample size. All in all, I would come back here to order a cheese slice if I was in the area.