Great food, even better people. I would most definitely recommend everyone to give it a try. Personal favorite is the beef stir fry but you can't go wrong with other options. And wash it down with some homemade Fruit Juice. Me and my brother went the other day, 10/10 service. If you're a sweets type of person, definitely try the Golden Melt Croissant, not too sweet, it's just right. read more

On a cold Pittsburgh day, if you're looking for something to eat that feels like a warm hug, this is that place. Kavsar is a family-owned restaurant that feels like a hidden local gem and a great escape if you want to try something new. This was my first time having Uzbek food and I really enjoyed it. I ordered the Lagman with beef, Samsa beef, the Kavsar boat with chicken, and a bottle of water. It was definitely a lot of food for one person, but I wanted to try a little of everything and I'm glad I did. Everything tasted fresh, hearty, and homemade. One tip: don't get too full on the main dishes. Save room for the Honey Cake for dessert. It's absolutely worth it and something you don't want to miss. If you're in Pittsburgh and want a cozy spot with great food and welcoming vibes, Kavsar is a fantastic place to check out. read more

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First time visit with the family to celebrate my birthday. Some of our appetizers consisted of stuffed tomatoes, shurpa soup, and a large bread. Standout entrees included vegetarian plov with mushrooms, chicken stroganoff with rice, and chuchvara. Everything was delicious and generous in portion size. Truth be told, the menu has so many taste-tempting items that it will require multiple visits to go back and explore. This was our first foray into Uzbek-Turkish cuisine, and it did not disappoint. The restaurant is tastefully appointed, blending modernism with tradition, and it's a perfect fit to my old neighborhood where I lived while attending Duquesne many years ago. I wish it were there then! Attentive, white-glove service was provided by Angelica, and we look forward to seeing her again next time! read more

What a unique and interesting culinary experience! While visiting Pittsburgh, my dad, my husband, and I stumbled upon Kavaar for dinner one evening. Be sure to double check their hours because there are only certain evenings where dine in is an option. We made that mistake and showed up the night before and rather than do takeout decided to wait and come back the following evening. Once we were able to dine in, we let the waitress guide us in terms of what to order and how much. We ended up having an absolute feast, but the food was phenomenal. For our dishes, we ordered the carrot salad, dumplings, bread with cheese and potatoes, samsa, beef stroganoff, and Uzbek Plov. Each and every dish was so unique but packed full of flavor. I really loved them all but the dish that surprised me the most and kept me wanting more was the carrot salad. It seemed so simple in its ingredients and construction, but it was so flavorful and unlike anything I have ever tried before. This is definitely a cuisine I am not as familiar with, but after this experience, I would undoubtedly be a regular customer here if I lived in the area. read more

Kavsar Restaurant - 18 Piece Chuchvara, Beef Stroganoff, and Uzbek Plov - Halal Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Outstanding meal- enjoyed the Kavsar chicken boat, homemade bread, Uzbek plav with beef, lagman, homemade cutlets and homemade dumplings- everything was delicious. Excellent service, beautiful little restaurant- nice ambiance. Highly recommend checking this place out. read more

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Like many others here, Kavsar was my first experience with authentic Uzbek cuisine and they didn't disappoint. Service was a touch on the slower side, but nothing that ruined my meal and it certainly ended up being worth the wait. I couldn't decide between the Nuhot Shurak (chickpeas, beef, and onions) and Uzbek Plov (sort of the closest Uzbek equivalent to a biryani dish, from what I gather) and ended up going with the former; it was great and I'd love to try the Plov the next time I'm here. All in all, a solid experience and a great hidden gem in the area, plus it's not too far away from the Mon Incline. read more

Kavsar Restaurant - Nuhot Shurak - Halal Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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I got the Uzbek Plov and split the Chicken Boat. The Uzbek Plov is good (4/5), but the portion was a little smaller than I was hoping for, especially the amount of meat. The chicken boat was all right but very overpriced (2/5); it was $20 for nothing special. It tasted just like normal cheesy bread you can make at home. Service was all right (3/5). We had to ring a bell to get someone to come up and seat us. They also don't do tap water, so they charge you for bottled water. The restaurant was pretty quiet when we arrived but was filling in when we were leaving. Nothing out of the ordinary for the ambiance. read more

Kavsar Restaurant - Uzbek Plov - Halal Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Phenomenal. This is a great restaurant hidden in a somewhat hard-to-access part of town, but it's certainly worth the trip. The ordering process is a little unclear, so calling the restaurant to place an order is probably your best bet. In terms of the food, everything was great. We were especially pleased with the vegetarian friendly sections of the menu. The carrot salad was simple, but well seasoned and delicious. The atlas salad (tomato) was refreshing and crisp: not the world's greatest tomatoes, but the overall spread was created to account for that. The stuffed tomatoes were exceptionally well balanced with just enough tomato and just enough cheese filling. They felt somewhere between refreshing and somewhat heavy: exactly the right balance. The Uzbek bread was very clearly fresh with an excellent texture and nice fermented flavor. The vegetable lagman featured very fresh noodles with a decent amount of vegetables. The vegetable (potato and mushroom) hanum was nicely balanced by the tomato pepper sauce (though it's still a bit heavy). Definitely order an extra portion of the sauce: it's a complex and delicious addition to the meal. All told, this place is well worth a visit. Ordering mid-day is a little awkward given the focus on takeout at that time, but you just need to be prepared for calling the restaurant when you show up. You'll be greatly rewarded with an excellent overall experience. read more

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I have incredible memories of this place! I came here with my girlfriend who is from Russia to explore some of the cuisine that's part of their culture. The server was super kind. We came here when it was freezing outside in February, and the server let us wait in the restaurant for our bus to come. They brought us tea in a fancy teapot, and it was so much fun!! The food was incredible, my first experience with this cuisine. Awesome awesome awesome. For sure, you need to go here. By the way, I'm vegetarian, so I can assert the vegetarian options are great! Mushroom and potatoes, my beloved. read more

Kavsar Restaurant - Halal Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

4.5 stars overall. Kavsar restaurant opened about a decade ago, and it serves Uzbek and Russian foods. As of 2023, the restaurant offers only takeout and delivery--NOT dine-in service. The menu lists several dozen foods, including appetizers (e.g., crepes, samsa, salads, and soups), entrees (e.g., plov, lagman, manty, beef stroganoff, and chuchvara), and a couple of desserts. Please visit Kavsar's website for a full menu that shows photos and ingredients. I have eaten food from Kavsar off and on since 2015. Most recently, for this past weekend, I placed an order through the restaurant's website for pickup. I chose five of my favorite foods from past orders. The restaurant sent me an email confirmation that said that the time for cooking depends on the order and can take 20-50 minutes. After 38 minutes, the restaurant sent me another email about my food being ready for pickup. The neighborhood has a limited number of parking spaces, but the restaurant has a parking lot at 37 Southern Avenue. I waited near a gate and sign that were next to a side door (see my attached photos). An employee came out of the building and handed over a bag of food without speaking. I ate my foods at home. Here are my ratings for them: Vegetarian plov - $16 - 4 stars - The rice was cooked well, and it contained lots of mushrooms, carrots, and green onions. Borsch - $10 - 4.5 stars - This soup contained cabbage, beef, beets, some other vegetables, and spices. I thought that the flavor of beets was not as strong as what I am used to, but I still liked the soup. Samsa - $4.50 - 5 stars - This delicious pastry consisted of a flaky crust that was filled with meat and onions. Bread - $2.50 - 4 stars - This bread was very fresh. It was labeled as small but was actually quite large. Vareniki - $14 - 5 stars - Several pierogies were filled with mashed potatoes and onions, and I greatly enjoyed their flavor. read more

Kavsar, a Uzbekistan culture restaurant in Mt. Washington, PA (Pittsburgh) is an AWESOME place to dine! Parking is in a lot down the block on opposite side. The service was exceptional, the food was hot and tasty and the portions were huge! You have to wait a bit for your main courses but you have to remember that each meal is prepared to order and this is not a fast food joint. Don't forget to order an appetizer and desert! Kavsar is well worth the time and money. My family will definitely go back! read more

Everything was phenomenal. Our party of four was seated right away. The waitress was absolutely fantastic, kind and helpful with answering our questions. Restaurant is warm and welcoming. Bathroom was clean. Meal portion sizes were perfect and price was reasonable. What a wonderful experience read more

This place is a 10/10! This is my first time eating Uzbek cuisine and our meals were absolutely delicious. We dined in their lovely restaurant for dinner which was warm and inviting. The waitstaff is attentive and kind, and the food is out of this world. We started off with a Kavsar boat with cheese and egg that was epic. My husband had borscht and I had the mushroom soup. Flavors were spot-on and soup was so satisfying on a cold night. For entrees, my husband had the beef stroganoff and I ate the vegetarian plov. Everything was absolutely incredible and we can't wait to go back. You definitely won't regret checking this place out and trying out Uzbek cuisine! read more

Great comfort good. Bread, samsa and chili sauce are amazing. Angelica was super sweet and attentive read more

Kavsar Restaurant - Dining room - Halal Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I've been wanting to try plov for a long time. Since they're takeout only, we decided we would eat in our car and then walk along Grandview avenue and enjoy the views. I got the plov and my companion got the Manti, plus we got the large bread. We shared. Our favorite turned out to be the Manti. It had a distinctive flavor we liked and felt light. The beef in the plov was very good but I was underwhelmed with the rice. Perhaps because of how many times over the years I've heard praise about plov. I really thought it was going to knock my socks off. I'm looking forward to trying other items. I wish the dining room was open, the pictures of it look beautiful and intimate. They have a private parking lot which is an important feature in this area. The service was interesting:) Takeout is one thing, but here I have to call when I get there. The doors are locked. So I call and say I am here. And a lady says ok few minutes. And that's it. 5 or so minutes later a lady stealthily comes out of the secret passage and hands me a bag. Then disappears. I literally did not see her come or leave! We chuckled walking back to our car. read more

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this is a real gem! reasonable prices, cute inside, lovely service. the food is simple but very tasty. the cheese boat will be in my dreams! we also had dumplings that were subtle but richly meaty and a chick pea dish with very tender stew meat and again subtle but richly meaty meaty taste. my dining companions had the homemade fruit compote to drink but it was way too sweet for me. I will go back! read more

Right now Kavsar is only takeout although the owner/chef said that will change in October. Our order was ready in 30 minutes as promised. Everyone loved their meal. Lagman with beef was like a comfort food from your mom's kitchen. The homemade noodles were a generous serving and the beef/vegetable on top had a rich well-developed flavor. Just sooo good! One person had Vegetarian Plov and she liked her dish as well. Be sure to order the bread! read more

Service Ok , Food wise the Kavsar Boat fire SUPER highly recommend , of the 3 Uzbeks restaurants in town the Uzbek Plov wise for me 3rd Place . I get 5 stars for the Uzbek boat I'll get it again read more

food was delicious and interesting. Angelica was our server and she helped us choose meals, appetizers and dessert. she was friendly and funny, made it more enjoyable! We will be back! read more

Wow, wow! Although they are only open for takeout/delivery, we found ordering via their website wasn't too bad. This was our last meal leaving Pittsburgh, and I'm so glad we stopped here. The menu was pretty expansive, so it hard to narrow it down to 3-4 choices. We ordered the borsch, the kavsar boat with cheese and egg, beef manti, and the beef stroganoff with macaroni. Unfortunately, we lost the borsch to airport security, but the kavsar boat, and the manti were top notch. The bread was soft and tasted fresh, not overly cheesy, and the egg yolk was still runny. We went through the ranch sauce pretty quickly. I don't think I could ever say no to any type of dumplings and the manti were no different. The inside was flavorful, and the dumpling skin was just the right amount, with a pretty design on top. The beef stroganoff was unfortunately a bit dry, both the beef itself, and the sauce, but we managed to repurpose it when we got home as the dish came with plenty of meat and pasta. Either way, I'd definitely make a special trip out here again if I'm ever in the Pittsburgh area. There are so many other dishes to try! read more

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**PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU CONSIDER ORDERING HERE** YOU NEED TO FIRE THE 30-40 year OLD women IMMEDIATELY. EVIL should not be working in the food industry PERIOD. RUDE, UNPROFESSIONAL, BAD ATTITUDE, TERRIBLE PERSON. Strike 1: Called in, and tried to put in a simple order (literally 1 item). Midway through the conversation, she hangs up. Strike 2: Drove 30 mins to the spot, and tried to order at the restaurant. Then she's all nice to everybody else except me. Wondering why? Maybe because she gets irked off the simplest things in life (you need to do better). Strike 3: She goes "This is the menu, go scan it and order it, on the phone". Like literally I'm outside the restaurant already, what is so complicated? Strike 4: A few minutes later, she comes back outside and says "we ran out of the item you're trying to order. Order something else". PLEASE FIRE HER! She should be working at home and learn some better manners. Actually, go take a course about how to be better at living life. AVOID AT ALL COSTS, or call in then if she picks up, immediately go somewhere else. read more

The food was delicious and our server Angela was very helpful. The Borsh soup was great as were the entrees. Will go back soon.

This was the second time we came to this restaurant. We actually returned because we were uncertain on if last time we loved it because it was really good or because we were starving... Well, we must have been starving again because we still loved it . Now, i'm not Russian, and i've never had Russian food prior to this place. So maybe it's the whole "the blind leading the blind" (or however the expression goes). I particularly enjoy how the dishes remind you of something you've had before, except they taste completely different than anything you've had. Last time we had the stuffed tomatoes. I really loved them and tell everyone about them. They were so creamy and thr Dustin of garlic, dill, mayonnaise, and cheese, worked exquisitely with the tomatoes. Who knew tomatoes could get better? Tonight we tried the Kavsar salad with chicken, mushrooms, corn, eggs, mayonnaise. This is going to sound weird but I told my partner "this reminds me of home." Ladies and gentlemen, I was born in South America, near the equator... I started to describe a dish I'd see at parties growing up and told him it's called "ensalada Rusa." ... Then, it clicked. The verbatim translation is "Russian salad" . I'll be following up with my mom to tell me all the ingredients on the dish. The point is, I loved it! We also grabbed the beef samsa which was succulent and well seasoned. My partner got the Hanum which is steamed pasta with potatoes and meat of choice. The dish had a well balanced mix of flavors. The pasta was soft but not mushy, as it was steamed and contained the beef inside (sort of like a wrap). I ordered the Uzbek Plov with lamb; it's a large serving. The dish primarily has rice, plus chickpeas, lamb, some vegetables, scallions. It was a fresh blend of flavors. If you had to imagine it, think of fried rice, except much more fresh tasting and different (in a delicious way). You need to try it! I will continue to recommend this place! read more

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Had a great meal. Borscht, Small Bread,Beef Stroganoff, and the Honey Cake. ALL delicious! Angelika our waitress was wonderful! I'll be back. read more

Food is amazing, homemade taste and feel. Very friendly service. Quiet ambiance. Our go to place!

This is a female & minority owned business ... the owner has a thick accent and was very patient with me in helping me pick menu options which were ready in 25 min. We got the stuffed tomatoes, fresh bread, pumpkin and spinach dumplings and borsht soup ... it was about 47 for all that which I thought was reasonable... I loved everything. I especially liked the stuffed tomatoes and fresh bread together. That fresh cheese in the tomatoes went perfectly with the bread and I loved the sesame seeds on top. The dumplings tasted both delicious and healthy ... you can tell that the pumpkin and spinach used in the filling was freshly cooked and adequately stuffed. I really liked the spices used in the pumpkin one and liked how it went with the fresh dill. I also enjoyed the borsht soup. The rich flavor of the broth was essential to it. I would definitely come here again and try more of their menu. read more

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My friend and I were so eager for Kavsar to re-open their dining room. We went for dinner and the food was amazing and the perfect comfort food meal. The beef stroganoff with mashed potato's was hearty. Make sure to get an order of the bread- seriously done if the best bread I've ever had. We also ordered the chitchat's and they were delicious and juicy. You can't go wrong with anything on this menu. If you're looking for authentic, hearty dishes Kavsar should be at the top of your list. The service was warm and friendly. read more

We came to this restaurant expecting a good meal. There's a big sign flashing open, but the door was locked. We called the phone number, and a girl said that she would be right there to open the door. After 10 minutes, nobody has yet to show up. She said that they have takeout only, which is fine. We asked to look at a menu, she said that they don't have any. I don't know what kind of restaurant this is, but I don't think that I'll be coming back. read more

We went to "Kavsar" first thing after they reopened for sit-in dining, and again it didn't disappoint us. Everyone from the company of six people was happy with the food, service and atmosphere. Among wide variety of dishes, thin pancakes stuffed with creamy mushrooms were a hit, as well as chuchvara, samsa, different soups and plov. We will definitely come back and bring more people to enjoy Kavsar restaurant. read more

A friend introduced me to this delicious spot earlier this year, and I am dying to return! Kavsar Restaurant serves Uzbek and Russian cuisine (including a special bread that's baked daily - more on that later). They use local ingredients as much as possible and make the majority of the food in house from scratch. And if my visit is any indication, everything is fantastic and worth having at least once! I visited Kavsar with a group of people, so we were able to order a range of their homemade dishes and share them. I got to sample the eggplant roll, cottage cheese pancakes, the shurpa (a traditional soup with vegetables cooked in beef broth), and vareniki (dumplings described as "the Russian version of pierogis" on the menu). Oh, and we also ordered two loaves of that special bread to share. Everything. Was. Amazing! "Delicious" doesn't begin to cover the goodness we were served. Every dish had a unique flavor profile, I think due to the combination of the cuisine itself plus the freshness of the dishes. I still dream about that bread sometimes, it was just SO good. All the food we shared was super filling - but wait, there's more! The gang and I managed to make some room for some sweet baklava and the Russian Napoleon cake (a creamy baked delight that I wanted more of as soon as it disappeared). The desserts, unlike the main dishes, was store bought, but I have no complaints at all. A great dessert is a great dessert! I cannot recommend this place enough - they are 100% worth an adventure up to Mt. Washington, even if you have to hunt for parking. Their atmosphere is homely, their service is great, and I obviously can't praise the food enough. Visit the nearby wine store to take advantage of their BYOB policy, then head on over and start dining! read more

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Undiscovered gem no longer. I'm here to say Kavsar is unique, affordable, and very satisfying. There's a warm, old-fashioned, hospitality here that is very refreshing. I arrived for the Russian dishes by was quickly swayed in favor of the Uzbek options. First off, don't pass on the traditional Uzbek bread. The small is quite large for one person. It's fresh baked bread, and comes in a round shape symbolic of the sun. It suggests supreme spirituality, compassion, generosity, hospitality and beauty. That's a lot for bread to live up to, however this bread succeeds. Try the soups, they are important in this culture, and I'm fairly certain you will come to appreciate them, too. This is a cozy, unique place. Make sure you give it a try. read more

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I've never had Uzbek food before, but I really enjoyed everything we ordered. For appetizers, don't skip the stuffed tomatoes! I normally don't enjoy cold tomatoes but these were superb. For our entrees, we split vegetarian plov and lagman. Both tasty and cooked perfectly. And then had cherry pancakes for dessert. Tip: heat them in the microwave before enjoying The restaurant is closed for indoor dining, but just place your order online and call when you get there. They'll bring it out. If you can't find street parking, they have a small lot just right up the street! read more

Neat place. Good food. I started with a bowl of borsch. We ordered a small side of their bread, which was hot and delicious. I had the beef stroganoff and my wife had the chicken gampan. Everything came out perfectly hot and everything was delicious. They have a dedicated parking lot just down and across the street. Highly recommend. We'll go back. read more

Love the atmosphere and the decorations. The food is authentic. The service is very good. I like that they served everything at one time. I will definitely go back if we visit Pittsburgh again. Highly Recommend! read more

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I'd definitely stop by this place if I was in Mount Washington, but I'm not sure it was worth the 25 minute drive. Firstly, keep in mind that they are takeout only. I don't have a problem with this at all, so I was excited to try out some chuchvara, samsa, Uzbek bread, and the dessert of the day (I believe it was honey cake). When I got there, it was a little tough to figure out how to get my order. But, the owner was nice enough to help me out. Chuchvara came in an adequate portion, but not too large. They were filled quite nicely nod the meat was definitely quality. It came with ranch, but I believe it was store bought ranch. The Uzbek bread was AMAZING. The small bread is plenty for one person, maybe even too much. And it's super fresh! The samsa is somewhat similar to a samosa, but they are stuffed with lots of potatoes and mushrooms. The mushrooms are great, potatoes are a bit chunky. The 'crust' of the samosa is also nice and crispy. Finally, the dessert. This was really the only truly disappointing food. The honey cake tasted stale and not homemade. In fact, I'm pretty certain this is a store bought cake. Honestly, I would much rather try the sweet pancakes as a dessert instead of this. I believe those are made in house. I would recommend this place if you are in the area. It is similar to the food my grandmother makes, so it's quite authentic. However, maybe steer clear of the desserts. read more

I had a lovely group dinner here! We choose this place because one of my dining partners claimed it's the closest you can get to Russian food in Pittsburgh I was worried they would not have much vegetarian food, and the cuisine is pretty meat-heavy, but they had many more options than I was expecting. Many of their traditional dishes (e.g. various kinds of dumplings) could be made with spinach or pumpkin I recommend ordering to share so you can try lots of things! For appetizer, don't miss the Bread, it's very unique - strong sesame flavor and extra soft. The Borsch was also a popular order The food overall had a lot of dill, which is a somewhat unusual flavor in other cuisines, but I really enjoyed it! Don't forget - it's BYOB read more

Kavsar Restaurant - Spinach Dumplings - Halal Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Delicious! If you're in town and you want a halal option come here! Food is amazing and fresh and clean. I recommend the Lagban! The service is also amazing, read more

I stumbled upon this place with my family after taking the Monongahela incline up to Mt Washington. As we were looking at the menu outside, a neighbor stopped to tell us how good the food at Kavsar was, which convinced us to go in. She was definitely right! We tried the carrot salad, homemade bread, eggplant rolls, manti dumplings, dumplings in soup, and the Kavsar. They were well seasoned, fresh and delicious! My favorite was the carrot salad - I could eat that every day. Service was great, though it may get slow if there are more parties dining at the same time. I noticed they also deliver via Grubhub! Definitely recommend it to those lucky folks in the delivery area. read more

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We went here for the first time on Saturday, really good service, cute small resturant. The food was amazing though. The eggplant rolls were so fresh tasting and the sosma (not sure on the spelling) but get the spiced pumpkin you won't regret that. The food was overall great and all homemade. Except the desserts. The baklava was store bought, I don't think they hid the fact that they bought it. The box was in the fridge right where you enter. That is the on reason why I am giving a 3 star review. If I am paying 3 something for store bought, I could have just bought it myself. Make sure you mention in the beginning to spilt the bill. read more

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Exceptional food. Never had that cuisine before. I took a walk around Mount Washington and tried to find something new and different and that place is a true true true hidden gem! I ordered based on menu pictures and I must say the taste, the presentation, the freshness of ingredients is absolutely worth it. Don't hesitate to try it. The lady that took the order has a thick accent , she is very polite and lets you up front know that her English are not so good BUT so are not mine and it was a funny moment for both of us trying to figure it out. I think it adds to the charm of authenticity. Enjoy read more