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Old Bukhara

3.9 (44 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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Casual
Outdoor seating
Good for groups
Dogs allowed

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Kebab Combo Platter
Mizan R.

There was live singer at dinner time and it set a good ambiance. the staff are very friendly and the food is halal as well. i particularly liked the kebab combo platter with a side and also the uzbek rice pilaf with beef. the bread was a bit hard and dry but the rest of the food was brilliant. i especially liked the sauces that came with the dish it was 3 different sauces and paired nicely. they also serve ice in a nice tray. top tier eats and affordable i'll go back for sure.

Debbie S.

Excellent food!! I have to dock one star for service as there were so many workers there but we had to search multiple times for someone to get us water, then a fork, then the dessert menu, etc. I found that very frustrating. Aside from that, wow was the food delicious and nice portions! Really enjoyed: Borscht with beef and veg (though $12 is quite steep!) Steamed dumplings both with veal and pumpkin - delicious. Veal liver kebab and grilled veggies. Loved!! We tried their 3 homemade desserts and most enjoyed the Bukhara cake and napoleon.

Samsa (amazing)
Dewan A.

Came again to try more Uzbek/ Central Asian/ former USSR items: Apps: -Meat Mantu - 10/10 -Meat Samsa - 10/10 -Fried Meat Chuchvara - 8/10 Main Dishes: -Braised lamb shank - 8/10 -Samarkand Plov - 8/10 -Tabaka Chicken with fries - 9.5/10 -Kazan Lamb - 10/10 -Uzbek Lamb Lula Kabab - 10/10 Dessert: -Honey cake - 10/10

Lauren S.

Old Bukhara in River Edge, NJ. Have you ever had Uzbek cuisine? I've never had it until I went here! Very authentic, beautifully decorated and you feel totally transported. Uzbekistan's signature dish is Plov-a combo of pilaf, meat, raisins and fresh herbs. There's live music on Friday and Saturday nights and it's BYOB! The service is amazing! Insta: @thehungrysw Tandoori crispy samsa (Signature Uzbek puff pastry stuffed with veal, lamb, onions, and traditional spice blend) Toki Dolma (Uzbek grape leaves, stuffed with rice, lamb and beef, served with a side of sour cream) Achik chuchuk (Tomato, chili, onions and basil) Shepherd bag (Fillet mignon cut into small pieces, fried with bell peppers, tomato, onions, garlic baked into wrap) Mantu (Steamed Uzbek dumplings filled with choice of veal or pumpkin) Samarkand plov (The Uzbek national entrée made with short grain rice topped with a succulent blend of slow-roasted lamb and beef, complemented with savory steamed carrots, chickpeas, raisins, and fresh herbs) Shish Kebab (Lamb and Kufta) Homemade fruit compote

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Edward K.

It was a Thursday night and I was looking for something new and ethnic to try within 30 minutes of my house. We're kind of spoiled in that way, lots of great choices. I saw Old Bukhara on Yelp and I knew where I was headed. My daughter was willing to join me and the plan took shape. Old Bukhara has been open for a a couple of months as of August 2024. The restaurant is pretty big, it's nice and bright, and the decor is authentic and vibrant. It looks like there's speakers set up for dancing on the weekend nights. The gentleman who took care of our table (seemed like an owner) was nice and knowledgeable. He pointed me in the right direction with my selections. I had the cold beef tongue and horseradish appetizer and it was delicious, great texture on the beef and the horseradish kicked it up. A pumpkin samsa came with three excellent dipping sauces. The red pepper paste is zesty and packs a bit of heat. We had Uzbek bread and it was served hot and fresh. I had the Samarkand plov for an entree. Really nice portion of lamb, perfectly cooked rice, and additional peppers etc. Word of warning, the little peppers are unsurprisingly spicy. (At least to my palate) My daughter had a chicken Caesar salad, chicken made fresh. They have a solid menu for less adventurous diners. Dessert was the "Old Bukhara" cake, it was worthy of its name. Nice crispy layers, chocolate, and a tasty filling. Washed it all down with a Borjomi mineral water, nice and refreshing. Menu is authentic and has lots of options, plenty directions to go in for next time!

Al Y.

Wish I known this place sooner. Great service, great food, must try the lamb, either lamb chop or the kebab. Definitely deserve more visit

Samarkand Plov
Yas A.

The place is super nice and authentically designed and the staff were super nice and friendly. We got seated pretty fast although we did not have a booking. The food was awesome and it was super delicious.

Food come out too fast. You did not finish even half of your appetizer and main course already arrives. But the problem is that the waiter does not take empty plates and just dumps food on top of each other. Few items we wanted to try were not available. Had to send one dish back. I have no idea how you can prepare beef so tough. Also did not care for music. Same eighties Soviet Union repertoire.

Beef and Lamb Kebab
Valentina Y.

Accidentally stumbled on this amazing restaurant and so glad we did! Everything we have tried was delicious, been to the restaurant twice in the past few weeks. Can't wait to come back again and try more! Ambiance is lovely , they have live music Friday/Saturday/Sunday. Service was good, very attentive

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Great food and a nice place to dine in. Nice ambience.food is excellent. Had the lamb chops yummy

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This review is a bit overdue, as I planned to write it a while ago but forgot. Opps, but here…read moregoes... Did I stumble here by chance? Absolutely not. I was brought here by my friend (and her family) as she recommended the place, and she came pretty often. I would say that my friend sometimes has interesting taste, but so far her recommendations have been really solid. Since my friend brought me here, I just took whatever she recommended, as she took command of all ordering. This was great for me, since I opened the menu and was like... wow, I don't even know what is good. So I just sat back and *attempted* to listen to what was going on. We ended up getting hot tea with lemon, beef skirt kebab, lamb kebab, samsa, cheburek with meat, and a few other things I'm not quite sure about. She just ordered, and honestly, I just ate everything she threw at me. The samsas were delicious! They were super flaky, and the meat was well seasoned and super juicy. The samsa were also quite hefty, they fill you up if you eat too many. It reminded me of the homemade ones my friend used to give me. Next up, the cheburek with meat. This was a first for me, and my friend said it was a must get. She was completely right... we ended up getting a 2nd order of this. It was super light, compared to everything else we ordered, as it is only filled with a bit of meat. The dough is fried to perfection, it was a bit crispy, soft, and didn't feel oily. It came with what I assume is a tomato sauce, which pairs well with it. We also got a few of the beef and lamb kebabs, and they were also delicious. The beef tasted better than the lamb, but my friend says that is just depends on the day. So I guess it depends on who is cooking that day? But the beef was super juicy, and it was well seasoned. The lamb was also good, but it just wasn't as yummy as the beef skirt. Overall, I really like everything here and I look forward to my next trip back to NY.

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Old Bukhara - halal - Updated May 2026

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