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Samarkand Nights

4.8 (15 reviews)
Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
Updated 3 months ago

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Joe C.

After numerous recommendations from some of our Brighton Beach friends, we decided to check out Samarkand Nights ourselves. We arrived mid-afternoon on a Saturday, which was a sweet spot, beating the crowd before dinner time. The restaurant was clean and modern, and staff were quick to seat our group. Everything that we ordered came out quickly and looked great but, of course the real test is how things tasted. All of us were in agreement: Fantastic! Highlights: Avocado Salad with fresh slices of avocado over greens in a delicious vinaigrette. A combination dip platter with hummus, labneh, baba ganoush, ikra and markovcha. Near perfect Manti (Uzbek steamed dumplings) with a yogurt sauce to dip in. Fried beef Pelmini that made the kids happy (and us too) Plov that was among the best that I've had in America. The Chicken Lulya Kebab was exceptional, as was the Beef Napoleon with its alternating layers of thin meat and fat. The flavors of each dish seemed to top that previous one. The restaurant itself is off the beaten path and is easiest to get to via car and there's plenty of parking. It's a rare 5 stars from me. Go.

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Anthony B.

Great fresh food. Good service. This is a wonderful local edition to the neighborhood.

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7 months ago

Great service, delicious food and the great ambiance. Owner always on top of them , Definitely recommend!!

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11 months ago

Absolutely incredible, so much flavorful and freshness delights, from the branzino to the tomato salad. And don't forget the skewers - !

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