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.

Husband and I walked in here on a Sunday morning and was met with the owner (I think) who…read morerecommended we got the Pilaf! Rice was sooo good complemented with peppers and beef. We also ordered a Shakshouka to go which is a rich dish of eggs poached in a sauce of tomatoes, olive oil, peppers, onion, and garlic, commonly spiced with cumin, paprika and cayenne pepper. Definitely a must try!! Very aromatic and really good. Great atmosphere - it's quiet so you can hear yourself talk. Menu is limited right now (think they don't actually have a menu but mentioned you can order 10 items). They do offer SAMSA which we'll have to try next time!

It's under new management! The restaurant is fully renovated and looks absolutely beautiful…read more I tried the soup lagman and Samsa (puff pastry filled with delicious meat and onions) Everything was so delicious and the prices are so reasonable. It's GLATT kosher. Super clean !! Must try !

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

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.

Beautiful, colorful and fun…read more Food is fantastic and service is wonderful. Must try the garlic fries. Pargiot and lamb skewers. I will say its find the rice bland but over all the food is good.

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!

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!

Had a volunteer thank you linner here as well as surprise baby shower in tandem here…read more It was in their private room in the basement. Was directed to basement but very hard to tell there was a private room until I asked. It was spacious in basement and nice space. I ordered the queens boulevard roll which was good. Others ordered various items from menu and seemed to decent portions vs the sushi in which I ordered. Wish I tried the eggplant parmigiana instead. I guess it's unique that you can order sushi & pizza at same time. I heard that the whole block including Mezze will be closing due to the whole block being demolished and converted into another new high rise.

Amazing hospitality, great food choices and quality, combined with great entertainment and ambiance…read moreat an affordable price, make this establishment a must visit.

Ordered: Mint Lemonade (~$9)…read moreHummus (~$12) Baba Ganouj (~$12) Grilled Eggplant (~$12) 5pc Falafel (~$12) Tabouleh (~$12) Fatoush (~$12) Grape Leaves (~$12) Zikrayat Mix Grill (~$35): with chicken kebab, beef kebab, lamb kofta and lamb chops with rice, grilled tomato & pepper, spiced bread, and yogurt sauce Aya's take: Zikrayat recently rebranded and changed managers, so I found myself back here for a family dinner. We ordered a bunch of appetizers to share and Mix Grill entrees for our party of 7. I would say it's a pretty simple and standard order. No deviations, substitutions, or anything out of the ordinary. Despite that, our drinks took ~20 minutes, the appetizers took 30+ minutes, and our entrees 30+ minutes after that. The Mint Lemonade was so small and tasted artificial. For ~$9, I expect more. The only appetizers worth trying are the Hummus Baba Ganouj, and Falafel. Everything else sadly missed the mark. The Fatoush & Tabouleh were promising but pretty sad. It lacked dressing (lemon and olive oil), flavor, and there were way too many unnecessary lettuce leaves on or around the bowl. I did enjoy the Zikrayat Mix Grill. The meats were tender, well-seasoned, and juicy, the rice was light and fragrant, and it was filling. I found the appetizers to be overpriced and along with the extremely slow service, I didn't leave feeling like it was worth it. I don't think I'll be back.