If you are looking for authentic Central Asian cuisine, Sorry Mama Cafe is a must-visit! We ordered the hand-pulled noodles (Lagman), fresh traditional bread (Tandyr Nan), and beef kebabs (Shashlik). The Lagman was incredible -- rich, flavorful broth, tender beef, and perfectly chewy noodles. The bread came out warm, fluffy on the inside with a crisp crust, making it perfect to dip in the broth. The kebabs were juicy, well-seasoned, and paired wonderfully with sliced onions and sauce. The service was excellent -- the staff was friendly, attentive, and made us feel right at home. The atmosphere is welcoming, the tea complements the meal perfectly, and the portion sizes are very generous. Highly recommended! And more park lots . 5 of 5. read more

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I had a great experience at Sorry Mama Cafe. The service was warm and friendly, the atmosphere was cozy, and the food was delicious. You absolutely have to try the boorsok--they're freshly fried, served hot with sour cream, and are incredibly tasty. The plov was also amazing, full of flavor and perfectly cooked. The gyuru lagman itself was delicious, with great flavor and perfectly prepared noodles. The only thing that could be improved was the meat. It wasn't very tender, and it seemed like it either wasn't cooked long enough or wasn't the best quality. Aside from that, the dish was very enjoyable. Overall, it's a lovely place with great hospitality and authentic, delicious food. I'll definitely be back to try more dishes! read more

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I love trying Uzbeki and Uyghur food. Unfortunately some of the popular dishes we wanted to try weren't available. But the waiter was nice enough to recommend some dishes. We tried the Suyru Lagman, Kazan Kebab, and Mushuro. All of the dishes tasted good but all of them had similar flavor. The restaurant is on the pricier size. read more

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The food was delicious. The lamb kabobs were great and the other dishes flavors were there, but I just wish the others were hotter. I will say that the experience was a bit chaotic. We were seated at a table that forced my partner and I to share one side of the table. There were a lot of children screaming and running around. It was a bit strange for an 8-8:30pm dinner. Servers seemed nice enough, but we didn't have a ton of interaction. read more

Incredible food in the suburbs, love the meat platter, was enough for 4 people. The meat is perfectly done in charcoal, full of flavor, comes with pita bread, some sald and different meats grilled in different ways. The hot tea was refreshing and relaxing, enjoyed my experience and would come back again to try different plates. Thank you! read more

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What an absolute gem of a restaurant! Sorry Mommy is a hidden treasure serving incredible Central Asian cuisine, and I can't stop thinking about it. The waiter explained that their food reflects a Nomadic culture -- with influences from China, Turkey, and Russia -- and you can really taste that unique blend in every dish. I went on a Tuesday around 6:30 PM, and the restaurant was already lively with plenty of occupied tables -- always a good sign! They had run out of a few dishes I wanted to try, which honestly just gives me an excuse to go back. For appetizers, we ordered a few to share: * Samsa Chicken (6/10): Like a chicken empanada, but with milder flavors. Not my favorite, but still tasty. * Boorsok (10/10): Fried dough served with a lightly sweet, milky dipping sauce -- absolutely addictive. This was perfection! * Vareniki (7/10): Soft dumplings reminiscent of potato pierogis -- comforting and satisfying. For our entrées, we went family-style and sampled several dishes. The standout was the Ganbyan Somyan with Beef -- a spicy stir-fried noodle dish with garlic chives that was unreal. It was so good, I actually came back a few days later just to get it for lunch. That's how good it was! 10/10 We also tried the Ribeye Kebab (10/10) and the Chicken Kebab (10/10) -- both were perfectly grilled, juicy, and bursting with flavor. Honestly, some of the best kebabs I've ever had. I also ordered the Veggie Kebab, which was delicious as well. The food and service here are outstanding. The staff is warm, welcoming, and eager to share the story behind their cuisine. You can tell there's real pride and passion behind what they do. If you're looking to try something different and absolutely delicious, Sorry Mommy should be at the top of your list. A beautiful blend of Uzbek, Kyrgyz, and other Central Asian flavors, executed with care and heart. I'll definitely be back to try more dishes -- and to get another round of those kebabs and noodles! read more

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Fantastic spot in Schaumburg! Service was friendly and outstanding from start to finish. The moment we walked in and saw the cultural décor and families happily eating, we knew we were in the right place. Table favorites: * Guyru Somyan - a non-soupy, incredibly flavorful noodle dish. * Plov - fragrant rice cooked perfectly; even our picky toddler went back for seconds (and thirds!). * Honey Cake - the perfect cross between cheesecake and sponge cake -- airy, lightly sweet, and not heavy at all. Other dishes we tried: * Da Pan Ji (slightly spicy) - generous portion of chicken, though the large cuts made it a bit less flavorful. * Manty - you can tell the dough is housemade the moment you bite in. Thicker, chewier texture with hearty chunks of beef seasoned simply with black pepper and onion -- comforting and authentic. We also ordered the red fruit drink, which was super refreshing and complemented the meal perfectly. Overall, a wonderful experience with delicious, homestyle food and warm service. Highly recommend for families or anyone looking for something different yet approachable! read more

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What a great hidden gem! The food was well flavored and a mix of regional. There are a lot of local customers which is always a good sign of an ethnic food restaurant. Our server did a great job explaining the dishes to us. And allowed us to get some variety of flavors to try. We would come back. read more

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I was trying to think of something bad to say. Then it hit me. The food is really great. Now the service the service was simply spectacular. Drinks are stellar i mist share,anything you ordered to drink you're gonna be good. Just be ready because they don't serve cold water go enjoy it. Like i did read more

Tried it for dinner and the food and service did not fail. Finally had the chance to try Central Asian cuisine and our server was very helpful and giving suggestions. we had the eggplant salad which was flavorful, guryu somyan with beef (though the beef could be a little tender) and lamb kebobs. The Eastern Napoleon cake was not too sweet and just enough to share. If you are looking for something different, try them! Ambience had the feel of a small village restaurant and it was clean and service was just on point. Thank you! read more

Sorry Mommy - Crispy Eggplant Salad - Halal Near Me - Rolling Meadows, Illinois

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Great central Asian cuisine. Kabobs were the best. We tried chicken kabobs and lamb kabobs. Very tender, juicy and flavorful. Service was good. Our server gave lot of recommendations which we tried for most part and all were tasteful dishes. We set in their outside patio. Evening was cool and they had nice ambient lighting. Overall we were very pleased with our experience read more

Had a great evening out with friends. We sat outside and enjoyed the food and the beautiful weather. We tried different dishes and enjoyed them all. The teas were wonderful. Highly recommend this Place! read more

The food and service is excellent. Very unique central Asian dishes. I recommend this testy for those looking for a unique and delicious dinner read more

Sorry Mommy Salad: very tasty with the avocados and strawberries. I liked the blend of ingredients Guyru Lagman: the hand-pulled noodles were the perfect al dente. Tasted very fresh. Chicken was tender, and the soup was delicious La Zi Ji: first time I had central Asian style la zi ji. The dill was a little overpowering, but it was still good. Chicken very tender, and the peanuts were great. The peppers themselves were pretty tasty as well. The interior of this store is awesome. It kind of feels like a fancy restaurant, but also homey at the same time. Really cool decor inside. The staff are friendly and helpful. Someone who I think was the owner also talked to us, he was very nice! read more

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The hidden gem is their Chilli sauce, taste so good, it is a mustard sauce with chilli oil, mild spicy with fresh taste

The food, service, and ambiance, were amazing! The server was super friendly and made some wonderful recommendations! When I'm back in town I will most definitely be going back! read more

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Absolutely excellent! I had the kompot (delightful), boorsok (a simple tastey snack), gan za ji (fabulous, flavorful, SPICY), and honey cake (A+++, must try, excellent). The waiter was great and answered my questions, recommending the gan za ji which was so good I'll be thinking about it for weeks! Only "problem" - the plate was so big I couldn't finish it all. These serving sizes are HUGE, so I recommend ordering to share. (But I wouldn't share the honey cake - it was good I ate the whole slice and ordered a second to take home for later.) The ambiance is luvly. Very clean and comfortable. My only complaint is not against the restaurant itself, but the ordering/payment system they use (Toast/toasttab) which didn't seem to work very well for me. The staff helped me through it and I had and excellent dinner with plenty of leftovers. HIGHLY recommend. read more

Sorry Mommy - Kompot, Gan Za Ji - Halal Near Me - Rolling Meadows, Illinois

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Unique central Asian spot that isn't a very common find. The waitress said the roots of the restaurant are from Kyrgyzstan, which I haven't really seen elsewhere. That being said, I also didn't know what to order, as the mushuro and guyru ganfan ended up being too similar, but it was fairly tasty. The chicken kebab was a hit with the kids and had a delicious grilled taste. The sorry mommy salad was good, a bit on sweeter side. The mingrelian khachapuri is like stuffed crust pizza but using an Asian bread as the dough, which has a nice sweet touch. read more

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Sorry Mommy is a fantastic culinary journey to Central Asian Cuisine. They serve all certified Zabiha halal meats. Bursts of fresh and wholesome inviting flavors in every dish they make! Above and beyond our expectations. Malina took our carryout order and even offered us water while we waited for our carryout. We started with the Samsy (handmade beef & chicken meat pockets) that were flaky, filled generously and a decent size. The La Zi Ji was a nicely cooked chicken dish with dried Sichuan red peppers that were a little sweet and not at all hot. We loved the chewiness of the Sichuan pepper pieces that accented the flavor of this unique dish. This was one of those dishes you experience once in a lifetime and never forget it! I had a side order of in house hand pulled noodles which were light and complimented the chicken entree. We also ordered the lamb/beef Lulya kabab that was moist, flavorful and pretty decent size. Accompaniments of red sauce and thinly sliced purple, white onions went perfect with everything. This meal was so delicious and enjoyable. We can't wait to go back and try their soups, bread and other original dishes. Exceptional service, beautifully decorated dining rooms, plenty of outside covered dining and easy parking. read more

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Great fusion restaurant if you're looking to try a mix of middle eastern and Asian flavors. The Good Able to get a reservation last minute for a group of 13. When we arrived, the place was packed. Constant flow of traffic the entire food service which was great to see. The Better Food came out fairly quickly. Only downside here (-.5 points) was food did not all come out at once. There was a 5-10 min wait between each batch of entrees leading to a lot of down time. Coming with small kids makes it not as ideal, as we wanted to eat and leave quicker than we had. The Best Food was all very good. Everything tasted fresh and all the meat was tender. Nothing we ordered was less than a 7/10. We ordered the following: Sweet and Sour chicken 7/10 Leaned more orange chicken / overly sweet. Most basic of the dishes we ordered but still tasty. Fried Manty 7/10 Good not great. The meat filling was very strong on the onions and not as well-seasoned as the other dishes. Would not get again if we went back. Plov 8/10 Akin to a desi pilau rice dish. Ordered for the kids to eat. Perfect mild flavors with tender beef. Was a bit too mild for the adult flavor palette, but great for the kiddos. Gangbyan somyan (Chicken) 10/10 Very good. Slight hint of heat in the noodles which was nice. Flavors were elevated and all the ingredients / veggies tasted fresh. We ordered the chicken, but after having all the dishes, would love to try the beef next time (all the beef dishes were very good). Kazan Kabob 100/10 Ordered this twice as it was the groups favorite. Dry dish (not saucy) sautéed in onions and spices with super tender beef pieces that are not chewy. Paired perfectly with white rice. Not spicy. Beef Roulette 8/10 Tender beef medallions Tasted like a mix between a steak and gyros. Charred well. Only downside was the fat pieces in the pieces were thick. They came off pretty easily, just not the healthiest of entrees. Overall, amazing food. Would come back for another meal most definitely. read more

Sorry Mommy - Beef roulette Kazan Kebab - Halal Near Me - Rolling Meadows, Illinois

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Sorry Mommy is a halal restaurant specializing in Central Asian cuisine in Rolling Meadows. It was our first time being here, so we weren't sure what to expect. We started with the Kompot - a sweet juice made with dried fruits. It was delicious. And we also ordered the Beef Samsa, a beef pastry, which we also really enjoyed. For main courses I went with the Boso Lagman - which is a beef dish served with vegetables and hand pulled noodles This was by far my favorite dish we had here. It also came with spice on the side, which I used sparingly. You don't need much of the spice - the dish itself has a ton of flavor. My girlfriend got the handmade dumplings called Manty. These were beef filled, and unique but not what I was used to with a dumpling. I would try something different the next time. Service was attentive and the inside of the restaurant including the bathroom was clean. I will definitely be back for seconds at Sorry Mommy. 5 stars from me! read more

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We ordered to-go, but the inside looks super fun and like there's a lot of space that would fit big groups (like if you want to go somewhere for a big family dinner). They were very kind and took our order over the phone before they were technically open, so that our food would be ready when they opened. It did take a bit for it to still be cooked, but they kept reassuring us it would be very, very fresh haha. We were too hungry by the time we got home to remember to document our order, but we liked everything. We got the plov, lamb kebab, samsy and honey cake. Only thing is the portions are kind of small for the price. But it is Halal--so take that into consideration. Friends, everything was so flavorful, but even if it wasn't I would come back for the honey cake alone! It's that good. It isn't overly sweet, and it's not a cake that's supposed to be. If you haven't had it before, it's like a thinly layered graham cracker cake that becomes this wonderful texture by the filling. read more

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We stopped in last night and were pretty excited to try this place out. We really enjoyed the food, the ambiance, and our server was so sweet, friendly, and helpful! The food was absolutely delicious, and the tea was the best I've ever had! Half way through the meal we were deciding when we can come back! It will be soon :) read more

This is the new halal restaurant in Rolling Meadows. Dined here for the first time and had a wonderful dining experience. Got to try central Asian cuisine, focusing on the food from Kyrgyzstan. The menu offers a nice range of options to choose from . We ordered the - Mediterranean Salad Samsy, Manty, Boso Lagman, Plov, Beef Kabob, Fruit Tea, and Eastern style cakes . Each of dishes were freshly prepared and tasted great. The portion sizes are good and can be shared. My favorites were the beef kabob, bozo lagman, and Samsy. The service is also good. Our server took the time to explain the dishes to us and make good recommendations. It's a cozy and inviting atmosphere at the restaurant. Check it out, it's a must try. read more

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I found Sorry Mommy searching here on yelp! It said it was a Thai food restaurant and that's what we had a taste for, and we were in for a surprise... Upon arrival, you noticed that the decor may have been originally a Mexican restaurant but it just suits this restaurant so well when you meet the owner and his staff and get a feel for the other customers -- Asian, Eastern European, East Indian. It's a down-to-earth, authentic food and staff, pleasant experience. Upon first look at the menu, we realized there were only perhaps three Thai items. The rest were... kind of middleeastern, kind of mediterranean, kind of asian, kind of... we couldn't figure it out but we were excited! After a roundabout conversation with the owner who was also our server, I finally asked straight out and he said they're from Central Asia and I pushed a little more and... Kyrgyzstan!!! We were even more excited and intrigued to try his recommended items. Sorry Mommy salad -- mixed greens, blueberries, dried cranberries, walnuts, avocado, tomato -- fresh, mega-healthy, delicious! This is either a meal in and of itself or perfect for two or more people. Tom Yam -- a slightly spicy fish soup. I think it had coconut milk in it. It had salmon, shrimp, some other Seafood, as well as I think perhaps peppercorn, lemongrass, and..? It was wonderful! We really enjoyed it! Again, this was either a full meal or good for two people or more. To be sure, read the ingredients on their menu posted here in yelp. Chicken kebab -- just as the owner told us, this was going to be very juicy and flavorful, and it was! One skewer of meat, a little bit of sweet pepper, red onion, and white, and a small boat of what seemed like a tomato, pepper, onion sauce. This was just a single skewer and the price was appropriate, but perhaps a full meal would be better as a double portion. As Kyrgyzstan has many Muslims, it's a halal restaurant. As such, no alcohol, but that was okay by us. In fact, at the owner's recommendation, we had a pot of homemade fruit tea and it was absolutely bright, full of flavor, almost honey like, and delicious. It came in a glass decanter and you could just see the flavor dying to come out. Here's where I feel like a jerk- - the owner shared the word three or four times with us how to say teacup and I have forgotten yet again. We were full, and quite content, by the end of dinner and wonderful conversation in a quiet environment with a happy humdrum in the background. They offered us dessert, and we thought about it, and thought about it, and decided to go with the kyrgystan version of honey cake. It was a layered cake, with definitely the taste of honey, perhaps some cinnamon and a little bit of maybe Farina, and something that may have been a fluffy cream cheese in there as well. Whatever it was, it had a unique, special flavor that we had never had before, and it was wonderful! Prices here are very reasonable especially for what you get -- homemade, large portions, knowledgeable staff, wonderfully friendly and engaging and helpful staff, and a clean and peaceful restaurant. We are definitely returning for another visit for the friendly and comfortable environment and to try yet some different items. What a wonderful cultural experience, something new, and memorable. read more

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Excellent tasting well seasoned food with a friendly and helpful staff ! My husband the lamb kebabs, which he loved. My dish was a Central asian stir fry that was scrumptious. We REALLY loved their berry tea. read more

great food and service, one of our favorite spots to stop by. would definitely recommend.

I went to this restaurant on a Saturday for a late lunch with my family. The restaurant is just passed a busy street corner right next to some apartments, our navigation got confused. But it's not too tough to figure out. There is ample free parking, and the second you step out of your car it smells delicious! Like grilled meats. The servers were all very kind and super helpful with suggestions and explanations. The restaurant itself is so beautiful and very clean. The service is attentive. They give you water with no ice. I had many different dishes: the fried dumplings were delicious they had ground meat and were very flavorful. The manti were chopped meat but also really tasty as was the gosh naan. None of the meat was gamey tasting at all everything was seasoned well and super delicious I had the hand pulled noodles gamyan somerang, I got it with chicken while others with beef and both were very good. They gave us a spicy paste with it that was hot but really tasty! I had some lemonades that were also very tasty, the palov although taste wise was good, the rice was not super soft like Pakistani/afghani puloa but it was not terrible just stacked against everything else it was not at the same level of freshness or quality. This was my first time having central Asian food, it was very delicious and if I lived closer I would go so much more! Please check it out! read more

Experimented and tried something new - service was great but this is not for the not so adventurous. Bold flavors and very authentic tasting. read more

Excellent service from Nurdan (spelling??) Good food recommendations. Excellent food. Good place to go for a different food experience. read more

Nice place. Servers are very friendly and attentive. Explain what the dishes are and made recommendations. The food was also good. A bit pricey but worth a try. Would come back for the kebabs and cheesy bread! Citrus tea was good also. read more

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Mashallah what a beautiful business and people This place should be know by everyone, the food is authentic and amazing, it baffles me people left a one star review. The service 10/10 The food 10/10 The atmosphere 10/10 The people 1000/10 Absolutely amazing place , food and amazing people. If you've never been here have no fear they will help and recommend many options that will not disappoint! read more

Came back to my old neighborhood to meet a friend for lunch, and she suggested this new place that opened in a building that once was a Mexican restaurant. The building is clean, updated and has some beautiful Moorish style lighting with a lot of booth seating. We didn't get much direction from the server so we decided to share some items that my friend had tried on a previous occasion. We ordered the Crispy Eggplant to start. If you like eggplant, this is really done well, even though the eggplant wasn't very crispy. It was very lightly breaded (maybe in like a corn starch) and deep fried. Served on top a bed of arugula, with cherry tomatoes and walnuts tossed in chili sauce. Nicely sweet, but not too hot. Next was the beef soup with dumplings, Chuchvara. The broth was a tomato base, with minced vegetables but the prize were the mini dumplings filled with beef and a vegetable. The beef kabob was beautifully presented with white and red onions and a red paste similar to sriracha sauce. The beef was overcooked and chewy, maybe next time I'd pick the lamb or chicken. We shared a pot of kompat, which the server said was a fruit drink, was more like a low sugar powdered drink. Was a nice sweet taste, and had strawberries in it, but maybe next I'll go for the tea. I did wish I could have given it 5 stars but took a point off for the lack of direction from the server and the beef that was dry and chewy. Also posted a copy of receipt, as it seemed a bit pricey for what was ordered. read more

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Fantastic food and great, friendly service. This is a hidden gem! Love the place and will be back. read more

Sorry Mommy - Mantu - Halal Near Me - Rolling Meadows, Illinois

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The noodle is so good... I keep think about it after I came back Service is good Very authentic! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

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I've been loving Uzbek food lately, so I was pleased to see yet another restaurant pop up. It was a bit hard to find, as the building doesn't stand out and is hidden behind the Burger King. Parking was ample. The interior is interesting; apparently it used to be a Mexican restaurant. Service was friendly, but they were understaffed. It took a while after we were done eating to get takeout boxes and the check. Pricing was on par with other Uzbek restaurants such as Anjir, Jannat, and Chinar. We ordered a Boso Lagman (noodles w/ beef), La Zi Ji (fried chicken w/ peppers), and a 2-piece Manty (beef dumplings). The Boso Lagman was not as good as the one at Jannat. Sorry Mommy's version was drier and the noodles were al dente. The La Zi Ji was had excellent flavor and crispy peppers to munch on. The Manty was decent, but not as good as Anjir's. Overall, not bad, but I think I like Jannat the best from the aforementioned restaurants. Still, glad to have another Uzbek option. And props for going with this restaurant name! read more

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5 stars. This place is a gem. I remember being in this building back when it was Pepe's, and the layout is mostly the same, but otherwise the decor has been completely updated. There are pretty lanterns everywhere, laser cut window treatments, live plants, and other nice touches. Even the ceiling has a pretty tile pattern. We visited at about 5pm on Saturday night. I think two or three families were there, so plenty of room. We wanted a booth, and were offered our choice. I picked one near a window, which maybe was a mistake, because that side of the room is directly beneath the heaters. I like my heat, but it was too much even for me. Just FYI. Our waiter, Kyle, was very helpful and happy to explain the menu to us - though I had already done my research in advance! I did ask why this place is called Sorry Mommy, and Kyle told me that the chef's mother also had/has a restaurant somewhere out there, so this one is the son's foray and, "Sorry, Mommy," his restaurant will be even better! I came here having seen photos of the Guru Lagman and knew I wanted to try it. It did not disappoint. I am a sucker for hand-pulled noodles and the texture of these were perfect, with just the right heft and chew. The noodles are mixed with a bit of bell pepper and beef stew (though the dish is not "brothy"), and the flavor overall was very cozy and aromatic. It also has a little bit of a kick, though it's nothing too overwhelming. They give you some more chili puree on the side to turn up the heat even more if you want. Be forewarned, though, that the optional chili puree is some serious stuff, and I say that as someone who likes spicy food. The menu also offers Boso Lagman, which is similar to my Guru Lagman, other than my noodles were steamed and the Boso Lagman noodles are fried. Another FYI. My husband has been on a dumpling kick lately, and so he ordered the Manty. The Manty dumplings look kind of like giant soup dumplings, if you've had those before. The inside of the soft dumpling dough is filled with juicy, oniony beef - sort of reminiscent of my mom's meatballs. The dish was rather simple, but it also hit a pleasantly cozy note. I really liked them, and my husband was over the moon. The one downside is that the menu is pretty expensive. The portions are filling, and the ingredients all seem very high quality, but it will be hard to return as often as I otherwise would/could if the prices were a bit lower. I understand the business may not be able to weather lower prices, but my wallet can only weather so much as well! The lagmans are just shy of $18 each, while a lot of other noodle dishes in the area compare very favorably in both flavor and price (e.g., pho, high end ramen). Then again, if you go to a fancy Italian restaurant, you may pay $25 for a basic plate of noodles, so I guess it depends where you usually frequent. All told, I hope more people will discover this place and make Sorry Mommy a regular part of their rotation. They certainly deserve the business and, even with the one downside I mentioned, I'll surely be back to try more of the enticing menu. It's exciting to have access to more great, new flavors in the area. read more

The food here is excellent. I decided to try it via Grubhub, but I plan to check it out in person.

Pricey but absolutely delicious. If you are looking for an authentic central Asian food experience, this place shouldn't disappoint. I will hopefully be visiting this place again. read more

Great food large portions it's a cross between Asian and middle eastern not your typical place but would go back