Great food, even better people. I would most definitely recommend everyone to give it a try…read more 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.

On a cold Pittsburgh day, if you're looking for something to eat that feels like a warm hug, this…read moreis 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.

I chose the restaurant for lunch while we were in Mt. Lebanon. The Elite reviews said all good…read morethings and the ratings were all 5s. We sat down and reviewed the menu and found some cuisine that was very unique to Uzbek to share and our server informed us most of our selections were not available. That took a bit of wind out of our sails for a moment until we regrouped. We decided to start with a sampler of samsa- beef, chicken, pumpkin with tomato garlic sauce. We were all very surprised that the pumpkin was everyone's favorite with the chicken as the 2nd most flavorful. We followed that with baba ganoush with pitas. Everyone enjoyed the unique flavor of the tahini and lemon in the dip. For our main course we ordered beef shish kabobs with rice, salad and fried sliced potatoes. The beef was flavored with cumin and chili spices which worked well. I would have thought it would have a sauce but surprisingly to me, the dried spices on the fried beef were outstanding! The dressing on the salad with the rice and beef was a great combo. The decor of the dining was amazing. One wall has the name of the restaurant and holes molded out of clay or plaster with lights and clay vases on each opening. See photo. The opposite wall had plates with names of prominent cities in Uzbekistan. This place will be a hit for a long time with the attention to detail and the unique cuisine. Looking forward to my next visit when I am in Pittsburgh!

I will be dreaming about this honey cake for years!!!…read more My friend and I had an incredible evening at this delicious Uzbek restaurant in the heart of uptown. Service was prompt and kind, the restaurant was beautifully decorated, and the food was top notch. I highly recommend trying every single dessert, especially the honey cake!

Because they're located in Oakland they keep late hours for the college kids. Most nights they…read moredon't close until 2 a.m. That was always a bonus for us when we'd want their food later in the evening. Most times we'd walk over from Bloomfield. Sometimes not. Everything I've ever had was freshly made with the best ingredients. I love the chicken and rice platter. My boyfriend always got a gyro. They also have things like burgers, fries, and cheesesteak but I've never tried. Always fast & friendly service.

Takeout from Shah's was delicious. I was not expecting the hot sauce in the kofta kebab to be as…read morespicy as it was but it was sooo good and flavorful. The rice was excellent too and everything traveled well which was great. I will definitely order from them again!

Unexpected surprise! Doordash order at 11pm. Google had…read moresolid reviews and gave this place a try as they were open until late but I was pleasantly surprised how good the food was and it was well packaged. Price point was solid for the amount of food. On Doordash it was $14 for the chicken plate as of September 2025

This is a new place that I just recently got to try out. And, wow. I was very pleasantly surprised…read moreby how good the food is, how amazing the portions are, and what steals these prices are. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a great cheap meal (my kind of place exactly). I tried the chicken over rice meal, which also came with fries and a side salad. The chicken over rice was delicious. The rice was well cooked, and the chicken was pretty tender. Well seasoned without being excessive. I loved the creamy white sauce they topped the dish with. Sooo good. And, great portion too. Enough to fill up a very hungry guy. The fires were also pretty great. A smaller portion, but still great (it's free fries). They top them off with a bit of that delicious sauce as well. Would have liked them to be a tad bit crispier, but still very solid. Finally, the side salad. It was simple, and nothing too crazy, but I appreciated them going out of their way to add some vegetables in. The chickpeas and beans were an awesome addition. The sauce for the salad want my favorite, but still, major props to them! All in all, I really liked this place. It greatly satisfied my hunger and they serve amazing food. 100% check this place out for a quick cheap meal.

On a scale of romances to documentaries, Tikka Taj is an ode to savory flavors…read more I ordered the Tandoori Chicken, Vegetable Samosa, Garlic Naan, Mango Lassi, and Butter Chicken. While I expected larger portions for the main entrees (Tandoori Chicken and Butter Chicken), the flavors were exquisite. I ordered via GrubHub.

Amazing Bengali food. Great biryani and hospitality. I order here all the time when I'm missing my…read moremoms food

Amazing quality of food and great homey service. The most authentic and tastiest Indian food…read moreavailable in Oakland! Lamb biryani is a must have, I usually get it about once per week. They even have a great lunch buffet if you are balling on a budget

Very nice, relatively recently opened place located in the downtown area. I'm very sad to hear that…read moreSamovar, the previous halal place that was in this same location on Smithfield St. So, this place had big shoes to fill. Luckily, they do make some very good food, and I was pretty satisfied with my order -- although, it wasn't quite as good as Samovar. I tried their chicken kebab, Uzbek bread, and Napoleon cake. The kebab was quite good. They serve the meat with a huge serving of onions in the side. The meat itself also came in a huge portion, with lots of big chunks. The meat is pretty well seasoned. However, I'd say the meat is also a bit on the fatty side, which I'm not a fan of, and I would have liked it to be cooked a bit more. The Uzbek bread is always one of my favorites to get on the site at halal restaurants. It was very, very good. A great portion for just $3. Soft on the inside, a nice core on the outside. You can make a mini sandwich with the onions, meat, and bread if you want, and it's delicious. Finally, the Napoleon cake was very good. Usually, the cakes often taste like the refrigerator at restaurants, but this cake tasted fresh and delicious. A decent amount of cream and fluffiness. Very good overall, but not overpoweringly sweet, which I also like. All in all, I recommend this place. I'll miss Samovar, but this spot does a good job of serving similar delicious meals. Will try some red meat next time!

I didn't expect to love this place given the average rating. However, I was really pleasantly…read moresurprised. I ordered the "Meat and Potatoes" and was NOT disappointed. The meat truly was succulent, tender, and flavorful. I really enjoyed the pickled vegetables on the side. My guy also loved the dish he ordered, which I believe was called the Meat Plate #2. Let's not forget the hours: this place is open 24/7 except on Wednesdays! Service is also great, with the staff being friendly and accommodating. He explained the menu to us and made sure to tell us about wait times for dishes that would take longer. Ambience was also pleasant, and the restaurant is clean and a bit more spacious than it appears on the outside. Highly recommend checking out this halal establishment.

Great pies!! Celebrated 1k followers on my food instagram @that.noodlegirl and ordered a custom…read morepepperoni pizza with a "1K" written in pepperoni! The employee on the phone was so sweet when I ordered and was even nicer in person! Great pizza shop. Will definitely be ordering from here lots

The food is very, very delicious and delivery service was great. The spinach/feta rolls are top…read morenotch!

Pretty solid spot for Middle Eastern groceries, but some of the cooked food falls short. They are…read moresomewhat often out of things on the menu, without updating it, it seems. But, the food is still pretty alright. I tried the Moroccan cookies, the baklava, the lamb gyro sandwich, and the hummus. Originally, I had ordered basbousa, but they were out of it. So, to make up for it, the gave me the cookies and some hummus (more than enough, so thank you!) The cookies themselves were probably my favorite part of the meal. They were coated nicely with powdered sugar and had a slight date flavor, a grainy texture, and were overall quite good. The hummus was kind of disappointing. It had a strange acidity to it. Honestly, it just didn't take that fresh or creamy. There also wasn't any pits served with it. The lamb gyro was also just alright. I had ordered it without lettuce, but it came with lettuce anyways. The meat was fine, not too tender or tough, but probably also not the highest quality. Pita seemed not homemade. Lots of vegetables. Sauce was okay, a little creamy, but not too much. The baklava was not worth buying, in my opinion. It definitely tasted storebought and not made in house. It was stale and quite flavorless. No crunch, no nuttiness, very dry. No syrup. Not that good. I probably won't be returning to this place for the cooked food. But, the market itself is really nice, so I may come back for that.

We liked the a variety of lo mein noodles. The cashier was…read morevery helpful and even offered to order product that was hard to find in other stores.

Employees are always high or drunk hanging out on the sidewalk in front of the shop harassing…read morepeople as they walk by. Beer cans everywhere and stinks of weed. Management either allows this, or just dosen't care. They look dirty and unkempt, NOT the type of people you would want to touch or make your food!! Dosen't matter how many times they have changed their name lately... the real problem is their staffing and management. Horrible experience. I would give 0 stars if I could!!

This is sort of a classic college place, that's open super late, serves cheap food, and fills you…read moreup. I am actually quite surprised they combined pizza and Middle Eastern food under one roof, but that's pretty cool. I tried food from bath menus. So, I tried the the calzone and the Arabic style chicken shawarma. The chicken shawarma was very good, and I definitely recommend it. Not as good as Omar's but still great. Portion was awesome. The chicken was a tad dry but the garlic sauce balanced it out. That sauce was insanely good and garlicky. Standard wrap casing, a little flimsy. It also came with fries and a little pickled salad. All the vegetables were crispy and refreshing (cucumbers, carrots and beets I believe). Fries went really well with the garlic sauce too. Decent crisp. The calzone was pretty underwhelming. It was undercooked and pretty much all white. The cheese wasn't the best quality I believe. A tad soggy. I'd recommend skipping it, but the price is good. All in all, a fine spot. Great for the Mediterranean food, not so much for the pizza.