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    4.0 (95 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Dee X.

    $19 Dollars for 1 punjena paprika. (stuffed pepper) ummm what???? It's insane I understand inflation is hitting us hard but am I buying the entire bag of peppers for you? Service was nice lady was pleasant that served and made the food. This place needs a rehab if you gonna charge $19 for a pepper least let it be in style.! Very disappointed. My daughter got a burek and I got the cevape I rate it a 8 out of 10.! Presentation gets a 5 out of 5 she perfectly placed each item beautifully. Only reason I'm giving it a 3 stars is overly priced. And very outdated place. And you can only pay in cash thank god I had cash.!!!!!

    Baklava
    Evangelia L.

    Meh. Not worth the hype. I've been to way better Balkan restaurants elsewhere. The food was very mediocre and didn't have the flavor I expected. The interior was also drab. I probably wouldn't have noticed this place if I didn't use Google maps. For lunch, I tried their burek (meat pie) after seeing this was one of the most popular items on their menu. I also had their cevapi. The burek was crispy on the outside, but had a tough texture on the inside and the meat tasted cold. The meat was also falling apart. This left me with the impression that the burek was pre-made and was just put in the oven to reheat it. The amount of meat was also very small and the burek had way too much phyllo dough. Phyllo also needs to be tasty, but the burek really missed the mark. The Cevapi was okay, though a bit too salty and not spiced enough. The ajvar and kajmak sides were tasty though. For dessert, I tried their baklava. The baklava was drowning in syrup and tasted a bit tough as opposed to being crispy. Again, this left the impression that it was pre-made. Overall, the food was a bit overpriced and I think I'll be sticking to Cevabdzinica Sarajevo on 34th Avenue instead. They have much better food and hospitality. The woman working at Ukus wasn't particularly the friendliest. Would I return here ? Nah. Oh well, I gave it a shot ! *Note* Cash only

    Cookie cake & Wafer
    Joyce C.

    Great find. Cute casual spot for a late-night dessert and coffee. The woman behind the counter wasn't the more outward friendliest (maybe part of the Yugo culture?) but she was very helpful in explaining the dessert case (from less sweet to sweetest) and me asking her which was her favorites. We got her top two: the Petit cookie layer cake (with custard in between) and the Hazelnut/Rum wafer cake. Both mild, fresh, and tasty. We watched her make a turkish coffee from a little red pot on the stove and it was strong and delicious as well. Would like to come back for a meal & and a burek! Nice place for a burgeoning sleepy block (new Korean place next door, beautiful church & a Keyfood across the street) Never knew that this side of Astoria had such a large Balkan population as well.

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    Neil H.

    Beware no masks. The cook is unprotected. Why has this been allowed. I ordered a beef dish headed out as quickly as possible home. Food is very basic. I will not be back. So diszappointed.

    Steak kebab with salad.
    Hadessa M.

    Bosnian chicken soup was delicious. Also I have steak kebabs with salad included feta cheese, cucumber, tomato, very tasty and fresh. You dont want to miss the place highly recommend to share with your family and friends.

    Spinach Pie
    Fitzwilliam D.

    In my books, Ukus serves the best Bureks in the city! Far superior to any other version I've tried across the different Albanian, Bosnian, Turkish (slightly different genus) varieties I've sampled. In retrospect, I've loved their taste so much, I have been socially inconsiderate while consuming them - if I were to count the number of times my dining partner requested me to "slow down" during the meal. But, I have a simple dining philosophy: a dish must be enjoyed at the temperature it is supposed to. So, while my foodie friends take out their cameras to snap the dish from different angles, I am chafing at the delay in not chomping down the food while it's hot. It's a complete and utter waste when it comes to Bureks, as it is rare to find them served re-heated, let alone fresh and piping hot. But, the wedge of the spinach burek had multiple (thrillingly!) crisp and flaky layers of dough, and even a sharper feta cheese inside to accentuate the flavor. The potato burek was piping hot, baked to order, as was the superlative difficult-to-find, cabbage burek - and both of the pies were shaped like a garden hose (or my own visual association: mosquito coil!) We also had the Cevapi, 5 tubes of minced meat served inside the pita bun, and accompanied by chopped onions, and ajvar spread. Ukus' version was also really good, and charred on the outside and juicy on the inside. Even though the Cevapi were placed inside the bun, we thought it prudent not to eat it as a burger, and instead break off the bread to eat with them. It turned out to be a good idea as one of the few non-Bosnian expats dining within the restaurant was struggling with keeping the Cevapi from shooting off the bun! So, it turns out all the Bosnian restaurants have something or the other that they excel at: Ukus for Bureks, Old Bridge for burgers, Cevabdzinica Sarajevo for Cevapi and Sudzuk, and Djerdan for desserts. For my money, Ukus is still the most competent at handling both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. I'm still waiting to try their famous stew that includes Suho Meso (beef jerky from nearby Black Bull meat market). Just one more reason to love Astoria! (4.5 stars)

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    Pinky And The B.

    I was hesitant to go here as some of the on line sites that list the menu list mainly meat and no vegetables. But they have cabbage. I eat meat but not like a cave man so the menu is a little limited for me. Pros 1. Cabbage pie tastes like a Bosnian egg roll-pretty good 2. large portions 3. the flaky dough excels Cons- 1 "Farmers salad" was white lettuce. I wouldn't pay for a salad if I knew it was white lettuce which are the throw away parts. 2. weak coffee 3. limited menu 4. I was originally interested in their desserts but the service was so rushed they did not give us the option of ordering dessert so I probably won't go back.

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    Best burek in queens. Very nice people and nice place to sit and eat. Should make seating for outside.

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    The food was good the desert was great. We didn't have waiter service but the counter guy was helpful

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    For a taste of the Balkans this is your place! Always fresh and delicious food! The portions will leave you very full.

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    Taverna Kyclades

    4.2
    (3k reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$$

    I came here a bit ago and have been thinking of it ever since as I am not from New York. I was here…read moreon a bachelorette trip and this was the last restaurant we stopped at. I'm so glad we did. It was wonderful. Some of the best greek food i've ever had. The service was lovely. Thank you to Daniel. My friends and I ordered a bunch of stuff on the menu and it was absolutely wonderful. There is also very delicious complementary dessert. It is a small restaurant so it's very tight. Everyone is kind of crushed together. The food is a bit on the expensive side but absolutely worth it. I can't wait to come back one day. Amazing experience with wonderful food and service!

    The fresh fish was the only thing that felt worth it. Everything else was pretty disappointing…read more To start, we waited over two hours to get a table and over 15 min for our food. The fried anchovies arrived absolutely drenched in oil, it honestly seemed like it hadn't been properly drained or allowed to sit to let the excess oil run off. The side of potatoes we got was the same story. Drenched in oil. The GRILLED (not fried) fish was even more disappointing. It came sitting in literally A PUDDLE of oil, which completely took away from what should have been a fresh, relatively light fish meal. There were quite a few bones also on the fish. On top of that, our waiter disappeared without notice, and when we were finally ready to pay, we had to wait a long time just to get the check and settle the bill. The fish itself was fresh, but unfortunately, the overall experience did not justify the price or the wait. After waiting over two hours, I expected much better.

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    Shark grilled and spreads
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    Duzan

    Duzan

    4.1
    (806 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    Duzan is a certified spot in Astoria. It is one of those places you can rely on for consistently…read moregood food without overthinking it. The portions are huge, everything is packed with flavor, and the quality stands out compared to your typical food truck. It is very no-frills, but that is part of the appeal. You are leaving full and satisfied every time. If you are torn on where to go and want something casual, this is an easy choice.

    Cuisine: 7 Service: 6…read moreDecor: 5 Value: 8 Overall: 7 With all the delicious options for food in Astoria, I am glad to see Duzan still succeeding after all these years. The food has always been freshly prepared, in large portions, and cooked quite well. I'm thankful that has not changed much. On my most recent visit, we got a Mix Grilled and Vegetarian Plate to share between four people. There was so much food that we did not have dessert next door as originally planned. Prices are higher nowadays, but you are receiving great value for what you pay. Both chicken shawarma and the beef kufta from the Mix Grilled tasted great, especially with the provided zesty white sauce. I also added hot sauce to mine, which made it more satisfying. The chicken kebab was not bad, it had a nice char, but slightly dry. All of the accompanying humus (a bit salty), salad, rice, and garlic pita were excellent too. For the Vegetarian Plate, though good, I would like the falafels to be fluffier. The best things I enjoyed on the plate was the fried eggplants and baba ghanosh. It also comes with cous cous, which was good. Fresh middle eastern cuisine, made with quality ingredients and care, this restaurant may not be my first choice in Astoria because it's not as sexy as some of the other offerings, but I'm glad that they are still around when I just want a quality meal at a reasonable price.

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    Order area, few tables to sit.... Will they ever finish their reno?
    Order area, few tables to sit.... Will they ever finish their reno?
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    Le Petit Pêcheur

    Le Petit Pêcheur

    4.6
    (58 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    Yesterday, along with a bunch of others, I braved the smog (blame Canada) to go to this Algerian…read moreseafood place. It was pretty quiet inside, outside of the TV playing somewhat loud highlights from the World Cup on loop (why,) with the servers and staff being helpful and friendly. In comparison to the other pick-your-own seafood spots like AbuQir or Hamido, the spices are a tad lighter here, being almost closer to Astoria Seafood, minus the olive oil. I didn't mind, though, as the fish was all fresh and perfectly prepared. To drink, our table stuck with water, though there are a few mocktails and some sodas, including some Algerian ones. They put down some simple bread with a bit of garlic and herbs, which was refilled. For non-seafood dishes, we had a few. The first was the $8 Hmiss, or Hammis, a dip made with roasted pepper, tomato, and garlic sautéed in olive oil. The warm dish was earthy and garlicky, and went perfectly with the bread, with the flavor reminding me of a warmer version of some Turkish eggplant dips. There was also the Peasant Salad for $12, with cucumber, tomato, red onion, and Kalamata olives topped with feta, oregano, and dill. If you're familiar at all with Horiatiki/Village salad, it's basically the same thing, though with crumbled feta instead of a block, and it was refreshing and tasty. Finally, we eventually got an $8 side order of Basil Garlic Mashed Potatoes, which were decent. The first seafood to arrive at the table was the $16.99 Algerian Sardines, which consisted of sardines from Morocco with a spice mixture. The man in front recommended them fried, and the portion was nice, and the flavor was excellent. The fish was fried perfectly, with the bones fried enough that the entirety of it could be eaten. This was delicious, and one of the highlights of the meal. As we loved these sardines, we eventually got a small order of the other option, the "Marinated Sardines" from Spain. These were a bit more expensive by weight, being $10.56 for 0.48 pounds, but by comparison, these were much flatter and larger. The half pound consisted of three large pieces, which were broken down and divided among the group. While I slightly preferred the spices from the Algerian version, I liked the texture of these more, as they were more meaty. I don't think you can go wrong with either, as both were excellent. There was also one pound of Mussels for $17.99, which was available in one of two cooking preparations, Moules Marinière or a version with tomato sauce, herbs, and feta. I went with the latter, and they were excellent, with all of the mussels being open. The feta added a unique, slightly salty touch, with the broth being delicious. They had brought us out some extra bread, and we made good use of it. If I were here alone, I might have this along with some sardines and leave very happy. We also got two whole fish, which were both ordered grilled and butterflied. First was the Dorado, or Orata, for $29.24 for 1.54 pounds. As is typical for this fish, it was delicate and light, but had plenty of flavor. The other was the American Red Snapper, which was a bit more expensive at $37.90 for 1.58 pounds. By comparison, this fish was a lot thicker and therefore, a bit more flavorful. We enjoyed both, with a slight preference going towards the cheaper fish for most outside of me and one other. Another highlight was the Scallops for $37.23 for 0.98 pounds, which came out to 14 large pieces. As recommended, we got these sautéed, with the scallops coming in a delicious garlicky juice on the bottom with plenty of other herbs. The scallops were tender while staying plump, though I slightly preferred the more caramelized tops at AbuQir, with these having a more uniform texture. The rest of the people liked what I couldn't eat, the $24.99 Octopus for around half a pound. The octopus came out pre-cut, which made splitting it very easy. I can't comment much on the flavor or saltiness as some other reviewers brought up, or else I'd be in the hospital right now post-anaphylaxis, but people liked it a lot. If you don't want to bother with the lines or crowds at the other fish spots, I would highly recommend going here. The fish is fresh, perfectly prepared, and seasoned just enough to highlight the natural flavors. I would go back.

    Le Petit Pecheur was a great find for the area! My friends and I enjoyed a nice summer time dinner…read morehere! This is another pick-your-own seafood style restaurant. At the table you order the appetizers, sides, and drinks then you can proceed to the raw seafood display to pick your seafood and how you want them to be cooked. To start, we got the Fried Calamari, Roasted Eggplant Dip, and the Greek Salad. For entrees, we got the Grilled Spanish Branzino, Fried Sardines, Sauteed Scallops, and the Special Greek Salad. Our favorites were the Roasted Eggplant Dip (smoky and delicious) and the Grilled Spanish Branzino (grilled to perfection and well seasoned). For drinks, the Virgin Mojito was amazing and soooo refreshing that we had to ask our waiter for the recipe! Overall, it was such a pleasant dinner experience here!

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    Le Petit Pêcheur
    ~1lb Grilled U10 Tiger Shrimp (~$28)
    ~1lb Grilled U10 Tiger Shrimp (~$28)
    Rice Vegetable Medley (~$8)

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    Rice Vegetable Medley (~$8)

    Ukus - modern_european - Updated August 2026

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