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    Uma's

    4.0 (265 reviews)
    ModerateRussian, Uzbek
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Squash and Meat Manti
    Jenny C.

    So good! This is a gem in the rockaways! I am so glad I came in looking at the reviews because they had live music during this night and I really enjoyed all the food we received. We got the Silk Road salad and the samsa for appetizers and the salad was very fresh and tasty alongside the lamb samsa which was surprisingly like a lamb meat pie with good flavor. Really enjoyed the sesame pastry crust and the sauce. For entree we split squash and meat manti which was so ginormous and I really enjoyed the flavors. The squash was fresh tasting and really yummy I totally recommend this to vegetarians because I tried a lot of vegetarian dumplings and this one is one of the best. The meat one is good and the dumpling skin was thick and had a crepe like consistency I LOVE. The sesame halva ice cream at the end was SUUUPER sweet but I still really enjoyed it because it had the chalky texture of halva which I love but it's cold and it's ice cream! I didn't know this could exist. I'm definitely coming back!

    Briyah P.

    Wow. Amazing food. I had the lunch special which was only $12.50! I had a small portion of lamb bone broth and a hearty serving of meat manti which are basically giant dumplings. Yum. I would have ordered the borscht but I was too full. I have to come back with more people and share a few things. What a great menu. The server was really friendly and the vibes are high. Definitely go!

    Samsa
    Salomon W.

    Stopped in for lunch on a rainy Friday afternoon. Haven't been here for a long while; it remains great. Friendly service. Ordered a samsa to split; served with a bit of savory sauce: utterly delicious flaky pastry stuffed with meat and Uzbek spices; also had plov, a huge mound of rice with carrots, chickpeas and raisins (had leftovers I had later). Right on Rockaway Beach Boulevard, street parking, a surfing vibe. Gets crowded on weekends, as does the entire area. This is a gem. Good value, great food, cold beer. Highly recommended.

    Valerie F.

    Uma's was the first spot I tried in the Rockaways. The vibe is a bit fusion-y with some odd ball items on the menu but otherwise, nice introduction to central Asian cuisine. Not authentic by any means. Meat skewers are well seasoned and tender. Plov is tasty but the rice is obviously microwaved. Rice is chewy and sticks together. Service is alright. Eggplant appetizer is pretty tasteless and really cold. Lagman, tasteless as well. For the prices, I would expect food that isn't under seasoned and microwaved, but if you can't make it to more authentic spots inland Queens, this will do.

    Josh E.

    Soooooooooo Came in after a polar plunge and they made a fresh pot of coffee while I waited for my scallion pancake and dumplings. Too good!

    Manti With Squash
    Hailey S.

    Man, this manti though! I tried Uzbek dumplings (manti) for the first time at Uma's in Rockaway Beach, NYC and I never realized what I had been missing my entire life! I ordered my manti (which are homemade steam dumplings filled with butternut squash, topped with onion sauce, dill, cilantro, and yogurt sauce) and my friend ordered his with meat. We both loved them! I enjoyed the soft dumpling texture and how flavorful it was. It was a solid portion size too! My friend finished his and I still had some leftover. So depending on your appetite, you may or may not have some leftover. Either way, you'll definitely be wanting to come back for more! The service was great, too. Added bonus: It's close to the beach, which makes it the perfect stop either before or after a day of fun in the sun (depending on the time of year that you go)!

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    Trinidad R.

    A tiny in rockaway. It's unpretentious and the food tastes homemade. The dumplings are wonderful, the salad is fresh and a great addition to the meal. The chicken schnitzel is crispy and delicious. The only thing I would pass on is the potatoes that were flavorless and the texture was lacking it didn't add much to the meal. I would definitely go back. I look forward to trying their specials.

    Dee D.

    This was my go to spot for great Eastern European food, but it became extremely unaffordable now. There's no way I'm going to continue to pay $14 for one stick of chicken kebab with 3 small pieces of bread and a few slices of onions. (I understand that we're going through inflation, but that same cost can get me one kebab with rice, salad, and a warm pita at another place.) The yogurt sauce that comes with the pelmeni has become very salty for the past few months. I like the Uma's salad, but feta cheese is naturally salty. Did they have to put 1/2 pound of the shavings in there? I thought that was a bit crazy. Unfortunately, I won't be returning because the prices here have become ridiculous.

    JiHae L.

    We were in the area and happened upon this place. I first thought it was spelled out as UM's as the A wasn't lit up outside, but it is UMA'S instead. Anyways, I looked outside of their window and saw many reviews posted up like for NY times and Michelin guide. I had no idea this place was so highly rated. We walked inside and didn't know what to expect. The waitress was really nice and had us sit anywhere. She explained the menu and I asked for recommendations. She gave us things that were in her opinion popular or good dishes to try out. My friend asked what time the kitchen closes and we were informed that it closes at 9pm so we had just enough time to order. Ordered the squash bichaki which was unlike anything I've ever had. It was quite tasteful and it was recommended to eat with yogurt sauce. It is a baked party filled with butternut squash and onions. For the entree I ordered the plov which had really tender beef on top of rice, carrots, chick peas, dried barberry, and spices. I asked for hot sauce and it gave it just enough of a kick and spice for the dish. My friend ordered the Manti with squash, but they didn't have anymore. So, the waitress suggested the Pelmani. I sampled one of the dumplings and it was yummy. If I was in the area, I would go back again and order other dishes on the menu or one of the specials on the board.

    Matthew H.

    Uma's was the star of a beautiful beach day. First time having central asian food. The dumplings and borscht were standouts. Also the brownie and ice cream come much bigger than expected and wonderful treats to share.

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    Jennifer C.

    Really lovely spot! I'm a resident for 12yrs and my first time visiting Umas I was shocked about how delicious each dish was in this little place. Ordered the scallion pancakes and uma salad which paired perfectly together. The pancakes by themselves are a little dry but the salad adds just the right amount of moister when combined. For entrees we got the grilled lamp chops (the best I've ever eaten!), Indian chicken masala (on the spicy side but flavorful), and filet mignon kebab with potatoes. 10/10 place to visit if you never had and it's a plus they have great music. Will be back!

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    My last time to Brighton beach was well over 20 years ago. I remember it well. All of the…read morestorefronts with. Cyrillic writing, clothes, food with wonderful smells, trays and trays of caviar, just bursting out the door. And, a Starbucks. Today, not too many Eastern European businesses are left. Now, it's banks, cellular, provider, stores urgent care, a 7-11, even a Popeyes freaking fried chicken. Oh, and the Starbucks is still there. After walking out of a very bad experience at imereti Georgian cafe down the street (see separate review) I found this place. Boy, am I glad I did. I was seated in the front. The restaurant was gorgeous. ! I could hear a beautiful voice singing, Eastern European songs in the back of the restaurant and at one point,, he switched to Elvis's "I can't help falling in love with you" in English. That made me a little emotional, because that was my late partner's and my song... Anyway, I decided to go for the crêpes with red caviar (salmon roe), and the Ukrainian borscht. Bread and butter is brought to my table. The white bread was OK, but the brown bread had a deep rich flavor. The crêpes come first, and they were amazing. The crêpes were very warm, soft and delicious. I loved the "red caviar". A little bit salty, more briny than fishy, and a wonderful explosion of flavor when the eggs "pop." in the mouth. I was very happy. Next came the borscht. It had cabbage, beets, potatoes, and either beef or pork. I'm not sure which one. The meat , beets and potatoes was very tender, and the soup was delicious and not too rich. A very satisfying flavor., the beets gave it a little bit of an earthy flavor. The sour cream that came with it, just added a creamy richness to it without overtaking the flavor of the borscht. 1000% a home run. Dinner wasn't cheap. Two dishes, two iced teas (I found out they charge for refills), and tax, and it came out to about $48 before tip, .I didn't care. I don't mind paying extra if the food is that good, and this food was absolutely beyond awesome. I would be glad to come back and try other items on the menu. Thank you!

    Nice service from the owner/manager, very empty at 2pm on a Friday but a charming vintage…read moreatmosphere. Kotlety, bliny with caviar and meat were all great. Golubtsi was delicious but only 3 smaller sized ones. Greek salad was delicious with the cured meat on top. Lamb shashlyk was great too. Only average thing was the smetana which was a bit liquidy. Overall it was 4.99/5 and I look forward to returning.

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    Russian Samovar Restaurant and Piano Bar

    3.9(631 reviews)
    15.1 miTheater District, Midtown West
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    I recently ordered from Russian Samovar through Uber Eats Pozharsky cutlet with mashed potatoes,…read moretwo borschts, black bread, and Olivier salad. The main issue I experienced was with the delivery process rather than the food itself. I was carefully tracking my order through the Uber Eats app and stepped away briefly, assuming no driver had yet picked up the order. When I returned, the delivery window was already ending. After calling the restaurant, I learned somewhat confusingly that they do not directly work with Uber Eats drivers and instead use a separate delivery service. Unfortunately, this was not clearly communicated through the Uber Eats platform. I later discovered missed calls and notifications from a third-party delivery service while I was away, which I hadn't seen because all my attention was on the Uber Eats tracking system. As a result, I received the order noticeably later and expected the food to arrive cold. To my surprise the borscht was still hot and absolutely excellent. Rich flavor, very comforting, and clearly made with care. While meat is not included by default (it can be added for an extra $5), the soup itself was outstanding. The black bread was nicely toasted, the mashed potatoes tasted homemade exactly what you hope for with a classic cutlet dish. The Pozharsky cutlet had a great crispy exterior while remaining juicy and well-seasoned inside. The Olivier salad was also excellent. A couple of details were missing: the mushroom gravy mentioned in the description was not included, and utensils requested in the order were forgotten. Kitchen / Food: Delivery experience: (minus one star for missing utensils) Ordering system clarity: Customer communication: Overall, I'm giving this place 4 stars because the food quality truly stands out. The kitchen clearly knows what it's doing, and the flavors were authentic and satisfying. There is room for improvement in communication and delivery coordination, but I would absolutely order again. Thank you to the chefs for such delicious food.

    I've been wanting to try Russian Samovar and Piano Bar, as it has been on my to-try list for years…read more Came on Saturday night after Christmas. I got lucky. For a solo diner, they seated me right next to the piano, where the pianist and guitarist were playing lively music. Food was brought out quickly. The Borscht was hot and tasty! Perfect for a snowy night in New York. I loved this. Between the Pelmeni or Vareniki, I chose pelmeni because it has meat. I was pleasantly surprised by the quantity of the dumplings. Russian Black Bread was simple, nothing remarkable. For dessert, I chose the Medovik, the Ukrainian layered honey cake. This was soft and sweet, and a far better medovik than my first time trying it at another Russian restaurant nearby. Maybe I because came during a dinner rush (I came in around 6pm), but it was hard to get service's attention when I needed water or when I was done eating. When I did catch one of the waiters' attention, he acted like he was kind of annoyed. And while my waitress was nice, there were several times I tried to get her attention, and she kept walking past me. It was really awkward, especially when I wanted to pay and was ready to hurry out of there.

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    5.4 miMill Island

    An Outstanding Uzbek Dining Experience at Samarkand Nights I…read morewent to Samarkand Nights tonight, and I have to say...it was excellent. I've eaten at many Uzbek restaurants in the NYC area, and after my longtime favorite sadly closed due to a fire, I've been on a serious quest to find the best Uzbek restaurant around. This place may very well be it. First, a special shout-out to Kamola, who was doing everything; serving tables, bussing, answering the phone, and somehow still delivering outstanding service with a great attitude. She handled the entire dining room flawlessly. No complaints whatsoever, though after this review they'll probably need to hire more staff! What We Ordered: Starters & Salads: Lagman Soup Achichuk Salad Avocado Salad Combination Dip Platter (Hummus, Baba Ganoush, Ikra, Morkovcha, Labeneh) Kebabs & Mains: Salmon Kebab Chilean Sea Bass Kebab Shrimp Kebab Chicken Kebab Chicken Lulya Beef Lulya Beef Kebab Beef Napoleon Drinks: Compote Seltzer (We paired everything with Beluga Vodka, which they happily allow you to bring...nice touch.) The Verdict: This was EXCELLENT. The salads were okay, and while the hummus and baba ganoush were decent, next time I'll order the Ikra and Morkovcha on their own, they stood out much more. Everything else, however, was outstanding! The Lulya kebabs deserve special mention, both chicken and beef were extremely juicy, literally dripping with fat, spices, and flavor. Absolutely cooked the way Lulya should be. Beef Kebab is a must have!!! Beef Napoleon was something I had never tried before: alternating thin layers of meat and fat, unbelievably flavorful, and absolutely delicious. Chilean Sea Bass Kebab was the best I've ever had, perfectly cooked and incredibly tender. Salmon Kebab was solid and well-executed. I didn't personally try the Shrimp Kebab, but two people at the table said it was excellent and beautifully seasoned with Uzbek spices. Atmosphere & Vibe What really surprised me was the atmosphere. Whether it was the food, the music, or the overall energy, it brought people together in a way you don't usually see at a restaurant. Kids from different tables started dancing with each other, it honestly felt like something you'd normally only see at a wedding. Warm, joyful, and genuinely communal. Unfortunately, they were out of Plov. We had ordered it in advance with our reservation, and they did call us ahead of time to let us know, which I appreciated. I'm very much looking forward to trying it on my next visit. Final Thoughts: Chaim, the owner, was warm, personable, and welcoming. Between the food, the service, and the atmosphere, this is hands down the best Uzbek restaurant I've eaten at. There's plenty of parking, reservations don't currently seem necessary, and I'll absolutely be back...most likely to rent out the place for a party. Highly, highly recommended.

    Came after the viral Action Bronson video! We've had a lot of other Uzbek in the area and were…read moreexcited to try this spot. Good thing we made a resy since it's pretty small and packed on Sunday evening for dinner. We got a bunch of stuff to share, but unfortunately some stuff was sold out... we were only able to order a half portion of plov and some of the specialty kebabs we wanted were sold out. Either way, we loved the bread. Other stand outs include the mini samsa, plov, lamb ribs kebab, potatoes with mushroom. The mixed salad appetizer was OK. Our waitress was super nice!

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