I ordered take out. It took 25 minutes, they said 15. No biggie, that happens. The real issues…read morewere the sides. The bread was incredibly stale.. looking at it further, it actually had a sticker with a sell by date, that was 2 days earlier! The salad was not seasoned, so basically unevenly cut tomatoes, and cucumbers for $9. The babaganoush was rancid! As in literally gone bad and inedible. The kabobs were actually great! The steak was over cooked for my taste. But others liked it. My favorite was the luyla, the ground beef, it was perfectly seasoned and cooked, juicy and large. The lamb ribs were very good. The liver was good, the napoleon was yummy... beef and fat layered together, not too fatty. The boneless chicken was juicy. So I guess, get the meat and nothing else. I was so disappointed which is why I only have them 1 star even though the meat deserves 4 stars.

came here for the skewers it was pretty good and comes with a quarter size of bread which is…read moretotally more than enough for two people. the service was good too even though it was super packed inside and cramed it was still wholesome and very family oriented. i wouldn't recommend the pilaf it was a bit gamey and greasy but i totally recommend the samosa type empanada beef thre

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 having Uzbek food and it was good but nothing to rave about. Loved the cheburek with…read morepotatoes and the kebabs were great. The meat in the samsa and goshtgizhda were a bit gamey for me and the pumpkin needed some sort of sauce or seasonings. Service is friendly though

Very laid back atmosphere. Not a fancy place. Located across the street from the botanical garden…read more Food here is tasty and totally hits right. Ordered the big plate chicken that comes with homemade noodles. The chicken is flavorful and the noodles are the perfect accompaniment. Love the texture of the noodles. Nice and chewy. We loved the lamb skewers. Generous portion for $4.99. Tasted like quality meat with the perfect combo of lean and fat. The baked buns are actually meat pies baked with phyllo dough. I love phyllo dough and the filling was very tasty but would have preferred more filling as it washer dough heavy. I love milk tea so I had to order the Nurlan milk tea. Huge portion. Literally came in a bowl. Found it tasteless. Service here is friendly and fast.

I never had Uyghur halal food before, but many reviewers say that this restaurant delivers an…read moreauthentic taste of Xinjiang with its vibrant spices and handcrafted noodles. This place is a hidden gem blending seamlessly on many of the business on Main Street. The dishes are hearty and blend Central Asian and Chinese influences. We had the following: * Big Plate Chicken - A family size dish of tender bone in chicken, potatoes, and bell peppers simmered in a bold, spicy sauce over hand pulled flat noodles. The Portions are generous hence the name big plate chicken. * Spicy Lagman with Lamb - The hand pulled noodles are chewy with thin slices of lamb, red peppers, and onions in a delicious sauce. Since this was my first visit and I had to gauge the level of spiciness. We asked them to go light on the heat. Just a note, unless you specify your protein, lamb meat is the default. * Chicken & Lamb Kawap (Kebabs) These were Juicy, charcoal-grilled skewers with a light and satisfying char. The lamb kawap had subtle cumin notes, while the chicken remains moist and smoky. Ideal as a starter and is served with raw onion slices, dry spice mix and a small piece of pita bread. * Salted Milk Tea - Definitely an acquired taste! This traditional Uyghur drink leans on the savory and salty side, not "my cup of tea" but worth trying for curiosity's sake. Despite the limited English fluency among the staff, service is warm and attentive. The team patiently explains dishes using menus with photos. The place is simply decorated and clean, with a low-key vibe. Plating is simple and uninspiring, but the flavors are complex and simple put, Awesome! There is plenty of metered parking on Main street close to the restaurant. A definite must try if you never had Uyghur cuisine before, one taste and you'll be hooked for life.

We had an incredible time celebrating a friends birthday recently and it turns out we will be going…read moreagain soon and I can't wait. The food was so authentic and flavorful- we had lamb, beef and chicken mixed with all the dishes you might expect from potatoes eggs and vegetables. While the restaurant is located in a strip mall, you'd never know it. The ceiling is covered in cloth coverings that you know are authentic. The dance floor is so inviting-we spent the night between dancing and eating. The servers were fantastic. We look forward to our next visit

Great food. Reasonable Prices. Service needs a little bit of improvement…read more Came here to celebrate a friend's birthday. Happened to be on Wednesday night. Place wasn't packed but there were some customers there. So the restaurant is not much for decor IMHO but has excellent food. Even on Wednesday night. Chuchvara, Lagman, Shurpa, Achik-Chuchuk, Various Kebabs, Beef Tongue, and most importantly Cheburek. The only dish that can go wrong like a puffer fish. Underdo it and it's inedible, overdo it the same, wrong oil or too much oil and your customers will run screaming for the hills. This was actually done so well we went for seconds, light and crispy on the outside and nice and juicy inside. I'm drooling just writing about it.... A great place to visit, service on the slow night could've been a little better but I can't really complain.

So the flavors of what they did have wasn't bad at all!!…read more Server was great as well. But the 2 stars is because everything menu has to be available to order and that was not the case at all! No beef kebab, no green plov baxch, and there was atleast one other thing I ordered but they didn't have . I won't come back because things should always be available otherwise why are you even operating ?

I wasn't given a menu, but most of their offerings are advertised on signs posted around the…read morerestaurant. I ordered plov and salad, but I will need to return to try the tandoor bread, as many people came in just to purchase a loaf while I was in there and it seems to be their most popular offering. I've been to an Uzbek restaurant before, but there is some nuance to this one as it is a Bukharian restaurant, representing the cuisine of a population of Jewish Uzbeks who have settled in a high concentration here in this part of Rego Park. The salad was well seasoned and refreshing. Somehow the tomatoes were ripe and juicy even though it is the middle of the winter. It was the perfect complement to the plov. The plov was masterfully done. Each grain of rice was perfectly oiled and the sweetness from the carrots was well complimented by the aromatic cumin infused throughout the dish. It's studded with chickpeas which impart an additional richness. The meat was tender and well cooked. The soft, roasted whole garlic cloves were my favorite part of the dish. I paid $34 for the plov, which could have served two, the salad and a bottle of water, which feels reasonable.

I'd prefer to keep this spot gate kept, but it would be a great disservice to the Forest Hills area…read moreand the sweet restaurant owner to say nothing. Old Sport is a hidden gem in the Queens area with the yummiest Halal Chinese food. Think bold, fresh Xinjiang flavors and also your Chinese classics. We got the Combo E (what an amazing deal if I may add) consisting of two of their top beef noodle soups and a lamb/chicken burger. Both noodle soups came with a delicious clear broth and tender pieces of beef, chewy hand-pulled noodles, and an abundance of cilantro on top. The roujiamo was the star of our meal as it was freshly made, crunchy, full of juicy meat and vegetables and an addicting sauce. Don't skip out on the roujiamo, for real. 100/10 stars, definitely will be coming back

I ordered a Uyghur Lagman With Lamb And Veggie and a Combo B with a Signature Lanzhou Beef Noodle…read moreSoup, 4 Skewers Of Grilled Meat and 1 soda. The Lagman noodles was super delicious, with intense spicy flavors. This is what I would come back for. The lamb was spiced perfectly, and the accompanying peppers, dried woodear, and other veggies really meddled well together. The noodles were coated with the flavorful suace. The combo was a little disappointing though. Their signature lanzhou beef noodle was just alright. The wide noodles were soggy. The sliced beef was very little, and the broth was not as flavorful as I expected. Lastly, the skewers were really dry.

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.

Visited Tandoori, an Uzbek restaurant in Rego Park, just a 5-minute walk from the 63rd Dr. subway,…read moreand had a good experience. We were a group of four and were seated at a large round table, which was perfect for sharing. We started with black tea, then ordered two salads to begin: the cabbage salad and the fresh salad (both in large sizes, which were well-portioned for our group). The cabbage salad was lightly pickled and very flavorful with oil, while the fresh salad was simpler but crisp and refreshing. For mains, we ordered two Lagman soups (large sizes, which were very filling and enough for leftovers), the Sherpa soup, one Samsa meat pie served with a red tomato sauce/broth, garlic fries, fried dumplings, and chicken and lamb skewers (two of each). Everything was flavorful, fresh, and came out quickly. Before tax and service fee, the total was under $100, which felt like excellent value for the amount and quality of food. We were all very full and still had plenty to take home. Staff was helpful and attentive, and overall it was a great dining experience. Would definitely recommend visiting.

I used to come here often and really enjoyed it, but after today's visit, I'm completely…read moredisappointed. Food: * The samsa was tasty, just like before. * The lagman has gotten much worse. * The borscht was completely underwhelming. * The chicken kebab was simply awful. * The lamb kebab has gone downhill a lot. * The beef kebab was okay, but nothing special. The bill and "service" charge: When I got the bill, there was an automatic 20% "service" charge included. I assumed it was a tip, so I asked the waitress. She told me it was a city tax, which sounded strange. I went to the counter to clarify, and they explained it was "for sitting here and eating." I asked again if it was a tip -- they said no, the staff doesn't get it. Our waitress was good, so I still left an extra tip on top, but this will probably be my last visit here. I don't like being misled -- either customers are being deceived, or the waitstaff isn't getting their tips. Photo attached. Be careful and always check your bill!