Chayhana Vostok did not disappoint, we ordered multiple different items , from Beet soup to lamb kabobs and it was all extremely fresh and delicious. Staff were extremely polite and professional, place was cozy and clean full of positive energy. read more

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We came to this small but charming restaurant for dinner with friends. The menu is fairly large. We ordered the Khachapuri as an appetizer which was huge and tasty but a little too doughy. For main courses, we had the lamb pilaf which can be shared by two people, and the pelmeni (Russian meat dumplings) which was served with sour cream. Both dishes were delicious. For dessert we had ricotta cheese pancakes which was served with sour cream and jam, and Napoleon cake which was enormous and delicious. Service was prompt and friendly. The prices were very reasonable. read more

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start- we wanted so Something different and this restaurant delivered; as soon as you enter, you are transported to Uzbekistan.The inside is beautiful and the food is wonderful - portions are huge. We started with Georgian wine and khachapuri- Bread with cheese and egg(great). My lamb kabob with pickled onions and stewed cabbage was huge and I shared some with others. The spices were terrific- cumin reigns supreme. The minced pie with meat was also good. We finished with napoleon cake- a huge multi layer phylo dough and cream- decadent and a fitting end. Service was good and there was just another party besides us in the restaurant. A wonderful dining experience- not everyday but once in a while. On 41 South read more

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Popped in for our first visit for lunch. Had the place to ourselves. Seems crazy as the food and ambiance are both excellent. So was our service but considering the small kitchen and single server, I wonder how a full dinner service would play out. This is so different from most local fare - and the kabobs look awesome for our next visit. We tried several dishes - two starters and two mains. The beef in the starter and main were similarly so I suggest you mix up beef, lamb and chicken to get a full range of flavors. The only knock is that lunch & dinner are the same and lunch can be a little pricey. Beer & wine only. Otherwise we loved it! read more

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Authentic Cuisine #78 - Uzbek Cuisine. This restaurant located close to Siesta Key. The restaurant is tuck away with plenty of parking space in front. The restaurant sign is not easy to spot. We got a business lunch special that is a pre fixed menu. This include a course soup that we choose is Borscht. Which is vegetables soup in tomatoes base. The sons course is main Dish pilaf. The lamb meat rice. This is their signature dish. The third dish is salad Achichuk - lettuce salad. The fourth is a drink. We have the tea. We also order a signature dish of chicken Tabaka. It is best dish of the day. It is marinated grilled chicken. It look delicious. Service is a bit slow event we have not many customers. read more

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Highly recommend I felt like we were in someone's home with nice dishes and glassware and cozy environment. Food was fantastic. More like homemade than standard restaurant fare. My boyfriend was cautious about trying something new but was always ready planning our return with lists of friends who would love this place. We shared Samsa which was crispy and well stuffed with meat filling. I had Pellmeni as I am a dumpling girl. We both loved the dumplings and the rich herby broth. On to the lamb ribs which came with fried potato wedges. Fresh sliced tomatoes and onions, warm flat bread. Cooked to perfection, so well seasoned and delicious. This is a bucket list place for sure as you will not be disappointed. Very reasonable prices. read more

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My husband and I were there for the first time, we ordered 3 dishes: green cabbage soup; lamb with vegetables and potatoes; manti with sour cream. Everything was incredibly delicious. The cabbage soup was rich, deep taste! The lamb was very soft and smelled nice, incredibly tasty! Manti with juice inside, delicious taste! We were greeted hospitably and politely. We will definitely. come back again! read more

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Shame they closed. I loved this place. nowhere else in town to get Uzbek/Russian cuisine now.

Run, don't walk, to this magical place with authentic flavors, unbelievable service, and such a warm, welcoming and homey atmosphere. My gf and I grew up on this food so it was incredible nostalgic for us. If you aren't familiar with this cuisine... give it a try.. seriously.. walk in and ask them to serve you the same thing they would if they were hosting their family - they will understand, and you will NOT be disappointed. If you dont feel comfortable with doing that... order the same thing as I did.. if you dont like that then you should just stay home and eat a bologna sandwich. As soon as you enter the restaurant you feel as though you've crossed a gateway transporting you from a strip mall to a gathering place in Uzbekistan. What we ordered: - Borscht (10/10): Freshly homemade beet soup. It will warm your soul even on a hot Sarasota day. The flavors so perfectly compliment each other and the use of sour cream (traditional, and recommended) cools down each bite as it takes you down a slide of happiness. - Khatchapuri (10/10): The particular one we got was on special, and although traditionally a Georgian dish, it was cooked with perfection. The warm, soft, cheese filled bread melts in your mouth as the sweetness from the cracked egg yolk penetrates your taste buds. - Vareniki with Potatoes (8/10): These fried small dough puff pastries filled with the most delectable mashed potatoes were a fan favorite for my gf. I very much enjoyed them as well but I felt they were more filling than mind blowing.. as compared to the rest of the dish anyway. - Manti (10/10): Traditional dough boiled to perfection with fresh lamb on the inside. Although these seem like nothing special, the art to create them allowing the eater to enjoy without them falling apart is such an accomplishment. The flavors were perfect, plenty of meat inside - must enjoy with a scoop of sour cream. - Lamb shashlik (10/10): Lamb seasoned to perfection, skewered, and grilled to a perfect medium on the inside with a crispy outside taste. The onions.. oof dont get me started - so perfectly marinated in vinegar that the bite of the onion flavor is gone but the crunch is still there. French fries are french fries but these were great as well. We are only in Florida for a couple of weeks but we will definitely be back here in a week or so to try the rest of the deliciousness. read more

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The food was very fresh, cooked to order . We tried tomato salad , plov with lamb , mantu , shish-kabobs, puff dough with cheese inside , and napoleon. And I can't decide which dish was our favorite, because everything tasted so amazing. My kids loved the puff dough stuffed with cheese the most , my husband loved the uzbeki plov with tomato salad. I thought mantu were perfect. If you have a chance to stop and eat there I would definitely recommended. The service was very friendly as well. read more

Chayhana Vostok - Uzbek Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Great experience today at Vostok! Inside the restaurant the decor is beautiful! Bright, colorful and a relaxing space. Very clean as well. I arrived with a larger party today and the staff was very accommodating and kind! Note: they do not have a kids menu but the staff did recommend a chicken dish and fries for the kids to share and it was amazing! Large portions and served family style (my fave). We tried the pickled herring, khachapuri, and potato pancakes as our appetizers. All were gorgeous on the plate and yummy! Khachapuri was so soft and cheesy, yet crispy on the outside! Perfect :) Our mains included another chicken dish, lamb pilaf, and manty. The chicken was crispy + next level. The lamb pilaf was delicious and the manty were HUGE! Served with sour cream for the best bite. The best part, of course, was the desserts. We enjoyed the honey cake, Napoleon cake, and little ricotta cakes served with jam and cream. I'm not sure of the name but oh goodness they are delicious. read more

Could possibly be some of the best food we've had in Sarasota. Portions are HUGE so that explains the pricing you can definitely order to share most things. The inside is surprisingly beautiful. The only reason I gave 4 stars is because we went on a Friday at 5pm and there was only one server. By 5:30 she had 5 tables and was in charge of everything front of house including running food so she was very nice but unable to check on us or refill water etc. after dropping the food off. read more

Chayhana Vostok - borscht, pierogi - Uzbek Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Food is very good! Can be very heavy depending on what you order. Very authentic food. Dessert was delicious as well! A little hot inside, like the AC couldn't keep up. It was 103 outside the night we went. Friendly owners. Very polite. Wine and beer available. read more

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My husband and I were unfamiliar with Uzbeki food, but the pictures online looked yummy, and we were curious. We're so glad we gave it a try. The flavors were incredible and the foods included combinations we've never had before like olives, dill, and lemon slices in the soup. It's also very beautiful and colorful inside and the staff were helpful and friendly. read more

First time trying this type of cuisine and the food was amazing. Fresh and delicious. Felt right at home with the decor and service.

LOVE THIS PLACE , I ate it so fast I couldn't take a picture HIGHLY RECOMMEND : Cheburek! Lamb Shashlik Manty Don't forget the Kompot read more

Chayhana Vostok - Plamanies - Uzbek Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Great fresh food, great servants We try to stop by every time we come from Seattle They have really good choice read more

Have been trying to get in here and finally made it at dinner time. I feel like I'm sitting in a cozy living room where friends are mingling and the scent is rich with mint, spice, meat and bread. Soft guitar playing on the couch. Don't come in here if you're in a rush, stay a while and embrace the ambiance and flavour. Thanks for being here and welcoming us! read more

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Seriously an amazing restaurant!! The food is SO good!! We loved everything we ate! SO SO SO SO delicious! Try the borscht, vareniki, manty, olivier and cheburek were the best!!!!! Very abundant portions, great service and great place overall! read more

We had a wonderful dinner here tonight and can't wait to go back and try more menu options! The service was fantastic and friendly. read more

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For a different experience than most of us are used to, try Chayhana Vostok. There will be a language barrier. Take a chance on one of the entres that intrigues you. Regardless of what you order, get a pot of tea for the table. It's beautifully presented and flavorful. read more

Trying Eubekistan cuisine lamb rice with tradition bread first time. Decor was modern feel. Waiteress was slow & didn't refill drinks. But food was tasty. read more

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Completely taken off guard by this unassuming restaurant quietly tucked into a strip mall off tamiami. The food, the decor, the service- everything is excellent. The garden salad was the best basic garden salad that I have had in a very long time- all the veggies were super fresh and crisp! One of the best restaurant meals we have had in a while! read more

Food is indeed delicious and authentic, no questions asked. In order to get 5 from me, they are missing some atmosphere finishing. Most of the design is loft, with some pics of Uzbekistan, but I should say there are not enough details to make it look more eastern, like carpets or maybe background music or so, needs a thought. Also, there are no beer/ liquor available, however we were offered to go get some elshewhere and consume there for $20 fee. Weird. Service was lets just say 4 out of 5. read more

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Great place and European food. Test so good. Fun atmosphere highly recommended this place read more

Chayhana Vostok - the bar and dining area - Uzbek Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

I hate to do this, but after waiting for weeks for any response from management, I feel it necessary to share for the sake of other patrons' safety. Full disclosure: we've eaten here before without issues, and enjoyed the food quite a bit, albeit with obvious service caveats given the limited staff. On this day, things took a turn. The place was nearly full, leaving the lonely server/hostess running ragged from table to table and struggling to keep up. We got our order in, including my Chicken Kiev. The food started arriving haphazardly, just as it was getting turned out by the kitchen. Some at our table were watching their main course going cold while others only had appetizers. No less than 20 mins passed between the first main dish and the last one showing up on our plates. When I finally got my chicken, it came seemingly overcooked, the crust hard and brownish, nearly burned. I cut it, expecting to find dry chicken, but to my surprise the end piece looked fine. The first bite seemed ok, but as I chewed I realized there was something amiss. The next bite went the same way. As I looked on my plate, I saw a puddle of raw chicken juice pooling around. The interior of the piece was completely raw! I cut the piece in half while spitting out whatever was in my mouth, gagging the entire time. Sure enough, the inside layer of meat was totally raw, cold, and frozen. The server's ideas about "fixing it" involved "cooking it some more", "getting another portion of the same dish", or "ordering something else". Since we didn't trust the kitchen to do a better job next time, and everyone else at our table had long finished their meals, none of these suggestions worked for us. We asked if the chicken was pre-made and frozen, only to be assured that it wasn't. A trip to the kitchen confirmed that it had in fact been frozen and deep-fried directly from the freezer - a big no-no! We sent the chicken back and asked the server to make this right. Sure enough, when the check came the chicken was still on it. No comps, no attempts to salvage the experience, nothing. My wife tried to reason with the server, but the only answer received was "the owner isn't here and I can't get him on the phone to authorize me to comp anything." Fighting through the nausea I paid the check just to get out of there. Next day we called the owner and left a voicemail to let him know what happened. No callback, no response, nothing. We tried our best to explain that incorrect cooking practices aren't synonymous with an "off night" at the kitchen. Guess that didn't make sense. Hopefully this review makes it more clear. Not saying "stay away", but maybe stay away from the Chicken Kiev if you choose to visit. The rest of the menu leaves less room for error and does offer some tasty options, albeit at a premium price for the area. read more

First time trying Uzbekistan food and it was amazing. The restaurant is beautiful on the inside. Love the food. Stopped in for lunch and unfortunately I didn't take pictures but I will definitely go again read more

Great restaurant, delicious food, hold events every weekend. Live music. Cozy atmosphere. read more

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Delicious nice size portions! Very tasty, quick to make the order and super friendly staff ! read more

Chayhana Vostok - 1. Pilaf 1. Samsa - Uzbek Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Amazing great food and great staff! Did not make reservations and it was a busy night but she was able to seat us by setting up an extra table. Very appreciative because the food is delicious. Will be going back soon. read more

Food was good but prices are a high. Staff was lovely . they did not have the oresshsnka soup or napoleon desert which were on the menu. lamb ribs were tender but not served with potato's. Loved the pelmeni. Next time I will try the manti and syriniki. The restaurant is small and homey. The night we went was a game night. Unless you speak Russian don't go on that night but it was fun to see everyone having a great time even thought I could only make out a word or two read more

I am sadly amending my early February review. we had dinner tonight at Chayana Vostok and we were sorely disappointed. the food was inconsistent from appetizer to dessert. Even the plating was disappointing. I won't go into specifics because I am hoping this was an anomaly. sadly, I may have lost my credibility with my friends to whom I raved about this restaurant....try it for yourself. there was only one other diner in the restaurant. read more

Had absolutely delicious takeout from here the other night--we ordered lamb shashlik, pelmeni (beef) and manty (lamb) dumplings, lamb pilaf, samsa bread, and borscht. The dumplings were exquisite, with fresh and tender dough and flavorful fillings--the lamb's spicing was particularly tasty--and the shashlik was perfectly cooked. The bread was flaky, prettily decorated, and filled with a very similar lamb mixture to the manty--super delicious. The only underwhelming item was the borscht, which wasn't bad but seemed overpriced for what it delivered. We plan to eventually make our way through the whole menu, including the salads--the raw shredded carrot salad that accompanied the shashlik was very promising! read more

Homemade delicious food. Tastes like everything is made fresh to order. However, unfortunately difficult to reach via phone if you're going for take out. Portions are per person, non-shareable amounts but prices are reasonable. read more

Not the best at handling large groups. Food came out really late. We did call ahead and asked if they could handle it. Should have told us no. However, the girls were flying out of the kitchen and worked super hard and the food itself was absolutely delicious. The authentic music in the background created a wonderful atmosphere too :) read more

The food is very delicious, came out quickly with big portions. The staff is also very polite and nice ! read more

Chayhana Vostok - Medovik cake & latte - Uzbek Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Good place, delicious dishes, especially pilaf and Borcsh. Friendly staff, fast cooking, everything about food is perfect. It looks more like cafe, not special and nice interior decor. read more

Chayhana Vostok - 1. Borsch Soup - Uzbek Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

I really had no idea what to expect. Uzbecki food? But I'm adventurous. I looked at online menu and saw many lamb dishes--and so many other items. We started with khachapuri at our server's recommendation: fab! A puffy dough filled with cheeses. Would definitely order again. I had a dish of perogis filled with potatoes. My husband had chicken shashlik which was beautifully spiced. It came with vegetables and marinated onions. For dessert we split a napoleon. All portions are pretty generous! They have beer and wine but the wine selection is limited and prices are on the high side (+|- $50). We had a red wine from Georgia (not the US state) that was tasty and paired well with the food. Chayhana V offers carry out so if you can't make it in, order out. I can't wait to go back. Slava Ukraine! read more

This restaurant deserves more attention! Love the pilaf so much! Carbs lovers should try this out! You won't regret. In terms of the environment, there are about 8 tables from 2 to 8 seats. It's in a small plaza, but there are ample parking outside, weekends may be another story though. Definitely will be back! read more

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Lamb shashlik wasn't what I expected :( there was a strong taste of lamb. Pelmeni tasted good.