Was the only guy in the entire place for an early dinner. Have eaten ton of Russian and eastern block food studying abroad. This place was very tasty, authentic fare, and cool ambiance. Give it a try outside the norm! read more

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Ruz Uz had incredible food and was a fun experience to try new cuisines. I got the Plov and the stuffed dumplings and both were unique and delicious. We went on a Friday night and were able to be seated immediately. Service was quick and friendly. I would definitely recommend to those looking to expand their palate! read more

Rus Uz - Arlington - Russian Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Great quality food and atmosphere. Will go back. Am usually a pretty tough critic of restaurants. Nothing to complain about at Rus Uz! Highly recommend. read more

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Hello comrade. This restaurant is where you will find some delicious Russian food. My order was part of a large group order of about 10 orders. The restaurant had our orders ready when we got there and they were 100% accurate and well organized. My interaction with them was very limited, but the staff was nice enough. There is metered street parking available for those wishing to park here, but that parking is somewhat difficult to get. We ended up parking in a loading zone area, running in and getting our food. They serve items such as Russian soups and salads, desserts, shashlyk, vareniki, goluptsi, plov, beef stroganoff, chicken kiev, pelmeni, and dolma. They also have beer, wine, infused vodka shots and mixed drinks to wash your food down. I ordered Manti and a slice of Russian Honey Cake. My food was really good. The cake was delicious as well. My major complaint, as well as everyone else in my group, was that the portion size was very small, especially considering the price. Most of us were still hungry after eating our meal. But again, the food was tasty. This is a great place to get you Russian food fix. The food is good, I just wish that there was more of it. read more

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Great restaurant Those who want to taste Uzbek cook, i genuinely recommend this place, polite staff and amazing atmosphere read more

An amazing Russian - Uzbekistan restaurant on a busy Arlington Street. Came here for Sunday brunch and we were a big group. We ordered a lot of items and they took good care of us. Everything was amazing. One of my best friends is Ukrainian and I am used to their homecooked foods and this place offered some really close such dishes. The radish vodka shots were bomb. A bit spicy and nice after taste. Chicken Kiev was soft and buttery. Lamb Shashlyk was a bit chewy but flavorful. Sunday parking is free on Arlington streets in this area and we found a spot on a street right next to the restaurant. W read more

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I come here once a year for a friends birthday party and always swear I am going to come back. So here I am! We sat outside which had a special ambiance. We started with the vodka tray which is five shots of flavored vodkas. I loved the pineapple, green apple, and blackberry. My friend loved the rosemary best. We both would pass on the the honey and pepper next time! For appetizers, we got the Blini, Samosa, Borsch soup and Shurpa soup. Loved both soups and made a mental note to remember when I am sick next time to order soup from here. The appetizers were so tasty and, although both had beef, they tasted different. They were filling and we could have stopped there. But into main courses.... My Manti was excellent as always. But most came home with me :) The lamb shank meat fell off the bone. Delicious! He also got the Plov but the other dishes outshined it. read more

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Great meal; came for restaurant week. Started with meat pirozki, then manti and the Russian honey cake. The meat pirozki was soft and flaky and delicious inside. Herb mix is savory. Manti is also quite nice. The presentation is interesting for a dumpling, coming from the Chinese style and seeing a different style. The Russian honey cake is basically a graham cracker in terms of flavors: it's the honey. Subtle sweetness that isn't cloying and overpowering. Service was excellent and attentive. Wife ordered samsa, plov and sour cherry cake. Samsa might've been better than my pirozkhi. The plov was a bit dry but still good. Sour cherry cake as described. Also got a ten percent coupon for the market inside. Check it out! read more

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Good food and service! The fish salad is a little not familiar haha so next time would try a different salad. Soup was very good. read more

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This restaurant serves a taste of Russian you can't find anywhere else in the DMV. If you just want to try a different cuisine, then look no futher. The staff is so helpful and will walk you through the menu to help you understand what you will be eating. But don't fret because everything on the menu is delicious. My favorite were the Samsa and the Lamb Kebabs and my pot of hot tea. I can't forget the after dinner shot of Russian flavored vodka. This place will quickly become a favorite. So enjoy each dish and post some pics for me to try a new dish read more

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Absolutely unacceptable experience at Rus Uz. The food was terrible -- completely bland, no flavor, barely any meat for what we paid, and the salad arrived spilled and tossed around inside the container. It looked careless and poorly prepared. But the worst part? Four people got sick after eating the food. One person's condition was serious enough that they had to go to the emergency room. What should have been a simple meal turned into a health scare. When we contacted the restaurant to report this, we were told we would not receive any refund. No accountability. No concern. No attempt to make it right. Between the flavorless food, skimpy portions, sloppy packaging, and what appears to be food poisoning, this was beyond disappointing -- it was alarming. I would strongly caution others before ordering. read more

My second time at Zeus Uz, where the first time we came for drinks (white Russians) and a snack, but this time for an actual sit down meal. Still had some drinks to go with food, and my fav is going next door afterwards to buy a few bottles of wine and snacks home. What I like about this restaurant is how ethnically it's decorated, how it has plenty of outdoor seating, and how pleasantly quiet it is inside. Oh and the bar, a full bar. Thanks to the decor, even though each time I've come the restaurant has been pretty empty, it doesn't feel desolate. Instead, I've found it to be a great quiet place to meet up for conversation or for a date. I found the food alright. I have had Russian food in various Russian restaurants in different countries, and little Russia in LA so I want to say that this was not the best. I think of Russian food as very rich, which this definitely is, but I think they're overcharging for food that isn't particularly fresh. Given how empty the restaurant is, I can't imagine how they could keep business going with fresh food all the time, but cutting corners does reflect in taste--but not in price. A lot of comments here about food being premade and frozen and reheated...but to call it fine dining and charge $20-40 a plate? Oof. Would come back for the White Russians though :) read more

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Russian-Uzbek restaurant with extremely authentic and delicious food! Large portions at a very reasonable price! I tried the borscht and a perogi-esk dish, and both were delicious! The servers weren't the most friendly however, and they did not bring my table the complimentary bread basket (which all of the other tables got) The menu is pretty straightforward Have a huge selection of flavored vodka's Very authentic Russian-Uzbek market right next door read more

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This place is a hidden gym next to the Hoffman theater. The environment is classy and elegant. The service is friendly and spectacular. The food was fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. I highly recommend this taste of European dinning! As a bonus treat yourself to the fare in the gift shop. read more

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This was my first visit to Russian cuisine and I liked the atmosphere and services. There were lots of beef options that looked delicious but unfortunately, I don't eat beef. I was recommended to try the lamb the next visit which I will do the next time I am in the area. Overall great experience read more

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Dumplings from Russian shop, not hand made. Not a great taste. Rate 4/10 Borsht 4/10 Plov 3/10 Manti 3/10 Beef stroganoff 3/10 Fish salad 1/10 Pirozhki 3/10 Blini 4/10 Not the best place for Russian food. read more

It's very pretty inside despite the ordinary looking exterior! The service was really good too. They have a huge selection of flavored vodka!!!! I particularly liked apricot. The "fish under coat" (I've seen it called herring in a fur coat at other places) was so delicious. The potato pastry was pretty good too. My friend loved her salmon. I wish dc had more Russian food, but I will continue traveling here for now. read more

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The food is excellent and the martinis with their infused vodkas are fabulous. In fact, the martinis taste to be almost straight up infused vodka and are a great deal for $13. Which, I'm not complaining because their infused vodkas are excellent, particularly if you like interesting flavors such as horseradish (though their fruity flavors such as strawberry and mango are quite good too). I also love the desserts here, such as the sour cherry cake. The main courses are good, but the quantity isn't enough to be filling (you need an appetizer if you're hungry) and it's a little pricey. The service is also just okay, particularly for this price point. read more

Meh! The Chicken Kiev was dry. Didn't even know that was possible. Another failed restaurant in Ballston.

The stuffed cabbage rolls were super flavorful and good! Tried my friends meat dish and it was kinda dry and chewy but this did what it needed to do (a lil on the pricey side tho) read more

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Super delicious and filling. Really good portion sizes and both the Borsch and Golubtsi had more meat than I expected. My takeout order was super easy to pick up and I will definitely be coming back to try more. read more

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I'm not sure how busy this restaurant usually gets but we easily were able to get a seat without a reservation on a Friday night. We arrived for an early dinner and the place was empty but it did start to slowly fill up throughout the course of our meal. The ambiance is very relaxing and the decor gave the whole place a warm yet polished feel. The plateware was simple and elegant, and I was glad we were dressed up. Rus Uz is definitely a fancier restaurant. While I've had better Russian food, I wouldn't mind trying this restaurant again! One final note, the servings seembsmall but after sharing an appetizer and soup my partner and I were both pretty full. I don't know if it was due to our eating habits of the day or due to the fact that the dishes are just very filling, but be careful not to over order when you go. What we got: Complimentary small basket of bread and what I believe is soft cheese - 4* the bread is fantastic warm but I always like the first piece more than the second piece after it's had a chance to cool down. I really liked that I believe was a soft cheese, my partner did not. Bilini - 4* the pancake was cooked very well. The meat was good and a new experience for both of us. I wished there was a bit more flavor. Borscht - 3.5* it wasn't as flavorful as other versions I've had but I did enjoy how soft the meat.was (except, ironically, for the piece I saved for last). Manti (Uzbek dumplings) - 3.5* this was.good but by the time it arrived we were both pretty full. I look forward to having it as leftovers. read more

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I came to this place for some delicious food, and it was a good choice. Food - As always, the pelmini is amazing. The rest of the foods are good but pelmini is the best in my opinion. All 3 soups were good, the fish under beet salad is not good. Service - good Parking - Some streetside parking that you may have to pay for. Overall, this place is great. read more

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It was my first time trying Russian/Ukrainian cuisine and it was a great experience. For the table, we got the fish under coat, samsa and pirozhki (potato). I really enjoyed the pirozhki as it was nice and light. The samsa was also good. The table either liked or didn't like the fish under coat; it was definitely different and interesting. I got the chicken kiev and my partner got the plov. The chicken itself was very good with the right amount of breading. The sauce was ranch which was interesting but it worked. Rice and steamed veggies were ok, wished the veggies were at least more flavored. The plov was good and the rice was flavorful. Service was good, but not very attentive. They never came to refill our waters until we asked as several of us had it empty for awhile. I would rate it a 3.75/5, rounding it up to a 4/5. read more

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The biggest concern was the food. It was very bad. The Chicken Kiev was tasteless and very oily. The meat did not taste good; it seemed like it had been fried, then refrigerated and fried again. Even the vegetables that came with the Chicken Kiev were soaked in oil. The fish under the coat tasted strange; I suspect the fish was spoiled. The service was ok. The girl waiter seemed unhappy. read more

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I'm going to definitely miss this Russian/Uzbek spot. This cute restaurant has a curiosity/snack shop attached that you can get a 10% discount from if you dine prior. Readily accessible (park in the attached garage, they can validate as their signs indicate) and right next to the AMC for a lovely meal pre/post movie outing. The Plov has been my go to dish since I first came and it never fails: carrot-based lamb pilaf with a tomato/onion/cucumber side salad. It's got a very lovely blend between the sweetness of the carrots and raisins and the spiced lamb. The meat is mildly dry for my tastes, but the rice pilaf was deliciously moist and well seasoned in a way to compliments the meat quite well. The cake was also deliciously subtle; it was baked in a way to really bring out the honey flavor and didn't taste overpoweringly sweet. I heartily recommend this place. read more

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Unfortunately, my experience wasn't great. And it is not my first time having bad experiences with rusuz. The portions were extremely small--just two pieces of meat. When I reheated the leftovers the next day, the chebureki became incredibly tough and chewy. For what I paid, I expected better quality and portion size. They used to have tasty food but not anymore read more

The chebureki was tasty - good flavors, and tasted like fried empanadas stuffed with ground beef with middle-eastern spices. The plov came highly recommended so I ordered this - and while it was tasty and well prepared, I felt the plov was a bit on the dry side - since I didn't find the meats actually that juicy - was it because they were cubed? I don't know. It wasn't tough either, and it was still a tasty eat. Maybe I felt it would be best served as a shared plate to have on the side rather than having it as a star dish for one person. The star of the meal here though was the dessert - the Russian Honey Cake. It was way better than what I expected, and it was gone within seconds. If you're eating here, do not miss this cake. read more

My experience here was mixed. I really liked the samsa and plov, but the manti was a bit of a strange texture and vareniki was too heavy to eat as a main dish. Perhaps I am just not used to this cuisine. On the other hand, the flavors were great for all dishes. We went for early dinner and the restaurant was rather empty. Services were quick - we didn't have to wait long for our food. read more

Rus Uz - Arlington - Plov - Very well seasoned and tender meat! - Russian Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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I'm in Arlington for an event and Rus Uz is by my hotel. Uzbek food is my favorite cuisine and I cook it myself, so my standards are high. I ordered Russian today. The Uzbek naan (bread) was delicious and it came with yummy whipped cream cheese with a pleasant sourness reminiscent of cultured butter. The Chicken Kiev had an excellent crispy breading and juicy interior. I saved the dipping sauce (similar to cacik/tzatziki) for the rice. Finally, I had the honey cake, a favorite dessert of mine. It met my expectations. I shall return, and next time sample the Uzbek dishes. read more

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I like this place. Lots of interesting choices. The lamb is always good! A good selection of beer and wine. Great service. read more

This is the most DISCRIMINATING restaurant I have ever been. We've been dining with 2 families and had 2 babies under 2. Server came to us and asked us for some high chairs, we gave them back one which was not in use, but I had my one year old baby in a high chair in the middle of feeding her some dumplings. Then MANAGER came and literally took the high chair right under my baby girl to give it to another family, who supposedly had reservations two weeks ago and very VERY IMPORTANT CUSTOMERS - his words. Mind me I'm 7 months pregnant, had to continue feeding my baby on my hands. Oh he also suggested we use our stroller as a feeding chair. Great recommendation. I don't know how they determine the importance of the clients, but this feels very discriminating. How come one child can be more important than the other. I honestly don't have any more words as such a HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE we've had. It's restaurant's responsibility to have as many high chairs as needed, without taking it away from babies. read more

. 22$ 80% . . - . 70$ Disgusting place. $22 pelmeni taste like the worst Russian pelmeni, 80% paper and meet waist. Borscht is just ordinary. Frozen pies from the grocery store. The most uselessly spent $70 in my life read more

Price, Ambience, Flavor, Texture, Portion! My in-house Russian picky eater approves of: Variniki- you can taste the butter in the potato filling, so hearty and decadent and topped with sour cream Plov - my husband loved his Pilafs/plovs and this one didn't disappoint! Complex flavors with carrot and chickpea and chunks of meat! The meat was a little dry though but I figure it's part of the prep Lamb shank - fall off the bone and the veggies were a wonder! Borscht - delish and filling read more

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This was my first time trying Russian/Uzbek cuisine and it did not disappoint! We loved everything we ordered. Highly recommend the samsa, plov, and manti, which I believe were a good intro to the cuisine. I also tried kvas, which was a really nice carbonated drink (I believe it was from a can, like a soda imitation, but the real thing is supposed to be fermented with low alcohol concentration). Service was excellent with multiple servers regularly checking in on us. They do market themselves as fine dining so prices are a bit on the higher end but well worth trying if you're looking for something different in the area! read more

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Quite good! The flavors are strong, perhaps a little too much parsley in the chicken kiev. Not as much butter as expected but tasty. The borscht was delicious. You should definitely try the black tea, they have a very nice tea service. read more

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I may be a rare reviewer who is familiar with Uzbek and Central Asian food--and Rus Uz is the real deal. Expect savory, hearty yet delicate fare that is heavy on meat and sometimes dairy. Also a slightly more upscale vibe than most Ballston spots. My favorite dishes are the plov (which is like a rice pilaf/biryani), the manti (large meat dumplings), and the goluptsi (stuffed cabbage). The former two dishes are Central Asian, and plov is practically synonymous with Uzbekistan. It's one of those dishes that every region and every cook has a personal spin on that is a slight variation. Rus Uz's take is a little greasy, as the dish is supposed to be, though much less greasy than many places make it. (Cooked traditionally in literal sheep fat.) Lagman and shashlyk (kebabs) are also traditional Central Asian dishes. I prefer these to Russian dishes like beef stroganoff, which is too heavy for my liking. Make sure to check out the Rus Uz market a few doors down! Lots of interesting snacks and foods to try. read more

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I used to love this place, but they have gotten worse with the reduced menu. 1.Reservation - still recommended. 2. Food - very limited choice, everything I used to love to get here are gone. No olivier salad, no beet salad, no lagmon or compote.. only thing I like that was left in the menu was the pelmeni. It was disappointing as they just use the store bought dumplings. I don't see myself going back until their full menu is back. 3. Service - pleasant as usual 4. Parking - metered street parking. read more

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After watching a Food Ranger episode based on Uzbekistan, I had to try some of those incredible dishes for myself. Rus Uz in Arlington certainly didn't disappoint. The food and the service were both exceptional. Dishes to try: Samsa: This appetizer is a must for any Uzbek food experience. Thinly rolled dough stuffed with seasoned lamb, onions, and spices, all baked to a crisp. Plov: This staple of the Uzbek diet is similar to many other dishes you will find around the world, meat and rice, but with a twist. The sweetness of the raisins and carrots in the rice mixed with the seasoned lamb make for a great combination. I like to put the Manti on top of the rice so that all of the sauces mix together. Oi. So good. Manti: These little dumplings were moist and flavorful, with a wonderful selection of sauces and yogurt on top, sprinkled with dill. Perfect to serve along side of Plov. One other thing I will mention about this place is the selection of beers and wine from the entire region. Lithuania, Georgia, Ukraine, and Russian wines and beer on tap. I recommend the Ukrainian beer named Obolon Oksamytone. It was a really smooth dark beer. read more

Rus Uz - Arlington - Manti in the center with Plov in the background. - Russian Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Came here on a Saturday afternoon and was seated immediately. Wasn't too hungry so I ordered two of their hot starters, their Piroshki and Chebureki. Both were meat filled and warm and flakey. I love that they even gave warm bread with butter/sour cream as a starter. On top of good service the restaurant was beautifully decorated. I hope to eat more of their entrees sometime soon! read more

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