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.

Cute little restaurant with a homey vibe and gracious service. I had ordered delivery when I lived…read morein Rego Park 2 years ago but enjoyed my first in-person visit a few days ago even more. I love a place where breads are standout aspects of the menu, and the Georgian bread from here doesn't disappoint, especially when dipped in the borscht and braised beef stew with tomatoes and potatoes. The stew was one of my favorite dishes of the night while the other was the dessert--chocolate mousse and homemade, warm chocolate and hazelnut cigars. Will definitely be back!

Husband and I walked in here on a Sunday morning and was met with the owner (I think) who…read morerecommended we got the Pilaf! Rice was sooo good complemented with peppers and beef. We also ordered a Shakshouka to go which is a rich dish of eggs poached in a sauce of tomatoes, olive oil, peppers, onion, and garlic, commonly spiced with cumin, paprika and cayenne pepper. Definitely a must try!! Very aromatic and really good. Great atmosphere - it's quiet so you can hear yourself talk. Menu is limited right now (think they don't actually have a menu but mentioned you can order 10 items). They do offer SAMSA which we'll have to try next time!

It's under new management! The restaurant is fully renovated and looks absolutely beautiful…read more I tried the soup lagman and Samsa (puff pastry filled with delicious meat and onions) Everything was so delicious and the prices are so reasonable. It's GLATT kosher. Super clean !! Must try !

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.

Was here last night with a couple of associates. Beautiful people and amazing food! I'll…read moredefinitely be coming back.

This place is horrible. Had a bad experience this past Saturday, their lagman soup did not taste…read morefresh, was spoiled and they charge $13 for 3 piece lamb kebab on a stick. Such a rip off. There are much better places to go than this. Never again.

This restaurant has become the ANNOYANCE of the entire neighborhood. Every other evening there are…read morefights, arguments, and general drunk patrons lining the front of this restaurant. Twice a week it seems the cops are called...and this is during the winter. During the summer, the drunks are allowed to sit at a sidewalk cafe, and keep the neighborhood awake, while the owners play music on the street, from speakers. No wonder the cops are always called. Makes no difference what food they serve, they are unwelcome in this neighborhood, until they get their sh*t together. Do better in 2026

Cuisine: 9 Service: 7…read moreDecor: 7 Value: 9 Overall: 9 Since my favorite Uzbek restaurant Taste of Samarkand closed due to a fire, this restaurant has become my go to for food from that region. There are many other options in the area, but I have always come enjoyed this place, and now I treasure it more than ever before. The decor is a bit loud and gaudy for me personally. I always preferred the interior design of Taste of Samarkand or Art of Grill, but I'm okay with Stix's decor because it's bright and clean. More importantly, I love the food at this place. Every time I come here, it's absolutely fantastic. They shine at grilling skewers, so I'll start with that. You really can't go wrong, but I would always get the lamb, lamb ribs, beef, baby chicken, chicken w/ bones, and sea bass. The lola kebab and the chicken lola kebab are not bad, but definitely better at Art of Grill. For the more adventurous, try the veal sweet bread, veal liver, and lamb fat. The only kebabs I am not a big fan of here are the quail. As for appetizers, you have to get their flavorful Uzbek mantu. However, crispy cheburek and flaky samsa are both excellent too. Herring Garnish is very tasty as well. Moving onto salads, I typically order the Humus and Babaganush for dipping with the Tandoori Bread. Korean Carrot is also a nice starter. If you are fond of soup, then I highly recommend Osh-Potche. Lastly, Asian Pilaf is a nice way to end the meal when dining at an Uzbek restaurant, though I think their version is average. When all is said and done, every meal is always amazing. The cost of the meal is always reasonable. And a good time is always had by all every time.

Beautiful, colorful and fun…read more Food is fantastic and service is wonderful. Must try the garlic fries. Pargiot and lamb skewers. I will say its find the rice bland but over all the food is good.

We were in the area and looked around to see what was around and haven't checked out yet. I came…read moreacross Art of Grill, and it looked dark and empty from the outside, but we saw a small sign outside stating there's a lunch special. Went inside, and it felt like I was transported elsewhere and not in NYC. I liked how the entire place was decorated. There's room to move around and private sections that are closed off with curtains. Food wise, there were two menus, one that was a tablet which had more options and this other large black book. I suggest looking at the tablet. It took a while to decide what we wanted as there were so many sections. I chose the two soups, which were the dumpling langman soup and the shurpa soup. One tasted like chicken soup but with lamb instead. However, both were pretty small. For the table, we got the Manti soup dumplings, which had minced beef inside with soup inside too and beware it is hot. Also, we got the shepherds salad, but they don't have feta cheese, so we got it without that one ingredient. I would suggest this restaurant if you're interested in trying something unique such as Uzbek food.

This is a nice looking restaurant serving Uzbek food. The inside decor makes you feel like you are…read morein another country. I came here with a large group of friends. We tried several dishes from here and they were all good quality. The best dish we had was their plov (pilaf). The meat was very juicy and the rice is so flavorful with the sauces mixed into it. The prices are very reasonable and comparable to similar restaurants in the neighborhood. My main criticism is that they are a little cheap with the portion sizes. For example, the plov was mostly rice with only a few pieces of meat. There are other Uzbek restaurants in the neighborhood that are much more generous, like Sashlichnaya across the street.

Luv this place Growing up in Forest hills…read more Knish knosh was a staple for their Knish's always fresh hot ones coming out of the oven They've expanded their menu Soups Salads deli Sandwiches bbq take out will draw you there more often The owner treats every customer with respect and wants to make you happy so you'll come back His v capable Assistant she was busy making the chopped liver - but she came out to say hello and wish me a good Shabbos -foods delicious U owe it to yourselves to swing by & try it - tell 'em Big Mordy sent ya

I especially love their cocktail knishes and franks. I bring them upstate to family whenever we…read morehave a holiday get together as appetizers and no matter how many dozen I bring, they always disappear within a few minutes. I tired their brisket sandwich - a bit fatty, but very tasty, but expensive ($23) for the portion size they give you compared to the "big" Jewish delis like Katz's, Second Avenue, Mill Basin, David's Brisket House, Sarge's, etc. Those delis are about 25% more expensive, but they give you at least double the portion. But I'm really glad we still have this place because the area is turning into a vast majority of chain fast food garbage. The other kind of weird thing about this place is that they're open 9am-6:30pm weekdays and 9am-5:30pm weekends, but they don't serve any breakfast foods AFAIK. Do people eat knishes for breakfast? I'd love to see them open more like 11:30-9pm, so I could grab a snack or dinner late in the day. Also, they need to clean up the front of the store which is quite messy and doesn't lend itself to sitting and eating.

We made this a destination on our exploration of different ethnic neighborhoods of Queens…read more The food is great. We preferred the baked over fried items. The savory pumpkin -- like a boreka but I don't know what the Bukharian name for it is-- was delicious. We also liked the beef and beef/ lamb The traditional cracker bread that looks like matzoh in a bowl shape ( but is not matzoh) was yummy. Just the right salt The owner suggested a flakey bread loaf with onions. Also delicious. The prices are quite reasonable. Owner suggested other points in the area: a Jewish Bukharian museum ( must reserve in advance) and 2 large Russian grocery stores. Otherwise this is a suburban neighborhood

Amazing food, love the authentic Bukharian Asian cuisine. Samsa is a must try !!! Service was great…read moreand welcoming

My Second favorite (Kosher) pizza joint in N.Y. is Mezze's…read more Their regular slice is solid. And Just the other week, I consumed a mock pepperoni slice. Though never tasting pepperoni before, I enjoyed the slice. A partner of mine had a spicy Sicilian slice. The first time she ordered it she loved it. But they seem to have changed it since, and she said it was never like the first time. Then we found out that different people make it in different ways at this establishment. The next time we ate at mezze's together they said they could put a spicy sauce on top of the slice. It was not the same. She ordered it for a third time when we went out to eat next and she said it was not the same. Mezze's whatever you did the first time with that slice let me suggest you go back to that cuz it worked. Thanks for the tasty food!

Absolutely! Here's a glowing review you might consider using:…read more --- I had an incredible takeout experience at Mezze! When I arrived to pick up my unbelievably delicious order, I was welcomed with warm smiles and exceptional service...great ambiance! The sushi was nothing short of amazing--each roll was crafted with care and bursting with flavor. I especially loved the spicy tuna roll, which was nothing short of delightful! The owners and staff being absolute sweethearts made the meal even more enjoyable. I can't recommend Mezze enough for anyone looking to indulge in delicious sushi. Thank you for the immaculate food! You guys this is a family run business and they have an amazing product. Don't hesitate! Come get your Mezze fix TODAY!!!!

Ordered: Mint Lemonade (~$9)…read moreHummus (~$12) Baba Ganouj (~$12) Grilled Eggplant (~$12) 5pc Falafel (~$12) Tabouleh (~$12) Fatoush (~$12) Grape Leaves (~$12) Zikrayat Mix Grill (~$35): with chicken kebab, beef kebab, lamb kofta and lamb chops with rice, grilled tomato & pepper, spiced bread, and yogurt sauce Aya's take: Zikrayat recently rebranded and changed managers, so I found myself back here for a family dinner. We ordered a bunch of appetizers to share and Mix Grill entrees for our party of 7. I would say it's a pretty simple and standard order. No deviations, substitutions, or anything out of the ordinary. Despite that, our drinks took ~20 minutes, the appetizers took 30+ minutes, and our entrees 30+ minutes after that. The Mint Lemonade was so small and tasted artificial. For ~$9, I expect more. The only appetizers worth trying are the Hummus Baba Ganouj, and Falafel. Everything else sadly missed the mark. The Fatoush & Tabouleh were promising but pretty sad. It lacked dressing (lemon and olive oil), flavor, and there were way too many unnecessary lettuce leaves on or around the bowl. I did enjoy the Zikrayat Mix Grill. The meats were tender, well-seasoned, and juicy, the rice was light and fragrant, and it was filling. I found the appetizers to be overpriced and along with the extremely slow service, I didn't leave feeling like it was worth it. I don't think I'll be back.

Went for Ramadan buffet, nice people, great display; so many different choices of food. They know…read morehow to cook meat tenderly! Seems like a great place to smoke hookah and chill later on in the night. Glad we spend Iftar there 2 different times. We will return again next year.