Grabbed lunch from here recently and had a good time! Since Silk Road is part of a strip mall, there was plenty of parking available. The restaurant was pretty empty when we arrived for our early lunch around 11:20 AM, but it started to fill up as we were leaving. They had some pretty bumpin' music playing throughout our lunch, and I liked the general vibes throughout the restaurant. I ended up ordering the Chicken Shawarma for myself, while my wife got the Baked Chicken Akarachka. The food took a while to come out, but it tasted super fresh so I'm assuming they made everything to order :) I really enjoyed my chicken schawarma, although there was one flavor in it that was bothering me a bit. I finally figured out near the end of my meal that it had pickles in it :) I hate pickles! And it didn't mention that it had pickles on the menu. Oh well! My wife really liked her chicken dish - I sampled it and the chicken was moist. Our menu items were affordably priced, although some of the other items may be a little expensive for lunch. Overall, I liked Silk Road and would definitely come back! read more

Wow! Turkish food. First time trying it and we are hooked. Very small cozy place in Cary. Friendly staff willing to provide suggestions. I am disappointed I didn't take better pictures but the restaurant smells so good that once we got the food, we started eating right away. Great seasoning on the tender lamb chops and kebab. The carrot salad was very good too! read more

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Holy Whoa! Everything tasted SOoooooOoo good! The Borsch alone was worth the drive. Beef pilaf was mouthwatering, the kachapuri was light and fluffy with a nice crisp. Overall the flavors were awesome. It's tucked away in a strip mall, but you better not miss it. Food came out fast and had music to really draw in the ambiance. The waitress was attentive. Can't wait to come back! read more

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My husband's coworker recommended that we check out this restaurant and I'm so glad he did! Everything we ordered was amazing! We had the khachapuri bread which was filled with cheese and a fried egg. It was delicious and could complement any of their entrees. I had the Spicy Fried Lagman which consisted of thick noodles, beef, and veggies. So good! I would definitely order this again. My husband ordered Steak Shashlik (Steak Kebab) which is grilled marinated steak served with vegetables and one side. He opted for a side of kimchi rice. He loved his order and said he definitely wants to go back soon to try more of their menu. The staff members were super nice and the restaurant was clean and cozy. read more

Silkroad Uzbek Cuisine - Order this! Khachapuri. Amazing! - Uzbek Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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Just a lovely gem of a place to visit. Our most favorite thing to eat was the cheese bread appetizer. Oh man was that so good! Everything was just delicious. read more

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My first time trying Uzbek food! Such a unique experience as the cuisine has Russian, Chinese, Persian, and Turkish influences. We got the: - Kachapuri (cheese-filled bread with egg): Must get! Didn't feel overwhelmingly cheesy or rich; the bread soaked up the egg & cheese perfectly. - Spicy Fried Lagman: Another must get! So flavorful & the noodles had great chew. Good amount of veggies & beef. - Mini Kebab Skewers: Not my favorite; didn't seem to have a lot of flavor except for the grilled essence & it was a bit hard to get off the skewers. But the onions on the side provided a refreshing touch. - Nan (Uzbek bread): Can skip this if you get the Kachapuri (it was good- soft/fluffy, but basically the same as Kachapuri without the cheese/egg). Ambiance was good, service was fast & nice, plenty of parking. 8.5/10 would recommend! read more

Silkroad Uzbek Cuisine - Grilled kebab skewers - Uzbek Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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Never have I tried Uzbekistan cousine and let me tell you it did not disappoint. Silkroad is what I would describe as a hole in the wall restaurant, the kind that are all too often a hidden gem. Their is a small area of outside seating and about 10 tables for indoor seating. The staff was friendly, however our server seemed a very timid when interacting with us. My wife and I ordered two entrees and an appetizer. My wife ordered the spicy fried Lagman, and I ordered the Lula Shashlik. We had the khachapuri for an appetizer a cheese filled bread boat with fried egg in the center, fresh fluffy and delicious. The flavor in the Lagman was pleasant with a light spice to it, the noodles were quite fat and reminded me of Soba noodles. The meat of the Shashlik was well seasoned and grilled with a slight char. I also added a side of kimchi rice to the mix. read more

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My girl and I went here around 10PM on a Saturday night after a 40-min. drive, and it was our first time tasting Uzbek cuisine. We ordered the 3-piece Beef Samsa as our appetizer, Lagman soup, and the Lamb Chop Shashlik that comes with vegetables and our choice of side: mashed potatoes. Silkroad is a small indoor restaurant with about ten tables that each sits four; 2 tables outdoors. It has traditional ceramic art-like designs on its walls, reminding us of Uzbekistan's unique charm, thriving craftworks, and what it's famous for: a major producer & exporter of cotton. Silkroad's physical menu looks quite as dull as their choices of sides, with minimal amount of photos unlike the menu on its website. Here are our thoughts on what we ordered in Silkroad Uzbek Cuisine: 1. Beef Samsa ($14) - Each order comes with 3 big pieces with diced beef & onion inside the homemade dough with sesame seeds on top. Comes with some kind of tomato sauce. It's fresh with good amount of meat inside, and the sauce adds a marinara-like flavor to each bite. 2. Lagman Soup ($11) - Spiced soup with handmade noodles, minced beef & veggies. Not spicy but flavorful; would order again. My girl enjoyed this as much as I did. 3. Lamb Chop Shashlik ($25) - This is the first time we ordered lamb chops in a restaurant, but definitely won't be the last. Comes with 4 lamb chops with smoky flavor, well-seasoned, tender, and perfectly-cooked. However, the side of mashed potatoes and vegetables are quite lackluster for a $25 dish. The other side choices like fries, white rice, broccoli & Kimchi fried rice are also nothing special. Doesn't Uzbek cuisine have any unique sides that you can't find in a typical American restaurant? We're here to taste something different and all we got was regular mashed potatoes that's not even elevated with garlic or anything that would motivate us to return to order this lamb chops dish again?! Uzbekistan is known for its warm hospitality, and the friendly customer service of the waiter who served us was a good representation of that. The waiter was kind to give an extra side bowl for us to share the soup. We didn't regret trying Uzbek cuisine in Silkroad; it wasn't bad for a $50+ dinner for 2 as it still let us taste the unique flavors of Samsa and Lagman Soup. Lamb chops tasted great but we'd rather get a whole rack with more satisfying sides than pay $25 for half-a-rack & un-authentic sides. This is worth trying at least once. Overall Score: 3.8/5 read more

Silkroad Uzbek Cuisine - Samsa appetizer - Uzbek Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

I had a couple friends highly recommend this restaurant so I'm glad I finally came to try it out! Everything was so flavorful and well cooked. My favorite was the plov - it tasted to hearty and warming. My friends really enjoyed the spicy noodles and borscht, honestly everything we ordered was great and it was a great place for sharing everything. I'm not an expert on Uzbek food but it seemed to be very authentic - you can usually tell this based on the people in the restaurant! For a Sunday night dinner the restaurant was pretty busy but the service was quick and friendly. I'd love to come back some time! read more

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Three of us had our first Uzbek experience Saturday for lunch and it was outstanding! We went in knowing nothing about Uzbek food and although we didn't come out experts in knowledge, we do know everything we had was amazingly fresh and delicious. You can't pinpoint their menu to just one cuisine, they've got a nice blend to choose from. Our choices ranged from Spicy Noodles to Borscht. They tamed the spicy in the noodles for Sis, and she loved the dish. It had beef and veggies in a brown sauce, and those noodles...wow! If they're not handmade in house, they were handmade somewhere nearby. They are thick and chewy and so good. Dad, who has had Borscht in Russia, absolutely loved this version of it. It's loaded with veggies and flavor and he loved running into some surprise beef. One of the biggest hits of the table was surprisingly a simple arugula side salad, lightly dressed, with a few olives, a touch of avocado and parmesan. I had to try the appetizer dish Khachapuri. It is similar to a very flavorful pizza crust, with mozzarella in the center and a baked egg with a runny yoke. Yum! Also enjoyed their eggplant salad on the side. Both dishes were so plentiful, I have leftovers to enjoy. We couldn't resist sharing the Napoleon Cake for dessert. It's so light and not too sweet. Layered puff pastry with cream. No chocolate. The perfect light finish to a perfect meal. This restaurant is in a small strip mall in Cary that is loaded with other businesses, so parking can be a bit tricky, but certainly doable. Super clean, friendly service. If I could ding 'em on anything it would be a lack of drink choices. Iced tea, for instance, is bottled. And you can't beat the prices for this quality and quantity. Can't wait to go back!! And can't recommend them more highly. Even if you have picky eaters with American food tastes, they really do have something for everyone. Including pizza and kebabs. read more

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I had a lovely lunch of borscht and khachapuri (bigger than it looks in the photo). The real star, though, was the honey cake -- so delicious. I will be back! read more

Silkroad Uzbek Cuisine - Borscht and khachapuri - Uzbek Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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Food was delicious and authentic. The inside is decorated with traditional Uzbek decor, which made the place feel really authentic. The menu is diverse and includes dishes from nearby cuisines, like Georgian khachapuri and some Russian dishes. Food is also halal. read more

Silkroad Uzbek Cuisine - Uzbek Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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We are always open to trying new foods, and while in Cary this weekend we decided to check out this place. The waitress was so friendly and offered recommendations since we were unfamiliar with the cuisine. Four of us shared appetizers, a salad, and two entrees. All were delicious! Favorites were the lamb chops and avocado egg rolls, but the khachapuri was also top notch. We finished with honey cake--a dense cake with a creamy icing that wasn't overly sweet. We loved it! We definitely will eat here again! read more

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This is a nice quiet spot with amazing desserts! We ordered the fried barak (delicious), plov (tasted super healthy like a meal made by grandma), spicy fried lagman (noodle dish), While I enjoyed everything, I do feel the noodle dish could use a bit more flavoring (hence why 4 stars out of 5), but their desserts were delicious! I tried the honey cake and the baklava and my husband adored the baklava while I cannot stop eating more of the honey cake despite being full just several minutes prior! I recommend for good prompt service and a great meal! read more

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Great Uzbeki food. Love the ambiance and get the lagman noodles, Luna kebabs, and definitely the lamb shish kebabs!

This family-run store in Cary was a nice surprise to my Saturday lunch. A very well-decorated interior and a pretty decent menu offering for such a small store. The food was great and came out very quickly. To be honest, everything that I ordered I thought tasted great. Each dish was unique in packed with flavor, as well as a solid portion size and very reasonable prices. Great job from a small family-owned business, would come again! read more

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My first time dining here! Food was okay, service was a little spotty. I am gonna give them five stars tho because we weren't ideal patrons. I got the Plov, which was hearty but a little too simple for my tastes. It was literally beef and carrots and rice. The menu said that, but I guess I had been hoping for more vegetables. It was good overall though! Ambiance was nice, kind of a family style restaurant. read more

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Delicious food. Great homemade flavors. Relaxing atmosphere. Friendly staff. Dumplings, stuffed pastry appetizers, spuds, kebabs, pilaf are all excellent. read more

My first time trying Uzbek cuisine did not disappoint. Silk Road is a small, family-run restaurant whose cuisine comes from tradition. Our server took good care of my group. One of us wasn't sure if he could handle the spice level of the Lagman, so she noted to the chefs to cook it with less spice. I ordered my Plov pilaf with lamb meat. My two friends each got the Borscht Soup and the Lagman. All three dishes were prepared and presented well. The eggplant salads were delicious. Overall satisfied with my experience here. Be aware that the dining room is small and there may be a wait during peak hours. read more

Silkroad Uzbek Cuisine - Lamb Plov with Eggplant Salad - Uzbek Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Very friendly server, plenty of parking. I love lamb so glad to find a place that serves it so well!! I think it's very creative the way they fixed up a dull drop ceiling! read more

Silkroad Uzbek Cuisine - Ceiling - Uzbek Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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Oh. My. God. You have to get the lamb kebab. Deliciously seasoned and so tender. Will definitely be back.

My wife and I are so happy that we tried this place. Before going, we did a little research on Yelp and YouTube for this restaurant. So, for the two of us we split a single order of khachapuri, manti, mini lamb kabobs, and honey cake for dessert. It was plenty for us and we left with half of the kabobs and manti dumplings. The waiter (owner?) was sweet and attentive and the food was wonderful. When (not if) we return, we would like to try some other dishes, but it will be difficult not to reorder the same things. read more

Silkroad Uzbek Cuisine - Cheese boat, kabobs, and dumplings - Uzbek Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Bottom line: Note, this review is on delivery only. Silk Road Uzbek Cuisine gave some hearty and delicious selections for delivery meals. The Manti as well as both beef and lamb Plov were hot, fresh, and satisfying with good portions. The Deets: I had been wanting to change up what I order through delivery, and also saw Silk Road Uzbek Cuisine coming up on my Yelp feed lately. I merged these two into getting some hearty home meal delivery lately a couple times recently from Silk Road. I had no prior experience with Uzbek cuisine so I was eager to try this place out. I have to say...you want a good solid meal for your home delivery then Silk Road definitely has that covered. I have tried the Manti (steamed dumplings with diced beef and onions) and this selection is among my faves...I love dumplings and the filling of beef/onions flavor hit just right. The portion is pretty large in the 4 pieces served, it is definitely enough for an entree. Another good selection I have tried from there is their Plov (Uzbek pilaf) which can be either beef or lamb, the latter for a dollar more at the time of this writing. The menu describes it as "Uzbek pilaf National Uzbek food, layered rice, carrots and meat" and this description drew my attention as having ingredients I love. The beef Plov was very good, the beef itself was very tender but I have to favor the lamb Plov as the flavor profile agreed with me just a bit more satisfying. There is a plentiful amount of rice and carrots in both types I tried. All meals have been delivered hot and fresh. I am glad I ventured out from the norm and tried this newly opened Uzbek cuisine restaurant even if it is through delivery...very hearty, delicious, and satisfying meals. I hopefully will get to try their restaurant location in the future! read more

Silkroad Uzbek Cuisine - Lamb- Plov (delivery) - Uzbek Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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A small local shop that offers uzbek cuisine. It was my first time trying uzbek food and it was amazing. We got samsa and fried lagman and everything was so tasty. The fried lagman was well season w a good amount of veggies. Samsas were outstanding, very flaky and juicy inside. We left full and satisfied. read more

Silkroad Uzbek Cuisine - Spicy fried Lagman - Uzbek Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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Checked out this family run business on the recommendation of a friend and it did not disappoint. Silkroad is a charming establishment offering Uzbek dishes served by the family that owns it. Our waitress was welcoming and ensured we enjoyed our experience from the time we sat down to the moment we left. Every dish we tried was amazing. We started with side salads and beef samsa. Then decided to split spicy fried lagman and lamb plov. The portions were generous and flavors excitably savourable. We couldn't help but watch as the tables around us food was coming out and notated dishes we would be trying next time. The presentation was also nice and the dishware was quite beautiful. They had deserts, which looked amazing, but we Were too full from the generous portioned main course and apps. Will definitely be leaving room next time. Bonus is there's a la farm next door to grab a coffee after this savory meal. read more

Silkroad Uzbek Cuisine - House side salad, ceasar side salad, beef Samsa - Uzbek Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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Oh how I love this place: the most delicious homey food and excellent service. The waitress introduce me to the meatball soup and now I'm addicted. It was a cold day out and I needed something warm to keep me going. It was perfect. They always make me feel as if I'm at home and it's a must for me to pass by if I'm in the area. read more

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This was a delivery which was efficient,speedy, and the entree was the appropriate temperature. The grilled ? Lamb was chewy with two chunks full of gristle. I did not really enjoy that but the vegetables were delicious. The arugula salad was super good! The specialty bread was a disappointment really. May be a different dish than lamb would have been better. read more

Food was excellent. Had no expectations for Uzbek cuisine and I must say it's awesome.

Hidden gem! Was in the area looking for something different for lunch and this place fit the bill. Had hard time deciding what to eat because everything looked good. What I had was excellent! We will be back to try some different dishes. Courteous service. read more

Silkroad Uzbek Cuisine - Spicy fried Lagman - Uzbek Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Amazing new cuisine in the heart of Cary! I tried Eggplant salad and my family tried chicken and lamb... they could not stop eating. We also tried fried avocado rolls and fried onion rings both came with a versatile dips .. I was not in a mood of salad but that was the only vegetarian option. I will be back to try Nan and Honey cake Beautiful family and two twins who were equally helping parents. Loved the humbling staff and I guess they were owner.. loved it .. cozy little place.. Must try place read more

Amazing experience in Cary! It's so hard to find this type of food in the triangle region so glad they are here. Service was quick! Easy to find this restaurant. The steak was so delicious. Amazing lamb as well! I was so stuffed s service was good but nothing too special. Seated quickly. read more

Silkroad Uzbek Cuisine - Uzbek Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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We dropped by around 7pm to grab dinner. From the outside, it looks like just any other small restaurant nestled in a strip mall. Inside, the place is nicely decorated with throw pillows on seats for booths and even table runners. These really make the place feel inviting. For food, we ordered Lagman Soup, PLOV, and Manti. Lagman Soup has these perfectly cooked, nice and bouncy homemade noodles. It reminds of the Chinese Handpulled Noodles. My favorite was the Manti, which looks like a large dumpling with seasoned beef and onions. The PLOV was tasty as well with perfectly cooked beef chunks. Definitely recommend this place if you're looking to try something new. read more

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Got an order of beef samsa as takeout and it was delicious!! Crispy on the outside with super tender beef and onions on the inside. The inside of the restaurant was beautifully decorated, and pick-up was easy. Looking forward to coming in person to try their other dishes. read more

Silkroad Uzbek Cuisine - Samsa - Uzbek Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Glad to see them take over the former Kong Fu Dumpling spot. This is a cozy little place serving Uzbek food. They were a bit short staffed with only 1 server but she was attentive and very friendly. Food was very good overall. The lemon kebab & Plov were very tender and flavorful. The spicy spicy fried lagman was advertised as homemade noodles but it suspiciously resembled frozen udon. Regardless, it was very tasty. The Manti likewise was well flavored and delish. The only disappointment was with the non. The bread was good but it needed butter or some sort of spread/ sauce to go with it. Didn't get a pic but the lamb Plov is one of the best we've had. Highly recommend. read more

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I planned to drive here from wilmington because I was curious about uzbek cuisine. I have to say the drive was completely worth it, because the food was so flavorful and unique. The dining area is cozy, tables are spaced apart well enough that you don't feel crowded. I came on a slower day and the service was great. I would 100% come back next time I'm in the area! read more

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I ordered online. But go to the website visit here and then order from there. The link you order on this site is NOT for this place. Recommend by a friend. I got the beef skewer with the fries. Meat was fabulous. Fries are potato wedges. I also got the layered bread rolls w squash. Soooooooo freaking goood!!!! I wish i had ordered w meat but the squash was so good. read more

I will become a regular at this stellar restaurant. Other than having many options for GF and soy free patrons like myself, I had no expectations. I found a hidden gem in Cary! We split an appetizer and 3 entrees. The care that went into seasoning and cooking the dishes was evident. The Borscht was brought back cherished memories of my great grandmother's recipes from Ukraine. Our server was attentive but not intrusive and was knowledgeable about Samarkand and the Uzbek region including the cuisine, spices and history. He attended to my food intolerances which can be extremely annoying to servers. He knew every ingredient and his love for the cuisine was evident. The ambience echoed the proud heritage of the owners of Silkroad Uzbek Cuisine. The restaurant was spotless as was the restroom. The seating was comfortable and the setting was relaxed and quiet. Both I and my friend had a truly wonderful dining experience! read more

Great food! Especially enjoy the carrot and eggplant salads, manti, and the noodle dishes. The only miss so far has been the pizza which seemed like a freezer pizza. Everything else has been fresh and authentic. read more

Outstanding traditional Uzbek food. Dumplings were tasty and big, and dishes came out nice and hot and relatively quickly. Taste was wonderful. Service was very prompt and attentive. Will definitely come again soon to try out other dishes. read more

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Their food is excellent have eaten in restaurant and have had meals delivered very satisfied read more