Uzbechka

The lady owner seems really nice and I wish her well, which is why I recommend she hires a new chef ASAP if she wants her business to go anywhere.
The food I ordered was really bad. Plov meat was dry and bland and Lulya kebab tasted as if an open salt shaker was dropped in it.

Now this café is run by a Russian Korean lady. The food is incredible. I go there every week. Also they have a nice Backyard with big screen TV, nice music and décor. So if you are looking for a great dinner or lunch at affordable prices then stop searching and go straight there. I definitely recommend this place. Good job guys.

Anything from plov, to Samsa, to shiskabobs, they got it! Having some relatives from Uzbekistan I find myself in this place celebrating certain events such as birthdays. I was in here recently and they never disappoint. I walked in being immediately greeted by the fellow workers there. They gave us a table and handed out the menus right away. The forks and knifes were carefully placed alongside of the plate. I examined everything and noticed everything was spotless. We ordered our food and we were given appetizers that include some salads. I was then given my favorite soup lagman. It was the best! After some time the shiskabobs came and I felt like I was in heaven with all the amazing food. Their Lepeshka was hot and soft and found it to be one of the best bread. Overall everything was good and fresh and definitely made me go home with a smile on my face :) don’t mind checking it out if you get a chance because it won’t let you down.

We recently fell in love with Uzbeki-​Russian food and was in the mood for some Plov Tashkent, Uzbeki bread, lamb kebabs and manti.
The Uzbeki bread we ordered and thought was homemade, looked and tasted like regular store-​bought whitebread, served with butter. We were confused if whether or not this was the special Uzbeki bread (didn’t seemed like it was, considering we had it whole before and not sliced up) or if it was just a complimentary starter bread. Turns out it was our bread and we just sat there thinking, What? lol
The manti and plov was okay, though I’ve had better plov elsewhere this was still good. However, our lamb kebabs, which was nicely grilled, took way too long to come out. By the time I had finished my plov, my husband just started on his kebabs and that was about a long 30-​some minutes of waiting and he was very hungry. Even though the arrival time of our respective dishes was very disjointed, the service was decent.

I’ve never had food from this region before, but I’m a new fan! The cuisine is a mix of Arab, Asian, and European, and reflects the best of all three. We started with their delicious soups, and then had the pilaf, the most delicious rice dish I’ve ever had. We were less impressed with the midi, a sort of dumpling. Next time we’ll get a salad.

This review applies for delivery. Will update once dined at location. Great food with great attitude at an adequate price. Best of the kind in the neighborhood.

Every time I come to New York, I make it a point to head down to Brooklyn and stop by Nargis Café, from where I’ve been hauling dozens of samsas back to California. This time, I decided to switch it up a bit and visit the newly opened Uzbechka after hearing wonderful things about it from family friends.
Uzbechka opened in April 2014, so they’re fairly new to the game, but they’ve got a lot of things locked down and on point. Social media is up and running. Decorations are vibrant and reminiscent of Uzbek chaihanas. Uzbek music videos are constantly playing, which will easily get you to go up and dance after a few shots. They even have two traditional low tables where you sit on a pillow.
— Salad Tashkent ($ 6.50): Beef tongue, onion, radish, eggs, peas and mayo. This is my favorite Uzbek salad, but the way they make it here is not the best. The lamb tongue is cut into tiny almost-​shredded pieces, whereas I prefer it in chunks significant enough to taste. Also, too many peas take away from the flavor. Just so-​so
— Salad Achichuk ($ 5.50): Tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and herbs. Very simple and a must if you order plov. Freshly cut and crisp, wonderfully prepared.
— Norin Shurva ($ 5.99): This is one thing neither I or my father have ever heard of. Simple bouillon with a plate of thinly cut dough and shredded meat on the side. You’re supposed to mix the noodles into the soup yourself, which makes for an interesting experience. The dough is tender and meat is flavorful. Quite a pleasant dish.
— Shurpa ($ 5.99): Traditional Uzbek soup with meat cuts, potatoes, and carrots. Usually the soup is tomato-​based, but here they do it without it. It’s not the wrong way, but I prefer soup-​based a lot more. This one can pass.
— Pilav Tashkent ($ 7.00): Rice, lamb, carrots, chick peas, raising and spices. The most quintessential Uzbek dish and very tough to master. I grew up eating plenty of plov, and only a limited few other than my dad’s have been able to impress me. Uzbechka’s plov is probably at the top of my list. The rice is perfectly moist, carrot slices aren’t too big, and the flavor is highly aromatic. The raisins are something new and a nice touch. Definitely a must.
— Somsa ($ 2.50): Beef with onions and spices wrapped in a thin dough and baked. Think of it as the Uzbek Hot Pocket. This is traditionally with lamb, so I was shocked to see it on the menu with beef. Nonetheless, it’s well prepared with all the right spices.
— Lamb Kebab ($ 3.50): This is what sealed the deal here. Flawlessly seasoned, tenderly grilled, and bursting with flavor. We ended up getting 2 more servings because this shashlik will blow your mind.
Only complaint I have is that every dish was lukewarm and we had to ask for it to be reheated. Many of these dishes taste much better when served hot. Just make sure to remind them to serve it hot.
Tea is plentiful, and highly recommended when eating such fatty dishes. Don’t worry, though, this fat is good for you.
Although they’re new to the game, I’m sure Uzbechka will be a strong contender in the Brooklyn Uzbek food scene. Food is fantastic, although needs a bit of refinement. Prices are unbeatable. Service is friendly. If I lived in New York, I’d definitely be a regular.