The Best Halal Uzbek Restaurants in NYC & Long Island
The best halal Uzbek restaurants in NYC, according to us.
The Restaurants
Marakand
98-98 Queens Blvd, Rego Park, NY 11374, USAIf you've never experienced Uzbek cuisine, Marakand in Rego Park is your place to finally get it. This casual, family-friendly halal spot on Queens Boulevard does plov and shashlik the way they should be done—the lamb skewers are outrageously tender and smoky, the kind of thing that makes you wonder why you waited this long. Manti dumplings? Pillowy and satisfying. Baba ghanoush? Actually good. Carrot salad? Borderline spiritual. The menu pulls from Central Asian, Persian, and Middle Eastern traditions, and nothing's gonna hurt your wallet. Whether you're grabbing takeout or lingering with friends, you're eating authentic food done right. That's worth showing up for.
FARIDA - Finest World Dishes
32 Cedar St, New York, NY 10005, USAIf you're in the Financial District and haven't stopped by FARIDA yet, you're missing something. This is the kind of spot where Uzbek plov shows up exactly as it should—fragrant, deeply flavored, carpeted with caramelized onions and tender lamb that tastes like it was cooked with actual intention. The shashlik is charred perfectly, the mantu dumplings are these pillowy packets of satisfaction, and the Ukrainian borsch has the kind of tangy earthiness that makes you feel better about basically everything. There's live music playing in the background, the prices won't make you panic, and the whole vibe walks this perfect line between upscale and unpretentious. Family dinner or date night—FARIDA works.
Emir Palace
4210 18th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11218, USAIf you're craving Uzbek plov that hits different, head to Emir Palace in Kensington. This spot masterfully blends Eastern European and Middle Eastern flavors, so you're getting everything from perfectly charred lamb shish kebab to creamy hummus and smoky baba ganoush. The manty dumplings are pillowy and rich, and if you're feeling fancy-casual (which is kind of their whole thing), the filet mignon and grilled salmon won't disappoint. The crowd is mixed—families lingering over plates, groups taking over tables—and the upscale-but-chill vibe means you can dress up or down. Come hungry, leave happy, and save room for baklava.
Tashkent Supermarket - Brighton Beach
713 Brighton Beach Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11235, USAYou want authentic Uzbek food in Brooklyn? Tashkent Supermarket in Brighton Beach is where you're getting it—no frills, just the real deal. The plov here is what you're after: fragrant rice studded with tender beef, chickpeas, and raisins that'll make you forget whatever sad pilaf you've had before. Beyond that, there's crispy samsa, juicy lamb shashlik that tastes like it was grilled over actual charcoal (because it probably was), and delicate manti dumplings. Pistachio baklava for dessert seals the deal. It's casual, family-friendly, and packed with locals who know what's up. This is the kind of spot where you roll up hungry and leave satisfied, having tasted something genuinely different.
Urgut Osh Markazi
816 Coney Island Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11218, USAYou're looking for authentic Uzbek food that won't break the bank? Urgut Osh Markazi on Coney Island Ave in Brooklyn delivers exactly that. This casual spot specializes in the real deal—fragrant Uzbek plov loaded with tender meat and aromatic spices, hand-pulled lagman noodles swimming in rich broth, and shashlik skewers that taste like they walked straight off a Silk Road bazaar. The manti dumplings are pillowy and perfectly steamed, while the somsa beef pastries offer golden, crispy satisfaction. Sure, the dining area is small and it leans more takeout than ambiance, but that's actually a good sign—this is the kind of neighborhood gem where people come to eat, not Instagram. Prices are ridiculously fair, and the staff works hard to make you feel welcome. It's the ideal spot when you want authentic Central Asian flavors without pretension or an epic commute.