Unique and interesting flavors you won't find anywhere else in New York. Cafe Kashkar shows how delicious Uyghur cuisine can be. The hand-pulled lagman are some of the best noodles I've had anywhere.

This is my first time trying out Uyghur. Here's a mom and pop shop that I would wholeheartedly recommend. Very kind staff and the restaurant's decor is thoughtfully done. - Samsa - very delicious. Especially with the sauce. - Manty - I don't think I've had skin this tasty before. The skin to meat filling is perfect. I imagine myself craving this in the future. - Lagman - lamb on noodles. Decent as well, but I would probably pass on this for more manty

When you eat here, it feels like you're in someone's grandmother's dining room and she's serving you some hearty delicious homemade food. Got the lamb over rice and lagman noodle soup, both were very hearty and homey and hit all the right spots on a cold winter day. Serious comfort food vibes here. We did order some skewers that never came, but I don't fault them, there is one person taking care of all the tables and it can get a little busy!

Several years back, I went to a Uyghur restaurant in Washington, DC. I recall it was very tasty, with great lamb flavor, very noodle based, but something not all that cheap. It was a unique experience that I was fortunate that I got to try, but at the time I thought nothing of it. I thought I would never have it again. Fast forward several years later, and here I am, in Brooklyn, NY. More specifically, southern Brooklyn, and in the Brighton Beach area. This is also known as Little Odessa because of the high concentration of Russians. In the last few decades though, Brighton Beach has changed and has now become more diverse. This restaurant is a result of that growing diversification. A little more than a hole in the wall not terribly far from the station that bears the neighborhood's name, this restaurant was an experience similar to the one I had years back. The noodle dishes tasted great, and were generous in portion. I really enjoyed the naan here, the bread has great texture and pairs well with the hot dishes. Through it all, I think I have found a new soup to add as one of my favorites, Lagman soup. Lagman soup is a soup that has plenty of earthy flavors, and some grainy ones. With some pieces of lamb, noodles, vegetables, and a hearty broth, this is the perfect soup for that cold day outside. It warms you up so fast, and is an absolute pleasure to eat. It also happens to be a popular dish in Uzbekistan, which is primarily the cuisine this restaurant brings about. It also has a bit of Turkish, and other Eastern European countries from the former Soviet bloc that I will not mention here for the sake of brevity. There was one thing I did not enjoy here. I know that Uzbek cuisine is known for its dumplings, and while they looked pretty, I felt they were wet, soggy, and a trip to the bathroom all in one. Manti, a popular dumpling, was one my server tried to steer me towards, but I ignored because of the onion inside them. Onions and I do not get along, but perhaps the surrounding flavors of this cuisine and the tastiness of lamb, prevalent in others, would allow us to call a temporary truce for at least one dish. I observed several people taking this as takeout, but I think it is better to eat this in a restaurant. The taste holds better, and is more pleasing to the eyeballs to eat this in a restaurant. Never mind the cleanliness of said restaurant. If memory serves me right, then I did right by this cuisine and this meal overall, regardless of whether it be in Washington, DC, Brooklyn, or more specifically, Brighton Beach.

First time of this type of food and it was amazing. I highly recommend the lamb dumplings and their stir fry noddles with lamb. So good! Good luck finding parking.

First time eating food from Uzbekistan. Definitely an amazing experience for a random hole in the wall. The Kebabs aroma lit up the room. The Fried Dumplings were more like Fried Bao, but also amazing & the Fried Noodles had a unique texture and amazing smell. The chef was a lovely guy - we had problems communicating, and felt like he was inviting me into his home with his food. Definitely give the place a try!

Few joys have been jotted in my memory as deeply and happily as my visit to this unique restaurant. This is a beautiful homey Uyghur restaurant nestled in the hustle and bustle of Brighton Beach Ave. When you walk in and sit down, it's like being transported to someone's cozy decadently decorated drawing room in another world. Everything from the curtains, the vibrant printed fabric on the tables and the elaborate tea cups/china represents central Asian culture to the T. We started with some green tea and Naan, nibbling slowly and making our way to the center of the bread as we waited on our kababs - We ordered one of each type. Service was straightforward and simple, efficient without ant frills as is expected in a family restaurant. The tea tasted super fresh and came in an ornate tea pot with beautiful cups, and it was piping hot. The kababs came out sizzling hot with a side of tomato sauce. They were dripping in fatty goodness and perfectly grilled. The ground beef kabab is one of the juiciest things I have ever put in my mouth. The spices and flavors were perfectly balanced and not a single bite was dry or without juicy goodness. Lamb kebab was super tender, with lovely spices seared on to the pieces outside, a perfect bite and chew every time. Chicken kabab was super juicy, perfectly marinated and savory through and through. The real SHOWSTOPPER however, was the lamb rib kabab. This is easily one of the best things I've eaten in a REALLY long time. The kebab is a work of art, with tiny pieces of lamb ribs, perfectly skewered on, with equal amounts of fat and meat, cooked tender and the fat rendered perfectly. This was the most amazing skewer I've ever devoured, with spices and char on point and totally worth the wait. If you find yourself in little Uzbekistan, you HAVE to stop by this unique and amazing restaurant and try their food! 10/10 highly recommended!!!

Ordered a mix of kebabs with rice and an order of fries from them a couple of weeks ago to go. Admittedly it was probably my first time trying Central Asian/Uyghur cuisine and I gotta say it was pretty tasty. Since it was a to go order I can't really comment on the ambiance of the restaurant but it definitely at home vibe to it. I think the next time I go I will have it as sit down meal and wear my Winnie the Pooh t-shirt.