Transport yourself to Central Asia w/ authentic Uzbek & Kazakh cuisine. Must-try: juicy cheburek, tender lamb kebab & flavorful plov.
This restaurant offers an authentic taste of Uzbek and Kazakh cuisine, transporting diners to another place with its distinct vibe. Highlights include juicy beef cheburek, incredibly tender lamb kazan kebab, and a highly recommended Uzbek plov with chicken. Conclude your meal with a delightful honey cake featuring prunes and walnuts.
Specializing in Uzbek and Kazakh cuisine, this restaurant is lauded for its authentic flavors. Standout dishes include the juicy beef cheburek, tender lamb kazan kebab, and the highly recommended Uzbek plov with chicken. For dessert, the honey cake with prunes and walnuts is a delightful finish. There are no specific dishes noted as avoided, but a user inquired about 'Khanum' which was not listed on the menu.
"Highly recommended dishes include the juicy beef cheburek, the incredibly tender lamb kazan kebab, and the Uzbek plov with chicken. The honey cake with prunes and walnuts is a delightful dessert option."
Customers are highly positive, praising the authentic Uzbek and Kazakh dishes, with specific callouts for tender meats and flavorful rice dishes. The ambiance is noted for creating a unique, transportive dining experience.
Important Note
One user noted that the restaurant seemed to be on the pricier side.
"Farida, located in FiDi, is described as absolutely amazing and transporting."
Positive"Farida is described as having a definite vibe that transports you elsewhere."
Positive"The user expresses interest in trying Farida but notes that it seems to be on the pricier side."
Neutral"This commenter suggests checking out Farida, indicating it's a good option and that searching on Google is the easiest way to find it."
Positive"This user recommends Farida, noting it is an Uzbek restaurant."
Positive"Notes Farida as a nice option for dining."
Neutral"Mentions Farida on Cedar Street in the Financial District as potentially the only Uzbek restaurant in Manhattan."
Neutral"The original poster checked Farida's menu and confirmed Khanum isn't listed, but hoped the new West Village location might have it."
Neutral"A commenter recommended Farida as a fantastic Uzbek restaurant but was not sure if they served Khanum."
Positive"A simple recommendation for Farida, specifying it serves Uzbeki cuisine."
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