Recently I visited Nargis Cafe for the first time and think it is one of Brooklyn's hidden gems. It is a small Uzbek restaurant (chaihana) with a Bring Your Own Liquor (BYOL) policy and plasma TVs playing Russian music videos. The cafe serves some of the freshest food in New York City. The service is prompt, the food is tasty, and the prices will leave you room to take that car service back to Manhattan. There are no reservations and the place is tiny, but the experience more than makes up for any lack of space. Next time you're in Brighton, or shall we say your first time, come by and check it out...don't forget to brush up on your Russian.Recommended Dishes:
- Achichuk Salad - traditional Uzbek fresh salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, jalapeños, fresh herbs, dressed in olive oil
- Manti - gigantic steamed dumplings filled with lamb and onions
- Lagman Soup - homemade Central Asian soup (think minestrone but a little more nomadic and less Progresso)
- Lamb Kebab - Uzbek style shashlik aka some tasty meat grilled to perfection.
- Dessert: Chak-Chak - just try it!!
Contact Info:
Nargis Cafe (open 7 days a week)
2818 Coney Island Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 872-7888
