Nargis Cafe

"Though its Park Slope sibling has since closed, Nargis Cafe is still going strong in Sheepshead Bay after all these years. Eater critic Robert Sietsema recommends the Uzbeki spot as a rare group-friendly option that’s actually affordable. Even if you don’t live in South Brooklyn, Sietsema says “it’s well worth the trek out there” for a menu of “fist-size steamed dumplings filled with lamb or pumpkin called manti, soups flavored with dill and cilantro filled with just-made noodles, and salads of shredded carrots or sliced tomatoes and onions.”" - Eater Staff, Beth Landman

"If you’re looking for the kind of meal that will make you wax poetic for weeks after it’s over, head to Nargis in Sheepshead Bay. Start your Uzbek feast with an order of non, then share a whole, charcoal-grilled fish ($25). Portions are large—a $55 mixed grill platter is enough to feed four—so you’ll have enough food for two no matter what entree you order. There’s no alcohol, but they’ve got plenty of desserts to choose from. " - neha talreja, bryan kim

"Nargis delivers Uzbek and Russian specialties in a proper, charming sit-down restaurant. In addition to compulsively eatable dumplings, lamb skewers are generously portioned and get a perfect char. There’s an additional Park Slope location." - Paul Schrodt

"If you’re looking for the kind of meal that will make you wax poetic for weeks after it’s over, Nargis is a great option. Take advantage of the large, covered outdoor seating area that’s pleasant to eat in, even during a downpour. Portions are large, so come with friends and order accordingly. Start your Uzbek feast with a pitcher of homemade kompot and follow that up with one of their many salads and a few orders of non and pumpkin manti. No one who’s serving you is in a hurry, so you shouldn’t be either. Since you’ll be here a while, get a whole fish (cooked over a charcoal grill) or the mixed grill platter, which comes with enough food to feed three or four people." - team infatuation

"If you’re looking for the kind of meal that will make you wax poetic for weeks after it’s over, Nargis is a great option, and they have a large, covered outdoor seating area that’s pleasant to eat in, even during a downpour. Portions are large, so come with friends and order accordingly. Start your Uzbek feast with a pitcher of homemade kompot, a not-too-sweet fruit drink, one of their many salads, and an order of non - a thick, fluffy round bread that’s perfect for sharing. Pumpkin manti is a must, with a creamy, savory filling and nearly-translucent skin that rival even the best manti down in Brighton Beach. To get the full experience, order a whole fish and the mixed grill kebab platter - both are cooked over a charcoal grill, and you can taste it. The mixed grill platter alone is enough to feed three or four people who’ve been out all day, so it’s worth trying to resist ordering one of everything from the list of appetizers. And trust me, you’ll want to." - carina finn koeppicus