Urgut Tandir Express

"This breezy spot on the southern border of Kensington describes itself as “authentic Uzbek cuisine.” The kebabs are nicely smoky from charcoal. The usual manti, lagman, and plov are also available, and all meat is halal." - Robert Sietsema

"This breezy spot on the southern border of Kensington describes itself as “authentic Uzbek cuisine.” The kebabs are nicely smoky from charcoal, but be forewarned that some don’t look like your idea of a kebab — such as kazan kebab, which is a full meal including potatoes. The usual manti, lagman, and plov also available, and all meat is halal. Did I mention they’re open 24 hours?" - Robert Sietsema

"An Uzbek counter-service spot offering the national dish, plov, featuring mutton, chickpeas, and julienned carrots over rice." - Robert Sietsema

"An Uzbek restaurant known for its kebabs, plov, and manti dumplings. The food features a combination of flavors including cilantro, cumin, garlic, and sunflower oil. The space is modern with a youthful staff." - Melissa McCart

"Each of these five fist-size dumplings ($13) is an explosion of flavor: It starts with the coarsely chopped lamb inside, oozing fat, flavored with onions and Asian cumin. It’s topped with sauteed and pickled red peppers as well as chopped cilantro and dill. And the wrappers are wondrously thin, given the load of meat they must carry." - Eater Staff