It was so nice to be able to get comfort food from Uzbekistan/Russia/Ukraine. The Pelmeni was great and borscht was very nice. We also picked up some traditional cookies and chocolates as well. The owners are very nice people. We'll be heading back soon!
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Sasha Kealalio
Google
4 years ago
5.0
It is such a wonderful place. Even if there are only a few tables, if you work or frequent downtown, you are missing out if you haven't been to Silk Road yet, you are missing out on this gem. I don't have a regular favorite, I'm always enticed by a special and I have never been disappointed. Today was a borscht and lamb kebab day for us. The meat is always tender, the flavors savory, and the curtains are gorgeous.
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Stian Klingenberg
Google
4 years ago
5.0
Nice food. Never tried uzbek food before and it was good.
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Nadine Kiyonaga
Google
5 years ago
4.0
Great food and the staff is super friendly. They even have a small selection of groceries! If you're eating here during the week come early. They get busy. They have some small tables to sit on so you don't have to have your food to go.
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Vadim Ilin
Google
5 years ago
5.0
Authentic, fresh Uzbek food at very fair price. I’ve ordered lamb kabob and a tasty desert.
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Kotn
Google
5 years ago
5.0
Great restaurant and getting alot busier now.
They are now my go to supplier for horse milk. Although the name of the milk is misleading in that the milk doesn't actually come from the horse's penis. Still great stuff.
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Jenna
Google
5 years ago
4.0
Go before 11:30am to avoid a wait. Sandwiches on special are always on point.
Menu photos are as of 3-14-18
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Simon Zhang
Google
5 years ago
5.0
The food was amazing and the portions were great! What I loved about this place is the attention to detail for each part of the meal. Home made bread, pickled & sliced carrots, perfectly cooked rice, dressed salad, well seasoned beef and the juice was great. When you have a well seasoned plate it just makes everything taste good by itself. It's a nice hole in the wall and you get your food so quick. I would definitely come back and get the lamb! They sold out before 12! Thankful I was able to visit this location 😊
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Eric Everman
Google
5 years ago
5.0
Very flavorful food with unique flavors. The carrot salad is excellent - it’s just seasoned shredded carrots, but so good. If you are into sampling random things from ethnic food stores, they have a shelf of groceries from the Silk Road countries to try.
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Barbara Lisonbee
Google
5 years ago
5.0
Needed a quick place to eat before leaving Honolulu. Silk Road Café had great reviews so we went. Not disappointed! I loved every bite from the stuffed grape leaf, rice, and carrot salad, each bite was a delight. Desert was citrus honey cake. I wish I lived close because I would be a regular patron. Delicious.
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Matt Difanis
Google
6 years ago
5.0
My family and I were looking for someplace for a quick meal after a weekend tour of the nearby Iolani Palace. The family owned restaurant had only been open for days, but we found it online. The owners/staff were friendly, and the food was amazing. We ordered a variety of items (most pictured, except an entree that got devoured before I thought to take photos), and everything was exceptional. Marketing Uzbek cuisine won't mean much to most people (including us, before today), but the cuisine will please most mainstream American palates, while tasting distinct and different. For the thousands of folks who work nearby, this should make your regular lunch rotation for sure, and any tourists like us should not miss it.
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Merritt
Google
6 years ago
5.0
Amazing food which is super tasty!! Was very surprised to find this hidden in downtown. Hurry though because they only make a certain amount of food. Will return anytime we are in downtown.
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Hk S
Google
6 years ago
5.0
This Uzbek-family owned restaurant in Hawaii offeres variety of famous Central Asian cuisine, as main course, and some Russian, as breakfast meal. The quality of all foods offered here is exceptional! The traditional Uzbek style plov (steamed rice with meat and vegetables), which is included in UNESCO heritage list, "shashlik" (kebab - barbequed meats), samsa (pumpkin pastry), Russian blinchiki, pirojki, okroshka (yogurt-based summer soup) will satisfy all the tastes of customers. Prices are quite reasonable too. Keep in mind, the place is busy during office lunch hours, which is due to their delicious meals and super-friendly service!
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Brian Kim
Google
6 years ago
5.0
So glad this place is walking distance from where I'm staying. Fresh, amazing food and friendly service with a smile. Although they were out of the chicken kebabs when I visited, the lamb was so good that I didn't mind. Definitely stop by here if you're in the area!
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Justin Ching
Google
6 years ago
4.0
Good place to check out new types of food. They have delicious specials that makes you want to taste the whole menu.
Their portions could be a little bigger for the price but if you are looking for something different from downtown this is a good place to try.
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Rachel Nebeker
Google
6 years ago
5.0
Friendly service! Every aspect of the plate was enjoyable, not just the meat main dish--rice, salad, etc. Wonderful meat pastries as well! Wishing I lived locally to come here often.
