Chayhana Oasis

A mural depicting a desert beneath a floating pair of eyes is the only sign that beckons passersby into this Uzbek-style hideaway, accessible only from one side of NE 163rd Street. Chayhana Oasis offers fare not only from Uzbekistan but also the entire central Eurasian region. Translation: You can eat your way around several nations. […]

Kalinka Euro Deli

This Russian and European deli and grocery store draws customers from several counties away, who come to buy the herring, halvah, kasha, caviar, candies, kefir, Georgian wines, bottles of bouncy Baltika beer, and all manner of marinated and pickled vegetables in glass jars — including full garlic bulbs as well as whole tomatoes with the […]

Lula Kebab House

“Lula” are grilled Kazakh kebabs made from minced, seasoned lamb, customarily served over a bed of thinly sliced onions dusted with sumac. That’s just how they’re done at Lula Kebab House, and they’re delectable. A piquant pepper dip of chutney consistency comes alongside the lula, as does a choice of basmati rice, tabbouleh, or mashed […]

Marky’s Gourmet

Russian specialty markets aren’t exactly a dime a dozen in a city that barely squeaks by as separate from South America. But Marky’s Gourmet is just such a spot, serving up specialty olives, blinis, perogies, foie gras and other Eastern European treats. It’s not all Russian, either, they stock gourmet eats from all over Europe. […]