The cuisine of the "Silk Road" comes alive in Cheburechnaya in Rego Park, Queens. This is the food of Central Asia, home to the Bukharians, one of the oldest most isolated Jewish communities in the world, who have evolved a unique language blending Farsi and Hebrew.  About 40,000 Bukharian's have settled in New York following the collapse of the Soviet Union. Rego Park is sometimes referred as "Regoistan," as it along with Forest Hills has the most immigrants from Central Asia in the country.

The cuisine of Uzbekistan is heavy on savory grilled kebabs, rich stews, and noodle dishes. The signature dish is Palou Rice with Mutton and grated carrots and onions. (this the plate pictured on the left.)  

Langman one the the traditional dishes of Uzbekistan.  A hearty lamb or beef soup with thick noodles.

The Sionov family has owned the restaurant for sixteen years. It is the oldest Uzbek restaurant in the city.  Dining at Cheburechnaya is a fun and colorful experience, and you will hear a wide array of languages; Uzbek, Tajik, Farsi, Russian, and Hebrew.

This is a Chebureki and this is what the restaurant is named after. The empanada shaped food item is filled with various tasty fillings; mushroom, meat, potato and cabbage. I was instructed by my waiter to eat it with both hands (instead of knife and fork) to truly appreciate the juice. There is a spicy sauce on the side which even added more flavor to it. 

The manager sounding like my mother when I was growing up came running out as I was leaving, "you must have vegetables, please try our special salad." And on the house they brought out the "Cheburechnaya Salad."Crispy and healthy, I especially liked the asparagus. 

Uzbekistan Interesting fact - The way to greet an Uzbek woman is to bow to her with your right hand placed on your heart.

Uzbek language - "Hello" (salom)  "Thank you" (rahmat)  "Delicious" (mazali ovqut)

Address - 9209 63rd Dr, Rego Park, NY 11374 (718) 897-9080