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We’re a family-owned restaurant in Rockaway Beach, New York specializing in Central Asian cuisine. Our menu is inspired by the many diverse cultures found along the Silk Road and beyond, spanning everything from everyday street food to the fine dining traditions of Samarkand we grew up with. Opened in 2013, Uma’s has grown into a New York staple, known for its chill atmosphere and eclectic vibes. Come join us for lunch or dinner any day of the week, to experience a unique culinary experience that bridges centuries of eastern tradition.

Our Menu

Served all day, 12pm – 10pm

Salads and Appetizers

Green Bichaki

Green Bichaki

$5.00

Baked patty filled with spinach, chard, potatoes, onions.

Squash Bichaki

Squash Bichaki

$5.00

Baked patty filled with butternut squash and onions.

Samsa

Samsa

$7.00

Baked pastry filled with hard chopped lamb and onions, served with spicy tomato sauce.

Scallion Pancakes

Scallion Pancakes

$12.00

Served with yogurt sauce.

Uma's Salad

Uma's Salad

$15.00

Fried eggplants, roasted bell peppers, tomatoes, garlic, dill, cilantro, feta cheese.

Silk Road Salad

Silk Road Salad

$14.00

Tomatoes, cucumbers, cubaelle peppers, scallions, dill, cilantro, feta cheese.

Labne Salad

Labne Salad

$14.00

Radishes, cucumbers, scallions, cabanelle peppers, garlic, dill, cilantro, yogurt sauce dressing.

Korean Carrot Salad

Korean Carrot Salad

$12.00

Shredded carrots, garlic, spices, vinegar.

Korean Kimchi Salad

Korean Kimchi Salad

14.00

Napa cabbage, radish, scallions, garlic, ginger, chili flakes, fish sauce.

Soups

Borscht

Borscht

$14.00

Beef, beets, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, served with sour cream.

Lagman

Lagman

$17.00

Handspun noodles, beef, carrots, turnips, potatoes, peppers, chickpeas, chili paste.

Coconut Red Lentil Soup

Coconut Red Lentil Soup

$10.00

With Jasmine Rice.

Mushroom Barley Soup

Mushroom Barley Soup

$10.00
Vegetarian Lagman

Vegetarian Lagman

$15.00

Handspun noodles, carrots, turnips, potatoes, peppers, chickpeas, chili paste.

Lamb Bone Broth

Lamb Bone Broth

$12.00

With turnips and carrots, and your choice of noodles or beef dumplings

Entrees

Plov

Plov

$21.00

Traditional dish of tender beef, Turkish rice, carrots, chickpeas, dried barberry, Uzbek red raisins and spices.

Manti with Meat

Manti with Meat

$20.00

Handmade steamed dumplings filled with ground beef, topped with onion sauce, dill, cilantro, and yogurt sauce.

Manti with Squash

Manti with Squash

$19.00

Handmade steamed dumplings filled with butternut squash, topped with onion sauce, dill, cilantro, and yogurt sauce.

Pelmeni

Pelmeni

$20.00

Handmade Russian-style boiled dumplings with ground beef, topped with onion sauce, dill, cilantro, and yogurt sauce.

Mosh-Kichiri

Mosh-Kichiri

$17.00

Vegetarian mung bean stew with black-eyed peas, rice, carrots, potatoes, topped with chickpeas, yogurt sauce, and herbs.

Chicken Kebab

Chicken Kebab

$12.00

Marinated and grilled, served with spicy tomato sauce.

Salmon Kebab

Salmon Kebab

$17.00

Marinated and grilled, served with spicy tomato sauce.

Lamb Kebab

Lamb Kebab

$18.00

Marinated and grilled, served with spicy tomato sauce.

Filet Mignon Kebab

Filet Mignon Kebab

$19.00

Marinated and grilled, served with spicy tomato sauce.

Sides

White Rice

White Rice

$5.00
Buckwheat Kasha

Buckwheat Kasha

$6.00
Roasted Potatoes

Roasted Potatoes

$7.00

Desserts

Sesame Halva Ice Cream

Sesame Halva Ice Cream

$10.00
Homemade Brownies

Homemade Brownies

$10.00

Topped with raspberry jam and walnuts.

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