Taam Tov
“Ta'am Tov was a great treat, left me extremely full and satisfied, and was a cool stop on the way through the diamond district.”
“I'm from Uzbekistan and this was my first Uzbek meal in NYC.”
“I would highly recommend you to try their kababs and chicken tabaka …and for sure don'r forget to ask for the best humus and taheena ever)”
Taam Tov
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
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I used to eat in this area more. Unfortunately, a number of places have closed down. I loved Diamond Dairy, which made wonderful latkes and pierogies, and I really miss it. A few years back, a friend of mine introduced me to a Kosher Uzbek restaurant, which has also closed down. Last week, I had lunch with a friend who keeps Kosher. On a lark, I did a Yelp search for Kosher Uzbek, and I found this place. I'm glad I did.
We started out with samsas, which are pastries filled with meat and onions. The meat inside was juicy and tasted wonderful. My friend and I then shared an Uzbek rice pilaf, with beef and veggies. The dish was large and easily shared by two people, and very filling. We also ordered a side of bread, which was freshly baked and wonderful.
The only bad thing I can say is that we really loaded up on the carbs. I was so full that I skipped dinner, which isn't a complaint.
We finished off with a Turkish coffee and a pareve (no dairy) cake. I'm used to Turkish coffee being more "muddy," but this was pretty good. The cake was nice as well.
I saw lagman, an Uzbek meat soup, on the menu. I've had this soup before at the previous restaurant, and it is wonderful. One day I have to try the lagman at this place.
One note: since this place is Kosher and serves meat, there is no dairy here.
I noticed that they also served Chinese food here. I didn't try it, so I don't know if it is good or bad.
All-in-all, my friend and I had a great experience here. If you are curious about what Uzbek cuisine is like, and you don't want to go out to Queens (I have read that there are some great Kosher Uzbek restaurants in Queens), this is a great place to visit.
Delicious! I ordered a samosa with beef. It was pretty good. Light, airy.
Their Manti was also tasty.
The only thing I would say is that they should offer some sort of sauce with both since they could get a bit dry. Manti usually has sauce at other Uzbek/Afghan or Central Asian spots.
Their soups are tasty and their portions are indeed large and ample for the price.
Delivery is fast and the food definitely seems fresh.
Their beef didn't have any strong flavor or smell that some restaurants have that don't cook their beef well enough.
I definitely will order from here again and try the pilaf.
Very authentic Uzbek food & it's kosher. My East European AND Jewish friends highly recommended this place.
The ambiance is very down-to-earth and low-key. I'd say it's more of a casual lunch spot, or for an average family style meal.
I ordered from here the other night with GrubHub.
The main issue was the delivery person did not follow the instructions I provided for delivery. Their poor command of English was evident, as they did not go to the proper area (I wrote on Grub Hub to go to the basement, and the delivery person refused to do so, until a security guard directed them. Meanwhile, my food got cold).
The food itself was not among the best Bukharian food I've had. I certainly enjoyed Bukharian food in many other places, but this wasn't special. The samsa were one dollar more than usual per piece, but since this is Manhattan, I'll give them a pass. They were crispy, flaky, and the filling was tasty, although not juicy like others I've had.
The bakhsh, green Uzbek pilaf, was forgettable. It was full of tiny pieces of chopped up shawarma meat, not a nice piece of lamb in sight. 15 dollars for rice, a teaspoon of herbs, and maybe half a tablespoon of chopped leftover hard bits of shawarma. I would order again if I needed to, but wouldn't go out of my way to order here again.
I dont live in New York anymore but I have been here three times in the last 6 years.
I am surprised that its still open as I did not know that there would be such a demand for Uzbek food in New York.
It feels like I am eating in someone's dining room in Forest Hills.
My attitude is if I am already going exotic, why ask what the food is ? It's more of an adventure that way, eh ?n
If you are here, be prepared to eat bread followed by more bread and some uzbek bread. WOW carb heave
No polka playing acordian band will greet you upon ordering the Karcho Soup.
I had a neighbor in brooklyn whose wife was from Uzbekistan and she used to put turkey balls in the soup. It looked like Matza balls but stuffed inside was smushed pieces of Turkey. I did not experience this delight here.
I usually order the avocado salad if I am here because at least I know what it is.
Also reccomended is the three lamb chops for $24 before taxes which is a steal in Midtown.
They serve homey style kosher food that fits the bill. You come here when you want comfort food.
We started off with the Lepeshka (Non), which is a very thick bread. It was so soft and a nice prelude to the meal.
I got the Bakhsh, which is Bukharian rice pilaf. It's a rice heavy dish with chicken in it. My friend got the Golubtsy, which I think it more of a Hungarian dish. It was cabbage leaves stuffed with minced beef, rice, and herbs. It came with large chunks of vegetables.
The decor in the restaurant is very pretty. The walls are painted to make you feel like you're in a small village.
Nothing here is particularly memorable but you could do worse, especially in tourist-infested Times Square.
Tucked away amid the gritty diamond district, Taam-Tov offers delicious kosher food in a casual yet peaceful atmosphere. You will see all kinds of people here: conservative Jews (and non-conservative ones too!), drift from the district, financiers who work nearby, and wandering tourists. All there to enjoy some delicious food.
When my boss asked if I wanted to go somewhere adventurous for lunch, I eagerly responded yes. He ended up taking me here. I ordered the Salmon Shish Kebab and we shared ample amounts of pita and hummus. The hummus was delicious and easily could have been my meal, but then they brought out the salmon, which was good and filling, but not particularly mindblowing. By the end of the meal, we had unfinished hummus but neither of us could take another bite. Service was friendly and efficient. The winner of the meal was the hummus and me, for discovering this spot, where I will surely return soon.
A hidden gem in the Diamond District, it will satisfy your craving for good kosher Uzbeki food like no other restaurant in Manhattan (obviously). Yes kosher food with a twist, and it tastes good, like the name implies (Taam Tov = good taste). At dinner, there was plenty of space, a few diners, and very pleasant service. For lunch, I used the take-out window to help avoid the lunchtime crush.
They serve a hot meat borscht that is delicious, full of vegetables and chunks of brisket, and tastes of cumin. Break off chunks of the delicious lepeshka (Uzbeki bread) and dip them into the borscht for a real treat. The bread is a dense circular rye loaf with sesame seeds on top. Quite tasty. The stuffed cabbage were as close to home made as you can get in a restaurant, and enough for two meals, served with roasted carrots and potatoes. A glass (or bottle) of kosher wine will add to your enjoyment big-time.
There are some fringe benefits to walking up the two flights of stairs to the restaurant. First, the exercise, and second, if you're cash poor and bring your spare diamonds, jewelry and gold, you can sell them at the shop on the second floor landing and pay for dinner easily.