Farida — all mentions

in:Uncommon/underrated ethnic representations in the food scene in NYC?1 pts
replying to u/ThePreyingManta: I’ve only made it to a few of the places on my list, but the ones that have really stood out as unique: Bhutanese - The Weekender - Weird little place in Woodside, Queens, with a snooker hall in the back. The food was different from anything I’ve had but there were elements similar to Nepalese and Chinese cuisine that felt familiar. Cambodian - Bayon - Some similarities to Thai and Vietnamese with some completely unique dishes. I highly recommend the baked amok (Cambodian national dish of seafood cooked in eggs with a curry sauce). Central Asian - Farida - This place is a great restaurant to try food from a lot of different countries that you may not have had anything from before. The menu lists all items by which country they’re from. I focused mostly on Uzbek food when I went but they have food from a lot of countries in Central Asia and Eastern Europe. Taiwanese - 886 - Really not all that different from some Chinese food I’ve had, but still really good, and there don’t seem to be many specifically Taiwanese restaurants in the city. Somali - Safari - Just found out about this place last week and haven’t made it there yet, but it seems to be the only Somali restaurant in the city. Reunion - Maloya - Another one I haven’t made it to yet, but my vote for most obscure cuisine in the city (maybe in competition with Koryo-Saram, which someone else mentioned). Reunion is a tiny French island in the Indian Ocean and the cuisine has influence from France, Africa, and Sout…
“I went there last year, and tbh, it was very disapointing. Service was attrociously slow. Food was _fine_ but waiting an hour just to get drinks was unforgivable.”
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in:OMG! Had one of best food cart foods in NYC this week. This was on 46th between 5th & 6th Ave. What's the name of this?19 pts
“as well as a pricey but excellent one at Farida.”
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in:Best Plov?5 pts
“Farida is a solid choice if you're specifically looking for Uzbeki plov as well.”
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in:Fraunces or Harry’s?3 pts
“I’d highly recommend you check out Farida and get their Beef Short Rib. Unique restaurant with central Asian food and their Beef Short Rib is divine.”
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in:Kazakh food or similar as close to Queens as possible.1 pts
replying to u/sspecialists: Perhaps Чебуречная should be an alternative, because ToS had fire a while ago, back in Nov or Dec 2024. There are a few Uzbek spots in Manhattan closer to the City Hall, including Farida in FiDi.
“I feel like at Farida you pay more for the vibe and place, rather than food.”
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in:Eating around the world!13 pts
“Farida - Uzbek”
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in:Does anyone know where I can find this style bread in NYC?? 12 pts
“Farida”
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in:Best restaurants in financial district on a budget11 pts
“Farida”
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in:Cheap Eats Financial District near Whitehall St station11 pts
“farida”
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in:Any must-go food places around Penn Station NYC?7 pts
“Farida on 9th Ave , Uzbek/central Asian food”
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in:Uncommon/underrated ethnic representations in the food scene in NYC?6 pts
“This place is a great restaurant to try food from a lot of different countries that you may not have had anything from before.”
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in:Favorite unique cuisines/restaurants?5 pts
“Farida for uzbek”
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in:I met a girl who just moved to FiDi. She is looking for restaurant advice. I have zero. Suggestions?5 pts
“I liked Farida, Uzbek cuisine.”
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in:Adventurous Suggestions like Chama Mama3 pts
“I've been to Farida, which has two locations in Hell's Kitchen & FiDi. It was good, but you can get better if you're willing to travel.”
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in:Best Plov?3 pts
“Farida”
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in:What non-mainstream cuisine restaurant would you recommend?3 pts
“It’s good.”
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in:Financial district, best spots?3 pts
“Farida (Uzbeki)”
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in:Cuisines that are under the radar/less saturated in the city2 pts
“Farida”
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in:Unique International Cuisine?2 pts
“Farida for Uzbek/central Asian”
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in:Good Obscure Food Options?2 pts
“Farida is nice too as someone else said.”
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in:Staying in FiDi with family members (1 child).2 pts
“For something casual but interesting, try Farida.”
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in:Recs walkable from Fidi2 pts
“Farida”
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in:Halal fine dining NYC2 pts
“If you're open to slightly more casual but still really solid”
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in:I need recs! Top 5 in FiDi. Go!1 pts
“Farida”
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in:Last 6 weeks in NYC - food not to miss?1 pts
“* FARIDA”
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in:Best Plov?1 pts
“Farida”
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in:Where near WTC can I get a nice lunch special?1 pts
“Farida”
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in:Financial district, best spots?1 pts
replying to u/chomsky0: Schilling (Austrian), Farida (Uzbeki)
“farida was horrible”
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in:Khanum - Any Uzbek restaurants in NYC have this?1 pts
“Farida is a fantastic Uzbek restaurant”
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in:Halal in FiDi1 pts
“Farida is good”
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in:Best late night halal spots in Manhattan?1 pts
“Farida”
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in:Staying in FiDi with family members (1 child).1 pts
“Farida, pho maiden lane, imm thai, silky kitchen, crown shy.”
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in:Best “fancy” “high end” halal restaurants in NYC1 pts
“One of my faves in Manhattan.”
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in:Looking for uzbek catering1 pts
“I love Farida in fidi Manhattan. Delicious!”
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in:Halal food in manhattan that’s not carts or Mediterranean1 pts
“If you're open to slightly more casual but still really solid\*\*:\*\* * FARIDA”
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