Shirin Cafe
Manalapan Township, NJ · Uzbeki restaurant
- Address
- Shirin Cafe, 345 US-9, Manalapan Township, NJ 07726
- Phone
- (732) 462-8585
- Website
- www.shirincafe.com
- Status
- Closed · Opens 12 PM Sat
Shirin Cafe is a restaurant located in Manalapan Township, NJ. It is one of 85 restaurants listed in Manalapan Township. Its 4.7-star rating is above the Manalapan Township city average of 4.4 stars. It ranks #14 of 85 restaurants in Manalapan Township. There are 10 photos associated with this location.
Hours
| Friday | 12 PM–11 PM |
Customer Reviews
Absolutely amazing experience! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Frank was a wonderful server—attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. The food was incredibly authentic and truly brought back beautiful memories of Russia. Every dish felt homemade and full of flavor. If you’re looking for genuine Uzbek cuisine and great service, this place is a must-visit. We’ll definitely be back!
I love it here, it’s my favorite restaurant. I enjoyed talking to Frank and the cooks.
One of the best Central Asian restaurants out there. Great dining options, me and my friend ended up getting Lagman, Plov and “Kartoshka” alongside with kompot and Uzbeki tea. Everything came out tasty and excellent. Atmosphere is homelike as well. Special thanks to Frank and Albert for being such great hosts! Will be back once in the area.
It’s a relatively small place for group or family gatherings, so definitely make a reservation 1-2 days ahead before you go. Go in groups. Their food comes in large portion and so filling, and everything on the menu looks so tempting; if you go alone, you won’t know how to order. We had a group of 6, empty stomaches, tried almost a little bit of everything from the menu, but still came back with a lot of leftovers. We loved everything: soups, buns/breads, eggplant appetizers, meat kabobs, desserts. They charge 20% tips for party of 6+, and 3.5% process fee for using credit cards. For their friendly and quick service, and given how complicated the food is, I think it’s reasonable. They did not serve free tab water, but they gave us complimentary hot tea towards the end. Overall, for $60 pe
Outstanding experience. Everything was incredibly fresh and flavorful. The compote was excellent, the samsa was worth the wait, and every dish tasted homemade. We brought another couple who had never tried this type of cuisine before, and they loved it. Frank was a fantastic host, and his mom’s homemade desserts were exceptional. Highly recommend this place — authentic food, warm service, and a great overall vibe.
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