Shirin Cafe - Manalapan

The best lamb dogs I ever had. When I realized that after Shirin, I actually like lambskin. I'm disappointed I can't have them every night. I won't worry about finding better because they were perfect. Great teas and the selection of a handful of dishes from all over Central Asia and the Caucuses. Disorders are somewhat more expensive than I would expect for the portion size that tends to be reasonable, not excessive. Cultural/exotic atmosphere great for dates and families.

Got here on Dec 31st but they were closed, even though that maps were saying it is opened. Not the Best experience to start with, but things happen. Please post holiday schedule updates on maps!!! Will return one day to try the food and update the review

Enjoyed the borscht, pickled vegetables plate, shurpa, plov and chalahach.

We went to celebrate my mom's birthday and I'm still full! Outside of the food, the BYOB factor makes this place even better. This is a pretty small establishment so be sure to call and make a rezzie. I had the plov and pumpkin samsa and both were delicious! I obviously went home with 3 desserts because I was too full to enjoy them at the table.

The food tasted wonderfully homemade and the delightful aromas linger in my mind. I can't understand why some reviews claim it's overpriced with small portions—this is completely false. We spent just $100 and tried nearly the entire menu (4 appetizers, 2 bottles of Pellegrino, 2 kebabs, 2 main courses, dessert, and tea). The house-style potatoes, chebureki, and khachapuri were my favorites, and my husband loved all the kebabs. The only slight downside is that they serve Pepsi instead of Coke, but that's just a personal preference. Don't forget to save room for dessert! I can't wait to go back next week.