Glenn C

Short review- Order the qurutob or shashlik. Rating is for those dishes. Would be an upper/mid 3 outside of said two dishes. I went to this spot in Sheepshead Bay, specifically in Homecrest, a couple of weeks ago. They serve the rare Tajik food, similar to that of other Central Asian countries, except for their additional national dish, qurutob. The restaurant was unfortunately out of many dishes as they apparently had a big party on Saturday, but I would still recommend this place at least for most of the dishes we ordered. The main reason to go here is the Qurutob for $21.90, with fatir, sour yogurt, fresh vegetables, herbs, and linseed oil. The only other place to find this dish is Registan in Gravesend, which isn't good (and replaced Vernissage, which was excellent.) Anyway, I'm happy to say that the version here, while not as good as Vernissage, was fantastic. There were plenty of tomatoes and cucumbers, the yogurt and fatir added some sourness and richness, and the fresh jalapenos added heat. There's also a version with meat for an extra $6, which we would have ordered, but it wasn't available. The other main reason to try this place is their excellent kabobs/shashlik. You can either order a Karavan Mix Kabob for four ($69) or eight ($140,) or instead order individual kabobs. We went with the latter because we were ordering many other dishes and chose two sets of three kabobs. The best of the bunch was the Lamb Luleh for $9 each, which had very tender and flavorful ground lamb. The Jigar or Veal Liver Kabob for $14 each was also very tasty. The liver was cooked perfectly, not too rare, still tender, and had only a mild iron flavor. The Karavan Lamb Kabob for $12.90 was more standard but tasty. Compared to other Central Asian spots, I preferred the liver over most others, but found the lulya, for instance, better nearby at Baku Nights. For the salads, our preference was the Karavan for $13.90, with beef, cucumber, pickles, tomato, lemon juice, spices, grated potato fries, salad oil, and white dressing. This reminded me of a lighter version of Tashkent salad with beef instead of tongue, pickles, a lighter dressing, and no grilled onions. It was tasty, and we were tempted to order another later, since many dishes were out. The portion was also large, and I would recommend this. There was also the Sogdiana for the same price with veal tongue, tomato, scallions, and spices. This was a smaller portion, but it tasted heavier as the sauce was, I believe, mostly mayo. There was plenty of sliced tongue and a lot of tomatoes. This was nice, but we preferred the various textures and flavors from the other side. Short description for the rest as I'd be out of room otherwise- Sambusa Pumpkin- $3.50 each, Very tasty Tajik (or Tandyr) Non, for $3.40. Excellent version Fried Tushbera (or Chuchvara/Dushbara) at $10.90. A bit doughy but good enough Qutabi. $3.90 each. Alright (dough is better at other spots) (Turkish Style) Liver Cubes. $11.90. Alright Herring With Potato- $10.90. We didn't like Homestyle Potato With Mushrooms for $13.90. Decent portion but the potatoes weren't well-fried. Just OK. Desserts- Chocolate cake and tiramisu (both $7.50) were decent (likely store bought and fine) A bit inconsistent, but good. Just know what to order.

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Jessica

The food is incredible. It’s like not other. I would definitely recommend this place. If you’re looking for great service delicious food, and wanna leave satisfied then you found your spot. Not to mention the Ambience was impeccable and the people are wonderful. Definitely would go back. It’s a five star restaurant.

Sonny “Sonny”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely incredible food! Karavan LLC is hands down one of the best hidden gems in Brooklyn. The kebabs are perfectly seasoned, juicy, and cooked to perfection — you can really taste the authenticity and quality in every bite. The flavors are fresh and bold, unlike anything else in the area. The staff is friendly, welcoming, and you can tell they take pride in their food and service. Everything from the kebabs to the sides and sauces is top-notch. You can feel the passion behind every dish. If you’re looking for real, delicious, authentic kebab and Central Asian cuisine, Karavan is the place to go. Highly recommend it for lunch, dinner, or even takeout — you won’t be disappointed!

Nigel James

Wow, what a beautiful place! The moment we walked in, I was amazed by how clean and welcoming it looked. The atmosphere was perfect. warm, inviting, and full of good energy. I went for dinner with family and friends and we had such a great time. The food was absolutely amazing. Every plate came out fresh and full of flavor. We ate, laughed, danced, and even did karaoke! The two servers who took care of us were so nice and attentive, always checking to make sure we had everything we needed. You could tell they actually cared about making sure everyone was happy. Most of all, I felt completely safe and comfortable the whole time. It’s just one of those places where you can relax, have fun, and really enjoy yourself. I can’t wait to go back!

eraj alijoni

First time visit Karavan kebab restaurant, so good evening the Quritob is so delicious, juicy kabob, Thanks for good service and foods

Murod Shokiev

Perfect family restaurant! We came as a family all the way from Long Island to try the Tajik Pamir restaurant at Karavan Kebab — and it was amazing! Everyone loved the food, especially the fresh bread and traditional flavors. The place feels cozy and welcoming, just like home. Great for families who want to enjoy real Tajik cuisine together. Highly recommend!

ШОДИЧА ШОДИЧА

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Karavan Kebab – Authentic Tajik Cuisine! I came all the way from Philadelphia just to try their Qurutob, and it was absolutely worth the trip! The flavors are authentic, the bread is fresh, and the atmosphere feels like home. If you want a real taste of Tajikistan, this is the place to go. Highly recommend Karavan Kebab — 100% worth the drive! 🇹🇯🍽️

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Guys If you’re in the mood for some genuine Tajik / Central Asian food, Karavan- Grill -Kebab is absolutely worth checking out. The flavors are the best part, and the value (especially when dining in) is strong. Just know what to expect — things might not always be perfect, but they try hard, and many dishes are quite enjoyable.

Осим Бозоров

Good place for family and friends, really good kabob, labs juice luleh , the beef kebab like steak cooked My friend recommended the Real Qurutob dish

Pavlik Morozov

Just drove an hour to try the Qurutob here, and it was incredible! I haven't had Tajik food in over 30 years and this brought back so many memories. The place was spotless, the service was fantastic, and the food was delicious. I'll definitely be back! Forget to mention it's super affordable 👍🏼

Munis Negmatullaev

The restaurant "Karavan" is a real find! It successfully combines traditional Tajik dishes and classic principles of cuisine. The food is fresh, the portions are generous, everything is cooked with soul. The atmosphere of oriental comfort, beautiful interior and always friendly waiters and owners! A place for families and for birthdays!

100% halal food. I have to say the setup is nice of the restaurant. The bread, lamb rack, chicken wings, chicken shish, lamb chops and the Samarkand salad were delicious. The herrings with potatoes was not my favorite. The rice was a bit clumpy. The fries & hummus were outstanding. The staff was nice but slow service and they do have a bar. Their chair seatings or padding’s were not good, kept sinking into the chair. The bathroom was good enough. Def recommend a visit if you’re in the area.

Iryna Glushchenko

We came here with a recommendation. The service was good, they had live music, the salads were great. We ordered liver Turkish style( we didn't like it) All the shashlik kebab was dry. Overcooked. Liver kebab was the worst. We really wanted to like this place. Maybe we'll give it a chance one more time.

Alexander Feldman

I was extremely disappointed with my experience. The food they served me appeared to be leftovers from the night before. The meat was clearly old and unappetizing. To make matters worse, half the plate was filled with dirty, blackened oil, seemingly to add weight to the dish. This is completely unacceptable and reflects very poorly on their standards. Absolutely horrendous.