Marakanda Restaurant
Hours:
1683 Grant Ave, Philadelphia
(831) 382-7777
About Marakanda Restaurant
Customers' Favorites
Salad Baklajan
Turkish Salad
Jiz-Biz 1kg
Kabob
Marakanda Restaurant Reviews
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Hours
| Monday | 10AM - 11PM |
| Tuesday | 10AM - 11PM |
| Wednesday | 10AM - 11PM |
| Thursday | 10AM - 11PM |
| Friday | 10AM - 11PM |
| Saturday | 10AM - 11PM |
| Sunday | 10AM - 11PM |
Marakanda Restaurant is an Uzbek restaurant offering real, authentic food with outstanding quality. The meat is fresh, tender, and perfectly juicy, cooked to perfection and generously served. Guests can expect a fantastic meal with well-prepared meat that comes out fast.
The atmosphere is impressive, clean, pleasant, and welcoming, with traditional music playing softly in the background, creating a calm experience without noise. The interior has been nicely decorated, making the place beautiful.
The menu features dishes like Manti, described as good dumplings that are practically enough for a whole meal. Plov, a dish of beef, peppers, and onions over rice, is also available and is very filling. Grilled lamb chops, served with pickled onions, and grilled, skewered tomatoes are recommended, and the lamb is perfectly grilled. For those who like eggplant, the eggplant salad is a must-try, with lightly fried pieces having a slightly crisp exterior and a creamy interior. Filet/roll/ground kabobs, Turkish salad, and breads are also highlighted as delicious.
Service is noted as patient, helpful, and gracious in explaining menu items. The portions are good and the prices reasonable, although one reviewer mentioned a discrepancy in online pricing. Marakanda is considered a hidden gem and a great place to start for those new to Uzbek food. The restaurant is highly recommended for a relaxed dinner of amazing food.