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| - Coming off the Monangahela Incline in Pittsburg, a chance walk up the hill on Mount Washington will get the erstwhile traveler to this rather small & non-descript restaurant. For the uninitiated, you will have to know what you are looking for, or will miss it. Maybe it has a dedicated clientele too. It is easy to walk right past unless you are looking for the sign. This appears to be a home converted into a restaurant. The sitting room is up the stairs of a steep climb, so, if you have knees that don't agree with the climb, then you may not be able to get to the dining room. If there is a downstairs room, I did not see it. Thankfully, GrubHub delivers within 4 miles of the restaurant, so, if you are downtown, you can still access the cuisine.
Sparsely decorated, the main attraction is the food, and, if you are in the mood, a chat with the wait staff. The wait staff of 2, is dominated by Kair. He is ebullient, I believe well educated, well-travelled, and fun, should you engage him in conversation.
The food is good. I tried 3 items - the bread, the Uzbek Plov with beef, & the beef Samsa. I found that the bread desperately needed something to dip into, or mop up. That was interesting that no one gave me that suggestion, & unlike a general middle-eastern, or, Indian cuisine it had no particular dip suggestion on the menu. But it was still good on its own merit. The Plov is apparently a signature Rice dish from Uzbekistan. I found the quantity less than what I anticipated for traditional Biryani-type of dishes in Indian or Rice-dishes in Middle-eastern restaurants. Also, it is more oily than Biryani or Middle-eastern rice dishes, but, that is not a demerit, just a notification based on your preferences. The Samsa is a take on the Indian Samosa with its own twist. It is really a Puff-pastry, unlike a samosa, filled with, (choice of) Beef, or, Veggies. It is downright delicious.
The restaurant does not serve ETOH (that is alcohol my friends). It is a Halal restaurant, (if it matters to you - so, no pork dishes either). Restrooms are so-so utilitarian, and could use some attention. In summary, based on the 3 items that I tried, I found it a nice break from the standard grills, or the other commoner ethnic cuisines, and a nice break from monotony. I will surely be back when visiting the area. The menu is available online at: http://www.kavsar.net/menu/. Bon Appetit.
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