Love at First Sight in New York: Pilaf and Creamy Crepes 😍

Our friends have been raving about this Central Asian/Uzbek supermarket with locations in Forest Hills and Brooklyn. 🎢 They even make the trek from Jersey City, crossing two rivers, just to stock up. Meanwhile, my partner and I have been frequenting our local Union Square farmers market, Eataly, and my all-time favorite supermarket, Wegmans. 🍃 It took us a while, but we finally discovered that the Manhattan store everyone had been talking about for years had finally opened! As a big fan of Xinjiang cuisine, I couldn't wait to check it out. The location is super convenient: 📍 Tashkent Supermarket Halal Food, at 6th Ave/Waverly, right by the W4 subway station. The store is much smaller than the Queens location, and it was pretty crowded on the weekend, but the checkout lines moved quickly. 🌊 The deli bar offers a variety of stews, different types of flatbreads, baked and steamed buns, and fruit tarts. Even though we had eaten, we were tempted to try everything! 🌸 The highlight is the pilaf at just $9.99 a pound! The portion of meat is very generous. 🥩 The selection of various meats and smoked fish is also quite affordable. I'll definitely come back when my freezer has more space to stock up! #NewYork 🗽🌟